This week we’re on the hardware beat, covering Valve rumors, Wii SKUs and the holiday sales race. READ MORE
Shawn Vermette
Over the past three years, the kingdom of Ultherst has been traumatized by three Scourges, a massive famine, a plague and a rain of fire. The population has been decimated, and those who’ve survived have begun turning from the Church to long-forgotten pagan beliefs and rituals for comfort. As a result, the Church has begun an Inquisition to root out heresy and bring people back to the faith. You have been charged to work with the Inquisition, investigating crimes and uncovering the truth. READ MORE
Quality or quantity? That’s a more divisive question than you would expect, and a number of games are made each year that appeal to those who prefer each answer. Unmechanical is the kind of game that definitely prefers quality, and that’s a great thing. It’s only about a four-hour game, but any attempt to make it longer would be a detriment to the whole package. READ MORE
This week we cover some long-rumored games and possible reveals. Will we finally learn about Half-Life 3? Is Dragon Age 3 coming soon? And will Wii U see Black Ops 2 this year? READ MORE
Point-and-click adventure games are enjoying a rennaissance lately, led by Telltale’s episodic series (like The Walking Dead). But we’ve seen some wonderful games released in the genre from other studios lately, like The Book of Unwritten Tales and Resonance. Daedalic Entertainment’s Deponia makes another great case that the genre should be getting more well-deserved attention. READ MORE
