KGB Radio Episode 53: Long Talks, Long walks

Pat and Rock sit down and talk about Dishonored, death, Windwaker HD, watching wrestling, and more.

The Unintentional Horror of Viva Pinata

Viva Pinata is one of the cutest, most innocent games I've ever played. I think the only game to out cute it would be that of Kirby's Epic Yarn

But to be honest there's been something bothering me about the world of Viva Pinata. And it's not just one part f it....but the whole thing. Pinata Island is a whole lot of craziness it seems.

KGB Surveillance: Gone Home

Pat and Rock get ready to pee their pants over the scariest game of the year. Rock may have had the wrong idea about this game...

Kerbal Space Program Devs Interviewed!

Aw yeah! We sat down with some of the folks from Squad, developers of Kerbal Space Program. Please make sure your trays and seat backs are in their upright positions...

KGB Radio Episode 52: Deux Hommes

D. Bethel joins Rock for a nice chat about Assassin's Creed burnout, State of Decay awesomeness, and more.

KGB Surveillance: Kerbal Space Program

Rock convinced Pat and Chris that it would be a stupendous idea to drink whiskey and then try a game like Kerbal Space Program. Oh those poor little astronauts...

KGB Radio Episode 51: BrodyHoo

Rock, Pat, and returning superstar D.Bethel get together to talk about videogames and other nonsense, of course! Topics include the Assassin's Creed series, fun finances in the world of video games, and a lot more.

KGB Surveillance: Surgeon Simulator 2013

Chris, Pat, and Rock had a few drinks, then tried this game for the first time. What followed...was an atrocity...

KGB Radio Episode 50: Dilophosaurus

Rock, Chris, and Pat come together after a long hiatus to discuss games, the tragic passing of a podcast giant, time travel movies, and much more. Listen in, subscribe on YouTube, and send in some emails! We missed you guys!

Some Thoughts on Ryan Davis

Tragedy. There's no other word that could be used to describe the loss of Ryan Davis, of Giant Bomb. Chris shares his thoughts on Ryan's untimely passing last week.

Cinema Junk: Evil Dead (2013)

In this entry of Cinema Junk, our friend Humor Tumor talks about his feelings on the recent Evil Dead remake, read on to see what he thinks of it.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of E3 2013

E3 2013 is over, and Chris takes a look at what went down in the craziest week in videogames! There was plenty of shenanigans to go around this year, and we're taking a look at the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.

KGB Radio: XBox One Man Band

Tune in, strap on, and get ready as Chris takes you through the Good, the Bad, and The Ugly of the XBox One reveal! It's a special edition of KGB Radio, and it starts now!

Memory Lane: Spyro the Dragon

In this entry of Memory Lane, our old buddy Humor Tumor delves back into an old love for a purple dragon, roast mutton, and camera issues. It's Spyro the Dragon!

PAX East 2013 Cosplay!

PAX East 2013 is long over at this point, but we'd like to sat goodbye to this year's show with a look back at some of the best cosplay we found! Enjoy the costumes, and let us know if you found any other awesome ones! 

KGB Radio Episode 49: PAXstravaganza!

In this episode, Rock, Chris, and DBethel chat about new releases, Tomb Raider, and some big news in the industry! We then transistion to our PAX East coverage, featuring friend-of-the site AGTurbo and Zack Keyes! It's a podcast explosion!

A Single Aspect - Tomb Raider and the Plight of Video Game Heroes

In this article, D. Bethel investigates how the new Tomb Raider pushes video game protagonists forward because it treats Lara Croft as a human being, but doesn't ignore that she is also a woman.

Marvel Heroes: Hands-On First Impressions

We got a chance to play some Marvel Heroes at PAX East this year, ahead of its June launch. Inspired by Diablo, it's easy to see this free-to-play game garnering a large audience in the coming months.

Divekick: Hands-On First Impressions

A two-button fighting game sounds like absolute nonsense. And, in a way, it totally is. Divekick began life as a joke, and has now become a proper game. A game that was attracting fairly large crowds at PAX East, to boot. We had a blast with Divekick, and here's why!

Assassin's Creed IV: Hands-Off Impressions

We got a look at Assassin's Creed IV today at PAX East! While it was a lot of footage you've probably already seen, there was a fair amount of new gameplay shown to the crowds, hungry for more hot assassin action!

PAX East: Day 1 Photo Gallery

The show floor.

