It has been over five years in the making, but the 1930s cartoon-inspired videogame “Cuphead” finally released Sept. 29, and I decided to see if this beautiful game is as good as it looks. Cuphead is one of those games that I have heard about for years, but honestly, I was never sure if I would get to play it. While the game visuals look amazing, it is only for the Xbox One and the PC, which are two systems that I do not game on. However, I am happy to report that the game has very low system requirements; my cheap outdated laptop runs it without overheating. Cuphead is a 2-D action platforming game, similar to the old “Mega Man” games for the Nintendo Entertainment System, but with … [Read more...] about Cuphead Review
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Outlast review: Prepare to be petrified
By Phil Ruddle |News Editor| I've disconnected myself from the real world, turned off the lights, and raised the TV volume. I'm petrified. Yet, I can't look away while being on the edge of my seat and barely able to hold the controller. "Outlast" is terrifying and one of the most original survival horror games in years, I definitely give it a four out of five rating. This game provides a different spin as there aren't any weapon upgrades, items, skill set attributes or even the ability to fight back. Your only options are to run, hide, or die. There are pacing drawbacks, the second half is not as good as the first, and some might not like the system of not being able to … [Read more...] about Outlast review: Prepare to be petrified
Goo-goo Ga-ga for Google Glasses
By Phil Ruddle | Staff Writer | Attention nerds, techies and developers. Google has been under development for its own ground-breaking technology device called “Google Glass.” The much anticipated Google Glass are computerized glasses that can take pictures, video, give you directions while traveling and even translate foreign languages. “Google is trying to incorporate the convenience factor by using an everyday accessory such as glasses,” said student Andrew Reveles. With Glass, Google is trying to advance technology, push the limits and surpass smartphones and tablets. It syncs up with your smart phone and you do have to have your phone with you at all times for it to … [Read more...] about Goo-goo Ga-ga for Google Glasses
“Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3” aims to redefine gaming
By Nigel Hamblin |Staff Writer| The best-selling first-person shooter (FPS) franchise of all time has arrived on the scene, and it’s back with the next evolution of Call of Duty online gameplay. “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3” (CoD: MW3) brings in new twists and improvements to multiplayer gameplay, making it more of a modified, but better Modern Warfare 2. The most significant change in gameplay comes from the new reward system. In MW2, good players were rewarded for getting high kills and low deaths in multi-player matches, but MW3 is giving players with different play styles the same opportunity to be rewarded. In other words, you don’t have to be a one-man army to earn … [Read more...] about “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3” aims to redefine gaming
Modern Warfare 3 looms on the horizon
By: Nigel Hamblin |Staff Writer| It's a little more than a week away before Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) hits stores and shows its hand before Battlefield 3 (BF3), which was released last Tuesday. The big question on every gamers mind is how will it do? When it comes to sales, it will undoubtedly sell more than BF3. Due to its easy learning curve and run-and-gun style of multiplayer gameplay, Call of Duty has always had the advantage of mass appeal, especially for the gamers who don't have the patience for Battlefield's play style. But the most important question of all concerning MW3 is what does it bring new to the table? Graphically, the game doesn't look much … [Read more...] about Modern Warfare 3 looms on the horizon
World of Warcraft takes on The Old Republic with a new expansion
By: Nigel Hamblin |Staff Writer| Blizzard has announced a new World of Warcraft (WoW) expansion a couple months before the release of the highly anticipated Star Wars: The Old Republic. The expansion will be titled "Mists of Pandaria", and has conveniently been revealed shortly before the debut of EA and Bioware's Star Wars: The Old Republic (TOR), which has been getting considerable attention and hype in the massively multiplayer online world. So how does this expansion factor into TOR? It looks like Blizzard is using this as a defense against its biggest competitor, whom millions of players will undoubtedly be playing this December. Some have even gone as far as to say that TOR … [Read more...] about World of Warcraft takes on The Old Republic with a new expansion
The online battlefield opens up
by Nigel Hamblin | Staff Writer| Load up gamers. The season of the shooters (FPS) has officially begun. Battlefield 3 is finally here and the bar has been set for the competition, specifically Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. So does Battlefield 3 hold up after all the hype Electronic Arts has been building? The answer is a simple “hell yes.” The most impressive improvement is developer DICE’s new game engine, Frostbite 2. Frostbite 2 is truly a marvel of modern gaming technology, improving on the previous engine and displaying the most breathtaking visuals in any video game to date. The scenery is expansive and detailed with desert, mountain and city landscapes, making it feel as … [Read more...] about The online battlefield opens up