Erika Szabo

Hard Corps: Uprising (XBOX 360) Review

Erika Szabo Feb 23, 2011

Since the release of Contra on the Nintendo Entertainment System, the many developers behind the series – starting with Konami and since branching off to

The Essential Indie Game Guide

Erika Szabo Feb 3, 2011

Independent games have quickly become a pivotal part of the gaming industry; however, finding the very best indie games out there can be tricky. Because

DanceDanceRevolution (Wii) Review

Erika Szabo Jan 18, 2011

The Dance Dance Revolution series has enjoyed a great deal of success in Japan for years now, both at home and in the arcades, with

Donkey Kong Country Returns (Wii) Review

Erika Szabo Dec 10, 2010

Donkey Kong Country is a title whose historical impact in the industry can’t be denied. Besides helping popularize the idea of pre-rendered 3D visuals in

All Hail the Super Meat Boy – An Interview With Edmund and Tommy

Erika Szabo Nov 4, 2010

Inspired by classic platformers, particularly the Super Mario Bros. series, Team Meat’s Super Meat Boy offers a retro visual aesthetic and simple, classic mechanics.

Fable III (XBOX 360) Review

Erika Szabo Nov 3, 2010

Just two years after the return of the Fable franchise in Fable 2 comes Fable 3, Lionhead Studio’s exceptional realization of the original game’s promise. For most

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (XBOX 360) Review

Erika Szabo Oct 20, 2010

Ever since Castlevania 64, 3D has been a dirty word for the Castlevania franchise. 3D integration has long been an issue with Castlevania, which has struggled

Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (DS) Review

Erika Szabo Oct 20, 2010

After the success of the first two Professor Layton releases on the Nintendo DS, it should come as no surprise to see Nintendo localising the

Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep (PSP) Review

Erika Szabo Oct 20, 2010

When Kingdom Hearts 2 was released in 2005, word immediately broke out about its successor, Kingdom Hearts 3. An impressive cutscene following the final battle convinced fans

Metroid: Other M (Wii) Review

Erika Szabo Oct 18, 2010

Since Metroid: Other M’s announcement, there’s only been one question worth asking: Will Team Ninja pull off creating a new, immersive Metroid title while still providing

Puzzle Quest 2 (XBOX 360) Review

Erika Szabo Oct 18, 2010

When Infinite Interactive released Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords in 2007, they weren’t trying to invent a new genre, rather they reinvented the puzzle

Monday Night Combat (XBOX 360) Review

Erika Szabo Oct 18, 2010

Imagine the class-based, team-oriented play of Valve’s Team Fortress 2 and then mix it with the escalating play of tower defense, campy sports entertainment aesthetic,

DeathSmiles (XBOX 360) Review

Erika Szabo Oct 18, 2010

Game developer Cave is no stranger to shooters. They’re most known for arcade 2D scrolling shoot ’em ups (commonly known as shmups), but not just

Darkstar One – Broken Alliance (XBOX 360) Review

Erika Szabo Oct 18, 2010

With space simulators now practically obsolete, the release of Darkstar One – Broken Alliance should prove as a surprise for followers of the genre. Darkstar

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift (XBOX 360) Review

Erika Szabo Oct 18, 2010

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift likes to take risks. For a series willing to bend the fighting genre’s core concepts to their breaking points, BlazBlue offers what

Sin & Punishment: Star Successor (Wii) Review

Erika Szabo Oct 18, 2010

Nearly 10 years ago, Japanese video game developer Treasure released Sin & Punishment: Successor of the Earth, a rail shooter that would eventually gain cult