Killing the HYDRA!
Welcome Time Wasters! This week my search for a time waster lead me around the internet until I discovered a neat little game called HYDRA. HYDRA is a hack-n-slash game viewed from the side that pits the players against a deadly hydra. There isn’t really a story as to why the player has to fight […]
The Walking Dead: Amid the Ruins Walks On
Billy tackles The Walking Dead: Amid The Ruins in anticipation of diving into the final episode of season two. Will he have the nerve to finish what he started? Will you?
Making Games With Level Up – The Guide to Great Video Game Design
Level Up – The Guide to Great Video Game Design is a book is for anyone who wants to be a serious student, creator or explainer of video games.
Folds Brings Addictive Fun To Mobile Gamers
Folds is one of those games that seems deceptively simple, until it’s 2am and you’re just trying to complete one more addictive level before bed.
Reaper of Souls Revives Diablo III For Consoles
Diablo III Reaper of Souls finally makes the jump from the PC to console platforms, where amazing graphical and gameplay improvements plus new characters and levels blend into a perfect shared experience.
Battling With The Wizard!
Welcome Time Wasters! This week my Time Waster came at the suggestion of John Breeden. He was nice enough to point out a small, indie game called The Wizard to me. No, this has nothing to do with Super Mario Bros. 3 or a Power Glove. The Wizard puts players in the role of Kevin, […]
Pure Pool Runs The Virtual Table
While many simulations are bland exercises in physics, Pure Pool perfectly captures the human element of the game, leading to a great standalone or multiplayer experience
Car Mechanic Simulator Idles Along
Budding mechanics may want to check out Car Mechanic Simulator 2014, which not only simulates trying to repair cars, but also the business of running a successful garage.
Blue Estate Tries To Revive Rail Shooters
Nut shots, fat jokes and overly sexy women form the backdrop for Blue Estate, a rail shooter that is trying to bring the genre back to popularity. It demonstrates the best and worst of rail shooting.
Exploring My Way Through DungeonUp
Welcome Time Wasters! This week I discovered a Rouge-like game called DungeonUp that has puzzle and RPG elements mixed in. DungeonUp puts players in the role of a hero that is trying to warn a group of dwarves of the dangers from digging in their mountain. The dwarves don’t listen to the hero and end up […]