Video game review: Sniper Elite III
Game cover from 505 Games Hide, take aim and pull those triggers in “Sniper Elite III” This is the third game in the “Sniper Elite” franchise and is easily the most detailed and innovative in the...
View ArticleReview: Shovel Knight
If there is only one game you play all summer, make sure it’s “Shovel Knight.” “Shovel Knight” digs back into the golden era style of gaming. Everything about it will make you feel nostalgic. The 8-bit...
View ArticleReview: The Last of Us Remastered
In a struggle for survival, being the last of us might not be a bad thing. Remastered and re-released, “The Last of Us” still holds up as one of the best games of the most recent and current generation...
View ArticleReview: Destiny
The hype is over and sadly, now the disappointment begins. “Destiny” was a game I was looking forward to and the game of the year, but I was saddened at how repetitive it was. To the point where it...
View ArticleHorror and Gaming: Five games to play this Halloween
Looking for good horror games to play this Halloween? Well, these five horror games will certainly put you in the Halloween spirit, and possibly even frighten you, so beware… “Left 4 Dead 2” This...
View ArticleReview: “Alien: Isolation”
Feeling isolated has never been this horrifying while also being fun. “Alien: Isolation” is the proper game for fans of the “Alien” movie series. After so many misfires to capture the true essence of...
View ArticleREVIEW: Dying Light
Get ready for this year’s obligatory zombie game, with a few things that slightly make it stand out. Slightly. The zombie genre is getting pretty old and lacks innovation. There has been more than 80...
View ArticleReview: ‘Grand Theft Auto V’
Newsflash: Grand Theft Auto is still a huge waste of time. After two years, “Grand Theft Auto V” has finally release the long-awaited multiplayer heists. If you’ve rushed online like I have, you might...
View ArticleReview: ‘Game of Thrones – A Telltale Games Series’
Having the slaughter of dozens of key characters, called the Red Wedding, as the backdrop for your game’s introduction could only be fitting in “Game of Thrones-A TellTale Games Series.” If you love...
View ArticleReview: ‘Game of Thrones – A Telltale Games Series’ Part II
A retraction is due. Giving the previous episode — “Iron from Ice”— an “A” was a mistake, for this is Telltale Games and HBO on their “A” game. “The Lost Lords” is the second installment of a six part...
View ArticleReview: ‘Game of Thrones – A Telltale Games Series’ Part III
A Telltale gamer quickly learns that a calm episode bodes an epic follow up, so the next installment in the “Game of Thrones” series is sure to be a smash. That said, the third episode, “The Sword in...
View ArticleReview: ‘Tales From the Borderlands: Zer0 Sum’
“Zer0 Sum” is no white-washed roller coaster a la “Twister II,” but rather a double-routed whirlwind a la “Boomerang.” Telltale Games — my rock — has ventured away from grueling, heart-wrenching drama...
View ArticleMinecraft: Story Mode- Episode : Assembly Required Review
Telltale started Minecraft: Story Mode out on a high note with their first episode. It was a fun introduction to its characters and world, with some interesting choices mixed it. The first episode...
View ArticleA chat with the devil’s advocate
Jonathan Zungre is an aspiring video game developer based out of New York. His game, “Lie to the Devil”, made headlines last year due to its controversial nature. The Met had an opportunity to...
View ArticleReview: ‘This War of Mine: The Little Ones’
“In war, not everyone is a soldier.” Over a year ago, 11 Bit Studios released their game, “This War of Mine,” onto PCs. It showcased a perspective not often seen in video games: the civilians. Unlike...
View ArticleClassic Game Perspective: Crash Bandicoot
Before Naughty Dog was known for their globe trotting Uncharted series, they made a 3D platformer in 1996 that was meant to rival the likes of Mario and Sonic. The game was “Crash Bandicoot.” It is the...
View ArticleClassic video game perspective: ‘Star Fox 64’
With the overwhelming popularity of series like “Mario” and “The Legend of Zelda,” some of Nintendo’s other mascots and series can be easy to miss. “Star Fox” is one of those series, but still remains...
View ArticleClassic Game Perspective: ‘Ratchet & Clank’
“Ratchet and Clank” is coming to theaters April 29, and the video game was just reimagined on the PS4 for a whole new generation to coincide with the film. Looking back it’s hard to believe that the...
View ArticlePlaying with Perspective: Devil May Cry
Flaws and all, Devil May Cry represented a step forward for gaming and the spark that lit my interest in what games are. Released in 2001, DMC was a far cry from what it started out as. Conceptualized...
View ArticleRevisiting PS3’s “Journey” from Playing With Perspective
Journey. That one word has a lot of connotations, especially in video games. When we play games or watch movies we’re constantly going on journeys, across unknown worlds or even familiar lands. But...
View ArticleClassic Perspective: Catherine
Editors note: This column originally ran in the August 31, 2016 edition of The Metropolitan. There are few video games that I’ve played in my life that truly make me think about my morality or personal...
View ArticlePlaying with Perspective: Red Dead Redemption
When game developer Rockstar released “Red Dead Redemption” in 2010, it was tempting to just dismiss it as “Grand Theft Auto” in the Wild West. Upon diving in however, you recognize it’s more than...
View ArticlePlaying with Perspective: Silent Hill 2
Psychological horror may seem commonplace in games now, but it’s thanks to “Silent Hill 2” that it found its place in gaming at all. A follow-up to the original Playstation hit, “Silent Hill 2”...
View ArticleClassic Perspective: Donkey Kong Country 2
In 1994, the selling point of the first Donkey Kong Country was that it was the most gorgeous game you could play at the time. It’s true, Donkey Kong Country was a gorgeous game. The first game kicked...
View ArticlePlaying with Perspective: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VII is one of the greatest games of all time, but its prequel helped its story and characters to reach even greater heights. Released 10 years after VII on the Sony Playstation Portable,...
View ArticleDreamHack Masters event kicks off North American tour that has Denver in its...
Vegas has been home to some of the best head-to-head sports matchups in history; Tyson vs. Holyfield, McGregor vs. Diaz, and now Virtus Pro vs. Astralis. That last one may boggle your mind, but in the...
View ArticleThe Careless Mind: Review of PS4 Friday the 13th
There were so many iconic figures from the 1980s like The Clash, Garbage Pail Kids, Lawn Darts, Go-Bots, Care Bears, the VCR and much more. That’s my short, incredibly short list of items I thought...
View ArticleThe Evil Within 2 PS4 Review
Growing up, yes another growing up intro, I was terrified by my imagination at night time. My bedroom was at the corner of the house which provided two windows with thinly...
View ArticleRocket League developers provide more details about the new Rocket Pass
The San Diego based video game publisher, Psyonix, shared more details about the upcoming Rocket Pass for their online vehicular soccer game Rocket League. The limited-timed pass will have free and...
View ArticleWhy I play video games
My first encounter with video games was at the tender age of 12. I was at a friend’s house and he just got a PlayStation 2 with Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy. We passed the controller back and...
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