Call of Juarez: Gunslinger Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC Genre: Shooter Publisher: Ubisoft ESRB Rating: M, for Mature Grade: 3 stars (out of 5) I must say: What a rebound for the “Call of Juarez” franchise. After the rather disastrous “The Cartel,” the showrunners made a smart decision. They stripped away any pretense, […]
Resident Evil: RevelationsPlatforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U, PC, 3DS Genre: Shooter Publisher: Capcom ESRB Rating: M, for Mature Grade: 2.5 stars (out of 5) Less than six months ago, “Resident Evil 6” arrived and disappointed both franchise fans and general shooting-game audiences alike, and left Capcom searching for a boost to keep […]
Metro: Last Light Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC Genre: Action Publisher: 4A Games ESRB Rating: M, for Mature Grade: 3.5 stars (out of 5) At the conclusion of “Metro 2033,” you were given a choice to make: hope or destruction. I chose the more positive route, relatively speaking, considering the apocalyptic nature of the […]
Dead Island: RiptidePlatforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC Genre: Action Publisher: Deep Silver ESRB Rating: M, for Mature Grade: 2 stars (out of five) Those who enjoy Syfy movies like “Sharktopus” or “Arachnoquake” would perhaps relish the experience of playing a video that so desperately acts like a B movie itself. Yet while you can […]
Injustice: Gods Among Us Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U Genre: Fighting Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive ESRB Rating: T, for Teen Grade: 3 stars (out of 5) The last decade has not been kind to the DC Universe, unless your name is Batman. Marvel continues to pump out blockbuster content, be it in movies […]
Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon Platform: Nintendo 3DS Genre: Action Publisher: Nintendo ESRB Rating: E, for Everyone Grade: 2.5 stars (out of 5) Since the dawn of the “Super Mario Bros.” franchise, poor Luigi has proudly accepted the role of second fiddle to brother Mario. That tends to happen when your name isn’t included in the […]
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 Genre: Sports Publisher: EA Sports ESRB Rating: E, for Everyone Grade: 4 stars (out of 5) The beautiful weather arrived in Washington, D.C., just in time for Masters week. Sure, the PGA Tour season kicked off months ago, but the world at large only starts […]
Bioshock Infinite Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC Genre: Shooter Publisher: 2K Games ESRB Rating: M, for Mature Grade: 5 stars (out of 5) Before rising into the beatific clouds and getting lost in the wonder and tragedy that is Columbia, let me state clearly: There is not a serious gamer alive today who shouldn’t […]
LEGO City Undercover Platform: Wii U Genre: Platformer Publisher: Nintendo ESRB Rating: E, for Everyone Grade: 4 stars (out of 5) I’ve played more LEGO-themed video games than most. (OK, honestly, I think I’ve played them all, so take that, LEGO gaming geek!) And just as I’d thought that candle had burned its last bit […]
God of War: Ascension Platform: PlayStation 3 Genre: Action Publisher: Sony ESRB Rating: M, for Mature Grade: 3.5 stars (out of 5) Perhaps playing “Ascension” on the heels of the excellent “Tomb Raider” sharpened my whirring blades of criticism. These two games perfectly illustrate how one prequel simply hits the mark while another exceeds all […]