What do you get when you take a couple of ex-NIS America employees who venture out onto Kickstarter? A fun looking JRPG with visual novel flare.
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Month in Review - June
Looks like it’s that time of the month again! See everything that we’ve been up to and catch up on anything you may have missed.
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The 40 Worst Video Game Covers Ever: Part 2 - Gaming Thoughts
Yesterday we took a look at ten of the worst video game covers ever. However, this segment is about identifying forty of them. Yesterday Hamza kicked off our list and today PY picks up where he left off. One interesting thing to me when I reviewed their choices is how many older...
NBA 2K16 offering a speciel edition featuring a familiar NBA face
I remember playing older basketball games when I was a kid - no Michael Jordan was allowed. The EA ones, Tecmo - it did not matter, because Jordan was his own entity outside of the Player's Union. So when a game does get to use him now, even after this many years post-retirement,...
Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3: V Generation - PS Vita Review
The last of the remakes leading up to Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory 2 is finally here. Victory was not only one of my favorite Neptunia titles, but also one of my favorite games overall. The original Victory showed just how far the series had come from the first entry by fixing...
The 40 Worst Video Game Covers Ever: Part 1 - Gaming Thoughts
Back before all of us were on the internet watching trailers, flipping through screenshots and reading advance reviews, we did not always have a lot to go on when trying to decide whether or not we were going to buy a game. Sometimes magazines had previews, but most of the time...
Whispering Willows to have releases on multiple platforms
Whispering Willows is one of those titles that most people sadly did not pay a lot of attention to when it released on PC, despite solid reviews. That was a shame, because as PY noted in his review, this horror/adventure title was very well done and deserved notice. This makes...
Tecmo's Deception: Invitation to Darkness - Retro Reflections
I have long been a big fan of Tecmo's Deception: Invitation to Darkness. Despite having one of the more unusual titles of its day (more often than not, people I knew who played this simply referred to it as Deception), but more than that it was a unique game both in the role...
Memorable Music in Gaming #8
We have a very car-heavy theme with most of these games this week. As always, we love to hear feedback on titles Hamza talks about in these Memorable Music articles, so let us know if you agree or not!
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The upcoming Deception title will have a PSN Demo
There is no doubt that Deception is a quirky title that may not appeal to everyone (though the original game still ranks as one of my favorite PlayStation titles on the original console). For those of you on the fence about this game, Koei Tecmo as you covered with a playable...
Big Pharma - PC Preview
Part business sim and part puzzle Big Pharma lets you take control of a pharmaceutical firm who sets out to answer one question: do you cure the world of illness or do you chase after the almighty dollar? Or maybe a bit of both?
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XIIZEAL - PC Review
I need to preface this with one particular statement. I suck at these.
XIIZEAL is a Vertical Shoot ‘Em Up that has some pretty crazy controls and a lot of fast paced action. I honestly haven’t played one of these since 1942 on the NES unless Resogun on the PS4 counts but that...
Star Ocean coming to the Americas
There has been speculation for a while now, but it is always nice to get an official confirmation about a title like this.
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Heroes of Legionwood: Age of Darkness - PC Review
The maker of Mythos: The beginning is back once again! Thankfully for my own sanity, Heroes of Legionwood has nothing to do with anything relating to HP Lovecraft but will still find itself within elements that are just as sinister.
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Xbox One Review
In an unpopular article, I recently demolished The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in a review for the PlayStation 4 due to technical issues and while I work closely with CD Projekt Red's fantastic support team in an attempt to work through the issues I felt it prudent to give the game...
A quick look at the official Guitar Hero Live trailer
I admit, I was a sucker for the Guitar Hero games back when they first released. Several of my buddies played (and not surprisingly the more we drank/the later it got, the worse we were). It made for a great game with friends, but it was also a hit in my house. There are very...
Farming Simulator 15 - PC Review
Coming from a rural background I was pretty excited to try this game. While I like Farming Simulator 15 and will likely sink an unmentionable number of hours into it, I still feel like some aspects of the game left wanting.