Hands-Off First Impressions: Saint's Row IV

Wow. That's all we can say. We recently got a hands-off demo of Saint's Row IV at Pax East 2013, and we were in stitches. Deep Silver is certainly allowing Volition to continue the crazy with the Next Great Sequel in the Saint's Row franchise.

Hotness of the Week: 3/19/2013

The weather's weird, games are coming out, and we're knee-deep in convention preparation. We're getting ready for PAX East, so expect lots of content in the later part of the week. For now, here's this week's new releases, and some of the major news stories to keep an eye on!

KGB Radio Episode 48: Genericon

KGB Radio is back with a very special episode! We talk games for a bit, and then transition to our coverage of Genericon 2013! We taste test some Japanese snacks, talk bad cosplay, and interview legendary voice actor Kyle Hebert!

There Are No Heroes Here: Tomb Raider Review

 
It’s not often that a videogame delivers on nearly every single promise it makes, but Tomb Raider goes a long way towards doing so. Tomb Raider is fantastic. There’s really no other way to describe it. Crystal Dynamics has crafted one of the greatest games of this generation, and in doing so, has resurrected the once-forgotten Tomb Raider franchise to incredible new heights.

Hotness of the Week: 3/12/13

There's a whole lotta videogame goodness out there right now! Here's your round-up of the latest releases and news! It's the Hotness of the Week!

Dark Souls: Rekindling the Flame

As gamers sometimes we go through a period where nothing we play enthralls us like it used to. I've been through it several times myself over the years. In fact I'm in one of those periods now, I have been for a few months. In my excitement about Resident Evil 6, I put all of my hopes into that game, believing in its ability to finally be the RE game this generation deserved. It failed me. And afterwards I got into a funk, nothing seemed to interest me much anymore, it all felt like idle time being wasted. But something recent happened...something that finally got me thinking about a game, and interested in it.

I rekindled a bonfire in Dark Souls.

AGTurbo Says: State of the Industry 2013

The best days of videogame retail could very well be behind us. Find out why...

Assassin's Creed IV: Assassins of the Caribbean

No doubt you've heard already that the next Assassin's Creed adventure will be set on the high seas. It will also, oddly, be a full-fledged numbered installment in the series, which is highly unexpected. Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is set to release this holiday.

KGB Surveillance: Battlestations Pacific

More video goodness today! Strap in, and get ready for a drunken WWII bombing run! This is Battlestations: Pacific!

KGB Surveillance: Chivalry: Medieval Warfare

That loveable Patrick Ronk comes through again with another hot dose of KGB Surveillance. Here's over an hour of hot, streaming action as Pat plays through several rounds of Chivalry: Medieval Warfare with a bunch of friends. Stabbing dudes!

KGB Surveillance: Steven Seagal is...The Final Option

Oh boy, do we have a treat for you today! While going through his SNES tapes, Pat Ronk dug out a prototype of what might have been the greatest game ever. Steven Seagal is...The Final Option.

Aliens, Lies, and Everything: The Colonial Marines Fiasco

If you were anywhere near the Internet last week, you might be aware that Aliens: Colonial Marines isn’t that great of a videogame. The latest release from Gearbox definitely took its bumps in the press, and been vilified to the extent that both Gearbox and the Aliens franchise may be forever tainted. It seems the pitchforks of Angry Internet Mobs have only gotten sharper and sharper lately.

Hotness of the Week: 2/19/13

The first big retail week of the year is finally here! Plus, some major Sony news this week!

KGB Interview: Pro Wrestler Player Uno

As you may have noticed, Chris is totally into wrestling. And what could possibly be better than a wrestler whose gimmick is based on videogames? Nothing! Exactly! Take a gander at our chat with Player Uno, of the Tag Team Champion Super Smash Brothers.

Glory Days: Arcadecraft Review

There's nothing quite like an old school video arcade. Unfortunately, these dens of teenage iniquity are quickly disappearing from the modern landscape. That's where Arcadecraft steps in. If you've ever dreamed of running your own videogame haven, this is the game for you.

KGB Surveillance: Hotline Miami

Join Pat, Chris, and Rock as they settle in for some horrible violence. We learn about Rock's distaste for all things from the Potterverse, Pat's inability to lay a smackdown, and the virtues of working in a bookstore. This is Hotline Miami.

Sony Announces...a PlayStation 4 Announcement?

