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May 11, 2019
3 min

PAX EAST: BloodRoots Kick Ass

Fast, kinetic, and almost like a bloody Sonic The Hedgehog, BloodRoots is a sublime game in the making from Canada-based Paper Cut games. I had the opportunity to play the game at PAX East this past March and it was a fantastic experience, albeit far too painfully short. A few years ago, an Academy-Award winning movie was released that was made famous for various reasons. This movie, which took place in the wild wilderness of the American Mid-West, featured a violent bear att

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Mar 4, 2019
3 min

Ape Out (PC, Devolver Digital) – Review

After a quick install and a quicker introduction, I was dropped into the scene. It’s fairly simple: you play as an ape, and your job is to run from through a gauntlet of human guards sporting various firearms to get to the other side of the map. To defend yourself, you can pick up a single human and use them as a human shield (literally), you can turn them on their friends as they squeeze off a round from the weapon they’re holding, or you and then decide to fling them agains

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Dec 30, 2018
3 min

City of Brass – Review

As Anakin Skywalker once said “ I hate sand. It rough and coarse and gets everywhere.” Sand is itchy and uncomfortable, but also a testament to Earth’s ancient history. Each grain of sand is the result of millions of years of prehistoric change, as the powerful forces water and wind have worn down the mightiest of rocks and mountains. Sand tells a history, and in the case of City of Brass, it tells the tale of a massive reward. Beneath the sand lies a city of untold riches th

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Dec 10, 2018
4 min

Battlezone: Gold Edition – Review (PS4 and Switch)

As one of the very first games to use the first-person perspective, Battlezone placed players into the cockpit of a tank and using the unique periscope design of the arcade cabinet, scout the battlefield for enemy tanks and missiles launchers. The game’s battlefield was presented in a wireframe vector graphic battlefield, able to render the battlefield in 3D. Innovative and incredibly fun to play, Battlezone would go on to be released multiple times across almost every platfo

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Battlezone: Gold Edition – Review (PS4 and Switch)

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Nov 23, 2018
4 min

Deadbolt – Review

Death has taken many forms, but not quite like this one. A natural part of life, humans have taken death and illustrated him in a variety of ways. Most commonly, it is referred to as The Grim Reaper, a masked figure that wields a mysterious reaper and strikes down those who have been destined to make their way into the afterlife. For Hoopoo Games, the makers of the wildly acclaimed Risk of Rain, Death and his duties take on an entirely new meaning. There is a criminal enterpr

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Nov 20, 2018
4 min

Warhammer 40K Inquisitor: Martyr Review (PS4)

In the 41st millennium, there is only war and now that war has stretched across the furthest reaches of space. From BigBen and NeoCore Games comes Warhammer 40K: Inquisitor – Martyr, a deep and involving Action-RPG that tasks player with defeating the darkest enemies of the Galaxy. Despite a rough interpretation on consoles, it is a fantastic and engaging action experience that is great for players, regardless of their familiarity with Warhammer. The Imperium of Man wages an

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Warhammer 40K Inquisitor: Martyr Review (PS4)

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Oct 17, 2018
4 min

Hands-On With Fate/Extella: Link at E3 2018

At this year’s E3, Marvelous and Xseed game displayed a fascinating array of niche games, from Gal metal to Freedom Planet. Among them was the highly anticipated Fate/Extella: Link. Last year, Marvelous Games studios & XSEED Games released an astounding title that was a significant departure from their previous titles, which wound up being one of 2017’s best games, Fate/Extella. Based off of the extremely popular manga and anime series by Datto Nishiwaki, Fate/Extella was a s

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Hands-On With Fate/Extella: Link at E3 2018

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Oct 15, 2018
4 min

Penny-Punching Princess – Review

Money is everything. It accomplishes dreams, creates new technologies, and makes the world a better place. Of course, that is entirely dependent on the person using money wisely. When abused, money can corrupt even the most fortuitous of men and women, ruining the lives of entire people. Greed imprisons us all, but for those that aren’t so blinded by it, they can use greed to better their own lives, albeit for nefarious purposes. When her Father is murdered, a lone princess r

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Oct 10, 2018
4 min

Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition – Review ( PS4, Switch, Vita)

A mercenary’s life is a bountiful life. It’s a life fraught constant danger, but with a big payoff and bigger reward. Mercenaries aren’t looked upon fondly, as they can be seen as classless agents with no honor. However, while they want the title of being Dogs of War, they are not bound by rules and conventions. Instead, they will find resources and ways to get the job done. This is the world of Mercenary Games, a side-scroller action shmup from Canadian-based Tribute Games.

