I’m a bit confused by Into the Nexus. It’s meant to cap off the Future series, but new things are teased at the end. It’s nice that the PS3 got it as a swan song, but looking at the cloud save options and the PS4 launch lineup, I can’t help but feel like Sony had bigger plans for Into the Nexus than it was able to pull off. And it’s a shame, too, because Ratchet & Clank is in top form here. I only hope that a good portion of its audience didn’t skip the title because of new hardware coming down the pipe so soon after the game’s release. READ MORE
WWE 2K14 is exactly what you should expect from a yearly WWE title, but a lot better. The mechanics have been tweaked to great effect, the customization options are mind-boggling and the story mode adds a healthy dose of history to the mix that will make fans both old and new very happy. READ MORE
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, more than any other game I’ve ever played, is less of a game and more a collection of toys that happen to have a story connecting them. Regardless of where I’m sending Edward or why, my face erupts into a huge smile every time I hit traveling speed and the crew of the Jackdaw breaks out into song. Just like I did with The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, I could sail the seas for hours, take in the sights and feel like my time was well-spent. It’s only improved by listening to excellent renditions of “Drunken Sailor” and “Spanish Ladies” while I marvel at the beautiful scenery created by Ubisoft. READ MORE
Nippon Ichi Software has been releasing niche anime games to the masses for the last several years. The company is constantly trying to put new spins on various RPG subgenres to challenge us with every title it releases. Z.H.P.: Unlosing Ranger vs. Darkdeath Evilman, a PSP title released back in 2010, marked its first foray into the roguelike. While it had its fair share of issues, it sets enough in place for The Guided Fate Paradox to improve upon the formula. READ MORE
The Dark Knight has come a long way since the days of the first Batman games. It had gotten so bad that any fans of the character were thankful for even a mediocre game. Thankfully, 2009’s Batman: Arkham Asylum changed everything for both Batman and comic-based games in general. Both it and its follow-up, Arkham City, are considered by many to be two of the best superhero games around.
Now, with Batman: Arkham Origins, a new developer is brought on to tell a prequel story all about Batman’s first encounters with some of his most famous villains. After two stellar titles, expectations are high; unfortunately, the game fails to meet those expectations in many ways.
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