Category Archives: First Impressions

‘Guitar Hero Live’ Preview Event and First Impressions

Posted on September 16, 2015 by John Carle

Last week, I got to check out a special invite-only event put on by Activision at the YouTube Space LA to preview Guitar Hero Live. While I had seen it in action at E3, this was the first time I … Continue reading →

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‘Grand Theft Auto Online’ Leaves Me Without Comment

Posted on October 2, 2013 by John Carle

Originally the plan was going to be to come home from the office a little earlier than usual, hop on GTA Online and then when I finally had enough, watch Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. while passing out for the night. … Continue reading →

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First Impressions: Nintendo’s Wii U

Posted on November 26, 2012 by John Carle

Because of the time it takes to really get to know a system and being limited by only those few games at launch, it wouldn’t be fair to give a full and formal review of the Wii U console just … Continue reading →

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‘Blacklight: Retribution’ Headed for Steam

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Jon Ryan

When most gamers here the phrase “Free-to-play,” heads are usually shaken and faces are definitely palmed. Once in a great while, however, there comes a free-to-play game that is that actually is free to play. Blacklight: Retribution is one of … Continue reading →

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Playstation Vita Hands-On First Impressions

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Cortney Zamm

Sony’s newest handheld, the Playstation Vita, doesn’t launch officially in the US until February 22nd, but if you’re one of the antsy few like myself who just needed to get your hands on just a bit earlier than its official US … Continue reading →

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The Bitcast: Episode 9 ‘The Few. The Proud’

Posted on December 24, 2011 by The Flickcast

This week, JC & WallE get into it with their thoughts on the recent trailer reveals for The Last of Us, Fortnite, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, The Amazing Spider-Man and Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. JC also gives his final edition … Continue reading →

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The Bitcast – Episode 8: ‘Video Game Music Celebration’

Posted on December 15, 2011 by John Carle

The Bitcast returns this week with their record setting 8th Episode featuring the Flickcast’s own version of Mario & Luigi, though JC and WallE will both always lay claim to being the star of the episode. In the News of … Continue reading →

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The Bitcast – Episode 6: ‘Rampages & Reboots’

Posted on November 28, 2011 by The Flickcast

JC and WallE are back again with a new episode of The Bitcast. This week in the news, the duo talks about some exciting news for the Max Payne and Bully franchises from Rockstar, the upcoming movie news for Rampage … Continue reading →