A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX (360)
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Posted on October 11th, 2013 by
Play as one of two hyper advanced battle robots in this run and gun 2-D shooter/platformer. Originally a big hit on the PC, now it’s available for download on Xbox 360 with added features and enhancements!
Reader Preview: Assault Android Cactus (PC)
Posted on October 10th, 2013 by
If you’re a fan of intense twin stick shooters like Robotron or Smash TV, then you’re in luck! My good friend Leroy has a preview of an upcoming PC title called Assault Android Cactus! I played it over at his house and it’s shaping up to be quite an awesome game. Check out his preview here!
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams (Wii U, PS3, 360, PC)
Posted on October 9th, 2013 by
The Great Giana Sisters has an interesting history behind it. Originally designed for European computers back in the mid to late 80’s, the first game looked and played VERY suspiciously like the original Super Mario Bros. So much so that it’s rumored that Nintendo even requested they cease releasing the game, which is why many people in the US aren’t familiar with the title. But Nintendo didn’t stop them from making a Giana Sisters DS game a few years ago, even though it, too, was very similar to Mario’s games. But now thanks to a successful kickstarter program, the newest game in the Giana Sisters series is here, and it has a gameplay twist all its own. You can download it on the three major current game consoles and PC (Wii U version reviewed here).
Paint Me a Butterfly (iPad)
Posted on October 8th, 2013 by
Butterflies are one of nature’s most colorful, delicate, and beautiful creatures. And kids are fascinated by them! You can even buy kits that let kids keep their own caterpillars and watch them turn into cocoons and butterflies (which they then set free). And now your kids can color and design butterfly wings with Paint Me a Butterfly, a new app for iPad and iPhone (played on iPad for this review).
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (3DS)
Posted on October 7th, 2013 by
In the new computer animated movie Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (loosely based on the book), the gang from the first film travel back to their island which was ravaged by giant food storms. On their return trip in the sequel, they discover the food has turned into living creatures! While the new 3DS game is based on the movie, it actually plays strikingly similar to Fruit Ninja!
Scribblenauts Unmasked (Wii U, 3DS, PC)
Posted on October 4th, 2013 by
Maxwell is just a regular little boy. He loves reading comic books and playing with his sister Lily. But Maxwell and Lily have two special gifts. Maxwell has a magic notebook that he can use to write anything in it, and it’ll come to life! And Lily has a magic globe that she can use to travel anywhere she wants! One day, Maxwell and Lily decided they wanted to visit their favorite DC Comics superheroes, so they used their magic items to travel to Gotham City. But when they arrived, Lily’s globe broke and all the starites that power it flew out. Unfortunately, the starites ended up in the hands of various DC super villains, so now it’s up to Maxwell and Lily to team up with Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and hundreds of other DC heroes to track down the starites and save the day! You and your kids can help Maxwell with the strongest super power of all: your imagination! (Wii U version reviewed here)
Quingo (iPad)
Posted on October 2nd, 2013 by
Quingo is a free-to-play game that’s like a mix of trivia and bingo. Each round you get five questions, and a grid full of right and wrong answers. Tap on the correct ones to increase your score, and incorrect answers will take a few seconds off your time limit. If you get a row of five correct answers horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, you get a score bonus. But the really unique thing about this game is that you’re playing to help raise money for a charity!
Zumba Dance (iPad)
Posted on October 1st, 2013 by
With Halloween candy, Thanksgiving feasts, and Christmas goodies all lurking around the corner, it can be hard to lose weight and stay in shape if you’ve got an on-the-go lifestyle. Luckily there is a new iPad app from Majasco and Zumba Fitness that’s like having a Zumba console game that you can take wherever you go!
Reader Review: Volgarr the Viking (PC)
Posted on September 30th, 2013 by
If you love old-school arcade action 2-D platformers such as Rastan, you’ll want to check out this article by my friend Leroy. He reviewed a downloadable PC game on Steam called Völgarr the Viking from Adult Swim Games. It’s a tribute to all 2-D action platformers starring barbarians. Click to read more…if you’re up to the challenge! –Cary
Dragon Fantasy Book II (PS3, Vita)
Posted on September 27th, 2013 by
Back when I was in high school, I was really into 16-bit RPGs on the Super Nintendo. I played nearly nothing but games such as Final Fantasy IV, Secret of Mana, FF6, Chrono Trigger, Lufia 2, and many others. But as the technology and memory storage of games got more advanced in the 32-bit days and beyond, I kind of lost interest in RPGs. One or two may have grabbed my attention since then, but nothing like back in the 16-bit days. So what happened? Well, I feel that modern RPGs have become too long and meandering, and focus more on story than gameplay. Plus, life, work, and other commitments have kept me from investing the 40 to 50 hours needed to finish today’s RPGs, so it’s not entirely the games’ fault. But every now and then, I still miss the 16-bit days of RPGs. So if you’re like me, I have some good news for you! Dragon Fantasy Book II was recently released on PS3 and Vita as a downloadable title (reviewed on PS3 here), and it’s a throwback to nearly everything you loved about 16-bit RPGs!