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Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: Sisters Generation - PC Review
We at Chalgyr's Game Room are fans of the JRPG genre and when we see titles release for the oft-forgotten we all tend to squee with joy a bit. While consoles, especially portables like the 3DS and Vita tend to enjoy the largest library of JRPG games, the PC has been slowly getting...
SteelSeries has several new goodies coming
We have been big fans of SteelSeries here for a while now, and with E3 came some new announcements by the vendor worth taking note of.
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Kholat - PC Review
I have been following Kholat personally for some time, largely because I am a huge fan of horror games. I love a good scare, and no medium is better equipped to deliver that than video gaming. Movies and music and books are all well and good, but they are more passive experiences...
The Reject Demon: Toko Chapter 0 — Prelude - PC Review
Visual novels have found a new home in Steam. In previous years it was difficult to get your hands on any translated VN's and even those were a bit circumspect given that they were fan translations and often ran into issues with grammar. For the die-hards out there though, it...
Darksiders 2 Deathinitive Edition to hit current-gen consoles this winter
Darksiders was one of those games that came out of nowhere and scored fairly solid acclaim. While more people were prepared for the sequel when it came out, it too was quite popular. I suppose that it should not come as a surprise then, that an updated version of the game is...
The Princess and the Pilot - Anime Review
I have been bugging Nick for what seems an eternity to get into reviewing anime. Naturally there was some hesitation as Chalgyr's Game Room has been devoted to reviewing well, video games. It was not until recently that we expanded into reviewing PC and console hardware peripherals,...
Memorable Music in Gaming #7
We are at it again, with some new lists about some older games that have some particularly memorable music. All of these titles are PlayStation 2 and older, so we have some solid variety for you this week.
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Release date and launch editions for Rodea the Sky Soldier announced
We have taken a look or two at Rodea in the past, but this latest information serves as some of the most concrete released to date.
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Crimzon Clover WORLD IGNITION - PC Review
Do you like lots of bullets flying around the screen at a rapid rate? Enjoy almost epilepsy-inducing explosions and splashes of bright colors? If not, Crimzon Clover WORLD IGNITION is not for you. It is however, perfect for someone like me that simply enjoys a good shoot-'em-up....
Golem Arcana - Zikia: Heralds of the Great Weald - Tabletop and Board Games Review
A few weeks ago we had a chance to review the base set for Golem Arcana. Christ and I logged several hours in, learning the system, getting the app installed and then beating the tar out of one another's armies. All in all, it was a lot of fun, but it was clear that Golem Arcana...
Sword Coast Legends is coming to Xbox One and PS4
We have been covering just about every announcement that comes out on Sword Coast Legends. Without a doubt, this is one of my most highly anticipated upcoming games. So this latest announcement is good news for those of us who tend to use console over computer....
Card Dungeon - PC Review
At a glance, Card Dungeon reminded me a bit of Card Hunter, a game that I really enjoyed when I first played it. I described it then as 'comfort food' - something that felt familiar yet unique and was easily accessible. Card Dungeon has a similar sort of visual aesthetic, but...
3D MiniGolf - PC Review
MiniGolf is one of those sports that holds the potential to be quick, fun and ideally - accessible to a wide range of players. One does not go into a game like this expecting a simulation of the game akin to The Golf Club, which is fine if you set your expectations accordingly....
Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist to arrive this summer
I have had a love for playing collectable card games since stumbling onto Magic: The Gathering nearly two decades ago. One of the biggest names in the genre, Yu-Gi-Oh! has a new title launching for the current generation of consoles this summer.
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Boss Monster - Tabletop and Board Game Review
The concept behind Boss Monster is actually a relatively simple one that plays out rather quickly once you get the hang of it. You assume the role of a Boss Monster and you are trying to lure heroes into a dungeon that you progressively build up over time. Those heroes will...
Inside My Radio - PC Review
Inside My Radio has taught me something very important for someone that says that they love rhythm games; I have horrible rhythm. Think you have rhythm just because you are good at guitar hero or DDR? Imagine playing those games without the shapes scrolling towards the...
