November 9, 2009 by nmeunier
“Think you’ve got a big sword? If it’s not the size of a small building or a Boeing 747, then you’re going to have to try harder to impress the burly, pixilated monsters in Ginormo Sword. This retro blade-swinging RPG doesn’t kick off with a quest to rescue a kidnapped princess, save the realm from evil, or get revenge for a fallen comrade. No, this adventure is all about forging the biggest, most ultimately badass sword humanly possible and using it to cleave your way through the beast-strewn countryside. “
Some may be wondering what happened to my Free Bytes indie freeware gaming column (or not). Rest assured, it has not died. It has been assimilated. Regular frequenters of IGN.com may be familiar with the site’s weekly Cheap Thrills gaming deals column. For at least the next few months, I will be contributing to that column with a short freeware write up each week. I’ll be covering a selection of indie, social networking, and flash games that are very much in the same vein of what I’d covered in the Free Bytes column for Green Pixels. Things may change around again in the foreseeable future, but for now be sure to hop on over there to check out some sweet deals and my freebie game of the week. The first installment features Ginormo Sword. Check it out here. Thanks!
Tags: Indie Games, Column, Free Bytes, Free Games, Green Pixels, PC, Feature, gamer, IGN, Cheap Thrills, Gaming Deals, Changes, social networking
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November 8, 2009 by nmeunier
“The elf-like Jak and his furry ottsel companion Daxter have certainly been around the block more than a few times. The first three games set in the eco-infused, technology-laden world left behind by the Precursors set a high benchmark for the series. While more recent excursions into the realm of battle-focused kart racing (in Jak X: Combat Racing) and Daxter’s own solo adventure on PSP provided varying levels of amusement, it’s great to the see the duo back in action together again in The Lost Frontier.”
Check out the full review here at Cheat Code Central.
Tags: Cheat Code Central, high impact games, jak and daxter, Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier, ps2, PSP, Review, sony, the lost frontier
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November 4, 2009 by nmeunier
“The clever and innovative formula was fun the first time around, and it certainly showcased the level of creativity possible with the DS’ stylus interface, but it loses some of its impact the second time around. Developer 5th Cell has fine-tuned many aspects of the game design for Drawn To Life: The Next Chapter. While this sequel is a tighter game in most regards, it mostly just delivers more of the same cute, kid-friendly, scribble-happy experience found in the first title. The more noticeable improvements are welcome ones, although they’re not entirely focused on areas that could have benefited the most from a little extra attention.”
Check out the full review here at Cheat Code Central.
Tags: 5th cell, Cheat Code Central, cheatcc, drawn to life, Drawn To Life: The Next Chapter, ds, Review, thq
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November 4, 2009 by nmeunier
“There’s not much that brightens the day quite like getting schooled in the fine art of Badassitude. The world is full of Banchos (RE: extreme kickers of major ass), but being the dude with the most Banchosity means you have to let your manliness spill out, deliver some well-placed Pimp Hands when it’s called for, and brazenly Smash Talk your way into the most foolish of brawls. Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble doesn’t take itself too seriously, which is why being a cocky bastard and kicking people’s teeth in up and down the streets of Japan is a fun as it is funny.”
Check out the full review here at GamePro.
Tags: Atlus, brawler, fighting, funny, GamePro, japan, kenka bancho: badass rumble, PSP, Review
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November 3, 2009 by nmeunier
“Whether you love spiders or not, there’s something completely entrancing about watching the little buggers scamper their way across a silky, delicately-constructed web and await their unsuspecting prey. As fascinating as it is to jump directly into the carapace of one of these eight-legged fellows, Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor is as much about the mysteries hidden in the world around you as it is about the life of the lone spider you’ll play. Therein resides its beauty.”
Check out the full review here at Gamezebo.
Tags: Gamezebo, iphone, iPhone app, iPhone game, iPhone reviews, ipod touch, Review, Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor, tiger style, tiger style games
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October 30, 2009 by nmeunier
“With all the LocoRoco sleeping peacefully under a starry night sky, no one is awake enough to notice the sneaky BuiBui crawling around in the bush nearby. With the pull of a single lever, the mischievous fellow dumps the whole lot into the spooky BuiBui underworld where the naughty critters have constructed an elaborate series of obstacle courses designed to test your hopping, rolling, and eating abilities. Picking from one of many colorful LocoRoco, you’ll help them oblige their captors by attempting to plow through 16 wild, nighttime levels of world-turning, platforming action as fast as possible.”
Check out the full review here at Cheat Code Central.
Tags: addition, boing!, Cheat Code Central, cheatcc, expansion, locoroco, LocoRoco Midnight Carnival, psn, PSP, Review, sony
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October 30, 2009 by nmeunier
“Giant robots are cool. But giant robots from 1985 that shoot homing lasers from their eyes and transform into jet fighters are infinitely cooler. Thexder Neo slaps a fresh coat of paint on an antiquated PC shooter from days long past and proves a few moments of fun can still be squeezed from this stone.”
This uber-short review was originally meant for print, but you can read it in its full two-paragraph glory over here at GamesRadar.
Tags: download, lasers, psn, PSP, retro, Review, robots, sony, Thexder Neo
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October 30, 2009 by nmeunier
“Not all free games are nice, neat, and tidy. Some involve poop, others involve vomit, and a few involve snot. Bodily functions are a part of being human, and some indie game developers felt inclined to explore the grosser side of game design. We applaud them for their gall, as the results are hilarious, fun, and a little disturbing. A few of the scatological oriented selections in this month’s Free Bytes medley might make you throw up in your mouth a little bit, but we assure you it’s going to be worth it. Enjoy!”
Check out the full article here at IGN’s Green Pixels.
Tags: Feature, Free Bytes, free game, Free Games, gobtron, Green Pixels, gross fun, indie game, Indie Games, jimmy's lost his toilet paper, october medley, PC, pootris, puzzle farter, Review, spewer
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October 29, 2009 by nmeunier
“There’s nothing like waking up after being unceremoniously dumped into a heap of scrap only to find your head and limbs have gone missing amidst the filthy debris. Making a crummy situation worse, mechanical hooligans have strapped a large, makeshift bomb to the central tower in the looming industrial city you were just booted from, and your shiny lady friend is nowhere to be found. Being a little droid in a gritty robot world is tough business, but it’s worth pushing through the many seemingly insurmountable obstacles you’ll face in order to get to the heart of what makes Machinarium tick.”
Check out the full review here at GamesRadar.
Tags: adventure, Amanita Design, amazing, cool art, gorgeous, gritty, indie, Indie Games, Machinarium, PC, point-and-click, Review
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October 29, 2009 by nmeunier
“So many choices; so little time. Yes, this month has dumped another heap of enticing downloadable gaming goodness on our doorstep, and we’ve spent some time sifting through the bits and bytes to hand-pick some hot bite-sized game recommendations. Get ready to wrestle the wind, clean up rainbow barf, play some monster chess, and indulge in your puzzle addiction.”
Check out the full article here at IGN’s Green Pixels.
Tags: Bust-A-Move Live!, critter crunch, DLC, download picks, downloadable games, Dragon Quest Wars, DSiWare, Feature, Lost Winds: Winter of the Melodias, october, psn, WiiWare, XBLA
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