The Atelier series has always been about personal stories rather than grand “save the world” ideas, and Ayesha is no exception. It makes a few changes to the usual formula, but do they result in a stronger product? READ MORE
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Fuel Overdose, developed by i-Friqiya, is one of those games that exists, but awareness of said existence only happens to those either finely tuned into the industry or prone to chance encounters with the bizarre. If you’re the kind of person that enjoyed browsing the “Special Interest” shelves at Hollywood Videos, Fuel Overdose is a game that will probably catch your eye, for better or worse. It’s a game that strives to defy categorization, but ultimately stumbles in its ambitions. A chaotic amalgamation of styles, mechanics and weird storytelling, what you discover in this game may not be “good,” but it is undoubtedly fascinating. READ MORE
The Ultimate Ninja Storm series has entered the third (or fourth, if you count Generations) entry in the series. Known for its amazing visuals and staying true to the anime itself, this game brings all that back for another round. You have to wonder if the series can simply survive on just those two elements alone. The last few games have introduced some new things and spice up the gameplay a bit. Fortunately, Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 does enough to keep this series going strong.
Sony’s The Show has been the premier baseball game for years, but that seems to have only driven the developers to strive even harder to improve it every year. With that in mind, this year’s release has more upgrades and new content than we’ve seen in a few years. READ MORE
When discussing action franchises that defined a generation, you can’t forget to bring up Tomb Raider or its protagonist, Lara Croft. As one of the first major 3D action-adventure games to hit it big, Tomb Raider became a cultural phenomenon. However, after so many games in the venerable series, the popularity died down and the quality of each subsequent entry became less stellar. In short, the series needed a fresh take, and thus providing Crystal Dynamics a chance to start anew. Bringing us back to Lara’s very first adventure, Tomb Raider is a return to form for a series that desperately needed a new beginning. READ MORE
