Tag Archives: Fighting

There is a problem with modern games that only becomes apparent if you do some recreational time travelling. As a keen retro enthusiast, that’s exactly how I spend my gaming time. I’ll go from FIFA 14 (opens in new tab) to Virtua Striker 2 (pictured), from Watch Dogs (opens in …

Not in front of the kids… If you were like me as a kid, you imagined toys from disparate franchises meeting up in these massive battles. He-Man and Donatello waged epic wars against Starscream and Doctor Doom, but things could get awkward when characters like Predator and RoboCop joined in. …

Have you ever enjoyed a demo as much as a full game? If the core mechanics are fun enough, even a tiny chunk of a larger whole can provide hours of entertainment. I remember playing the TimeSplitters 2 demo over and over again, totally enamored with exploring every possibility in …

Like a boss Boss fights, contrary to increasingly popular opinion, do not have to be a bore. True, more sophisticated game design is leading to a degree of boss redundancy, as dramatic, narrative peaks and troughs come to replace standout moments of gameplay panic. But the boss fight itself does …

Summer may almost be over, but it’s going out with a bang. September is jam-packed with games as the holiday rush starts rolling, and we’ve put together a list of all the AAA releases, indie treats, and DLC making a play for your virtual wallet over the next 30 days. …

After the crazy number of releases during the last week of June, as well as the insanity of E3, the game’s industry seems to be taking a short break before things heat up again in the fall. But even though July’s new release slate doesn’t look all that impressive at …

Alternate Costumes Injustice: Gods Among Us Note: Some costumes must be unlocked through external means. In other words, they are only available through pre-orders or are exclusive to DLC packs. These cannot be unlocked within the game, though they may become available for purchase later. 4/22/13: Lobo DLC Added 5/09/13: …

Nerd fight! Video games and comic books are both embraced by the lovable geeks of the world, so it makes sense that the two mediums can’t seem to stay apart. This year continues the tradition with games like Injustice: Gods Among Us, Deadpool, and the newly-announced Batman: Arkham Origins. While …

Team Ninja’s new 3D fighter Dead or Alive 5 (opens in new tab) has some lovely free DLC already in the form of a set of spanking new outfits. There’s a distinct retro theme here, as Zack reprises his shiny ‘alien Teletubby’ outfit from DoA2 and Helena dons her original …

The Dead or Alive series is as well known for its female characters’ anatomies as it is for its fighting, but director Yohei Shimbori said an effort was made to subdue the gratuitous fan service in Dead or Alive 5. At least, until fans saw it. “We were getting feedback …