There was a point during my hands-off demo of Lococycle where Jay (my presenter) told me about the genesis of the project. “Our CCO, Josh Bear, watched Torque one night. There’s a part where there’s a fight scene between two ladies on motorcycles, using their bikes as the weapon. Apparently, he dreamed about it that night, and […]Read More
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Even on PAX East’s crammed showroom floor, I felt isolated and anxious during my 30-minute demo of The Last of Us. With few supplies and a swath of enemies more physically gifted than myself patrolling the area, I did my best to approach each and every dimly lit encounter with covertness in mind. From dark […]Read More
Slowly opening the door felt like a mistake. I knew nothing good could lie in wait behind that heavy wood and metal barrier. But I’m an urban explorer, and my instincts got the best of me. The door’s creak made me question what I was hearing. The unearthly howl resonated throughout the desolate hallway. Suddenly, […]Read More
Whether you hate the idea or love it, the Metal Gear series is taking a brief path down the hack ‘n slash road. Traditionally a stealth/action series, the latest installment — Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance — is being developed by Platinum Games and will be focusing on the perspective of Raiden, a once relatively helpless (and many argue, quite […]Read More
Creepy ambient noises create a tense and scary atmosphere that keeps you on edge. Necromorphs pop out of no where and scare the bejesus out of you. These are the things to be expected in the upcoming Dead Space 3 demo that let you know it’s still very much a Dead Space game. But then […]Read More
Last year’s Rayman Origins by Ubisoft Montpellier was a sidescrolling sleeper hit, gaining huge praise from critics all over the board. It featured four-player local co-op, tight controls and an absolutely stunning visual design that was complemented by an adorably charming soundtrack. Unfortunately, since the game wasn’t a first-person shooter or a third-person action game, […]Read More