Here are the deals for July 31st, 2014:
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
A Tale of Two Idle Games - Idle Tree and Jelly Lift Flash Ryview Face-Off
Idle Tree, by Jelnir, and Jelly Lift, by JellyGames.
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
It's So Real It's Creepy - Uncanny Valley - Ryviews Ryport
San Diego Comic Con just happened. Hooray!
One of the many gems to come out of it was the Cinematic Trailer for the Halo 2 Anniversary Edition packaged in The Master Chief Collection for the Xbox One. It looked, to put it scientifically, friggin' sweet. And when I'm looking at the faces featured in that trailer, I'm astonished by how lifelike they look without triggering the "so close, but yet so far" reflex in my head.
One of the many gems to come out of it was the Cinematic Trailer for the Halo 2 Anniversary Edition packaged in The Master Chief Collection for the Xbox One. It looked, to put it scientifically, friggin' sweet. And when I'm looking at the faces featured in that trailer, I'm astonished by how lifelike they look without triggering the "so close, but yet so far" reflex in my head.
Monday, July 28, 2014
Teamwork At Aperture Labs - Portal 2 Ryview
Portal 2, by Valve.
My Recommendation: It's a wonderful game full of dry, dark humor and fantastic problem solving. Both the single player and cooperative modes are great if you like puzzle platforming and disembodied robot voices quietly insulting you.
My Recommendation: It's a wonderful game full of dry, dark humor and fantastic problem solving. Both the single player and cooperative modes are great if you like puzzle platforming and disembodied robot voices quietly insulting you.
Friday, July 25, 2014
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Cute Cats and Heavy Grade Explosives - Battleblock Theater Freebie Ryview
Battleblock Theater, by The Behemoth.
Battleblock Theater is currently free as part of Xbox Live Games With Gold until July 31, 2014.
My recommendation: This is a hilarious, amazingly fun game. You definitely need to download it and try it out.
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Battleblock Theater is currently free as part of Xbox Live Games With Gold until July 31, 2014.
My recommendation: This is a hilarious, amazingly fun game. You definitely need to download it and try it out.
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Peggle: Tips and Tricks - Kat Tut
My next tips and tricks video covers strategy for the Peggle Master Kat Tut.
Watch it here:
Read my Peggle review here.
Read the transcript of the video below:
Watch it here:
Read my Peggle review here.
Read the transcript of the video below:
Comedy In Video Games - Ryviews Ryport
These days, so many AAA blockbuster games are known for gritty, serious action. They thrill, they excite, and they keep us at the edge of our couch, but they suck the humor out of the room pretty fast. Don't get me wrong, I love lots of those blockbuster games, but when it gets right down to it, if I'm sitting down to play something I might want to chuckle a bit rather than become a paranoid wreck wondering what monstrosity is sneaking up on me from behind.
Monday, July 21, 2014
How Many Sieges Were There, Really? - Dungeon Siege III Late to the Party Xbox 360 Ryview
Dungeon Siege III, by Obsidian Entertainment.
Recommendation: It's a great RPG for co-op, and it's definitely a fun entry. It's definitely a great game if you love hack and slash action RPGs, it's not great if you want a more in depth story or meaningful skill trees. And if you're a solo gamer, you're probably better served just playing Dragon Age or Skyrim.
Recommendation: It's a great RPG for co-op, and it's definitely a fun entry. It's definitely a great game if you love hack and slash action RPGs, it's not great if you want a more in depth story or meaningful skill trees. And if you're a solo gamer, you're probably better served just playing Dragon Age or Skyrim.
Friday, July 18, 2014
Thursday, July 17, 2014
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Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Is That A Gigantic Cod Piece or Is He Happy To See Me - Graphics in Video Games - Ryviews Ryport
Graphics are a tremendously important part of the gameplay experience. I don't mean cutting edge realism is required in every game. I mean that a game's choice of graphical style and feeling have a very large bearing on the overall enjoyment level, especially for long term. Do the big game companies put too much of an emphasis on it? Do bad graphics damage replay value for decades to come?
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Hint: My answers are maybe and sometimes.
Peggle: Tips and Tricks - Jimmy Lightning
My next tips and tricks video covers strategy for the Peggle Master Jimmy.
Watch it here.
Read my Peggle review here.
Read the transcript of the video below:
Watch it here.
Read my Peggle review here.
Read the transcript of the video below:
Monday, July 14, 2014
Because Who Doesn't Love Killing Bad Guys With Lightsabers - Knights of the Old Republic iOS Ryview
Knights of the Old Republic, by Aspyr Media, Inc.
Recommendation: Great for nostalgia, and a truly wonderful port, but the $9.99 price is steep for a re-buy, so wait for a sale. If you're new to the game, this is a great deal and it's a great way to play a classic.
Recommendation: Great for nostalgia, and a truly wonderful port, but the $9.99 price is steep for a re-buy, so wait for a sale. If you're new to the game, this is a great deal and it's a great way to play a classic.
Friday, July 11, 2014
A Glimpse Into The Seedy Underbelly of Gotham's Fan Clubs - Gotham City Imposters Freebie Ryview
Gotham City Imposters, by Monolith Productions.
Gotham City Imposters is available via Xbox Live Games With Gold until July 15th.
Gotham City Imposters is available via Xbox Live Games With Gold until July 15th.
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
RPGs Have Never Been So Angry - Angry Birds Epic - iOS Ryview
Angry Birds Epic, by Rovio Entertainment.
My Recommendation: It's freemium, and it's pushing the boundaries of how far you can go without paying, but overall it's a quality RPG that can still be enjoyed for free, perhaps not beaten easily.
My Recommendation: It's freemium, and it's pushing the boundaries of how far you can go without paying, but overall it's a quality RPG that can still be enjoyed for free, perhaps not beaten easily.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Peggle: Tips and Tricks - Bjorn the Unicorn
My next tips and tricks video covers strategy for the Peggle Master Bjorn.
Watch it here.
Read my Peggle review here.
Read the transcript of the video below:
Watch it here.
Read my Peggle review here.
Read the transcript of the video below:
RTX Impressions - Off Topic
Hi Everybody!
Over the weekend I went to the Rooster Teeth Expo (RTX) in Austin, Texas.
I wanted to share a few of my impressions and experiences!
Over the weekend I went to the Rooster Teeth Expo (RTX) in Austin, Texas.
I wanted to share a few of my impressions and experiences!
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Monday, July 7, 2014
Hack 'n Slash Meets Fashion Week - Dungeon Siege 2 Nostalgic Ryview
Dungeon Siege 2, by Gas Powered Games.
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Invertebrates Kill Each Other With Sheep and Old Women - Worms 3 iOS Ryview
Worms 3, by Team17.
Recommendation: It's a solid game and it's a great port to the iOS, but at $4.99, I'm not sure it's worth it unless you're in love with the franchise. If you're on the fence, wait for it to go on sale.
Recommendation: It's a solid game and it's a great port to the iOS, but at $4.99, I'm not sure it's worth it unless you're in love with the franchise. If you're on the fence, wait for it to go on sale.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Flinging Animals Into The Air - 5 Best Flash Launch Games
In my Ryviews Countdowns, I'll be discussing some of my favorite games in a particular genre. Today, I'm counting down my 5 favorite Flash Launch Games.
Read my review of the new launch game Up In The Sky here.
Watch the video here:
Or read the article below:
Read my review of the new launch game Up In The Sky here.
Watch the video here:
Or read the article below: