Holy Crap! Remember… Chrono Trigger?
In an age where video games are becoming more and more cinematic in their presentation, sometimes it’s nice to revisit the past. In Chrono Trigger, visiting the past is the hook of the game, so you know… Meta.
Tag: "Video Games"
Review: BioShock Infinite
Better late than never, PoP!-Star Mary Staggs has finally finished BioShock Infinite. The first page of this review is spoiler-free. Move on to page two when you finish the game for the really interesting stuff.
Apr 19, 2013 | 5 comments | View Post
BLAARGH! The Volatile Video Game Industry
Making video games seems like a dream job… until you hear about company closings and mass layoffs. Why is a multi-billion dollar industry so volatile? It’s enough to make you go “BLAARGH!”
Apr 11, 2013 | 3 comments | View Post
PoP! Top 6-Pack: Museum-Worthy Video Games
Are video games art? The Museum of Modern Art thinks so. MoMA has opened a 14-game exhibit with plans to expand to 40 video games in the future. What games should they include? Here are a few suggestions.
Mar 24, 2013 | 3 comments | View Post
Video: PAX EAST 2013, Day 2!
Day 2 of PAX EAST 2013 is in the books, and your Tag Team Champions of the World have another recap video of all the goings on at the Boston Convention and Event Center, featuring ReedPOP’s Social Marketing Coordinator Kristin Heise!
Mar 23, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
Video: PAX EAST 2013, Day 1!
Your Tag Team Champions of The World, The 11th Hour, are in Boston this weekend for their first ever Penny Arcade Expo, put on by the great team at ReedPOP, and they’ve got PoP!-Star Mahoney in tow! Check out new daily recap videos every night of the show!
Make It So: Valve’s Steam Box (And Other Gaming Gadgets)
While there wasn’t a lot of news coming out of this year’s CES, some of the new video game technologies previewed are stunning. Check out the newly-announced Valve Steam Box, Project Shield, and more.
Jan 16, 2013 | 3 comments | View Post
Future Tense – Injustice: Gods Among Us
If you’re a fan of gaming in the DC universe, get ready for ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’. This new video game developed by the talented team behind ‘Mortal Kombat’ is going to test the limits of our favorite DC heroes and villains.
Nov 09, 2012 | 4 comments | View Post
Outside the Longbox – The Walking Dead Game
Are you just not getting enough Walking Dead between the comics and the TV show? Or do you just have a soft spot for horror video games? Either way, give the game a shot. Just be prepared for some bugs along the way.
Oct 14, 2012 | 2 comments | View Post
Review – The Harley Quinn’s Revenge DLC
We’ve seen map packs and character packs and now the swansong for Arkham City DLC has hit stores. Is Harley’s Revenge worth your time? It’s all about the Hamiltons, after all.
Jun 06, 2012 | 2 comments | View Post
Toy Fair 2012: Skylanders Giants
The highlight of Toy Fair 2012 was Skylanders Giants. It is an innovative game that combines toy collecting with video game playing by inserting the toy into the game. Using the “Portal of Power” the toys likeness becomes a playable character in the game.
Feb 18, 2012 | 2 comments | View Post
52 Pick-Up: The End of Guzman 2011
2011 has come to a close, and with it ends PoP! Contributor Jose Guzman’s run on ’52 Pick-Up’. The Artist Formerly Known as Guzman 2011 looks back on his tenure on ’52 Pick-Up’, and counts down his Best and Worst of 2011. Now in its entirety! And it only took a month!
Jan 31, 2012 | 6 comments | View Post
Make it so: Black Dynamite The Game
Black Dynamite is a funny movie with a ton of action. Why isn’t this a game we can play through already? What kind of Kung Fu treachery is keeping this from happening? I’m sure that somehow the fiendish Dr. Wu is involved.
Dec 05, 2011 | 2 comments | View Post
Riddle Me This – Downloadable Content: Boon or Bust?
This week we look at the nearly decade-old (but increasingly popular) practice of offering up downloadable content. Read the article today, and then for just $3 apiece (or 50 PoP!points) you can gain access to the comments as the come in.
