OPINION: A Shift in Perspective: Narratives of Blindness in Beyond Eyes
I’ve had to wear glasses since I was in the 6th grade, and without them the world becomes a bit more hostile, a bit more uncomfortable and a bit more claustrophobic. Maybe that’s why I had such a strong reaction to Beyond Eyes. Simplistic in its mechanics, yet complex in narrative, Beyond Eyes forced me to grapple with my own fears, biases and contemplate what it means to live without sight.
Toy Soldiers: War Chest Review – Nostalgia In a Box
I remember playing with action figures. Hours of intense imaginary campaigns in which only one side could be victorious. Do kids still play with action figures? They must, otherwise they are missing out. Toy soldiers had me hooked with the trailer as He-Man and G.I. Joe made quick cameos. “I HAD THOSE TOYS!” at this moment the nostalgia factor went through the roof.
The Girls on Games Podcast 33 – Phil Spencer Microsoft’s savior, PC gaming’s decline and Rare replay
Is Phil Spencer the savior that Microsoft needs, not only for Xbox but for the company in general? We also take a look at why PC sales are in decline, while PC games sales have been raising constantly for the...
Indie Spotlight Thursday: Hot Date
Pink pugs, candle light, a timer, a series of questions and some questionable albeit witty answers... That pretty much sums up Hot Date, a dating sim by indie game developer George Batchelor. A fortunate last name for someone who made a dating sim.
Ubisoft @ Fan Expo 2015: What You Can Play
We are under 2 weeks away from the start of the biggest geek convention in Canada! Fan Expo is back for its 21st year on September 3-6 in Toronto, Ontario. Ubisoft will be at the con for their 4th time and they are going to let convention goers play some of their upcoming games and have exclusive access to Ubisoft merch.
Review: Rewind Time with Rare Replay
Xbox had a stroke of genius and blew us away this past E3 (or perhaps trying to make up for previous E3 blunders) when they announced backwards compatibility on the Xbox One. Rare Replay is their first major foray into their retro game catalog: a collection of 30 games from the critically acclaimed developer Rare, packaged together for us gamers to enjoy, at the cost of $30.
The Zombi That Broke My Heart: A Review
I haven’t finished Ubisoft’s Zombi yet. Scratch that; I can’t finish it, unless I restart from the beginning. Unfortunately, I’m part of the chosen few; the unlucky ones that you read about but let out a collective sigh of relief with the rest of the gaming world that it didn’t happen to you: I ran into a game breaking glitch.
Rainbow Six: Siege Tournament’s First Stop is Montreal’s Peel Pub
Ladies, Gentlemen, Rainbow 6 enthusiasts… heck even any other FPS enthusiasts; on August 26, 2015 at 18:00 , Ubisoft will...
The Girls on Games Podcast 32 – Otakuthon wrapup, Gamescom news and too many gaming events?
We wrap up last week-ends Otakuthon, look over our favorite news from Gamescom and ask the hard questions! Is there too many Gaming conventions? 5 games for the rest of your life? Is 400 hours too long for a game?...