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Nov 1, 2016
5 min

livelock review

Darwin once said that “The species that survives is the one that is most adaptable to change. Change is constant, always flowing and fluid. At times, change can be seen from a mile away. But more often than not, change is sudden, quick, and deadly.” Humans have been able to adapt to change for thousands of years. Where other animals have gone extinct, humans have managed to adapt through technology and intelligence. It’s how people have survived Ice Ages, droughts, and just a

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livelock review

Oct 29, 2016
2 min

xenoraid blasts off in november

10 tons LTD announced earlier this week that a new game was making its way to consoles in November: Xeno Raid. Having recently released the incredibly satisfying Neon Chrome, which we reviewed here, Xenoraid looks to take the high-stakes action and shooting into the black gulfs of out space. Xeno Raid is a vertical scrolling shoot-em’ up, set within the prospects of Earth’s very first Space War. An alien presence has encountered humans and naturally, they aren’t going to let

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xenoraid blasts off in november

Oct 17, 2016
4 min

skyforce 10th anniversary review

Spaceship shoot-em-ups, or Shmups for short, are one of the longest running and dedicated genres in video games. Through multiple generations of handheld and console gaming, shmups have remained in the industry, inviting players to sit back, have fun, and use their skills to save the universe. Shmups have come in a variety of forms and settings, but each one has dealt with the impossible scenario of defeating entire armies to achieve victory. Shmups have been making their way

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skyforce 10th anniversary review

Oct 16, 2016
5 min

assault suit leynos review

The 16-bit era of video games gave rise to the most celebrated arcade shooting games of all time. On the SNES, games like Phalanx, Gradius III, and UN Fighter introduced tremendous, challenging gameplay with sharp visuals and incredible soundtracks. On the SEGA Genisis, as well as the SEGA CD, game such as Truxton, Robo-Aleste, and Silpheed introduced new mechanics and dynamics to shooting gameplay. Among them was a special series of video games, introduced onto both platform

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assault suit leynos review

Sep 21, 2016
1 min

let them come pax west 2016 interview

The great thing about a publisher like Versus Evil, aside from the awesome indie game focus, is that their booth is always chock full of gaming goodness. While we spoke previously about Antihero we couldn’t resist checking out another title, Let Them Come. Francis from the Versus Evil team took time out of his busy convention schedule to have a chat with me about this new shooter coming out from Indie Dev, Klemen Lozar. Check out the video below to learn a bit more about Let

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let them come pax west 2016 interview

Aug 11, 2016
1 min

chaotic shooter rive release date announced

It is impossible to fathom that any gamer would not enjoy a game featuring larger-than-life explosions and frenzied chaotic action. You can’t do this kind of thing anywhere else, so of course, why not enjoy it in a game? This is where RIVE comes in, the newest, and final game, from Two Tribes Games. RIVE is a 2D action and explosive shooter, complete with many enemies, amazing weapons, and a hell of a fight. Taking place on a spaceship loaded with robots, your objective is to

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chaotic shooter rive release date announced

Jul 24, 2016
3 min

making drama with arma

The game play aspect would essentially be sandwiched between an intro and outro machinima that brings the viewer up to speed and introduces the gameplay in a more cinematic way. In order to accomplish this, I first needed a game that both reflected the genre of the story I wanted to tell but was also sufficiently flexible to allow for some of the deep customization I would need to align game play aspects to the plot. I’ve always had a soft spot for war stories, not just blood

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making drama with arma

Jul 22, 2016
3 min

reverse unboxing ep 6 eric explosive ordinance school

Reverse Unboxing, Ep 6: Eric, Explosive Ordinance School Episode 6 this week is code named SHORT FUSE, because the crate full of awesome is heading to Eric as a part of the Air Force’s Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) School out in lovely Utah. For those of you who don’t “habla”, EOD is better known by the moniker, “Bomb Squad”. They have the unhappy job of having to tinker with homemade explosive devices that insurgents staple and duct tape together along the sides of road

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reverse unboxing ep 6 eric explosive ordinance school