Nov 07, 2011 | 8 comments | View Post
The Grand Theft Auto 5 Trailer
The first trailer for Rockstar Games new title, Grand Theft Auto 5 is here!! See it right now…..like right now after the jump!! See what’s next for one of the biggest franchises ever!
PoP! Top 6-Pack: Comic Book Video Games
Comics and video games. It seems like a no-brainer to pair the two, but the results are often disastrous. But sometimes developers can crank out a true masterpiece that captures the essence of our 4-color heroes. This week, we run down the best.
Sep 23, 2011 | 5 comments | View Post
It’s All Geek to Me: Machinima
Video games aren’t just for playing. Some fans are using video games as animation studios. A growing amateur hobby, machinima is created by a wide range of directors, and is starting to enjoy mainstream success.
Sep 11, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
Review: Bulletstorm
Bulletstorm is a video game version of a Michael Bay movie. That’s the best way to discribe the new Epic Games project. While the game has descent parts, it falls into “Bro” territory quickly. Read on and learn some new swears.
Aug 02, 2011 | 4 comments | View Post
E3 2011: All Access Wrap Up
Now that E3 is in the books, Jared highlights some of the games that made a big impact on the show. Spanning from handhelds to the big console sequels, this is a slice of the best games of the show.
Jun 10, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
E3 2011: X-Box 360: The Future Revealed
There is a LOT to digest from Monday’s E3-unveiling of the future of Xbox. The future holds a lot of Kinect integration, a better media experience courtesy of Xbox Live, and plenty of huge games on the horizon.
Jun 06, 2011 | 4 comments | View Post
It’s All Geek to Me – Button Masher
Be it lame or simply frustrating, you’ve been up against this monster before, whether you knew what to call it or not.
Jul 03, 2010 | 3 comments | View Post
Outside the Longbox – Heavy Rain
What’s that, Xbox owners? You wish you could play this game? Well, I want to play Splinter Cell: Conviction, so quit your belly-aching.
Jun 28, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
The Guild #3 (of 3)
When life hands you lemons, sometimes you gotta forget the lemons and go kill virtual people in an online tournament.
May 26, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
BLAARGH! – Roger Ebert Says “Video Games Can Never Be Art”
We find ourselves in the position of railing on Mr. Ebert yet again. I have to say I’m a little surprised; surprised and completely justified.
May 07, 2010 | 27 comments | View Post
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Figure 8 – Upcoming 8 for ’10
January is almost over, and there are lots of plastic goodness to be had, so here are eight newsbytes about upcoming toys to look out for in 2010!
Jan 27, 2010 | 7 comments | View Post
BLAARGH! Nintendo’s Wii MotionPlus
So what’s the story with the latest Nintendo peripheral? It’s bogus. Wanna know why? Read on and bask in its weakness.
Jan 22, 2010 | 13 comments | View Post
Holy Crap! Remember… Zombies Ate My Neighbors?
Who wouldn’t like to kill zombies? Some people – or kids – are lucky enough to get the chance and show them dead bastards what a bullet looks and feels like.
Jan 10, 2010 | 10 comments | View Post
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OtLB – Urban Rivals
This week Matt expounds upon the glamour of the global flash game Urban Rivals. Be prepared for the fast paced, fun gameplay of this MMOTCG …and a lesson in internet-based acronyms!
Dec 01, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
OtLB – System Shock 2
Before there was BioShock, before there was Deus Ex, there was System Shock. But after that, there was System Shock 2. I never played the first one, so we’re talkin’ ’bout the sequel today, baby!
Oct 12, 2009 | 2 comments | View Post
Holy Crap! Remember… Virtual Boy?
The next thing that luckily never was, the virtual boy is a textbook case of what not to do if you’re looking to make a successful gaming console. Everyone get your pens ready to take notes.
Sep 20, 2009 | 11 comments | View Post
Holy Crap! Remember… Video Arcades!?
How many quarters did YOU use to beat Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
Apr 26, 2009 | 13 comments | View Post
Outside the Longbox – LittleBIGPlanet
SCEA and Media Molecule have created a gaming experience that is just fun for everyone. Suck on THAT, Nintendo!
