Versus: Dark Souls

Dark Souls is the spiritual successor of the love-it-or-hate-it game Demon Souls on the PS3. Dark Souls takes much of its brethren’s sensibilities, and when I say “love it or hate it,” I cannot stress that enough. You either fall head over heels in love with Dark Souls, or it becomes the bane of your existence and you will loathe it. I have pumped more than 100 hours into Dark Souls across multiple characters and different play styles and have every intention of jumping back in again soon.  This is a game for old school players who remember how games used to be.

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Gundemonium Collection Review (PSN) -- Bullet Heaven HD, Episode 50

In the landmark Episode 50 (!!) of Bullet Heaven, we dive into the Gundemonium Collection for PS3. In the past, I dismissed these game because of lackluster sound... but upon closer inspection.......

As always questions and comments are not only welcome, but recommended!! Here's to 50 more!

Video Games and Contractual Business Models

The video game industry used to be very flexible. You bought a game, popped it into your console, and let the magic begin. If you wanted to, you could invite a friend over for some two-player action. No restrictions, no subscriptions, and no DRM since it was unneeded. The internet, however, changed how we play, purchase, and pay for our games -- for better or worse.

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QCF: Botanicula

Doomed to be eaten, one lonely seed was all that remained from the menacing spider’s appetite -- at least until the hapless group of Mr. Twig, Mr. Feather, Mr. Poppy-Head, Ms. Mushroom, and Mr. Lantern encountered it. So begins the newest point and click adventure from Amanita Design known as Botanicula.

Debuting on the newest Humble Bundle promotion, Botonicula stirred some excitement after turning heads at GDC 12. But when the dust settles, Botanicula truly pushes the standards of the modern point-and-click adventure in surprising ways.

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Bullet Heaven HD Giveaway! -- Bullet Heaven EX

Episode 50 of Bullet Heaven is coming this coming Monday, and Rockin' Android has hooked us up with some great prizes to celebrate! Want in? Watch the video below to find out how! 

NOTE: If you're interested in entering, make sure to enter the contest via the comments section of the YouTube video above! Like what you see here? As always, questions and comments are not only welcome, but encouraged. Remember: Like, Subscribe, Follow and Spread the word!!

PPR Games Club: The Mass Effect Trilogy

Press Pause Radio has returned from their PAX experience with an all new super sized Games Club, this time discussing the entirety of the Mass Effect trilogy. BioWare has created a space opera like no other in video game history, masterfully weaving together decisions and characters from each title to create a unique story and experience for the gamer to control. George and Toast welcome the newest writer to Press Pause Radio James to the show along with his wife Dana, two of the biggest Mass Effect fans we personally know. We will leave no details behind, and the entirety of Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3 will be discussed. Join us on this lengthy and informative journey as we travel together through space and beyond. 

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QCF: Bloodforge

Just minutes into the beginning of Bloodforge, you’ll probably tell yourself “this certainly isn’t God of War.” And though Crom has his moments, he’s certainly not Kratos. In fact, it feels like he’s trying a little too hard to be everyone’s favorite revenge-seeking maniac.

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QCF: The Witcher 2: Assassin of Kings Enhanced Edition

I’ve never really had a super powerful computer, so when The Witcher 2 hit PCs late last year and started gathering a hefty following, I was unfortunately unable to play it. With this release, CD Projekt Red made some concessions in order to bring this epic rpg to consoles, so people who don’t own a $1,000 pc can get a chance to guide the mighty Geralt of Rivia through his adventures in the north. But could they bring this graphical powerhouse down to what is essentially six year old hardware and make it work?

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