Creative Assembly (developers of the Total War series) promised a return to the horror of the original Alien film with this game. Hardcore Alien fans had their hopes set high, especially after the disaster that was Colonial Marines. The result is the best Alien game ever made. Alien: Isolation follows Amanda Ripley, daughter of Ellen…
Dead Space 2 is hands down the most absolutely terrifying game I have ever encountered. Playing through System Shock 2 fifteen years ago left me with a permanent complex where flickering fluorescent lights could cause me to have a full on panic attack. You’re Isaac Clarke, mechanical engineer turned unwilling hero. Suffering horrendous psychological trauma…
If you’re looking for different tricks or treats…then be sure to stay tuned to our website for our scary game-a-day review! From October 25th to the 31st, we’ll be giving you titles of some of the games to try so you can keep it creepy. AND on the 31st, we’ll bring you a review of…
Nintendo’s new ‘Super Smash Bros.’ on the 3DS lands a solid hit With files and review from Jon Hall The first time I played Super Smash Bros was shortly after its release in 1999, at a birthday party. There was something immensely satisfying about watching Samus beat the absolute crap out of Link, Mario and…
It’s been a while since the world has seen Brian Fargo’s Wasteland. It was an important title, as far as PC RPG’s go. Decisions had consequences. Characters, even bit players, had motivations. It inspired Fallout. And all of this from a title produced in 1988. Wasteland 2 is a return to the alternate history post-apocalyptic…
In our last issue of Link Magazine, writer Jon Hall sat down with BCIT Communications instructor Frank Schnurr. Schnurr, an avid gamer, offered some advice when looking for a game you’d like to play in between studies at BCIT: “Some genres lend themselves more to casual play,” says BCIT Communications instructor Frank Schnurr. “With first person shooters,…