Sound the hunting horn! with “Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate”
Patrick Finnigan, Staff writer
May 1, 2013
Capcom has been known to have made very questionable decisions in recent years. I mean, it doesn’t seem in the interest of the consumer to develop Megaman Legends 3 for the 3DS and then cancel it for no explainable reason. But let’s just forget for a moment that Capcom is slipping up on some of its... Read more »
Welcome to Nintendo Land
Patrick Finnigan, Staff Writer
February 27, 2013
It should come as common knowledge that such a game like Nintendo Land would come for their latest console, the Nintendo Wii U. Whenever a new console or handheld comes out, there are almost always going to be specially tailored games that show off the new hardware’s selling features. I mean, it’s... Read more »
Are you ready to release your inner devil?
Rachel Sison, Staff Writer
February 6, 2013
“DmC: Devil May Cry” is a reboot of the original franchise featuring a new Dante, new weapons, and an entire new storyline. The initial reactions from fans were negative and some fans have even petitioned the reboot on the official White House website according to Den of Geeks.com. (http://www.denofgeek.us/games/dmc-devil-may-cry/52741/devil-may-cry-outcry) Many... Read more »
The WiiU Arrives
Patrick Finnigan, Staff Writer
December 5, 2012
Nintendo has always been known as a sort on innovator in the video game market. Its first home console, the Nintendo Entertainment System was the console that saved the market from the Video Game Crash of 82, where it became a household name. Nintendo went on to produce the Nintendo 64, the first console... Read more »
Popular webcomic to get its own official game, generates half a million dollars overnight.
Patrick Finnigan, Staff Writer
November 14, 2012
Not many people have heard of a webcomic called Homestuck, but for those who have, they can tell you that the comic has a huge influence on the Internet. Running for a span of 3 years and already in the middle of its sixth act, Homestuck has developed a massive cult following of fans. This is all thanks... Read more »
Tales told anew in the “Tales of the Abyss” remake
Patrick Finngian, staff writer
November 14, 2012
The way I see it, ports, or games that were released for a certain system are remade and altered for another gaming system, are usually made for one or both of the following reasons: nostalgia factor with the audience, or just general laziness. It seems that Tales of the Abyss, a game from the PS2 era... Read more »
A day in the life of a professional gamer: Kevin “Kbeast” Baigan speaks with The Tempest
Carlo Marzan, Staff Writer
September 19, 2012
Known for his execution and rush down, Solano Community College student and long time competitive fighting game player Kevin “Kbeast” Baigan (team Marvelous Customs) has accumulated an impressive amount of achievements under his belt. Baigan scored second place at EVO 2010 for “Tatsunoko vs.... Read more »
Enough with the “Mass Effect 3″ ending already!
Larry Ragland, Staff writer
April 25, 2012
I have thoroughly enjoyed traversing the universe aboard the Normandy over the last few years Playing as Commander Shepard, I have traveled the galaxy with my handpicked crew in search of cosmic hijinks and heroics. With “Mass Effect 3″ now available, I have been itching for the chance to... Read more »
“Fez” brings back fond gaming memories and ushers in hope for the future
Larry Ragland, Staff writer
April 23, 2012
It is not often that a game comes along and satisfies a craving that you did not know you had. Enter small start up Polytron Corporation, and their latest release “Fez.” Any game that can create such a sensation and then satisfy it by its own existence is special. At only 800 points, if you have... Read more »
“Shank 2″ provides more action-packed fun
Larry Ragland, Staff Writer
April 4, 2012
A shank, in the context that we are using it, is a crude stabbing or cutting tool fashioned and equipped by some of our nation’s finest inmates. In “Shank 2″ you play a Rambo love child equipped with all manner of blunt, sharp and magazine fed weaponry. But as his namesake implies, he prefers... Read more »
