After the showfloor closed down yesterday, we were invited to a special Halo 4 party in order to hang out with other industry folks. We had time to sit down and play through two different modes in Halo 4. First came the competitive multiplayer, then came the cooperative Spartan Ops. Both were Halo, both were awesome. The sound of Halo 4. Before we move on too quickly, I wanted to...
Here's some inside baseball style chat for you if you've ever been interested in how the gaming industry works. There are a few types of previews when it comes to conventions. Players have hands-on kiosks to wait in line for (that stuff you've probably seen at fan conventions like New York Comic Con), then behind-closed doors previews and then after parties. After parties are great....
Dishonored is an interesting property. This open world, steam punk, stealth, action, power-based game claims it gives players choice and relentless strength. In a way, that much is correct. The brief demo I was able to experience placed me in a small section of the city. I had one objective, to secure a target. Once the representative from Bethesda showed me the basic controls, he...
Rayman Origins was an incredible game. I've gushed about the product before on TechnoBuffalo. It combined exceptional platforming design with brilliant humor and art. Rayman Origins was a gem. Rayman Legends, based on the Wii U build I spent time with today, will likely follow in the same footsteps. I played as Rayman while my partner in crime used the Wii U GamePad. Just like the...
Quantum Conundrum is the first-person puzzle solving title from the folks at Airtight Games. After finishing work on Portal and Left 4 Dead, Kim Swift left Valve and joined Airtight. She began work with her new team on Quantum Conundrum. Despite the cartoon-esque design of this game, Swift and the impression of Portal both come off intensely in Quantum Conundrum. There's no denying the...
Are you ready to head back to the sun soaked beaches of a tropical island to kill some more zombies? Then prepare yourself for Dead Island Riptide. The original Dead Island spawned one of the most memorable game trailers in a long time, and although the final release had its share of issues, it sold well enough to get a Game of the Year edition. So it isn't too surprising that a...
E3 is always a conference flooded with announcements, trailers, assets and moments that make gamers swoon with desire. We attended each and every conference in order to get that sensation in person. Now, we've decided to gather our favorite moments from the year's pressers in order to recap the showings. We present to you, in no order whatsoever, our ten favorite moments from this year...
Microsoft's new SmartGlass is a reason to never leave your living room. It gracefully integrates the Xbox 360 in an AirPlay-like ballet of gadgets and content. Your tablet, smartphone, TV and console are no longer appendages in one highly advanced but dysfunctional family; they're a harmonious team of technology that brings your entertainment experience to new heights. Yep, we're...
Microsoft set the bar pretty high during its conference at E3 today. I have in front of me an extensive list of what the company just announced and it's hard not to get excited about what's has in store: Halo 4, Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Gears of War: Judgement, streaming media apps and Xbox SmartGlass, which is a pretty amazing new feature similar to Apple's AirPlay, but better. That's...
South Park: The Stick of Truth debuted at E3 today, and as games based on this show go ... this looks amazing.