By Stephanie Conway With the holidays behind us, we now face the long, cold winter months ahead. Prolonged cold weather makes it difficult to get out and have fun, so here are a few ideas to get the family moving and out of the house when everyone starts to get a little stir-crazy. Arkadia Retrocade…
It’s all been building up to this. Members of the alien race known as the Reapers are launching attacks across the galaxy. Other alien races are crumbling, and the enemy is on humanity’s doorstep. Earth has little time before the Reapers deal the crushing blow. But not all hope is lost.
8/10 Stars for “Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning” By Mike Mahardy “Kingdoms of Amalur” is a conundrum. Although it succeeds in bringing new elements to the RPG table, it also borrows heavily from other titles of the genre. Many great new elements tend to be downplayed due to poor execution in other areas. The game teeters…
By Mike Mahardy TFW Contributing Writer Adam Jensen’s cybernetically enhanced eyes scan the room for patrolling enemies. After two minutes of learning their walking patterns, he makes his move, swiftly sneaking into a vacant room with a security terminal. The computer on a desk is easily hacked. Soon after, the security turrets guarding the room’s…
By Mike Mahardy TFW Contributing Writer “Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning” Release: Feb. 7 Platforms: PS3, Xbox 360, Windows The universe and lore of Amalur was created by fantasy author R.A. Salvatore, and with development headed by 38 Studios (owned by former Red Sox Pitcher Curt Schilling), this RPG promises to engage gamers throughout many of…
By Mike Mahardy TFW Contributing Writer Often times when gamers describe their favorite games of all time, they can barely explain what exactly it is that they love about it. Perhaps the cutting-edge graphics at the time, or the engaging story or the exciting new twist on gameplay are the facets that still resonate with…
‘Ocarina of Time’ Passes on its Crown By Mike Mahardy TFW Contributing Writer The Zelda series has always been a mainstay in the Nintendo games lineup, converting hardcore and casual gamers alike. From the release of the original Legend of Zelda on the first Nintendo to the newsest addition, every game has a fascinating new…
By Mike Mahardy TFW Contributing Writer Since the launch of the original “Assassin’s Creed” in 2007, Ubisoft has made the franchise one of the top-selling series of the current console generation, with releases that never cease to amaze critics and gamers alike. Stealth, combat and the ubiquitous conspiracy theories were never so appealing, and aside…
By Mike Mahardy Contributing Writer A serene waterfall gives way to raging river rapids. A bleak, ice-covered mountain rises above a calm village. It is hard not to stare in awe at the world Bethesda Game Studios has created in the new “Elder Scrolls” installment. Immersing yourself in a virtual world has never been…
By Mike Mahardy Contributing Writer The walls of Arkham City rise high above the criminals of Gotham. Smoke rises while the sounds of distant gunshots pervade the atmosphere. The super prison itself seems to breathe with life. Everywhere you look, crime and evil fill the alleys of this sinister city. With the plethora of mediocre…