Video Games

A number of outlets are reporting that Sega is releasing their own Genesis retro console in October to compete with Nintendo. Calm down, internet. This thing has been out for several years already.

I understand why people are excited for the new 30 game mini-NES console, but would they still be excited if they knew they could get the full NES, SNES, and Genesis libraries on their Wii for cheaper?

These 4 places are awesome Pokemon Go 'Pokestops' where Pokemon Go users can get Pokeballs, eggs, potions, and other items needed to take over the Pokemon world! Yes, I admit it, I'm 27 years old and I play Pokemon Go. At first I was skeptical and thought it was just another dumb kids games, but in reality it gets you outside, you can socialize with others, and it really is fun and challenging to

Sony showed off a pretty impressive lineup of new PlayStation 4 games at E3, including a new Hideo Kojima game starring Norman Reedus, as well as new God of War and Resident Evil sequels, both of which have seemingly abandoned their traditional style of gameplay.

Fans of Mr. Voorhees, like myself, have waited a long time for a video game that would let us stalk the grounds at Camp Crystal Lake, but the new E3 gameplay trailer for 'Friday the 13th: The Game' has sparked a heated debate among fans about just how powerful Jason should be.

After finishing Wolfenstein: The New Order back in 2014 I put down the controller and thought to myself, “That was great, but when’s Doom’s turn?” The answer it turns out was “almost exactly two years later” as a new Doom has been unleashed from the team at id Software. Previous attempts to bring the classic shooter to the 3D space were not great, so I went into this new game with a slight sense of dread. Thankfully those previous games can’t hold a flashlight to this new Doom, as this is the return to glory that the franchise deserved.

The Xenomorph of Alien franchise fame has been around for several decades and in that time, it has become a practically unavoidable science-fiction horror icon. Ridley Scott’s 1979 masterpiece set an amazingly high bar in terms of atmospheric set and sound design with the addition of gruesome set pieces and masterful monster appearances that would haunt viewers’ dreams for decades. It’s only natural with such an explosively popular franchise and widespread fanbase that video game developers would want to get their shot at portraying that license. Indeed, the Alien franchise has seen its share of video game adaptations across the many years since the release of the original.

Hack n’ Slash games are a relatively flexible genre in gaming. One could argue that any game where you’re swinging a sword can be a hack n’ slash. That’s not enough though. The fact is that when you’re playing one, you know it. It’s undeniable. Your blood gets pumping, your hands get tight, and every breath is a moment of anticipation for the next slayable challenge in the game. Hack n’ Slash games are renowned for their ability to bring high-octane fun to players everywhere, even if the actual gameplay can be a bit shallow sometimes. That said, these games are the apex of action-packed.

In the tradition of ScreenCrush series like You Think You Know Movies and You Think You Know TV comes a new YouTube series: Top Five! Each week (or so; we’ve got a lot of other stuff going on), ScreenCrush editor and critic Matt Singer will count down a particular topic from the world of movies (and probably write these introductory posts in the third person).

Game makers have long tried to bridge the gap between Hollywood and gaming, hiring A-list (and sometimes not-so-A-list) talent to bring extra sales and legitimacy via their star power. Quantum Break is the newest title to combine Hollywood and the gaming world, creating an interesting hybrid of gaming and episodic storytelling. Quantum Break brought in strong, memorable actors such as Game of Thrones Aiden Gillen, Lost’s Dominic Managhan, and Lance Reddick, the spookyman from many cult classic shows. Quantum Break’s cast does a great job instilling the sci-fi thriller story with a real sense of legitimacy, but Hollywood actors don’t always do such a good job in video games. In fact, there are plenty of times where otherwise great actors just don’t seem to give a damn, dragging down the entire project with listless, weird performances. Those are the actors we’re here to talk about today— the good actors who step into the world of gaming and, for whatever reason, decide to leave their talent at the door.

I learned a lesson to pay closer attention to what kinds of games my son is playing a few years ago when I walked in on him while he was playing God of War. It was the infamous sex scene where you control the scenario, I about died.

These are the 18 Most Shocking Deaths in Video Games. MAJOR SPOILERS ahead.