Category Archives: Games

Skip The Avengers: The Video Game

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Gill

This exclusive preview for The Avengers: The Video Game from TheWarpZone makes the game look…well, a little less than awesome. Here I was expecting Marvel to make a video game worthy of their awesome film, but instead they’re giving us … Continue reading →

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Beer and Board Games: Drunk Angry Birds

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Gill

Wow, everyone is really drunk on this episode of Beer and Board Games, wherein the Blame Society guys and newcomer Vanessa Tortolano play the physical version of the hit app game Angry Birds. Now, normally I’m all for sitting down … Continue reading →

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Octodad 2: Dadliest Catch

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Gill

A couple of years ago, I reviewed a very strange and unique puzzle game made by students from DePaul University in Chicago for the Independant Games Festival Student Showcase at the 2011 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. That game … Continue reading →

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Celebrity Birthday of the Day – April 28

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Gill

It would take a very long time indeed to chronicle the life of author Terry Pratchett, so rather than try to sum up the story of a master storyteller in a measly paragraph, I’m going to let the author do … Continue reading →

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Prepare for Reset

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Gill

Reset is a single player co-op first person puzzle game with a strong emphasis on story and atmosphere. The unique game mechanic in Reset is the ability to travel back in time to solve puzzles co-operatively, with yourself. Here’s a … Continue reading →

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Look at that sad little octopus.

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Gill

In announcement that’s sure to make video game fans everywhere squee with sheer joy, Valve has declared that they’re releasing level editing software for their smash hit game Portal 2! At last, you can create all the Portal puzzles you … Continue reading →

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Beer and Board Games: Drunk Taboo

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Gill

Dylan Brogan couldn’t join the Blame Society folks for this week’s episode of Beer and Board Games, so instead we get a few seconds of everyone acting like Dylan! They’re also playing Taboo on this episode which, if memory serves … Continue reading →

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Telltale’s The Walking Dead Looks Dramatic, Possibly Fun

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Gill

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEHuHKvNvLk There’s a lot that I like and dislike about this new trailer for Telltale’s video game series adaptation of The Walking Dead – or, rather, a spin-off, since none of the characters from the comics or the show seem … Continue reading →

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Oggle the new CryENGINE

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Gill

This trailer for the new CryENGINE game engine has been making the rounds and causing a lot of buzz as it does so! With good reason, too: take a look at those graphics! I wish I had more interesting commentary … Continue reading →

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Whale Oil-Powered, Steampunky, Quasi-Victorian Plague Assassin FTW!

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Gill

You are the once-trusted bodyguard of the beloved Empress. Framed for her murder, you become an infamous assassin, known only by the disturbing mask that has become your calling card. In a time of uncertainty, when the city is being … Continue reading →

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