“Dishonored 2” falls short of its 2012 predecessor. (Courtesy of Arkane Studios) Brendan Jacques Connector Editor The original “Dishonored,” created by Arkane Studios in 2012, was far and away one of the best stealth games released last generation. With its compelling narrative, a strikingly realized setting and a style of stealth that emphasized playing however…
‘Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain’ review
Brendan Jacques Connector Editor Oh, how the times change and the mighty fall to rest. For more than 28 years, the “Metal Gear” franchise has stood as a benchmark for cinematic storytelling and stealth gameplay excellence. With its unforgettable characters, stunning set-piece moments, and an outrageous sense of humor to match its storytelling prowess, the…
Indie Game Spotlight: ‘Guacamelee!’
Brendan Jacques Connector Staff As weird as it may initially sound, it’s actually been a surprisingly long time since I’ve played a game solely for fun. As a gamer, I usually lean towards games that give me a sense of gratification at defeating its challenges, and as a result, most of the games I end…
Indie Game Spotlight: ‘Gone Home’
Brendan Jacques Connector Staff For the longest time, movies have been trying to capitalize on the popularity of video games by adapting them to the big screen. This has almost always failed, either because those involved didn’t really care about what made the material popular or just couldn’t find anything interesting to do with…
