There’s been a lot of talk recently about the three major console manufacturers announcing their next generations of consoles in 2012. Nintendo has already beaten their competition to the punch by announcing Wii U at this year’s E3 convention. Rather than speculate on what the consoles will and will not have I decided to look [...]
Articles By: Gareth Von Kallenbach
F.E.A.R. 3 Review
Supernatural horror fans are in for one frantic thrill ride with the release of F.E.A.R. 3 from Warner Bros. interactive. The game returns the original games protagonist the Point Man to the series as his absence was severely missed in the previous game. The game takes place approximately 9 months after the events of F.E.A.R [...]
Brink (PC) Review
Software developers Splash Damage are no strangers to hit games. As the creative team behind Quake 3 and Quake Wars, many people were excited when it was announced they would team with Zenimax to create a unique new shooter called Brink. In the months leading up to the release the game players have been teased [...]
Brink Info from Richard Ham
If the gaming industry had something like IMDB, you would see Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory, Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars, Fable 2, The Sims and the Syphon Filter, just to name a few, under Richard Ham’s bio. Later this year, Richard will add creative director of Brink, a new first person shooter being developed by Splash Damage [...]
Star Trek Online Expansion Details
Recently I spoke with Craig Zinkievich, Executive Producer for Star Trek Online. Craig was kind enough to take a few moments from his busy schedule to talk about what gamers can look forward to in future updates for the game. GVK: What features did you wish to include but were unable to? CZ: More PvE [...]
Supreme Commander 2 Details
Recently I got the chance to speak with Chris Taylor about the upcoming Supreme Commander 2 which is poised to take Real Time Strategy gaming to a new level. I want to thank Chris for taking the time to answer my questions and for Barandon at Mav PR for arranging the interview OCMS: What is [...]
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Review
The highly popular Call of Duty series has returned in grand style with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The game not only continues the epic series in a grand way but, for my money, is the best in the series to date and is one of the most intense and gripping games ever crafted. [...]
Alien vs Predator Interview with Tim Jones
Recently I got to speak to Tim Jones, Head of Art and Design at Rebellion about the new Alien Vs Predator game which is highly anticipated by fans the world over. I want to thank Tim and Denny at Sega for the interview. GVK: What is the background and setting for the game and how [...]
FairyTale Fights Game Interview
Recently I spoke with Rick Van Beem Public Relations Manager for Playlogic Game Factory as well as Producer Martin Jense about their new game Fairytale Fights which was a blast to play at PAX. I want to thank Rick for answering my questions and for Danitra for arranging the interview GVK: What is the background [...]
Guitar Hero 5 Review
Following on the success of its preceding title, Guitar Hero World Tour, Activision brings gamers Guitar Hero 5. Building on the popularity of playing in a four-person band experience, GH5 opens up opportunities not just to play a new, if somewhat eclectic, playlist, it also gives players the freedom to play lead and bass guitar, [...]
Star Wars the Clone Wars Republic Heroes Interview
Recently I spoke with Cris “Soup” Lee, assistant producer on the new Star Wars Game The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes. I want to thank Cris and Christopher for setting up the interview and answering my questions. GVK: What is the background and setting for the game? The game picks up at the end of Season [...]
Shattered Horizon Game Interview
Recently I spoke with Antti Summala, lead designer on Shattered Horizon. Shattered Horizon is a multiplayer first-person shooter for PCs that tasks players to battle in the zero gravity of near-Earth space. A closed beta test has just started. Some of the details below may change before the game’s final release. GVK: What is the [...]
Starcraft 2 FAQs from Blizzcon 2009
Q: What is StarCraft II? A: StarCraft II is the ultimate competitive real-time strategy game, and the sequel to the hit original, StarCraft. The game will include three completely distinct and balanced races, the protoss, terran, and zerg, which have been overhauled and re-imagined with a number of new units for each, as well as [...]
Diablo 3 FAQs from Blizzcon 2009
A: We’re developing Diablo III to be the definitive action role-playing game, and a true continuation of the Diablo series. Players will adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline, engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses, growing in experience and ability, and acquiring items of incredible power. Diablo III [...]
World of Warcraft Cataclysm FAQs
A: While the attention of the Horde and Alliance remained fixed upon Northrend, an ancient evil has been lying dormant within Deepholm, the domain of earth in the Elemental Plane. Hidden away in a secluded sanctuary, the corrupted Dragon Aspect Deathwing has waited, recovering from the wounds of his last battle against Azeroth, nursing his [...]
Battlenet FAQs from Blizzcon 2009
We are building the new Battle.net to be the premier online gaming destination. The new Battle.net experience is a full-featured online game service designed specifically around Blizzard Entertainment titles, and will include a complete set of around-the-game features including a state-of-the-art matchmaking system, achievement system, social networking features, structured competitive play options, a marketplace, and [...]
Blizzcon 2009 News
Blizzcon 2009 was a plethora of news and great .for gamers. I will be doing a rundown on KISW 99.9 FM on Monday and you can listen live at kisw.com Here is what we can tell you now. We will have a full write up soon. World Of Warcraft will have a Revamp of Onyxia [...]
NCAA Football 10 Review
With Fall on the horizon, it will soon be time for collegiates all over the nation to gear up for fierce gridiron combat. In NCAA Football 10 by EA Sports, fans can get into the action in style. Playing on my Playstation 3 with the Dual Shock 3 control, I was easily able to setup [...]
The Conduit Review (Wii)
As an owner of the Wii gaming system by Nintendo, I was at first captivated by the joy and novel nature of playing Wii sports. The fun of being more interactive in my games had my mind racing with possibilities of what future games would hold as developers became more familiar with the system and [...]
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Movie Review
It has been nearly two years since fans last witnessed Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), battle the evil Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes). At long last, J.K. Rowling’s beloved saga continues with “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”. The film picks up a year after the events of the previous film with the evil Death Eaters wreaking havoc [...]
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