Author: Troy Matsumiya

Anomaly 2 Beta Impressions: Creeps Vs. Towers Multiplayer… Fight!

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Troy Matsumiya

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The original Anomaly: Warzone Earth was a crazy fun twist on the ubiquitous tower defense genre, placing you as the creeps fighting against the towers. So it is very exciting to learn that Polish developer 11 Bit Studios is putting the final touches on a sequel, aptly named Anomaly 2, highlighted by what should be its killer feature: creeps versus towers multiplayer. Oh, yeah, you read that right. (more…)

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Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Review: Awesomest. Game. Ever.

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Troy Matsumiya

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Dig out those leg warmers and sweat bands, poof out that big hair, and warm up the VCR, because we’re heading back to the 80s in the coolest, funniest, and awesomest game in years. Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon is a hilarious parody of the great action movies of the 1980s that takes the player on a ridiculously fun ride that will have you laughing at every corny turn. (more…)

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Halo 4: Castle Map Pack Review: Getcha Motor Runnin’

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Troy Matsumiya

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What better way to mark the last Halo 4 map pack than to go big? The Castle Map Pack does just that by providing big maps filled with a big selection of those oh so sweet vehicles that are not only deadly fun to use, but even more fun to blow the heck up. Whereas the previous DLC, Majestic Map Pack, featured small maps for intense close quarters fighting, Castle marks the return of large maps and epic vehicle battles. If you like your fights big and your vehicles plenty, then this map pack is for you. (more…)

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Gears of War: Judgment Review: The Verdict is Fun

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Troy Matsumiya

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Gamers can be fickle and are often quick to judge a game by its cover, so let’s get this out of the way. Yes, Gears of War: Judgment is Microsoft and Epic’s way of squeezing in one more iteration of the phenomenally successful franchise before the next generation Xbox is released. Yes, it does have an “expansion pack” feel to it at times. But most importantly, yes, it’s damn fun – in fact, it’s probably the most fun of the series. (more…)

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Halo 4: Majestic Map Pack Review: Close-Quarters Fun

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Troy Matsumiya

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The Halo 4 Majestic Map Pack marks the second batch of downloadable multiplayer maps, and it is clear that 343 Industries went with the “less is more” approach – believing less space leads to more intense, frenetic action. And wow, did it work like a charm. (more…)

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Halo 4: Spartan Ops Episode 10 Review: Ending With a Bang

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Troy Matsumiya

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Well, it’s finally here: the end of Season One of the ambitious Halo 4 Spartan Ops episodic co-operative multiplayer mode. There have been a lot of ups and downs over the 10 episodes, but fortunately, it ends with a bang – literally. (more…)

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Halo 4: Spartan Ops Episode 9 Review: Back On (Treaded) Track

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Troy Matsumiya

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Halo 4 Spartan Ops has had its ups and downs, but here in the second half of Season 1, things have generally been on the upswing. Sure, Episode 8 felt a little like a step backward, but that’s only because it was preceded by the outstanding Episode 7. With Episode 9, it is clear 343 Industries is gearing up for the sprint to the finish. (more…)

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Halo 4: Spartan Ops Episode 8 Review: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Troy Matsumiya

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The latest episode of Halo 4 Spartan Ops has a tough act to follow, since Episode 7 was a tight, thrilling package that finally delivered the promised blend of action, intensity and story integration. While Episode 8 isn’t bad, it unfortunately pales in comparison. (more…)

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