When you write a book and declare the top 100 console games of all time, it’s a bit of a sticky subject.  Top lists of any kind are always subjective, but it’s the conversation that arises from those lists that are always entertaining.  “Why didn’t you include

Cities XXL is a fun and challenging city building game. It rivals the SimCity franchises in ambition and innovation. Unfortunately, for this installment I have to be upfront and say, the game is not worth your money or time if you own Cities XL. There has been a ton of

Destiny was my game of the year in 2014. Yes, you read that correctly, game of the year. No game has been able to match the type of experiences I have had while playing Destiny. Entering the Vault of Glass for the first time and finally taking down Atheon after

Apples! Chickens! Bread! Cheese! …and Crossbows? Sheriff of Nottingham is a game that transports you into the world of Robin Hood and Maid Marian (though neither are ever mentioned). You are a merchant who is just trying to get your goods to the market. It’s a tough life and

I’ve never been to prison before, but I like to think that if I ever do end up in the big house I’d at least be able to look forward to the prospect of planning my escape. With MouldyToof Studios’ The Escapists, I finally had my opportunity to

Few games capture the thrill of the hunt like Monster Hunter. Hours of work, preparation and practicing on lesser mobs, culminating in a final standoff. A creature looming just ahead, multiple times your size, who eats hunters for three meals a day, waiting for you to take the first swing.

The Metatheory podcast returns! After a short hiatus, we’re back and ready to get jiggy with the video game world again. Life is strange, man. That’s why developer DONTNOD has brought us a game that encompasses those awkward moments in life, like being the new kid in high

The Witcher series is known for its fantastic storytelling, interesting characters, and solid action, all of which have permeated not only the stories by Andrzej Sapkowski, but also the hugely popular video games developed by CD Projekt RED. The lore is strong, the characters are deep, and the land is