Jul 12, 2016
5 min

super mutant alien assault review ps4

In the early 90’s there was a massive onset of ultra-violent games making their way to the market. The first games that come to mind are viciously violent titles, such as Mortal Kombat and DOOM. However, there was a long string of ultra-violent games that fell under the radar but made their impact. Games such as Lethal Enforcers, NARC, and Splatter house, were all games that had made their way to store shelves, in a time when the ESRB did not exist. Controversies aside, they

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super mutant alien assault review ps4

Jul 12, 2016
1 min

militant available today on playstation platforms steam

If you ever wondered what it would be like for every insect to wage war with each other then look no furthers than MiliTANT, releasing today for modern gaming platforms. In the insect world, crystallite is a source of energy and fuel, able to power entire colonies of bugs and insects. unfortunately, this allows for termites and bees to become incredibly aggressive. Using massive rhino beetles and spiders, the termites decide to declare war on the insect world. only you, as a

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militant available today on playstation platforms steam

Jul 8, 2016
3 min

destiny weekly news june 8th

Welcome back to another week Desitny Guardians! This week there has been a lot of happenings inside Bungie, as well as for our community. Starting off first we will be stopping by XÃ»r’s exchange corner, hitting into the Challenge of the Elders, Looking at the Trials map, and rounding out the info and news that came out during the workweek. XÃ»rs Inventory Up first we have the Titan chest piece called “The Armamentarium“. The name itself sounds a bit beefy eh? Well, that’s be

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destiny weekly news june 8th

Jul 7, 2016
3 min

reverse unboxing ep 5 ryan socom aviation afghan

Reverse Unboxing, Ep 5: Ryan, SOCOM Aviation, Afghanistan Another successful event under our belts! With RTX being a smashing success and us gearing up for the big Rooster Teeth Call to Arms extravaganza on July 23rd, things have been a bit busy around here…but not too busy to keep up with our supply crate mission! Episode 5 this week, code named DOUBLE TAP, is a crate going to Ryan and his crew of Special Operations Aviators stationed in Afghanistan. Ryan and his team help t

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reverse unboxing ep 5 ryan socom aviation afghan

Jul 5, 2016
1 min

gigantic rtx 2016 developer interview

I was pretty excited to see Gigantic at RTX 2016 over the past weekend. The project had gone a bit dark in the wake of the Perfect World transition and it was great to see the vibrant, colorful, shooter back in action at the convention. Our own EIC Brian “Skatch” Snyder had a chance to sit down and talk to Carter McBee, Gameplay Designer at Motiga, so sit back, kick your feet up and listen in as we touch base and see where the game is at and get an inside look into the design

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gigantic rtx 2016 developer interview

May 10, 2016
2 min

battlefield 1 trailer thoughts

One is a powerful number or as has been said the loneliest number. In all seriousness, there are a lot of great ones, Metallica’s One, The Big Red One, The X-Box One, and now EA is looking to add Battlefield to the list with Battlefield 1. There is no doubt that the launch trailer is simply amazing. The graphics are stunning and the grit and grime contrast nicely with a softer and more colorful pallet than previous Battlefield games have featured. The usage of the White Strip

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battlefield 1 trailer thoughts

Apr 6, 2016
4 min

lit critical annihilation vs circuit breaker

This week on LIT, we put two games made of pure chaos head to head. Its Critical Annihilation, a twin stick shooter developed by DEVOGA in February of 2016, versus Circuit Breakers, a traditional top down arcade style shooter developed by Triverske in November of 2015. May the best game win! STORY BECCA: Critical Annihilation doesn’t have much of a story. You blow up the invaders with your guns and rockets. It comes across as simplistic but still manages to be incredibly sati

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lit critical annihilation vs circuit breaker

Dec 7, 2015
2 min

paladins review

I’ve always wanted to be a longbow wielding badass and now, thanks to Paladins, my dream is a reality. Paladins is a multiplayer game developed by Hi-Rez, who has also developed notable games such as Smite and Tribes Ascend. Though not being familiar with the company’s other games, I was excited to have the opportunity to participate in this closed beta. When you first open the game, you’re greeted with epic music and a friendly introduction. Paladins provides an easy to deco

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paladins review