Enough? By What Standard? Part 1 examined Evolve’s DLC but left an open question: Is the content of the base game worth the $60 price tag? Unfortunately, that’s a subjective question and there is no right answer for everyone. I don’t believe you can quantify value in terms of some objective measure, like the number … Continue reading
Author Archives: Eddie Beal
Discussing Evolve: Part 1 – DLC
Too Much DLC on My Hands Much like the monsters in the quote above, angry gamers have feasted on a flailing marketing strategy for Evolve, Turtle Rock (developer) and 2K’s (publisher) 4v1 monster hunting game. The game has drawn criticism from gamers and game journalists, primarily because of the downloadable content (DLC) strategy that … Continue reading
The Top Five Unanswered Questions of ‘Bioshock Infinite’
Having listened to many podcasts, and watched many video discussions, Bioshock Infinite’s story seems to hold together well. There are not any major plot holes but there are unanswered questions. There will be spoilers ahead, as most of these questions are raised by the ending of the game, so don’t go further if you have … Continue reading
Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall DLC Review: Doing It All for Delilah
Much like Dishonored, its first story DLC (The Knife of Dunwall) begins with the killing of the Empress Jessamine Kaldwin. In the game, you see this event from the perspective of Corvo Atano, the Empress’s Lord Protector, who failing in his duty is framed for her death and becomes Dishonored. In The Knife of Dunwall, … Continue reading
Five Most Memorable Moments in ‘Bioshock Infinite’ (Spoilers)
My third play through Bioshock Infinite is nearly complete and there are some moments in the game that have come to mean a lot to me. While more than five could be included, these five (with a little cheating) stand out. These events are not in order of impact but in the order in which … Continue reading
Review: Dishonored
You are the Lord Protector Corvo Attano, assigned to safeguard the Empress of Dunwall, Jessamine Kaldwin and her daughter Emily. Dunwall was a great and thriving city but is being destroyed by the rat plague. At the urging of the Spy Master the Empress decides to send you to other lands looking for aid, perhaps … Continue reading