Mike liked “Darksiders II” and its soundtrack so much, he got them to send me a copy to give away. Here’s what Mike has to say about the 2-CD set: Jesper Kyd’s compositions help “Darksiders II” forge itself into a cohesive whole, and bring a unique identity to the game and its hero. Each disc … Continue Reading →
Defending junior world “Pokemon” video game champ Brian Hough of Ann Arbor came in second place this year at the 2012 Pokemon World Championships in Waikoloa, Hawaii. It was Brian’s third trip to the World Championships. Representatives from more than 30 countries participated in six video game and trading card divisions. The United States took … Continue Reading →
Instead of a follow-up sequel, Darksiders II tells a story that runs parallel to the plotline of the first game. In the original, the Horseman War has been charged with breaking his sacred duty and causing the Endwar between the kingdoms of Heaven, Man and Hell. This time out, you control the Pale Rider himself, … Continue Reading →
Mixing burgeoning business skills with the renewed gaming trend, a group of Oakland University students has paired with the school’s Ideas to Business Program to create a new company, Ardent Games. Their first project is the gamer-collaborative The Realm of Agennul, which is launching its Kickstarter campaign with a free reception 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday at … Continue Reading →
For a man who’s had more than his fair share of trouble, Max Payne definitely likes to wallow in self pity. Even years after the events of the first two games, Max’s self-loathing is in full effect for the franchise’s third outing. The story of Max Payne 3 takes place in Sao Paolo, Brazil. Max … Continue Reading →
For all the love I’m giving this movie, it darn well better be good when I see it this weekend. When last I was oohing and aahing over “Brave,” I was giving away a lovely artbook. This time, I have the PS3 version of the video game. In an industry where there aren’t a lot … Continue Reading →
A new open-world RPG launched recently, with little fanfare, that I think most fans of the genre should take a look at. No it’s not perfect, plays out lots of the usual tropes, and it does get frustrating at times, but Capcom (yes, Capcom) does quite a bit interesting in Dragon’s Dogma. Dragon’s Dogma allows … Continue Reading →
Just as every May sees Free Comic Book Day, June gets Free RPG Day, and that day will be this Saturday, June 16. Fans of role-playing games can try out the latest titles and, best of all, get free stuff. More than a dozen companies are donating the freebies to stores, and they range from … Continue Reading →
First, a warning: If you don’t have a reliable internet connection, you shouldn’t buy Diablo 3. The game disc that you paid $45 to $60 for has artwork, animations, movies, music and dialogue on it. However, the actual game engine itself, the part that determines what enemies you face and what rewards you earn? That … Continue Reading →
Though it’s been available for PC for a while now, “The Witcher 2″ finally hit Xbox recently. The story follows Geralt of Rivia, one of few witchers left in the world. Despite the name, they don’t hunt just witches, but have been specially enhanced and train to kill monsters of all sorts. As you play … Continue Reading →