This evening, Sony launched a new website along with a teaser video. By signing up with an email address, gamers can be among "the first to know." The video contains only the title of #Playstation2013, which began trending on Twitter almost immediately.

Watch Patrick Play Hotline Miami on Twitch.TV

We're still testing out our streaming setup, but Pat sat down and played Hotline Miami for a bit the other day. This is a rough test, so there's no commentary or anything, but if you wanna see the bizarre neon murder simulator in action, check it out!

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Hands-On First Impressions

The Metal Gear series is straight-up bananas. The newest game in the franchise, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is a side story of sorts, a frantic action game from Platinum Games. We spent some time with the demo recently, and here's our thoughts.

KGB Top 5: Licensed Games We Want To See NOW

It's time for another KGB Top 5! We like lists, you like lists, so let's do this! Today we're taking a look at some games we'd like to see based off of our favorite franchises. There's money here on the table, people!

THQ Auction Rumors Are Swirling *UPDATED WITH TOTAL PURCHASES*

The Toy Headquarters headed off to the old auction block yesterday. Each of THQ's IPs and development studios were auctioned off individually, as part of THQ's Chapter 11 bankruptcy.  The auction is actually kind of complex, with the total amount paid for THQ's assets needing to exceed the $60 million offered by Clearlake Capital earlier in the year.

Diablo III Game Director Steps Down

Normally, we let most of the minor news stories in gaming go without much coverage. Sometimes, however, there are a few tidbits that are interesting enough for us to take a look at. And earlier today, Jay Wilson, the director of Blizzard's Diablo III, announced he was stepping down from the project.

Dead Island Riptide Torso Makes the Internet Go Crazy

Early this morning, Deep Silver, the publisher of Dead Island, sent out a press release touting premium versions of their new title: Deep Island Riptide. As has become the norm for the industry, Dead Island Riptide comes with a useless trinket, that gamers can add to their shelves, right next to dusty Master Chief helmets and broken Modern Warfare 2 goggles.

Except this time, the trinket is boobs.

Game of the Year 2012: John Newby

It seems to me that 2012 has been the year of the assassin. Games like Assassins Creed III, Dishonored, Hitman: Absolution, and Lego Lord of the Rings (just trust me) have all focused on the art of silent murder. Additionally, games like The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings and Mark of the Ninja feature assassinations as central plot points. It would only make sense that my game of the year for 2012, Dishonored, is all about assassinating enemies.

Game of the Year 2012: AGTurbo

2012 was an amazing year, of surprising games. No game surprised and amazed me like Max Payne 3: my Game of the Year.

When I first saw the trailers of Max Payne 3 I was disappointed that it took place in Sao Paulo, he was bald, and the trailers consisted nothing but shooting, that there was a cover system, and was a complete affront of the series. Further I progressed in Max Payne 3 the more I enjoyed it. I have beat the single player 4 times, beat the game on New York Minute, and legend twice on multiplayer. With no doubt I give Max Payne 3 my GAME OF THE YEAR.

KGB Radio Episode 47: Game of the Year Spectacular!

Join Rock, Pat, and friend of the site D. Bethel as we go through the highs and lows of gaming this year. Game of the Year, as well as some other awards get handed out. 

Game of the Year 2012: Chris Linendoll

 
If you were to ask me at this time last year what I'd choose as 2012's Game of the Year, XCOM: Enemy Unknown probably wouldn't even cross my mind. To be honest, I was pretty excited for the XCOM FPS that was (is?) in development at 2K Marin. I've never played the previous, classic XCOM games, and I haven't touched strategy games since the late 90s. But, somehow, XCOM: Enemy Unknown is unquestionably my Game of the Year.

Game of the Year 2012: D. Bethel

In what was, for me, a profound year in general, Bioware's Mass Effect 3 exemplifies why this year was especially profound for my gaming.  Like a few other titles, Mass Effect 3 inspired me to play through it at least three times––something I cannot say I've done since my PS2 days; but, even then, with games like Shadow of the Colossus and Metal Gear Solid 3, my repeated play-throughs came with extended stretches between them.  Like no year before, many of the games I played in 2012 were so inspired and fun that, immediately upon their completion, I started a new play-through, repeating this until I got worn out or a new game came along.  Though Mass Effect 3 was not the first game I looped this year (that honor goes to the damaged but brilliant I Am Alive), the multifaceted draw of ME3 makes it the most compelling example.