NIS America had previously announced the title Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy for Vita, and now it has specific release dates and a trailer. It will be coming to North America on April 14th and Europe on the 17th....
Abyss - Tabletop and Board Games Review
Abyss is a card game that is built around the concept of gathering points (called influence) that can be tabulated in the end. However, the multiple ways it does so makes Abyss feel different than similarly themed card games such as Dominion. The build quality and art here is...
Sunrider Academy - PC Preview
Much to my delight the Visual Novel genre has suddenly become a bit more popular in the last half of 2014 and the first part of 2014. Being a massive fan of Anime and Manga, I have always wanted to see content that is similar to those mediums come to the West. Fortunately with...
Borderlands: The Handsome Collection brings the franchise to current gen consoles
Borderlands has been stretching out a bit with the Pre-sequel and Telltales' more story focused Tales from the Borderlands. Those hoping to see a bit more of the action-based titles on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 are going to be in luck - soon.
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Memorable Music in Gaming #3
It has been a while since I took a look at some of my favorite soundtracks from video games, but having recently played the Double Dragon Trilogy - I was reminded of this feature. Unlike last time where it was all music centered around Final Fantasy X, there will only be a couple...
Rattlebones - Tabletop and Board Games Review
I have lots of experience with deck building games. They come in lots of different flavors, from more static sets of cards that even the playing field (like Dominion) to collectible card games like Magic: The Gathering. However, Rattlebones certainly deserves kudos for its creative...
Tristoy - PC Review
In general one could state that I am mostly a console gamer at this stage in my life. Whether it is one of the various versions of a Sony, Nintendo, or Microsoft device, I generally get to play the games that I wish. This being said, not all great games come by these awesome...
Dominion - Tabletop Review
Dominion is a card game that is heavily focused on strategy - but no small amount of luck either. There is no board at play here (or dice for that matter). In fact, in terms of what the game physically has to offer, there is not much outside of the box, the different stacks...
Mage Wars is getting a 4th edition sooner than later
The popular board game Mage Wars by Arcane Wonders is slated for an update to their core set. In the coming months, fans will be able to partake of new board and spellbook designs and more.
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Heroes of Steel RPG - PC Review
Being that it is early 2015 and most of the blockbusters were out a couple of months ago or still a month away, this is the perfect time to try and get some time in with indie titles. One such title is Heroes of Steel RPG by Trese Brothers. While dubbed an RPG, this is really...
Tales of Aravorn: Seasons Of The Wolf - PC Review
Tales of Aravorn: Seasons Of The Wolf is an interesting hybrid of visual novel and RPG. We have covered a handful of different games here of the visual novel variety, and frankly I would love to see more of them in the future. Winter Wolves does an excellent job of blending...
A sharp new trailer for Under Night In-Birth Exe Late
This title's surprisingly close (next month), and Aksys Games has shared out the latest trailer for it.
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Risk: Mass Effect - Tabletop and Board Games Review
Risk is one of those classic military strategy games that has long stood the test of time with me. I used to play the board game in junior high and high school quite frequently and I even picked up and reviewed Risk: Factions for the Xbox 360 when it came out some time ago....
Hyrule Warriors - Wii U Review
It is pretty safe to say that a few of us around here quite like the various Warriors releases that we’ve seen over the years. Personal favorite… and it hurts to say as much… USED to be Gundam Reborn. Now as much as I love giant robots and laser swords, they take a second seat...
Here is the season pass info for Dragon Ball Xenoverse
There have been plenty of Dragon Ball Xenoverse trailers lately, and they certainly paint the game in a positive light. This week the game plan for the season pass has been explained as well. We will include that, and one of the recent trailers below.
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Win a free copy of the JRPG Alphadia Genesis
Alphadia Genesis just released for Steam, and we have some codes for those of you who want to play this new JRPG. We posted our review of the title (which you can read here) earlier today. These codes are for use on Steam for PC. Entering is easy - read on to see how to do ...
Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: Sisters Generation - Vita Review
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Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: Sisters Generation changed many of my
prior opinions about the second chapter in this gaming series,
originally titled MK2. Upon the original game's release, I found that
even with the new characters, the title felt rushed. Finishing the...
