Diablo III (Win/Mac)
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Posted on June 29th, 2012 by
As I began playing Diablo III, I quickly decided that I’ve had enough of the Diablo III franchise. Little things like how characters advance in power (not too much customization) and an over familiarity with the entire style of what is now Diablo-esque gameplay. However, I gave it a chance, and played on – after all I am a sucker for leveling up my character even if I might have preferred other choices. What I found, was that I was soon engrossed in the game. The main storyline seems to be cut and paste from any other “save the world from demonic enslavement”, but where Diablo (and Blizzard) shines are the little touches of humanity and creativity within the game. Sure, there are boss battles and epic loot to find, but stumbling across a touching (or perhaps morbid) little interlude in a side-quest is where Diablo III really shines. I have to conclude that Blizzard has done it again. Sure, there are many little (or even medium-sized) bits of the game I would have designed differently, but the polish and creativity put into the nooks and crannies of the game make it worth yet another dip into Diablo universe.
Brave: The Video Game (Wii, PS3, 360, DS)
Posted on June 28th, 2012 by
Pixar is back with its latest animated movie and the obligatory video game tie in showed up at my doorstep recently. Brave makes for a pretty decent video game tie-in. It boils down to an exploration/platforming game, with a bit of fighting and puzzle-solving along the way. Pleasant graphics, 2-Player options, and RPG-like upgradeable abilities add to make this a recommended game for family play. Details after the jump…
Sesame Street: Elmo’s Musical Monsterpiece (Wii, DS)
Posted on June 26th, 2012 by
Now your child can make music with Elmo, the Count, some Honkers, and a little help from Abby Cadabby’s magic. Learn basic musical concepts with Sesame Street: Elmo’s Musical Monsterpiece for Wii and DS (Wii version reviewed here).
Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland (PS3)
Posted on June 24th, 2012 by
Princess Meruru rules over a rural kingdom but secretly wants to be an alchemist. Her father the king forbids it, but after some convincing, gives her a chance. If she can use her alchemy skills to improve the kingdom in three years, he’ll let her be a full-fledged alchemist. Help Meruru reach her dream in this RPG that has a strong emphasis of item synthesis and time management. It’s the third in a series of Atelier games on the PS3, but while fans will recognize familiar reoccurring characters, newcomers can play it just fine without any previous knowledge of the series.
Tomba! (PSN)
Posted on June 21st, 2012 by
One of the most beloved cult classic (yet hard to find) original PlayStation games is now available to download on the PlayStation store! And it’s one of my personal favorites, too! Such a great deal at only ten bucks, especially when you see how much the original disc cost now. Seriously, after reading this review, go look up Tomba on Amazon.com. YOWZA! Anyway, in the game, play as Tomba, a pink-haired jungle boy who had his grandfather’s golden bracelet stolen by some evil pigs. Now Tomba must stop the sinister swine from using gold to fuel their magic in this 2-D platforming adventure.
Marvel Pinball: The Avengers (360)
Posted on June 20th, 2012 by
Pinball Wizards, Assemble! Pinball FX2 has four new Marvel themed tables you can download on Xbox LIVE. In this batch, there’s The Avengers, Infinity Gauntlet, World War Hulk, and Fear Itself.
Madagascar 3 (360, PS3, Wii, 3DS, DS)
Posted on June 19th, 2012 by
DA, DA, DA-DA-DA-DA AFRO CIRCUS. DA, DA, DA-DA-DA-DA AFRO CIRCUS, POLKA-DOT, POLKA-DOT… OK now that I’ve successfully got that stuck in everyone’s head, here’s a review of Madagascar 3, based on the recent CG animated summer movie. Is it a hit or a flop at the Big Top? Read on to find out! (Wii version reviewed here)
7 Wonders II (DSiWare)
Posted on June 18th, 2012 by
If you love Bejeweled-style match-three puzzle games, then here’s a perfect game for you! Originally released on DS in cartridge form a few years ago, now you can download 7 Wonders II on DSiWare and the Nintendo 3DS eShop. But watch out, it’s addicting!
Mad Dog McCree (3DS)
Posted on June 17th, 2012 by
Back in the 1990’s, arcade game makers were trying everything to lasso in new quarters. You had hologram fighters, theater sized blast-fests, and even full-motion video laser disc shooters. Such as Mad Dog McCree, an often-seen Old West styled light gun game (if it wasn’t popular, it sure was in a lot of arcades back then anyway). It may be cheesy, but it still amazes me that only 20 years later, a huge arcade machine can now be played in the palm of your hand. And such is the case with Mad Dog McCree, now available to download on the 3DS Nintendo eShop.
iCarly: Groovy Foodie (DS)
Posted on June 14th, 2012 by
iCarly is one of Nickelodeon’s most popular shows for tweens, and now fans can help Carly and her friends serve crazy foods to cantankerous customers in iCarly: Groovy Foodie. Carly and pals are performing community service around famous locations from the TV show by cooking and serving food. The dishes and patrons are as crazy and random as the show, so they’ll need your help, too!
