Although “Resident Evil” was praised by critics upon its release, the GameCube version was considered a commercial failure due to low sales. (Courtesy of Capcom) Brendan Jacques Connector Editor Originally released back in 1996 for the original PlayStation, “Resident Evil 1” was one of the first serious attempts to bring the horror genre into the…
‘Far Cry 4’ review impressions
Brendan Jacques Connector Staff Disclaimer: Due to major issues resulting in the loss of my save data, I was not able to complete the game in time for this review. While I do feel confident in my opinion of the game so far, I will not be giving this game a final score as a…
What ‘Resident Evil 5’ should have been
‘The Evil Within’ review Greg Alexandropoulos Connector Staff First and foremost, people need to understand one thing: “The Evil Within” is a very important video game for the industry. Big budget horror games do not happen very often, and this project, from “Resident Evil” creator Shinji Mikami, needed to be a hit. This is…
‘Isolated’ horror, ‘Alienated’ fun
Greg Alexandropoulos Connector Contributor “Alien: Isolation,” the new horror game from The Creative Assembly, is an attempt to finally make good on the “Alien” franchise. This series has been an endless pit of terrible video game releases for the past several years and has needed a serious injection of quality control. Let’s make this clear:…
‘NHL 15’ hits hard with hockey fans, gamers alike
Derek McLeod Connector Contributor Bruins fans rejoice! Our own Saint Patrice graces the cover of this year’s installment of the perennially stellar “NHL” series, bringing pride to black and gold as he beat out Public Enemy Number One PK Subban of the Montreal Canadiens for the spot. And it’s no surprise that “NHL”: Bergy Edition…
Indie Game Spotlight: ‘The Swapper’
Brendan Jacques Connector Contributor Crafted by the team of developers at Facepalm Games, “The Swapper” pulls you into its world like few games are ever able to do. With its haunting soundtrack, beautiful art direction and chilling themes, this game is able to capture the beauty and loneliness of space with a befitting elegance. This…
