My Life As A Space Spy
This week I end up as the Captain of a ship in a far flung universe filled with war and espionage! Now how’d I manage that?
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Pre Orders Now Available For Cities In Motion 2
Paradox Interactive, a publisher of games and owner of bus passes, announced today that pre-orders are now available for Cities in Motion 2, their forthcoming transit simulation and design game for PC and Mac. Players can pre-purchase the dynamic strategy title now from the game’s new website, located at www.citiesinmotion2.com. Cities in Motion 2 is scheduled to launch on April 2, 2013 for $19.99. As a bonus for all pre-purchases of Cities in Motion 2, early adopters will receive the ‘Modern Collection’ DLC which includes additional trolley buses, trams, and a boat for water lines. The Modern Collection also introduces … Continue reading Pre Orders Now Available For Cities In Motion 2
Small Talk
We have a text adventure game this week, a genre that I haven’t touched in a long time. But even with being text based it earns a recommendation from me. Read the article to find out exactly why.
Anomaly 2 Announced
In the years following the invasion of Earth in 2018, the planet is overrun by alien machines. Humankind is on the verge of extinction. Banded together in huge convoys, they search the frozen tundra for food and supplies. Since the war, the roles have been reversed: now our species seems to be the Anomaly on a machine-controlled planet. Your convoy, Commander, is called Yukon. Anomaly 2 is a real-time strategy game that takes the tower offense concept from Anomaly Warzone Earth to a new level. Maintaining the core concepts of the original ‘ tactical planning and the on-field Commander to … Continue reading Anomaly 2 Announced
Skate to the Moon
A pre-game demo has found its way to my computer and I test it out to see just how well I think it fairs. Does Zineth skate to a future or does it fall flat a few feet after leaving the starting line?
The Showdown Effect Explodes Into Stores
Paradox Interactive, a publisher of games and an abuser of diplomatic immunity, today released The Showdown Effect, a new multiplayer action title from Arrowhead Game Studios. In a world where every single action movie from the 80s and 90s is happening concurrently, players must shoot, slash, dive, roll, punch, and quip their way to victory to become the last clich’ standing. The Showdown Effect is available for PC and Mac in digital stores worldwide. Witness The Showdown Effect ‘ the impossible chaos that occurs when an amnesiac clone, a grizzled cop, an inscrutable martial arts master, a plucky teenage genius, … Continue reading The Showdown Effect Explodes Into Stores
Just Some Simple Tests
Once again I am a test subject, a monkey to be precise, who must do little puzzle tasks in order to get my reward. Sounds simple, and it is. But does this game hold up, or do these simple tests fall flat?
Baulder’s Gate Enhanced Edition Now Available For Mac
Beamdog and Overhaul Games proudly announce that Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition for Mac OS X is now available directly from www.beamdog.com. The Mac OS X version will also release later in the Mac App Store. The original Baldur’s Gate launched in 1998. With over 50 hours of epic gameplay, it quickly became the most celebrated Dungeons & Dragons’ fantasy roleplaying video game series at that time. Beamdog and Overhaul Games have brought this classic back to life for Mac OS X. In addition to enhancing graphics and gameplay, Overhaul Games has added new allies to join your party, complete with … Continue reading Baulder’s Gate Enhanced Edition Now Available For Mac
The 2012 GiN Game Of The Year Nominees
The ballots have all been counted, and here are the five nominees in each category for the 2012 GiN Game of the Year Awards. Congratulations to everyone who worked on a game that earned a spot on the ballot this year. For all our voters, don’t forget to cast your final ballot for the overall winner in each category. Last year we had more than 100,000 votes cast, so be sure you’re ballot is in there. Voting is, as always, free. Lots of people worked really hard to bring us these great games. Show them we care! And when you’re … Continue reading The 2012 GiN Game Of The Year Nominees
Feeling Alive Again
When I have to jump between being dead and alive so many times, I hope that there’s a good reason for it. Thankfully [REVIVE] gives me a great one, and my review will tell you why.