Alphadia Genesis - PC Review
I have always had a soft spot for the RPG genre and JRPGs in particular. Fantasy is my favorite setting, and Alphadia Genesis provides a nice mix of fantasy and science fiction that somewhat reminds me of the Phantasy Star titles of old. Grinding is something I not only do not...
DLC plans and another monster for Evolve
Evolve continues to be one of the hottest games slated for 2015 and now the development team has discussed how DLC will work and more.
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Citizens of Earth - PC Review
Ready to be the Vice President of the World? You have just won the election for said title, and while the saying is "It's good to be king" - it might be better still to be the Vice President. Your mom wakes you up and makes your meals and even when things get a little hairy,...
Blackguards 2 - PC Review
Blackguards 2 is the continuation of the original title, Blackguards - which we reviewed in January of 2014. As you can see it was a solid entry, earning a very respectable score. Developed by Daedalic Entertainment, who those of you that are regulars here you know that we are...
Elder Scrolls Online going free, has console release dates
People have long been predicting that The Elder Scrolls Online would make its way into non-subscription territory and those notions were only reinforced recently when rumors about boxed editions of the game and gift cards were getting pulled off of some store shelves. Now we...
Fist of Jesus - PC Review
Once Upon a Time in Jerusalem, there was made a short film titled ‘Fist of Jesus’. Like most short films seem to be, or at least the ones I end up seeing, this one was entirely out of left field. The Jesus that children grow up these days learning about is replaced...
VoiceAttack - PC Review
VoiceAttack was something that came up in my search for simplifying commands for Elite: Dangerous (a truly marvelous game, check out my review at: http://www.chalgyr.com/2014/12/elite-dangerous-pc-review.html) as there is a massive number of key bindings that can become troublesome...
Dungeons & Dragons makes some announcements for 2015
Wizards of the Coast had a pretty big year in 2014 with lots of new content for Dungeons & Dragons (all of which we covered here in our reviews). Today plans for both the tabletop games and the Neverwinter MMO have been announced and it sounds like 2015 is going to be a...
Double Dragon Trilogy - PC Review
This one sure takes me back.
I absolutely loved the original Double Dragon arcade game. This and Ninja Gaiden devoured plenty of my tokens around the same time. Sometimes I would go it alone, other times someone else would step up and join me or I would take over the other...
Funk of Titans - Xbox One Review
Funk of Titans is the small development studio A Crowd of Monsters first foray into the console market. Releasing on the Xbox One on January 9, 2015, Funk of Titans puts you in the shoes of the Greek demigod Perseus as he battles his way through 40+ levels to defeat the Titans...
Citizens of Earth screens
An RPG that looks like a throwback to the old SNES days, Citizens of Earth is actually very cloes to releasing and we have some screen shots to go with it.
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Matt Sainsbury discusses his upcoming book Game Art - Interview
Almost a year ago at this time, Matt Sainsbury began a Kickstarter to see a book to life that discusses the medium of video games and how it should be perceived as art. While the Kickstarter did not hit its goal at the time, the material was of interest enough that it was picked...
Wet - Retro Reflections
Wet is one of those titles that barely lands on the cusp of what I consider a Retro Reflection. I usually look for the title to be more than five years old and not on the current generation of console. Considering it was a PlayStation 3 game from 2009, Wet just barely makes...
Shadowrun: Hong Kong Kickstarter is live
The critically acclaimed, Cyberpunk-Meets-Magic world of Shadowrun is coming to Hong Kong!
Set in the magically awakened city of Hong Kong in 2056, players will find themselves exploring the underworld of triads, tongs, wild magic, and bleeding edge cybertech with a crew of...
MAGIX Music Maker 2015 Premium - PC Review
The newest version of Magix Music Maker is certainly a powerful tool, but is it worth the money to purchase an upgrade? That is the question owners of the prior version of the software are no doubt asking themselves. Those who have never used the software and have an interest...
