Editorial | Cliff’s Favorite Games of 2014

To reflect on the past year in video games, 2014 has been…to put it lightly, kind of a disappointment. As the first full year for the “new-gen” PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, I feel like both Sony and Microsoft could have come out a bit stronger. Nintendo’s hardware sales are still nothing to brag about … Read more

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 … Read more

PlayStation Plus Gifted Over $1300 in Free Games in 2014

Sony’s premium subscription service, PlayStation Plus, launched a few years ago; ever since it has been one of the best deals in video games. Subscribers are given early access to certain content, including exclusive betas, game demos, and PlayStation Network downloads. Each month, they can also choose to download the full version of several different … Read more

Call of Duty Retail Sales Decline For Third Consecutive Year

Although it currently sits at the top of the NPD sales chart, Activision’s Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is just not selling as well as its predecessors. According to NPD reports and Piper Jaffray analyst Michael Olson, the Call of Duty series has witnessed a slide in sales – 27 percent over the past three years. To compare, Advanced Warfare sold less than half of … Read more

EA Offers Sim City 2000 for Free

Time to relive your childhood. Electronic Arts is offering up one of their most successful PC games, Sim City 2000, for free. Yeah, you read that right. Free. All you need is an Origin account. No floppy disks required. The game was originally released in 1994 on Mac, Amiga and DOS. It was later released … Read more

Dark Souls II Finally Revealed For Xbox One, PS4

Yesterday Bandai Namco Games revealed its “last-gen” blockbuster hit, Dark Souls II, is getting an enhanced “new-gen” version – Scholar of the First Sin. It was only a matter of time, right? The updated game will arrive on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One early next year – April 7, 2015 to be exact. Dark Souls II arrived earlier … Read more

Live-Action Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Trailer – “Discover Your Power”

Activision released a slick new live-action trailer for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, titled “Discover Your Power,” directed by Peter Berg and starring Taylor Kitsch and Emily Ratajkowski. The video focuses on the advanced capabilities of the soldiers in the game as they battle through enemy forces in 2059 Lagos. Check it out: Special “Early Access Day Zero” content … Read more

Battlefield Hardline Set For March 2015 Launch

According to an EA financial report released yesterday, Battlefield Hardline will be arriving in North America on March 17, 2015. The latest Battlefield title was originally delayed in July to the vague “2015” launch window. The report also indicates a March 19 release in Europe. Battlefield Hardline Creative Director Ian Milham attempted to placate fans of past EA games that were plagued … Read more

Call of Duty: Ghosts Review

Call of Duty: Ghosts is the latest in Activision’s long-running shooting franchise. This year’s Call of Duty faces stiff competition from Battlefield 3, which is upping the ante with dynamic maps and stunning next-gen graphics. Does Call of Duty still have what it takes to remain the go-to first-person shooter? First, let’s talk a little … Read more