Posts By Eric Van Allen
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3.1KReviewsEnter the mausoleum — The Charnel House Trilogy review
I’ve found that recently, I’ve been a little let down by the offerings of the “scary game” genre. Though face-cams and let’s...
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9.4KReviewsAll by myself — Neverwinter on Xbox One review
MMO’s are a tricky genre to port to consoles. The mass of input options, the expansive and persistent world, and the many...
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3.0KReviewsAll blood, no sport — Bloodsports.TV review
Competition has often been the focus of the MOBA genre. Chasing the crowds and potential shown by genre titans like League of...
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2.9KImpressionsBreaking Roguelike – The Weaponographist impressions
We often take our equipment for granted. The swords, armor and shields we level up time and time again are permanent, steadfast...
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3.1KFeaturesTop 25 Games of the Last Generation | 15 – 11
This is 15 through 11 of our countdown of the best games of the last console generation. If you missed the first...
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2.0KInterviewsAn interview with Tom Happ and Dan Adelman on Axiom Verge
Last week, I got the chance to (virtually) sit down with Tom Happ and Dan Adelman, the two-man team behind today’s hot...
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5.4KReviewsSudra Calling — Axiom Verge Review
Axiom Verge is, at its core, a retro-style indie game. That term gets thrown around a lot, used to cover a wide...
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3.8KImpressionsLife is Strange Episode 2 “Out of Time” Impressions
If Life is Strange’s first episode was the toe in the water, “Out of Time” is DONTNOD fully wading in. I found...
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10.6KReviewsA Born-Again Masterpiece — Bloodborne Review
I walk through the hallways of a Victorian hamlet, cautiously advancing, mindful of even the slightest shift of a shadow in the...
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2.1KPreviewsHands-on with hand-drawn roguelike Guild of Dungeoneering
You might remember my write-up on PAX South and the games to know from there, one of which was the charming indie...
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3.7KReviewsWaiting for dial tone — Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number review
Hotline Miami was a game that caught me by surprise. Brutal combat, a primal 80’s-synth soundtrack, and a fascinating use of gameplay...
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3.9KReviewsFull Steam Ahead — Code Name S.T.E.A.M. Review
A good strategy game is often defined by the balance of the tools at your disposal, a nice mix of utility and...
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2.1KEditorialsBeyond the controller — A discussion on postmodern gaming
There’s no arguing that this week is a stacked week in gaming, as many releases have hit that are creating a great...
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7.0KReviewsA Legacy Worth Reviving — Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines Review
Family. Loss. Revenge. Sacrifice. These themes are the tenets of Oreshika, a way of life for a game about a house cursed...
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6.7KReviewsAnime, strategy, and lots of fan service — Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart review
The Hyperdimension series is a concept that has always looked interesting from the outside looking in. An entire series of games based...
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Podcast
Metatheory Podcast Ep. 14 — The mothership is standing by.
On this week of Metatheory, we’re joined by guests Chris Faylor and Brian Martel from Gearbox Software to talk about the upcoming...
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4.6KReviewsJust monkeyin’ around — Jungle Rumble Review
Rhythm is a concept that hasn’t been utilized often this generation. Likely because the industry was saturated with countless plastic instruments and...
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2.8KPreviewsHyperdevotion Noire: A Preview in Progress
This is the unceremonious “Yes, we have it and are reviewing it” piece about Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart for the Playstation...
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4.1KEditorialsCrowdthink: On Game Length and The Order: 1886
In 2012, a game called Dishonored launched, and was quickly panned for its supposed “lack of content.” YouTubers and streamers put on...
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4.3KReviewsEnraptured by the thrill of the hunt — Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate review
Few games capture the thrill of the hunt like Monster Hunter. Hours of work, preparation and practicing on lesser mobs, culminating in...
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5.3KImpressionsLife is Strange Episode 1 – A Chrysalis in Bloom
When observing a portrait of her hometown inside her friend’s house, Life is Strange’s protagonist Max internalizes a Thomas Wolfe quote: “You...
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2.3KPreviewsSix Titles to Know from PAX South 2015
PAX South is over and done, and there was plenty to see and do. While the show floor might have been a...
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1.4KFeaturesThe Floor Tour of PAX South 2015
2015 is starting off in the best way: by having y’all come on down to the great Lone Star State and celebrate...
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8.1KPodcastSpoilercast: Danganronpa 1 + 2
It’s time for the Spoilercast again, and this one is all about Danganronpa. The hit series of visual novels that became a...
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4.4KEditorialsBitten by the VN Bug: The Rising Tide of Visual Novels
As I’ve grown older, I’ve found that as more responsibilities get tacked on, it gets harder and harder to find time for...
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3.4KReviewsThe Day the Disco Died — Funk of the Titans Review
There are three basic ingredients that make a good platformer: solid controls, challenging levels and engaging design. You can read back through...
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1.8KPodcastGaming Trend GOTY 2014 Podcast
Game of the year coverage can get a bit repetitive, and reading list after list is interesting, but there’s also other ways...
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2.4KFeaturesEric Van Allen’s Top 10 Games of 2014
2014 was a crazy year for gaming. It was a year of change, in some ways. New titles forged forward to change...
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2.9KPreviewsHands-on with Halo 5: Guardians’ Multiplayer Beta
Halo 5: Guardians may be one of the most anticipated upcoming exclusives right now for Microsoft. The follow-up to Halo 4 and...
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2.4KPreviewsTaking Battlefield Hardline’s new Hotwire mode for a ride
Electronic Arts debuted its new game mode Hotwire for the upcoming Battlefield Hardline, in demo form, at last weekend’s Playstation Experience. A...
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2.7KPreviewsA few rounds with Mortal Kombat X at PSX
At last weekend’s Playstation Experience, I got the chance to play a few matches of a new installment in a classic franchise,...
