Know When to Hold ‘Em When Poker Night at the Inventory was released in 2010, Telltale Games was a relatively unknown developer. The company had a small but loyal following amongst the glorious PC master race due to episodic classics such as Sam and Max and Tales of Monkey Island, yet they were hardly a mainstream player. Things are much different...

Finally the school yard arguments can be settled. Who would win in a fight between Batman and Wonder Woman? Could the Flash run circles around Green Lantern? Would Doomsday really kill Superman in a rematch? Injustice: Gods Among Us might not send out the signal through its title to anyone other than the most dedicated DC fan, but this just might be the finest superhero fighting game to ever...

Minecraft launched a thousand "me too" copycats after its inception -- many of which offer the same experience with slight tweaks, and others still that attempt a unique overhaul in every way. Terraria falls into the latter camp, taking obvious inspiration from Notch's sandbox powerhouse and putting a unique side-scrolling spin on the formula. It evokes quite a few genres and it's an exciting alternative to those who feel...

Q-School I may not be the biggest golf fan in the world but the game has certainly been a familiar friend over the course of my life. When I was in my early teens I actually played golf on a regular basis. I was never the best, and it was common for me to turn in scores of 110 or even 120 on the par 72 course....

DarkStalkers Resurrection is a competent re-release and upgrade to a storied, and somewhat neglected franchise. The only real let-down is the lack of the sheer shine of a new title - but, the wait for fans is over, in some sense of the word. It may be something we've played upwards of 15 years ago - but for Morrigan junkies, it's better than nothing. Street Fighter ,...

Gears of War Judgment: An Extraordinary Rendition? Gears of War 3 was a rarity in blockbuster games, in that its ending provided a sense of closure. Epic’s decision to shut the door is understandable; over the course of two sequels, the successful formula was polished, tweaked, and embellished upon until the law of diminishing returns could be staved off no longer. Considering that the franchise seemed to...

Omerta: City of Gangsters is the latest title from one of my favourite simulation developers Haemimont Games best known for their work on the Tropico series. Traditionally, Tropico is rife with political commentary and caricatures of political figures and ideals. Omerta: City of Gangsters on the other hand, is a bit of a different direction for the developer. This time, instead of skewering global politics, Hamimont Games has decided...

Real Men Wear Cybernetic High Heels   Hideo Kojima just won’t give up on Raiden. After a somewhat dubious debut as an effeminate, angsty product of child soldier training in Metal Gear Solid 2, the fans cried out in dismay as Raiden took centre stage over Snake. Things took a turn for the surprising when Raiden returned in Metal Gear Solid 4 as...

Horror in videogames has been a hard thing to do well. Once accomplished, however, it can yield fantastic results. Dead Space was a game that managed to straddle that line between horror and action, allowing the player to experience feelings of dread yet still give enough tools to overcome the hell that has surrounded them. Unfortunately, the series has been on a downward trajectory since that first landmark installment....

Sometimes it's really nice when game surprises me. And I was quite surprised by Skulls of the Shogun by 17-BIT. Not only did I find Skulls to be a well put together and accessible strategy game, but also found that I really enjoyed the art and sense of humor of this silly samurai strategy. 17-BIT's motto is "Remember video games? We do" and according to their website...

The allure of Skyrim has always been the ability to "speak" to dragons, and the Dragonborn DLC enhances and expands upon this concept in several valuable ways. This DLC packs a 10 + hour wallop, side quests not included, and it's certainly a larger departure than the bite-sized and inconsequential Hearthfire. Solstheim is rife with additional dungeons, mystery, and best of all, dragons. Dragonborn must be accesed...

ToonsIn Trouble Again You have to give credit where it’s due, Warren Spector is a man of vision and originality. Epic Mickey was, on the surface, a pretty whacky idea. And yet somehow, he managed to get the official blessing (and license) of the Disney company to take their most cherished characters and put them through a surprisingly dark story about the vendetta of Walt Disney’s forgotten,...

Ask any Dragon Ball Z fan and they'll tell you stories of when they were a child, jumping around their living room shouting “Kamehameha” at friends and family, thrusting their arms up and down as they try to attain a Super Saiyan status. With the arrival of Dragon Ball Z for Kinect, the hope that this fighting game would allow you to do just that was brought back...

A Far Cry Like most people, I found Far Cry 2 to be a bit of a let down. Before the game's release I was incredibly hyped for what promised to be an amazing open world adventure with a story that was supposed to be comparable to Joseph Conrad's Hearts of Darkness. Unfortunately, what I got was an open world that didn't feel organic and a story...

Hitman Absolution is an attempt to roll the tenets of a 12 year old stealth franchise into an accessible package that will appeal to the broad console demographic, while simultaneously delighting the loyal fanbase. IO interactive are certainly not the first developers to attempt this high-wire act this generation, and for the most part, they have been successful, but there’s a lot of inconsistencies that will grate on every...

What's Different With Dance Central 3? The Harmonix development team behind each of the Dance Central's knows what it's doing. The two previous titles have been nothing short of superb critical successes. With the third instalment of the game, Harmonix has added some new content which creates an entirely new experience for single player users. One of the first, and foremost, changes Dance Central veterans can expect...

Just Dance It's back! Ubisoft's annual dance party is ready to once again turn your living room into a bumpin' club with Just Dance 4. The latest version of the acid washed dance party in a box features an eclectic mix of current hits like “Call Me Maybe” and “Moves Like Jagger” as well as classic favorites like “The Time Warp” and “Rock Lobster.” Just features over...

Hail To The Chief It took five years and the gargantuan effort of changing stewards from one studio to another, but the title that put the Xbox where it is today has finally returned. Halo 4 has touched down and it is a proper, numbered sequel in the series that once again features Master Chief, the Space Marine by which all others are judged. It’s a big...

Yet another year has passed and that means another Need for Speed title hits store shelves. After last year’s foray into racing with Need for Speed: The Run the series left a bad taste in the mouths of many fans. Although it took the series in a new direction, it felt dull, uninspired and overall an unpleasant experience. This year Criterion takes the helm, bringing their signature style, love...

These Aren't, “Put Peg In Right Hole,” Puzzles. For people who thought the puzzles in the original Legend of Zelda were too difficult to figure out, the Testament of Sherlock Holmes is completely out of your league. The game provides brain busting puzzles within the first half hour of playing the game. While the difficulty of the riddles can be off putting to any player, even a...