Welcome, foolish mortals … to Shocktober. This weekend kicks off an entire month of gaming with ghosts, ghouls and gore. As a whirlwind of fallen leaves race across the streets, fleeing from the chilling grip of the Autumn breeze, we sit at home in the dark with our sweaty palms tensely-gripping

The advent of indie gaming in the last few years has allowed for a great variety of games to come out. Genres and gameplay styles that would normally be overlooked by AAA studios can see the light of day through Kickstarter or Steam Early Access. The Sacred Tears True is

The original Wasteland debuted way back in 1988 – a primitive time, by most measures. The internet was really only a “thing” for universities (and the more tech-inclined attendees at that), video games were on the relatively scarce side compared to nowadays, and they were played on machines for which “more

Somewhere in the deepest inaccessible depths where no light from the sun has ever reached, rests the Kingdom of Abyss. Players vie for influence, explore incredible locations, fight ancient monsters, and court the lords of the deep in their quest to claim the throne. Abyss first appears wholly original, foreign

My first reaction toward Skylanders Trap Team is one of deep, unmitigated cynicism. “I know exactly what you’re trying to do to me,” I say to the game, as I walk past a door with a mysterious symbol on it. It’s a door I cannot open, hiding riches

As the last days of September fade away you begin to feel the signs of the seasons changing. Leaves on every tree transform from a lush green into a beautiful array of oranges, yellows and reds as the cool autumn breeze sweeps away any staunch heat that the summer left

Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments is probably the most literary game I’ve ever played. I’m not saying that’s it’s the most artistic or thought provoking game, or even one with a particularly deep message. But as a game that tries to emulate a specific type of

The Sims franchise has always been a staple in PC gaming, and the newest installment pushes the series forward while somehow taking a few steps back from The Sims 3. The Sims 4 adds life to your virtual misfits and truly pushes the boundaries of a life simulation. With a