For those who grew up in the early 2000s, skateboarding rapidly rose from an underground culture to the masses, thanks to the digitised debut of Tony Hawk. Kids of all ages were introduced to the sport from the safety/comfort of their consoles. In 2015, as … Continue reading Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 (2015)
It is said no good thing lasts forever, a good meal, a partnership, or even our time. It is also said that the conclusion of these events makes us appreciate them more. When we know that darkness lies around the corner, maybe the cliché is … Continue reading Watchmen: The End Is Nigh Part 2 (2009)
The phrase Movie Tie-In Games elicits shudders down the spines of any serious video gamer. These titles, like the infamous E.T., evoke quickly produced and poorly made cash-ins. While there are a lot of these types of games, this is not always the case. In … Continue reading Watchmen: The End Is Nigh Part 1 (2009)
The X-COM series has a tremendous impact on gaming. In the conflict between irreplaceable agents and dastardly aliens, luck and skill decide how the battles go. Putting terror and hope into percentages, the same way high stakes bets do. Attempts to tell the origins of … Continue reading The Bureau: XCOM Declassified (2013)
There’s an increasing call for an almost cinematic perfection, especially among video games. Ideal graphics, voice-acting, simple but compelling gameplay. But some argue that this push for consistent Triple-A release robs games of their ingenuity and the artistry. In 2009, a game pushed the boundaries … Continue reading Macabre Month 2 Part X: Deadly Premonition (2009)
Philosophers have been debating what is evil and what drives evil since the terms were given words. The immortal struggle against good is the underpinning of most of the human endeavour, and as such the underpinning of drama, and entertainment, from the most grounded to … Continue reading Macabre Month 2 Part VII: Clive Barker’s Jericho (2007)
Adam West famously said “In the late ’60s, there were the three B’s… The Beatles, Batman, and Bond” and in 50 years, Bond has shaped the entire landscape of how people perceive both Britain and espionage. Over his 50 years run, James Bond has done … Continue reading 007 Legends (2012)
Tie-in games have had something of a bad rap. Often seen as a cheap, hastily produced time wasters that attempt to do nothing more but to literally tie into the film’s success, hence their names. It makes the rare cases, where tie-in product actually bucks … Continue reading R.I.P.D. The Game (2013)
The Real Mr. Positive 