Party Planet (Switch)
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Posted on December 21st, 2017 by
Aside from 1-2 Switch, there’s not a lot of multiplayer mini-game party titles on the Nintendo Switch, at least not that I’m aware anyway. Which is a little surprising, considering Nintendo’s recent console history. But now, Party Planet is here to fill that void for Switch owners this Christmas season. It’s a collection of 30 mini-games for up to four players, and can be played solo, cooperatively, or competitively.
Steven Universe: Save the Light (PS4, Xbox One)
Posted on December 20th, 2017 by
There is quite a dedicated fanbase for Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe series. And there’s yet ANOTHER new game out based on the franchise. Steven Universe: Save the Light is actually a sequel to a mobile game I reviewed a couple of years ago called Attack the Light, which was on mobile devices. It’s unusual for a mobile game to get a sequel on a console, but that’s just what happened here, as Save the Light is available to download on PS4 and Xbox One (PS4 version reviewed here).
Steven Universe: Dreamland Arcade (iOS, Android)
Posted on December 19th, 2017 by
Steven Universe is one of Cartoon Network’s most popular shows right now. It’s about a boy named Steven who befriends some gem-based intergalactic warriors and they go on adventures together. As popular as the show is, there aren’t too many video games based on the franchise, surprisingly. Until now, as Dreamland Arcade is not one, but nine games in total for mobile devices (reviewed on iPad here). In one of the episodes, Steven and his friends visit the local Funland arcade. One of his gem warrior friends gets addicted to a game that bears a striking resemblance to Samba de Amigo. It’s called Meat Beat Mania and in this mobile game, Steven falls asleep while she plays it. Then he has a dream where he’s in an arcade featuring games starring him and all his friends. You get to unlock and play these games that Steven dreamed up.
Reader Review: Bad Apple Wars (Vita)
Posted on December 18th, 2017 by
A few months ago, I reviewed a visual novel game from Aksys and didn’t fare too well. So when they sent me another one, I decided to let my brother Benjamin Woodham review it. So here’s his take on Bad Apple Wars for Vita.
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 (PS4, Switch, Xbox One, PC)
Posted on December 15th, 2017 by
The evil Kang has conquered time and space and is bringing Marvel universes from different time periods together to create one big city called Chonopolis. Now modern day Manhattan is next door to Asgard, Roaring 20’s Manhattan (complete in black and white), 2099 Nuevo York, and even an alternate timeline New York where Hydra has taken over. It’s utter chaos and it’s up to Marvel superheroes from different time periods to team up and save the day! You’ll play as classic Marvel characters like Spider-Man, She-Hulk, Doctor Strange, Thor, and more, as well as meet up with alternate timeline versions of characters like Cowboy Captain America in the Wild West and Spider-Gwen. It’s the wackiest LEGO super hero adventure yet! LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 is available for nearly all current game consoles, but reviewed on PS4 here.
Just Dance 2018 (PS4, Switch, Wii U, Wii, PS3, Xbox One, 360)
Posted on December 8th, 2017 by
The Just Dance series of games is one of the more popular console dance music games out there. So much so that there’s a new yearly release annually, and it’s time for the 2018 version to hit with more songs and other goodies. It’s available for nearly all current game consoles, but reviewed on PS4 here.
Rapala Fishing Pro Series (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
Posted on December 6th, 2017 by
Surprisingly, I’ve found many fishing video games to be quite fun. And the newest is Rapala Fishing Pro Series for PS4, Xbox One, and PC (PS4 version reviewed here). So is this game a keeper or one you’ll want to throw back? Read on and find out!
NASCAR Heat 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
Posted on December 5th, 2017 by
NASCAR is one of the most popular racing sports in the US, and there have been tons of video games based on the franchise. The newest one is NASCAR Heat 2. I haven’t played the first one, so I don’t know what improvements are in the sequel, but it’s available for PS4, Xbox One, and PC (reviewed on PS4 here).
Deer Hunter: Reloaded (PS4, Xbox One, PC, Mobile)
Posted on December 4th, 2017 by
One of the biggest successes in gaming that you don’t hear about much anymore is Deer Hunter. Back in the late 90’s, this game was huge and I reviewed a ton of its sequels and imitators back at The Dallas Morning News. In fact, there were so many hunting games back then that I had to tell my editor to stop sending them to me, because I was getting tired of reviewing them! And you know I hate turning down a game to review! Heck, even my grandmother on my dad’s side played the Deer Hunter games back then. And she was really good at them, too, and got the highest scores in our family! And now Deer Hunter is back with Reloaded, available on the PS4, Xbox One, PC, and mobile devices (reviewed on PS4 here).
The Mummy Demastered (PS4, Switch, Xbox One, PC)
Posted on December 1st, 2017 by
The Mummy is one of Universal Studios’ most popular movie franchises. There have been several sequels and spinoffs, a ride at their theme parks, and I think there was even a cartoon at one point. Recently they’ve remade the movie and WayForward published a game based on it called The Mummy Demastered. The reason for that title is because they made the game to look like a movie tie-in from the 16-bit era, and it’s available to download for nearly all the current game consoles and PC (reviewed on PS4 here). It’s a 2-D platforming run and gun exploration type of game, similar to Metroid. With all those good things going for it, could anything go wrong? You’ll just have to read on to find out!
