Tag: video games

REVIEW: Far Cry 5

Honestly, I almost didn’t buy Far Cry 5. The trailers looked fun, but all the trailers for this franchise look. I’d been burnt by Far Cry 4, and wasn’t sure if I was interested in giving this franchise any more of my money. I’m so happy I took a chance, because Far Cry 5 is an …

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What I’ve Been Playing – Splinter Cell: Conviction

After booting the game up for the first time in a while, I was reminded how much I love Splinter Cell: Conviction. Playing through the opening chapter, re-familiarizing myself with the controls and game mechanics was like sliding back into routine. I remembered where enemy positions were, how far th...

Far Cry 5 Impressions

I’ve spent a good 14-15 hours with Far Cry 5, and I feel confident in saying that this might be one of the best games Ubisoft has put out in a long time. It’s been a while since I’ve had this much fun with an open world game, to the point that I’ve actually distracted …

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The Death of a Franchise

Metal Gear Survive was released on February 20, 2018. Over a month later with no review, some might be wondering what’s taken so long. After sinking over seventeen hours into it, I’ve finally come to terms with this: I can’t finish this game. Now, I know that might sound melodramatic. “O...

REVIEW: Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus (2002)

Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus was released on Playstation 2 on September 23, 2002. Developed by Sucker Punch, the story follows Sly Cooper, a master thief from a long line of master thieves. As a child, his family was murder by the Fiendish Five and his birthright and legacy, the Thievius Ra...

Star Wars Battlefront II is Getting an Overhaul

Star Wars Battlefront II was released this past November to a lot of mixed feelings. In my review, I was rather positive overall but one of my issues with the game was the progression system. Earning star cards through loot crates wasn’t the way to go, and DICE will be implementing a new system th...