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Michael Revis
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SFxT patch fixes many issues, adds one more major one
5 days ago
by Michael Revis
in Video Games
Earlier today, Capcom finally managed to get around to implementing a patch for Street Fighter x Tekken that fixed a lot of glitches, while also addressing some crucial balances changes, such as the various infinites (nothing effecting gems though, which produce another set of game breaking More >
Serious Sam hitting Xbox Live with a sledgehammer
5 days ago
by Michael Revis
in Video Games
Serious Sam 3 was good. Damn good. In fact, it was goddamn brilliant, what Duke Nukem Forever should have been. And apparently console gamers have been wanting in on the experience as well. Well, you guys are getting your wish, as Devolver Digital and Croteam announced that Serious Sam 3: BFE More >
Diablo III: The Order Book Review
1 week ago
by Michael Revis
in Reviews
Diablo, much like all of Blizzard’s franchises, has a deep and vast history behind it. So deep that even small side characters end up having a lengthy section just about them. Between the plotlines of the games themselves focusing on the prevention of Diablo and his minions from exerting their More >
Get a look at Death’s story in Darksiders 2
1 week ago
by Michael Revis
in Video Games
Despite what you may think, creating a character like Death in Darksiders 2 isn’t as easy as you’d think, especially when you have to worry about how to clear the name of your fellow Horseman. Fortunately, THQ seems to be up to the task, as this development video shows. Get a look at how the More >
How many alternate outfits can Lollipop Chainsaw have?
1 week ago
by Michael Revis
in Video Games
Apparently a lot, as Juliet Starling is more than willing to show us. The zombie slaying, chainsaw wielding heroine will have a rather large array of alternate outfits for use during the course of the game, varying from clothes borrowed from her siblings, to cosplays referencing popular anime More >
Tribes: Ascend update goes all natural
1 week ago
by Michael Revis
in Video Games
Tribes: Ascend will be seeing a bit of a change in local for the next update. Hi-Rez is adding two new maps, both taking on a more natural looking theme compared to the other maps available.
The first map to be implemented is CTF Tartarus. Tartarus itself is a large swampy area, about the size More >
The Binding of Issac expansion comes to Steam May 28
2 weeks ago
by Michael Revis
in Video Games
Hit indie game The Binding of Issac finally has a specific date set for its expansion, Wrath of the Lamb. Eager players can gobble up the offering when it drops on Steam May 28, for a paltry sum of $3.
Wrath of the Lamb is planned to be to only expansion for the game, and will have new rooms, a More >
Skullgirls coming to PC later this year
2 weeks ago
by Michael Revis
in Video Games
So, yeah, Skullgirls is pretty damn awesome. We even said so ourselves, and you’d be hard-pressed to find someone that disagrees. And now, it seems that PC gamers will be able to join in on the fun as well in the near future.
Autumn Games and Reverge Labs revealed today that the 2D animated More >
Learn how to play Persona 4 Arena with Teddie and Rise
2 weeks ago
by Michael Revis
in Video Games
For those who have been living under a rock for the past few months, Atlus is collaborating with Arc System Works, makers of Guilty Gear and BlazBlue, to make a Persona 4 fighting game. Obviously not all fans of the hit RPG game can be expected to be familiar with how fighting games work. That’s More >
Max Payne 3 DLC plan revealed
2 weeks ago
by Michael Revis
in Video Games
When you’ve got a title that’s as promising as Max Payne 3, you gotta have a DLC plan that matches it, and Rockstar is set to accomplish just that. The company just recently announced their schedule for additional content, with DLC packs planned to be released all the way to fall of this year.
All More >
Catch MLG’s Spring Fighter Arena this weekend
3 weeks ago
Major League Gaming is helping to promote the fighting game community as much as they can, and they were off to a great start with the Winter Championships last month. Now, while the Spring Championship is coming in June, MLG is helping give fighting game fans something to tide them over until More >
Meet Juliet’s sisters in Lollipop Chainsaw
1 month ago
by Michael Revis
in Video Games
They say family is the most important thing to have, and that holds especially true for Lollipop Chainsaw’s protagonist Juliet Starling. Both of her sisters will be around to help out in the zombie slaying festivities in their own ways. The eldest, Cordelia, is an expert zombie hunter who prefers More >
Ubisoft sued over Assassin’s Creed story
1 month ago
by Michael Revis
in Video Games
Rev up those legal documents! Ubisoft is now apparently being sued by American science fiction writer, John L. Beiswenger, over aspects of the Assassin’s Creed games that run similar to his own novel, Link.