Global Defense Force Tactics - Retro Reflections
I found Global Defense Force Tactics in my local video game store. Being a fan of turn-based strategy and having only one more game of the same genre in my collection, I decided to buy it. The story is about an invasion of aliens and a special army formed to stop it. Basically,...
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate release date and New Nintendo 3DS XL bundle
Rumors have been swirling for some time now about the New 3DS release and one of the most anticipated games for the handheld console - Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. While this news has certainly been making the rounds since yesterday, we are still excited by the assets and information...
Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: Sisters Generation - Vita Preview
The Hyperdimension series has come a long way from the original’s release on the PS3 within Japan back in 2010. While the original had a lot of technical issues, which is to be expected when attempting a project of this scope for the first time after the collaboration with NIS...
Hulk - Retro Reflections
I finished the Hulk some years ago and decided to play it again to write this review. The story is about nuclear scientist Bruce Banner trying to find a cure for his condition, that is, transforming into a green giant who demolishes everything whenever he is stressed. Unfortunately,...
Dragons & Warriors #1 - Kickstarter
A friend of mine has a Kickstarter up for a comic called Dragons & Warriors. While that is not necessarily the sort of thing we talk about here at Chalgyr's Game Room - there is a future card game tie-in. So, if this and that future Kickstarter prove to be successful, we...
Dungeons & Dragons Dungeon Master's Guide - Tabletop and Board Games Review
2014 has been a good year for fans of Dungeons & Dragons. This fifth edition of the series took a unique approach in releasing its books in staggered fashion over several months - and at long last the final book in the series - the Dungeon Master's Guide - has dropped just...
Sacred - Retro Reflections
It is a unique experience to trek in a virtual wilderness and face monsters armed with your sword, collecting treasure and becoming more powerful every day. That’s what you do in action/role playing games and I love it. Their basic story, simple control and repetitiveness make...
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of PlayStation with loads of discounts
Sony announced their plan to put a load of games up for sale on the PlayStation Network. As usual, PlayStation Plus owners get an even better deal. Below we have listed the titles and platforms. What do you plan to buy?
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Whisper of a Rose - PC Review
Whisper of a Rose is the latest offering from RosePortal Games, the studio behind the wonderful Sweet Lily Dreams. The theme of a heroine and her dreams is back, this time following a young woman named Melrose who feels out of place and full of sorrow in the waking world and...
Plants vs. Zombies - Retro Reflections
Just when you think that inspiration may be missing from the world of video games, where sequels and clones are the norm, a production such as Plants vs Zombies appears and makes you change your mind.
(Editor's note: When Dimitris first submitted this one, I was like - Plants...
Double Fine Productions and Nordic Games Team Up for the Retail Release of Broken Age
We have some assets and the official press release of this announcement. Considering its popularity since release (scoring an 82 on Metacritic), the retail version of Broken Age seems a bit late to the party but welcome all the same.
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This War of Mine - PC Review
I generally like post-apocalyptic stories and zombie stories, both of which can have a lot in common. They generally both involve a group of people trying to survive once society has broken down and there is some external threat that they need to fight against. Sometimes,...
Age of Empires - Retro Reflections
In a discussion about the ancestors of real time strategy Age of Empires is among the first names that come to mind. This game helped establish an entire genre, both in terms of rules and popularity. Besides its relevance to ancient Greece, I loved it for its simplicity and...
New Noire battle skills screenshots and a trailer
The more I see of this game, the more I suspect I am going to be hooked. Here is a glimpse at some of the new characters in action as well as how dangerous the game can be.
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Forza Horizon 2: Storm Island - Xbox One DLC Review
My recent review of Forza Horizon 2 was fairly glowing; I truly enjoyed racing around southern France and northern Italy. With some of the best views in racing, Horizon 2 surpassed my hopes and dreams in nearly every single aspect of the open-world racer. Just two short months...
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind - Retro Reflections
When I started playing Morrowind I was impressed by the magnitude of its world. However, several problems prevented it from being a fully satisfying experience.
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Some fresh media for Criminal Girls: Invite Only
There's a new trailer and some new screens for this upcoming release from NIS America.
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