Gamernode writes: "As the cliché goes, it's hard to make a strategy game on consoles. Many have tried, and all but a very select few have failed. Even the classic PC franchises have time and time again struggled on their console outings, with poor controls and poor porting ruining what was once an awesome gaming experience. One of PC gaming's most popular and storied franchises, Civilization, recently tried to make that very leap where so few have landed gracefully. And as many said before its release, if anyone could find a way to make it work, Sid Meier could.
For those who aren't familiar with Civilization gameplay, the idea is simple: take a nation, and build it up from its beginnings to become a world power. Like real life, there are multiple avenues one can take to achieve power in the world, ranging from the military to economy. If that doesn't give you an idea of how the game works, think SimCity meets (insert mainstream RTS game here). There's been nothing like Civilization on current consoles, so the gameplay mechanics and focus will be entirely new for many gamers."
Dorkly: "History is written by the winners, and that applies to games, too. While we hold up our post-apocalyptic wasteland adventures, period piece assassinations and Liberty City crime sprees on a pedestal, we would do well to remember the little guys. These underseen, criminally underplayed games didn't do well critically or commercially, but they were still wonderful experiences. Here's a small list of recommendations of unsung heroes of the PS3/Xbox 360/Wii era."
Alpha Protocol has some fantastic ideas in its conversation and story progression due to choices. I really enjoyed my time with it.
A spy rpg can be done with amazing results if handled correctly.
God Hand
Partly because I just recently discovered it and its insane.
What a gold nugget.
XMNR: 2K Games and Firaxis Games officially unveiled “Civilization: Beyond Earth” at a PAX East, which ended Sunday. The storied franchise heads for the stars for the second time in its twenty-three year history but the history of Sid Meier’s just-one-more-turn creation is as interesting as the games themselves.
March was a good month for bagging yourself a bargain! Hopefully we'll be able to find a few more good deals this month too. Here are a few of the bargains that FantasyMeister managed to bag himself in the month just gone.
