Game of Thrones – Episode 2: The Lost Lords Review
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Game of Thrones – Episode 2: The Lost Lords Review

Game of Thrones got off to a solid start with Episode 1: Iron From Ice. Telltale’s six-part episodic series follows a sub-plot of the overarching Game of Thrones television and book series, focusing on House Forrester, the former bannermen to House Stark. WARNING: This review contains plot spoilers from Episode 1 of the Telltale Games…

Telltale Games Confirms Game of Thrones Season 2
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Telltale Games Confirms Game of Thrones Season 2

The sixth and final episode in the Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series came out this week to much anticipation from fans. It is already official that the series is coming back for a second season. Telltale’s CEO, Kevin Bruner, confirmed the news to Hollywood Reporter during an interview discussing the episodic game series….

Game of Thrones – Episode 1: Iron From Ice Review
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Game of Thrones – Episode 1: Iron From Ice Review

Game of Thrones has enthralled fans through its hit HBO television series and the George R. R. Martin books. The action is gritty and the political drama intriguing. Most important to the series’ success is that the characters illicit an emotional response for their duplicity, occasional knuckleheaded decisions, and brazen acts of cruelty. The winding…

Stephen Colbert and Liam Neeson Star in Fake Candy Crush Movie
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Stephen Colbert and Liam Neeson Star in Fake Candy Crush Movie

Activision Blizzard recently purchased the makers of Candy Crush for $5.9 billion. That’s more than the $4 billion that Disney spent buying Lucasfilm and along with it, the vaunted Star Wars franchise. Coincidentally, the company also announced this week that they were forming a studio to develop original TV content and movies, leading late night…

Minecraft: Story Mode – Episode 2: Assembly Required Review
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Minecraft: Story Mode – Episode 2: Assembly Required Review

Minecraft: Story Mode Episode 2 is a bit of a mess. The episodic story-driven Minecraft spinoff has hit a rough patch that it might not be able to get out of in time to save the flailing series. Episode 1: The Order of the Stone proved to be a mixed bag at best, focusing heavily…

80 Days Review
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80 Days Review

In the 21st century, circling the globe is as easy as hopping on a jetliner and enjoying the ride. But globetrekking was once a perilous journey wrought with unexpected bumps and the ever-present potential for catastrophe. 80 Days is a game that takes place at the height of the Second Industrial Revolution. It’s an era…

Timberman Review
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Timberman Review

Have you ever wanted to be a lumberjack? Now’s your chance as indie studio Digital Melody has brought the iOS and Android tree chopping sensation Timberman to PC via Steam. The premise is almost too simple: press the left arrow on the keyboard to chop left and press the right arrow to chop right. The…

Minecraft: Story Mode Episode 1 – The Order of the Stone Review
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Minecraft: Story Mode Episode 1 – The Order of the Stone Review

Minecraft burst onto the stage in 2009 as an indie project from an unknown Swedish developer nicknamed Notch. Early versions of the game went for only $5 with the promise that updates would be free. Those that bought in early got a heck of a deal as the game has evolved into a massive, procedurally…

Minecraft: Story Mode Is Coming October 13
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Minecraft: Story Mode Is Coming October 13

TellTale Games has announced the release date for the upcoming Minecraft: Story Mode. The episodic series will debut on October 13, 2015 with the first episode in a five part series. In Minecraft: Story Mode, players assume the role of a male or female character named Jesse as you embark on a journey for the…

Almightree: The Last Dreamer Review
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Almightree: The Last Dreamer Review

Almightree: The Last Dreamer is the first Steam title from Indonesian developer Chocoarts. It is an indie action puzzle game that right off the bat feels reminiscent of the PS2 era. Its low poly-count design is what makes it feel most like a game from a couple of generations ago, though its mobile origins are…

Activision Bringing Guitar Hero, Skylanders and Geometry Wars to Apple TV
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Activision Bringing Guitar Hero, Skylanders and Geometry Wars to Apple TV

Activision has announced that they are bringing three of their biggest family-friendly franchises to the new Apple TV microconsole. Guitar Hero Live, Skylanders SuperChargers and Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved will all be available on Apple TV. In addition to the Apple TV versions, Guitar Hero Live is coming to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch…

Sega Cuts 300 Jobs as Company Refocuses on Digital
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Sega Cuts 300 Jobs as Company Refocuses on Digital

Sega Sammy Holdings announced today that they would be closing their San Francisco offices as part of a company restructuring plan. According to the company, the office will be moved to Southern California this summer to reduce operating expenses. Sega is soliciting employees for “voluntary retirement” as part of the restructuring plan. The move is…

Mojang and Telltale Games Bringing Story Mode to Minecraft
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Mojang and Telltale Games Bringing Story Mode to Minecraft

Mojang announced that it is bringing an episodic, plot-driven Story Mode – developed by Telltale Games – to its massively successful Minecraft. Minecraft: Story Mode will begin rolling out in 2015, according to the publisher. The episodes will be based in the Minecraft universe, introducing “new characters and familiar themes.” Developer Telltale Games is thrilled about the opportunity to use Minecraft as the…