Game Reviews

Neverending war. The perennial military complex, gears turning to amass conflict after conflict, as generals loom over a table dotted with markings and figures. Much like a Black Sabbath song, the conceit of the eternal struggle is daunting, and yet it’s also one of the most alluring aspects of

If you’ve ever dreamt of indulging in the joys of dictatorship, then Tropico 5 Penultimate Edition might be up your alley. As the all-powerful leader of an island nation, you’ll be tasked with building a city, setting up a society of laws, rules, and regulations, and ensuring the

“Hell is empty, and all of the devils are here.” – William Shakespeare Doom is a pure shooter. It’s an amazing throwback to a time that has long since passed, but with a fresh coat of paint for its nostalgic approach. It brings an unrelentingly violent singleplayer campaign I didn’

Renee isn’t a criminal; she’s a confused and afraid 16-year-old girl who’s struggled with mental illness from a young age. However, even as recent as the early 20th century, the remedy for mental health issues felt more like a punishment: being locked away in an asylum. The

Thrustmaster has been making peripherals for the gaming enthusiast for a long time, but I’ve not had a chance to check out their more recent racing wheel options. When the Thrustmaster T150 arrived, and I saw that it was compatible with PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 3, I knew

Shadow of the Beast is one of the reasons I play games today. Back on my Amiga 500 I set off across this side-scrolling alien landscape, brutally eviscerating foes in my bid to avenge my father’s death at the hands of the evil lord Maletoth. It was unapologetically difficult,

What the hell is TASTEE? I found myself asking that same question when this game came across my desk. In this case, it stands for Tactical Asynchronous Simultaneous Turn-Based E-something Engine (seriously, they didn’t figure out that first E) but that doesn’t really explain everything TASTEE: Lethal Tactics

One of humanity’s greatest aspirations lies in space exploration. The feeling of reaching out beyond our terrestrial shackles and seizing the vast, empty vacuum of potential before us is romantic, if not terrifying. Space holds so many rewards, so much danger, and such potential. Stellaris attempts to capture those