Thanks to Epic Games releasing both games for free during the Halloween season, I finally got the chance to play The Evil Within and its sequel. I had a good time with both games, as each one demonstrated how to get survival horror right, but some aspects varied in quality across both entries. I’ll beContinue reading “The Evil Within 1 VS 2 – Which Game Is Better?”
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1973: The Year In Music
1973 – The US Supreme Court legalises most abortions. President Nixon announces the end of the Vietnam War. The American Psychiatric Association declares that homosexuality is not a mental illness. Queen Elizabeth II opens the Sydney Opera House. 600,000 people attend the “Summer Jam” rock festival, featuring The Grateful Dead, The Band and The AllmanContinue reading “1973: The Year In Music”
Ace Attorney Deep Dive: “The Lost Turnabout” (Justice For All – Case 1)
After the success of the first game, Shu Takami – Ace Attorney’s primary writer – was ordered by Capcom to make an entire trilogy. After months of writing and re-writing, and after being rushed by tight deadlines, it wasn’t long before “Justice For All” released in Japan. Its first case “The Lost Turnabout” has aContinue reading “Ace Attorney Deep Dive: “The Lost Turnabout” (Justice For All – Case 1)”
Modern Frogwares Games Ranked (Sherlock Holmes & The Sinking City)
For some reason, I just keep coming back to Frogwares’ games. They’re a developer I’ve come to respect despite their inconsistent releases, and I have a love-hate relationship with their Sherlock series (and “The Sinking City” as well). I’ll be ranking all five “modern” Frogwares titles, i.e. from “Crimes and Punishments” onwards as I feltContinue reading “Modern Frogwares Games Ranked (Sherlock Holmes & The Sinking City)”
1972: The Year In Music
1972 – 27 unarmed citizens are shot in Derry, Northern Ireland, by the British Army in an event later coined “Bloody Sunday”. Richard Nixon becomes the first US President to visit China. The film “The Godfather” premiers in New York City. The TV series “M*A*S*H” also premiers. A year of commercial ups and societal downs,Continue reading “1972: The Year In Music”
1971: The Year In Music
1971 – The United Nations votes to expel the Chinese Nationalist ruled Taiwan and admit the Communist People’s Republic of China. George Harrison hosts a benefit concert for Bangladesh alongside the likes of Bob Dylan, Ravi Shankar and Eric Clapton. Joe Frazier ends Muhammad Ali’s 31-fight winning streak in the “fight of the century”. LotsContinue reading “1971: The Year In Music”
Ace Attorney Deep Dive: “Rise from the Ashes” (Phoenix Wright – Case 5)
Originally a bonus case added to mark the Nintendo DS release of the first game, “Rise from the Ashes” sees Phoenix and Edgeworth battle in the courtroom once more to take on their toughest challenge yet. I have a thing or two to say about this one … so it’s time for a comprehensive DeepContinue reading “Ace Attorney Deep Dive: “Rise from the Ashes” (Phoenix Wright – Case 5)”
Assassin’s Creed – Every Side Character Ranked
Assassin’s Creed is know for its blood-pumping action and historical / sci-fi story, but I think an aspect that has flown under the radar is the consistently memorable cast of side characters. Well, most of them are memorable … I’ll be ranking every notable side character in the series (not EVERY minor character, or we’dContinue reading “Assassin’s Creed – Every Side Character Ranked”
1970: The Year In Music
1970 – The Best Picture winning film “Patton” releases. The Mary Tyler Moore Show premiers. Paul McCartney officially announces the split of The Beatles. Brazil and Pelé become the first team and player to win the FIFA World Cup three times. Maybe not the most exciting year in the world … but at least theContinue reading “1970: The Year In Music”
Doctor Who – Every Doctor’s Signature Outfit Ranked
With each new incarnation comes the most important question of all – does the Doctor still have drip? I’m no fashionista, so take this ranking with a grain of salt, but as an avid fan of the show for most of my life I’ve formed some opinions on each Doctor’s signature outfit. Let’s rank them!Continue reading “Doctor Who – Every Doctor’s Signature Outfit Ranked”
Matt Has An Opinion 