In a Totalitarian society of the near future a girl named Faith is about to have her world torn asunder. Faith is a runner, and she makes her living darting across the rooftops of a sterile city to deliver information. For Faith, her world is about to be turned inside out and upside down when [...]
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Far Cry 2 Review
In Far Cry 2, the new first person shooter from Ubisoft players get immersed into an open world environment that is utterly beautiful as it is deadly. As the game opens, players select the character they wish to play and are treated to a lavish visual presentation that sets up the game. It is learned [...]
Futurama: Bender’s Game DVD Review
The third of the straight to DVD Futurama movies, “Futurama: Bender’s Game” has arrived and continues the winning formula of the television series and two previous films. This time the film starts out as a standard episode rather than continue the events of the past film. In true Futurama style, there are references to past [...]
Quantum of Solace Game Preview from Garrett Young
Recently I got the chance to speak with Garrett Young, Executive Producer on Bond team at Treyarch about the new James Bond game Quantum of Solace. I want to thank Garrett as well as Kelvin Liu for taking the time for the interview. OCMS: What is the background and setting for the game and how [...]
Spiderman Web of Shadows Review
Much like their cinematic counterparts, super hero based video games have always been a hit or miss proposition. Far too often legions of dedicated fans have been presented with games that despite the great intentions of the designers, fail to capture the spirit and action of their pen and ink counterparts. With the recent success [...]
Midnight Club Los Angeles Review
I am not normally one for driving and racing simulators as they have never held my attention long term. There are exceptions of course such as the Grand Theft Auto series, and Mario Kart but I refer to the Nascar and street racing style games that are so popular and prolific. Upon my first play [...]
Champions Online Interview
Recently I had the chance to speak with Randy Mosiondz, lead designer for Champions Online about the pending Super Hero MMOPG that looks to be a true classic. OCMS: What is the background and setting of the game? RM: Champions Online is based on pen-and-power super-hero roleplaying game that’s been around since the early 80’s. [...]
Dead Space Review
In the deepest regions of space, aboard a disabled mining ship, a new dimension of terror has been discovered. In the new game Dead Space, E.A. has crafted a truly gripping and immersive game that is truly frightening to play. Cast as engineer Isaac Clarke, you and your crew arrive for routine repairs to a [...]
Crysis Warhead Review
The latest entry into the Crysis saga has arrived, Crysis Warhead which takes the cutting edge Crytek gaming engine to new heights. Set mainly during the events of the first game, players play as Sergeant Sykes, A.K.A. Psycho who after being assigned to protect a convoy soon finds himself tasked with locating a container thought [...]
Left 4 Dead Interview: Chet Faliszek
Recently I got the chance to speak to Chet Faliszek of Valve Software about their pending Survival shooter Left 4 Dead. I want to thank Katie and Chet for taking the time to answer our questions. OCMS: What is the background and setting for the game? CF: It is the zombie apocalypse. Two weeks after [...]
Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist Movie Review
Nick (Michael Cera), is a young man with a very bright future and interesting life. He plays Bass in band and is about to start his college career at a music school in New England. Nick is a very open minded and mellow guy as he has no problem being the only straight guy in [...]
Eagle Eye Movie Review
The modern world is powered by intelligence and many wars have been averted or in some cases, started based on information that was obtained through clandestine means. It is said that nations that posses the ability to gather and control information have a superior tactical advantage and as such vest networks of people and technology [...]
Interview with CoD 5′s Rich Farrelly
We recently had an opportunity to ask som questions about Call of Duty: World at War directly from Rich Farrelly, Creative Director. OCMS: What is the background and setting for the game? The game is set in World War 2 during the final brutal days of conflict. It covers the stories of two squads, one [...]
Tim O’Neil Interview: Spider-Man Web of Shadows
Tim O’Neil / Lead Gameplay Programmer of the pending Spider-Man Web of Shadows game was kind enough to answer our questions. GVK: What is the background and setting for the game? Spider-Man: Web of Shadows is set in New York City and at the outset of the game Venom learns how to clone his own [...]
Madden NFL 09 Review
With the NFL Season underway, it is time for gamers to satiate their pigskin frenzy with the latest in the best selling Madden games from EA Sports. Madden 09 features a host of new features including a new animation system for even great realism and immersion into the world of the NFL. Players can select [...]
DemiGod Info From Mike Mari
While covering the PAX Expo in Seattle, I got a hands on look and interview with lead designer Mike Mari about the very impressive looking Demigod which is due this February. GVK: What is the background and setting for the game? MM: You are a half mortal half god offspring of the All Father. The [...]
Interview with Star Wars Force Unleashed’s Haden Blackman
Recently I got the chance to speak with Haden Blackman, Executive Producer for The Force Unleashed the upcoming Star Wars game from LucasArts GVK: What is the background and setting for the game? HB: The Force Unleashed takes place in between Episodes III and IV. It bridges the gap between the two movie trilogies, and [...]
Hal Halpin Talks About the ECA and Censorship from PAX
While covering the PAX Expo in Seattle, I was able to speak with Hal Halpin, President of the ECA. The Entertainment Consumers Association is members based advocacy group that fights for gamers rights. I want to thank Hal for taking the time from the very hectic convention schedule to talk with us. GVK: Can you give [...]
News on Diablo 3 Straight from Blizzard Booth at PAX
During our coverage of the Penny Arcade (PAX) Expo in Seattle, I got the chance to stop by the Blizzard booth and talk to one of the talented people behind the pending Diablo 3. While our time was limited, I was able to get some information on the game. I want to thank Kacy for [...]
NCAA Football 09 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 09 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 [...]
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