“Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon” is a product of the ’80s, but it was not made in the ’80s. It is the awkward yet bombastic product of a generation that grew up watching “Robocop” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” listening to synthpop and arguing about the quality of VHS versus Read More…
“Papers, Please” is a strange game in the absolute best sense of the word. It’s Soviet Union meets Berlin Wall, distinctly Slavic and decidedly communist. It’s tense and addictive. In the words of its creator, Lucas Pope, it’s a “dystopian document thriller.” “Papers, Please,” named for your character’s “catchphrase” of Read More…
Michael Bao’s friends call him Mikey, and on the weekends, they all play Mario games on the Wii. Bao, a second-year EECS major at Cal, is known for not being particularly good at Super Mario Bros. — but when it comes to making games, Bao’s friends turn to him for Read More…
Lara Croft wears a gray tank top, khakis and combat boots. She is known for her outrageously generous bust, but since her debut in 1996’s “Tomb Raider,” her proportions have become increasingly more reasonable and her figure more conducive to exploring tombs. She’s also extremely easy to cosplay, so when Read More…
The problem with “SimCity” is that, in order to play it, gamers must be online and connected to EA’s servers.
The problem with EA’s servers is that they cannot handle the masses of people who want to play. Read More…
This Sunday marks the 10th anniversary for the U.S. release of Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire, the third generation sequel of the saga (wait, there was more Pokemon after Pikachu?). Befitting a Flashback Friday piece, we will remind you of your tot days of thumbing the controls — hours spent frying Read More…
“Depression Quest” isn’t a typical game. It’s not even typical for an atypical game. Unlike convention-violating indie titles like “Journey” or “The Unfinished Swan,” “Depression Quest” isn’t artistic, captivating or even enjoyable. Rather, it’s a gray, text-based and emotionally draining experience about living with depression. “Depression Quest” casts the player Read More…
Tonight in 2060 VLSB at 7 p.m., Superb and Business Careers in Entertainment Club will be hosting a panel featuring speakers from a variety of companies such as Pixar, DreamWorks, Ubisoft, Another Planet Entertainment and others. Discussing their experiences in the entertainment industry, it’s bound to be an interesting event Read More…
With the release of the PS4, just announced on Wednesday, and the Wii U already in the hands of consumers, it seems like the next generation of video game consoles is right around the corner. All that has to happen now is that Microsoft reveals whatever mysterious new Xbox it has Read More…
And… we’re back with the second edition of Indie Games Round-up! Look, I know I haven’t been back for a while, but it’s been a crazy past month. Finally, things have died down, and to follow that pace, I’ve brought you a bunch of cool text adventure games to try Read More…
