Category Archives: Games

Film Score Friday: ‘Batman Arkham City’ by Various Artists

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Video game composing is fast becoming a significant player in the entertainment scoring world. As games become increasingly cinematic we are seeing more opportunities for the composers of these projects to get more recognition and exposure. The best example of … Continue reading →

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16-Minute ‘Hitman: Absolution’ Demo Released

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Jon Ryan

It’s been almost six years since Agent 47 last donned his trademark black suit and dual .45s, and not much has filled the void he left behind. While game series like Assassin’s Creed and Splinter Cell have given us plenty … Continue reading →

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Nightwing DLC Pack Announced for ‘Arkham City’, Rogues Gallery Expands

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Jon Ryan

Warner Interactive and DC Comics announced today that as of November 1st, gamers will be able to download Nightwing as a playable character in Batman: Arkham City. The downloadable content pack will run for 560 Microsoft Points ($6.99 in the … Continue reading →

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Frank West Returns in ‘Dead Rising 2: Off the Record’ Launch Trailer

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Jon Ryan

Dead Rising 2 was a slight departure from the tone of the original game from 2006. While the sequel was just as violent, outrageous, and insanely fun as its predecessor, the game carried a more somber feeling in regards to … Continue reading →

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Game Review: ‘X-Men: Destiny’ for XBox 360

Posted on October 7, 2011 by John Carle

It’s been year since the release of a quality X-Men title. Not since X-Men Legends and its sequel has there really been a game that captured the essence of Marvel’s band of merry mutants, especially with the pitiful movie tie-in … Continue reading →

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Awesome PlayStation 3 Commercial Finally Gives Us Live Action PS3 Characters

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Matt Raub

How often do you speculate and daydream on what your favorite video game characters would look like if they had their day and got a live action movie adaptation? What would Drake from Uncharted look like or how tall would … Continue reading →

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Game Review: ‘Orcs Must Die!’ for XBox Live Arcade

Posted on October 5, 2011 by John Carle

Since the genre began, tower defense games have always been downloadable titles with very few ever making it to full retail release. This has been an advantage for the genre as it has given more opportunity for innovation. For example, … Continue reading →

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‘Goldeneye 007: Reloaded’ Developer Gameplay Walkthrough Released

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Jon Ryan

When Goldeneye: 007 was released for the Wii late last year, gamers who had since moved on from the N64 for their first-person shooter needs were clamoring for a wider release. On November 1st, their prayers will be answered in … Continue reading →