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Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition – Review ( PS4, Switch, Vita)

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Oct 2, 2018
3 min

PAX WEST: VALFARIS Brings Aliens, Blood, and liquid-hot Plasma

Space, the final frontier. A vast void that spans endlessly for an eternity. There are countless systems in the universe, as well as trillions of civilizations waiting to be discovered with their vast amounts of knowledge and technology. However, the people at Steel Mantis Studios and Upper Cut Productions don’t care about knowledge, technology, or intergalactic peace, because in space, no one can hear you rock. From the makers of Slain: Back From Hell comes Valfaris, a bruta

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PAX WEST: VALFARIS Brings Aliens, Blood, and liquid-hot Plasma

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Sep 21, 2018
3 min

PAX WEST 2018: Katana Zero Slashes Away On PC

A small group of independent game devs had set up a small gaming lounge, complete with three very anticipated games to play. I made my way downtown to the legendary Pike Place alley, and after some careful searching, I made it to the address. Initially, I was puzzled, as it was clear where the location was. but then, like something out of a video game, I discovered a door. I went through the door, ascended the stairway, and discovered one of the most relaxing spaces at PAX W

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PAX WEST 2018: Katana Zero Slashes Away On PC

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Sep 14, 2018
2 min

PAX WEST 2018 – Salt And Sanctuary Switch Impressions, Physical Edition Arrives 10.30.18

Originally released in 2016, Salt And Sanctuary by Ska Studios has been an incredibly endearing video game. The passion project of married couple James and Michelle Silva, the Dark Souls-inspired sidescrolling action adventure title has challenging and enthralled players for several years, garnering critical and commercial acclaim. It even caught the attention of our very own Founder, Captain Steven Machuga (@ShanghaiSix). For a full review, you may find it here. Having playe

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PAX WEST 2018 – Salt And Sanctuary Switch Impressions, Physical Edition Arrives 10.30.18

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Sep 13, 2018
3 min

PAX WEST 2018: Hong Kong Massacre Brings A deadly Experience From The Criminal Underworld

Slow motion. Bullet time. Gung-Fu. These are terms often used to describe action movies. It can be argued that many of the styles of action originated from various Japanese action films, particularly from the 80’s and 90’s. One movie, for example, comes to mind in describing these styles, and that is “The Killer” directed by Jon Woo. That particular movie, which involved an assassin performing one last hit to save a mortally wounded girl, featured a large variety of over-the-

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PAX WEST 2018: Hong Kong Massacre Brings A deadly Experience From The Criminal Underworld

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Aug 20, 2018
5 min

Red Faction: Guerrilla: Re”Mars”tered Edition (PS4, Steam)

Freedom, Independence, and a pursuit of all who threaten it. If the Red Faction series could be summed into one tagline, that would be a fitting tag to be billed. First debuting on the PlayStation 2 in 2002, Red Faction introduced players to a vicious Martian civil war, where miners fight the vicious Ultor Mining Corporation in a bloody conflict for liberation against oppression. Known for its gunplay, violence, and environmental-altering graphical technology, Red Faction qui

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Red Faction: Guerrilla: Re”Mars”tered Edition (PS4, Steam)

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Jul 8, 2018
2 min

Earthfall – Shows Intergalactic War In The Pacific Northwest

This is EarthFall, from Seattle-based Holospark Studios. After several years in development and multiple tests, the game is set for release on PC and consoles on July 13th. To celebrate, Holospark has released a new trailer, showcasing the unique gameplay mechanics that will be featured in the game. The aliens that players will be facing are mutagenic and parasitic, coming in a variety of different forms. Of course, they will be numerous and do their damnedest to destroy you.

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Earthfall – Shows Intergalactic War In The Pacific Northwest

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Jun 20, 2018
2 min

Shikhondo: Soul Eater – Bullet Hell SHMUP Announced

Life is a matter of balance. A balance of good and a balance of evil. While their lines are oftentimes blurred by the actions of man, it is crucial to the success and future of humanity that his balance is kept in check at all times. When demons erupt from the bowels of hell itself and disrupt that balance, it is up to a pair of brave witches to fight back. That battle will be waged with endless magic and an endless storm of bullets. This is Shikhondo: Soul Eater, a Korean sh

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Shikhondo: Soul Eater – Bullet Hell SHMUP Announced

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Jun 18, 2018
4 min

Spacehulk Tactics – Hands-On at E3 2018

In between the hulking footsteps of their armor, the faint sounds of screeching come from deep within the metal husks of the vessel. These are the claws of a vicious enemy, known for terrifying screams and voracious desire to multiply, infect, and corrupt all who come across. These are the genestealers and this Spacehulk: Tactics by Cyanide Games. Spacehulk Tactics is a newer interpretation of the classic board game by Games Workshop, called Spacehulk. Set within the chaotic

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May 28, 2018
4 min

Extinction – Review (PS4)

You have lived a life of thievery and learned to scrap from fellow scoundrels. You have taken and ran in order to survive the oppression of your kingdom. But, try as you might, you are still captured and imprisoned. From a distance, you see giants, the Ravni, lay waste to entire towns, and you are certain your kingdom is next. In the midst of your laborious, mundane tasks, you stumble across a stranger, wielding a mysterious blade. This young man is a special warrior, known a

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Apr 28, 2018
4 min

Assault Gunners – HD Edition Review

We have no idea how the war of the future will be fought, but even today, there are ideas. Unmanned aerial vehicles have taken to the skies, providing efficient close-air support without endangering the pilot. Computer systems have made the delivery of weapons more efficient and more accurate, eliminating the enemy but also reducing casualties. But, perhaps most interestingly, robots, along with remote controls machines, have become the new frontier for application into comba

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Apr 27, 2018
5 min

Sublevel Zero Redux – Review

When I was growing up, Sony released The PlayStation, or what today we would know as the PS One. The system, which would later become a shining icon of modern gaming and entertainment, was among the very first to introduce titles with fully rendered three-dimensional gameplay. As a young boy, seeing this was absolutely mind-blowing. In fact, I don’t ever recall really having words for it. Crash Bandicoot, Warhawk, Colony Wars, and so many other titles were in this strange vis

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