Tag Archives: videogames

Well EA and Bioware sure made it tough to enjoy 'Anthem' on their first Demo weekend – labelled as a VIP demo.

The original 'Wintermute' chapters were poorly received, described as a slog to get through. Thankfully I never had that experience. Instead I was able to play the Redux versions of Chapters One and Two, and was blown away by the experience.

Batman's mortality and organic relationship with Gotham City make him a more tangible and real character; without Gotham there is no Batman and vice versa.

The Montreal International Game Summit has games to look at and interesting panels, but the expo floor is really centered on recruiting and partnerships. I learned a lot from Ubisoft, Remedy, Red Hook and more.

I'm glad to see Ubisoft taking some risks to change up the established formula of the series and go in interesting directions. 'Assassin's Creed: Odyssey' is a marvel and well worth playing for many reasons.

'Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics' has pacing problems and could have used more of the Lovecraftian mythos.

This turn-based tactical Cold War spy thriller, a stealthy take on the XCOM formula, delivers a rich and deep experience that is incredibly satisfying.

Blueberry farmer Horatio is joined by a Cyclops who is also his soulmate; a sentient cupcake who can heal; a battle princess; a conquistador pirate lady; and a host of other characters you can enlist, including Gnomes, Hair Trolls, Vampires, Robots, and a horde of other weird creatures.

While the systems and camera all need work and hinder the overall game, 'Seven' has a special spark that makes it very interesting to experience. The story is engaging if a little predictable and the art style really stands out as a fresh look at a fairly overused genre.

At MIGS the sessions are nicely separated into a number of categories that gave paths for each participant to explore.