Metal Gear Solid 4’s first hours are the worst of the franchise
Yes, a hot take on a nearly 10 year old game, but nostalgia is fun. I recently completed MGS 2 and 3 for the first time and also went back to MGS 1 for my second…
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Mathew Falvai
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Mathew is a huge fan of Space, Strategy, and Shadowrun (Genesis version is #1). When it comes to games and films, he’d much rather experience a 10/10 classic from yesteryear than a 6/10 modern blandfest. He does feel we’re living in a gaming golden age with the power of indie developers at an all-time high, but wishes AAA publishers would take more risks. Mat believes it’s only a matter of time before the pendulum swings the other way and new ideas take their rightful place above reboots.
Metal Gear Solid – Ultimate Review
This Part is Spoiler-Free Metal Gear Solid was a monumental release for the original Playstation in 1998. Computer games had already used the CD format to include voiced dialogue, but MGS set a…
3 Reasons I’ve come around on PS4 Pro and Xbox One X
When I first heard about the PS4 Pro and Scorpio (better name) I was against it for several reasons, but recently I’ve come around to the idea and have even…
Cancelled Games: WCW/NWO Live for the Playstation
Growing up a young fan of 8/16 bit video games and WWF wrestling, I was obviously in my heyday as a teen with the Monday Night Wars and PS1/N64. With…
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age – Review
If you love tweaking your JRPGs and want to see the most grounded Final Fantasy story yet, then Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age is the game for you. In a nutshell, I…
Why the First Five Minutes of Final Fantasy VI Are so Effective
How often have you heard that a game doesn’t get good until you’re a few hours in? How often have you been bored to tears by a slow tutorial that…
Metal Gear Solid Remaster: Now Is the Time
Konami parted ways with Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima back in 2015. Their first Metal Gear game since his departure – Metal Gear Survive – launches this year (2018). This is another great chance for Konami…
GAMEOLOGY: Reviewing Attila’s Game Ideas
GAMEOLOGY is a series where indie game developer Attila and game player/writer Mat discuss various topics related to making and playing games. The Make it or Break it episodes look…
Great Gaming Companies: CAPCOM (Best Ever?)
With the release of Monster Hunter World, Capcom has yet another feather in their cap as one of the most impressive video game companies of all time. Since 1979 they’ve…
Retro Review: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
After raising the bar for cinematic game presentation with Metal Gear Solid on the first Playstation, Hideo Kojima’s sequel on the PS2 was one of the most anticipated releases of…