The lawsuit explains that the novel portrays the use of a device that can access the More >
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 DLC characters will be free
1 month ago
by Michael Revis
in Video Games
While the kerfuffle regarding Capcom’s controversial DLC plans continues to be discussed, Namco Bandai is already working on their plans for their own DLC offerings in the upcoming console release of Tekken Tag Tournament 2. In particular, Katsuhiro Harada confirmed that consumers will not be More >
Skullgirls Review
1 month ago
With fighting games, you sometimes already have a niche audience to shoot for, despite how much the genre has grown throughout the past few years. Within the people that are fans of them because of simple enjoyment, you have an even smaller niche that enjoys the finer intricacies of the systems More >
Vote for the final World Tendency event in Demon’s Souls
1 month ago
by Michael Revis
in Video Games
It’s true. After running for two years, Atlus has confirmed that the servers for Demon’s Souls will finally be getting shut down at the end of May. And to make sure they go out with a bang, they want their fans to take part in as much of the festivities (and brutal murders) as possible.
While the More >
Namco-Bandai officially announces Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition
1 month ago
by Michael Revis
in Video Games
You begged. You pleaded. You even went so far as to create an internet petition demanding it. Well, your voices have finally been heard. Namco-Bandai officially announced earlier today at a press conference in Las Vegas that the PC version of Dark Souls is coming.
Originally not even on the More >
Check out Heller’s artillery in this Prototype 2 trailer
1 month ago
by Michael Revis
in Video Games
James Heller is a completely different kind of beast than his predecessor Alex Mercer was, and Activision wants to make sure that point comes across clear as day. In Prototype 2, along with all the other unique moves he has at his disposal, Heller has the option to carry around numerous weapon More >
EA defends same-sex romance in games
1 month ago
So Electronic Arts sucks at basic business ethics. That much we can more or less agree on. As far as basic human rights go, however, they at least seem to practice some semblance of common sense, and their support for LGBT groups is showing more and more lately.
It’s been recently revealed that EA More >
Electronic Arts named worst company in America
1 month ago
The people of The Consumerist have spoken. The website has been holding their annual poll where readers vote who the company with the worst practices are, and the results are finally in. Good ol’ Electronic Arts and their ass backwards ways of doing business managed to take the Golden Poo award, More >
Witcher 2 Dark Edition already sold out in US
1 month ago
by Michael Revis
in Video Games
Want to know how hype gamers are getting for the coming Xbox 360 release of The Witcher 2? So hype, that the special editions of the game sold out before it’s even available in the US. How’s that for hype?
CD Projeckt RED made the announcement earlier in a press release that the Dark Edition for More >
Phantasy Star Online 2 to be Free to Play
1 month ago
by Michael Revis
in Video Games
Sega was able to share some more details earlier today regarding their upcoming sequel to their hit MMO title, Phantasy Star Online 2. The real kicker came when they announced a pricing point; contrary to previous games, the company revealed that PSO2 will be Free to Play, and that Sega will More >
Tribes: Ascend updated, two CTF maps added
2 months ago
by Michael Revis
in Video Games
Hi-Rez has updated Tribes: Ascend, still in its open beta phase, with another big patch. Of particular notice is the addition of two CTF maps; Sunstar, a completely new map, and Temple Ruins, which was placed back into rotation after being removed for modifications.
Sunstar, while having a lot More >
Notch, Bethesda, and more to play TF2 for charity
2 months ago
by Michael Revis
in Video Games
Like to play TF2? Like to donate to charities? Well now you have a chance to do both!
TF2 Mix-Up has started a promotion for their next upcoming Mix-Up match, however, this occasion is definitely special. The players taking part will all be doing this one for charity, and those who donate also More >
Name an area for Blizzard’s RISK: Starcraft board game
2 months ago
by Michael Revis
in Toys
Board game company USAopoly has a special treat for Blizzard fans. In their partnership with the gaming giant, they’re holding a contest where you can actually name a specific area in the upcoming Starcraft version of the classic board game, RISK.
How do you get in on this oppurtunity? Simply go More >
