Resident Evil is one of gaming’s seminal franchises that’s seen numerous variations over its 24-year history. Resident Evil 6 proved to be a catalyst for that change in that it not only marked the peak of the action-centric gameplay that long-time fans lamented but also pushed Capcom back to its horror roots with the following entry in […]
Replay — Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
Last week, Joe Juba, Andrew Reiner, and I went on a journey with Gabriel Belmont and rediscovered what made Castlevania: Lords of Shadow so great, including its absolutely bonkers ending. We had so much fun that we decided to look past the faults of the sequel and see if we could keep the good times rolling with […]
Replay — Alan Wake
Back in 2010, our own Andrew Reiner wrote that Remedy Entertainment and Sam Lake’s psychological thriller “redefines video game storytelling.” Since its release 10 years ago this week, Alan Wake has gained a cult following because of its dream-like (or nightmare-inducing) storytelling, chilling atmosphere, and memorable characters. To celebrate the game’s anniversary, Reiner, Ben Reeves, […]
Replay — Portal 2
Greetings test subject community member! We are thrilled to have you join us for an adventure through the sparkling Aperture Science laboratories for the glory of all things science! We demand encourage your participation as Andrew Reiner, Brian Shea, and I explore Portal 2 and put our differences behind us. For science. You monster. We’ll be going live […]
Replay — Final Fantasy IX
On a day that many thought would never come, Final Fantasy VII Remake has finally arrived. To celebrate this monumental occasion, we figured it fitting to look back at this illustrious series and play another beloved entry in Final Fantasy IX. Join Andrew Reiner, Kimberley Wallace, and me as we return to Gaia and catch up […]