Some more screens of Technomancer
We took a brief look at Technomancer when it was first announced, and now Spiders and Focus Home Interactive are teasing us with a bit more information and a few new screens.
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Homesick - PC Review
Homesick is just one of those hauntingly beautiful titles that caught my eye almost right out of the gates. It is a title built around telling a story, and allowing you the player to immerse yourself in said tale. It is not always a perfect game, but it is still an engaging...
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III - PC Review
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III finds us at the end of the trilogy. With the aid of our sarcastic ghostly companion Katarina, we have taken out a mad scientist, stopped a General and his rebellious civil war, and must now face off against our once mysterious ally...
Armello bound for PS4 this fall
Video games.
Board games.
We love them both, so a video game of a board game? Let's just say we're game.
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Unlight - PC Review
It has been quite some time since I played a Facebook game for any extended duration. In fact the last time I played one with any degree of regularity was Dragon Age Legends (mostly because I adore just about all things Dragon Age). Unlight is a very different kind of game that...
Nobunaga's Ambition - Retro Reflections
Most of us have fond memories of that one game that started us on a path to loving a particular genre of game or recalling a specific gaming console very fondly. For many people I grew up with, Super Mario Bros. came to define both the NES and platforming. Mike Tyson's Punch...
DLC bonus content announced for upcoming Nobunaga's Ambition
I cannot overstate how excited I was to see Nobunaga's Ambition announced recently. With that in mind, I may be following release information a bit more closely than other titles.
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Further impressions from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Gaming Thoughts
To allay some of the confusion surrounding and to elaborate upon my initial review of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for the PlayStation 4 I felt it prudent to create this here follow-up post. It will hopefully address some of the concerns that our readers have expressed with the...
Mage Wars Arena - Tabletop and Board Games Review
Mage Wars Arena may be one of the deepest games of its nature, with a combination of board game elements and card elements that remind me of Magic: The Gathering - a CCG I have a great deal of experience with. There is a great deal to take in with this game, but it provides...
XSEED Games has a couple of interesting titles on the horizon
Two titles were announced recently for fall release on the Vita. Both look interesting, but if I am being honest - Corpse Party is what had me incredibly excited as I was a huge fan of both prior games on the PSP. You can check out my reviews for part 1 and part 2 if intere...
Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy - PS Vita Review
Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy is a dungeon crawler that sounds brand new, but it is actually based on a couple of games released on the PC in years past. This particular genre tends to age pretty well for fans, because the emphasis is on party structure, exploration and...
Dirty Bomb - PC Preview
The first person shooter genre has historically been a fairly easy genre to break into but an incredibly difficult genre to take by storm. With franchises like Half Life (and its modded derivatives like CounterStrike: GO or Team Fortress 2), Battlefield, Call of Duty, and Halo,...
Lots of news for Samurai Warriors fans
And here? We are definitely fans of Samurai Warriors. Koei Tecmo had announcements for two separate titles recently.
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Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven - 3DS Review
Who wants to do some fantasy bowling? No, I am not talking about that zany/morbid elf bowling Flash game that shows up every year around Christmas, but in fact am referring to the rather unusual but still entertaining combat system found in the recently released Lords of Magna:...
Mionix Nash 20 Gaming Headset - Hardware Review
Mionix, a small hardware company from Sweden, has been making waves here at Chalgyr's Game Room. With their Zibal 60 mechanical gaming keyboard and their absolutely stunning Naos 8200 gaming mouse, they have proven that they are a force to be reckoned with. Developing some of...
Mega Man Legacy Collection just made my day
The idea that a new development studio wants to offer up classic games with some fresh new packaging. The first one? The first six Mega Man games. I loved the first three - number two is still one of my favorite NES games of all time. I am getting this day one when it comes...
Broadsword: Age of Chivalry - PC Review
I am a big fan of strategy games, and while I certainly lean towards fantasy fare over the years, I actually first cut my teeth in the genre on historical games such as Nobunaga's Ambition and Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Broadsword: Age of Chivalry gets a few things right...
