All by Aaron McNeal.
Lone Survivor Review: The Legend of Sleepy Cat
Some experiences are straight-forward, sometimes beating you over the head with how obvious the world around you truly is. Then there is Lone Survivor, where appearances deceive from multiple angles and questioning the situation becomes a regular occurrence. Created by Jasper Byrne, this indie survival horror adventure returns to a time where genre descriptions were [...]
Kid Icarus: Uprising Review: A Flight of Fancy
When recalling Nintendo’s broad catalog of game characters, Pit of Kid Icarus fame is not usually at the top of that list. It’s not uncommon for Hollywood to go back in time in search of inspiration, but the video game industry tends to mostly push forward or make sure people never forget about American football, [...]
Ninja Gaiden 3 Review: Wax On, Wax Off
Ninjas are one of those warriors that seem destined for blood baths and almost-certain victory. They’ve been pit against pirates, mutants, and even each other for decades and have yet to go the way of the dinosaur (which I assume were made extinct because of ninjas). The Ninja Gaiden series is what I imagine an [...]
SSX Review: Weathering the Extreme
Imagine chilling harsh winds, steep mountainsides of fresh snow and ice, and treacherous drops into foggy pits that probably contain all sorts of unfriendly jagged rocks. This all sounds like something I would hate to contend with during the cold winter season, yet SSX turns all of these undesirable conditions into a spectacle of flashy [...]
Final Fantasy XIII-2 Reflex Review: Going 88 Mogs Per Hour
In what seems to be an effort to right the wrongs of its predecessor, Final Fantasy XIII-2 continues the story of Lightning and friends mainly by the usage of time travel. It’s almost as if Square Enix is subconsciously trying to say they want to go back in time and make everybody happy the first [...]
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Reflex Review: Two Swords are Better than One
There’s a disappointingly high chance that there were a lot of gamers out there who are not well acquainted with Geralt, the heavily scarred hero from The Witcher. In fact, I was one of these poor souls until commotion of a sequel began to get louder and louder. Not to be out of the loop, [...]
The Gunstringer Review: Reach for the Sky
Let me paint you city slickers a picture. An undead cowboy with a six-shooter erupts from the dirt, eyes burning with getting revenge on his former posse. A rich oil baron needs to be gunned down, a voluptuous madame should go into early retirement and an inflatable wavy tube man will deflate before the setting [...]
BGRadio’s Games of the Year 2011
I’m not going to lie. It’s damn hard to choose only ten games to gush about this year. A lot of great games have been released in these past twelve months and a large handful were able to rock my eyeballs to their very cores. I’ve had a lot of time immersing myself into many [...]
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Review: Learning To Fly
The Wii is fading, no question. In a generation that revolves around online play and high-definition graphics, the Wii has become more of a party system for casual gamers. It just wasn’t putting out the memorable gaming experiences that made Nintendo such a household name in the first place. That’s what makes The Legend of [...]
Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception Review: Meet Drake at the Oasis
Indiana Jones is a classic movie icon and it’s no surprise this character has inspired so many others to trot around the globe looking for lost treasures and civilizations. Naughty Dog’s Uncharted series really plays like the PlayStation 3′s version of Jones. Nathan Drake oozes charm and humor in similar ways, except the signature whip [...]
I Learned Something Today: Driver: San Francisco
As children, we tend to idolize various adult professions. We find heroes and devote a portion of our young lives to being just like that person. Firefighters, doctors and policemen were the everyday Batmans and Supermans, just without the tights and guaranteed six packs. Personally, I used to tell everyone I wanted to be a [...]
Resistance 3 Review: How I Learned to Send E.T. Home in a Box
Things are looking extremely grim in the Resistance universe. An alien threat has all but completely taken over and there is one man left with the firepower and determination to turn the tide. With an ever-growing pyramid of first-person shooters constantly being released, it takes a lot to stand above the rest of the crowd [...]
