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10.18.12

After being released this September, the 3D 'endless runner' Bust-N-Rush by Techtonic Games has undergone a few changes since we last took a look at it.

A price drop of 75% is now in effect, bringing the price from $19.99 to $4.99. To take advantage of this you can head over to the Techtonic Games website to pick up a truly fun and addictive game, or at the very least try out their new demo. Bust-N-Rush was worth the money at $19.99, and at $4.99 it's a steal.

10.17.12

 

When I was initially introduced to Fractured Soul I was extremely excited. Not because of the exciting platforming, or the nostalgic difficulty akin to that of the NES, but because for once I found a title on the 3DS Store that actually brought something new to the table. The innovation behind Fractured Soul’s gameplay enticed the Mega Man/Mario junkie inside of me to climb out and play a game that lovingly marries puzzling, platforming and shooting elements into a fantastic (and cheap!) experience.

10.15.12

A blinding blue blur, collecting tons of rings, spouting witty catch phrases, and defeating Dr. Eggman (or Dr. Robotnic depending on the version) are all things you think of when you hear the name Sonic the Hedgehog. Sonic is one of the most recognizable faces of the console generation in the 90’s. The franchise has spawned everything from cartoons to comic books. It has also spawned a list of atrocities sequels and spin off games. “Sonic Adventure 2 HD” is a reminder of when Sonic stopped being about speed, and stopped being fun. 

10.12.12

There is an old saying that goes “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” What many people do not know is this famous quote has been paraphrased.  It originally went “If it ain’t broke, or Double Dragon, don’t fix it.” Okay, maybe it didn’t originally go like that, but it’s too bad, because Double Dragon Neon is a reboot to a franchise that should have been left alone.

10.04.12

Rovio has returned to once again dominate your mobile screens with the newest follow up to the “Angry Birds” franchise. With a new focus and new gameplay mechanics, does “Bad Piggies” measure up to “Angry Birds”? Let’s find out as we review "Bad Piggies" on the iPhone. 

09.28.12

Stuntman and Evel Knievel protege Joe Danger made a splash with 2010's extreme racer of the same name. The titular daredevil jetted across some tumultuous terrain and warmed the hearts of fast and furious thrillseekers everywhere with its hilarious main character, tricky stunts, and addictive challenges to complete. The then-fledgling trickster was relegated to challenges and exhibitions across the USA to show off his skills while still rising through the ranks, but now he's back and ready for the big screen in Joe Danger 2: The Movie.

09.24.12

Capcom’s “Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Collection” celebrates the silver anniversary of the successful fighting franchise. Packed with games, DLC, Blu-Rays, and exclusive collectables, the set is impressive but will it please the hardcore “Street Fighter” fanatics? 

09.14.12

In all of my gaming years, I’ve never enjoyed a hearty chuckle while holding back the urge to throw my keyboard at the wall in frustration. That is until Bust-N-Rush, the first title by Techtonic Games, was released. Currently only available for Windows, Bust-N-Rush is a straightforward ‘runner’ game, similar to another famous indie game Audiosurf. You play as a juggernaut-like hero named Kovo who was forced out of retirement early by the untimely destruction of his plastic flamingo lawn ornament named Paco. With a shake of his mighty fist, Kovo sets out to exact revenge on Paco’s killer, the monstrous Satellite of Wub.

09.12.12

With the release of their first game, Bust-N-Rush, set for this Friday, September 14th, 2012, ‘new dev on the block’ Techtonic Games have their hands full with preparations. Luckily, Creative Director Leif Dahl found time out of his schedule to sit down with Gamerlive.TV to chat about their upcoming game, work ethics and Michael Jackson. Yes, you read that correctly.

08.20.12

LittleBigPlanet has warmed hearts and frustrated platformer fans ever since the inception of Sackboy, and the franchise's latest jaunt to the Vita handheld proves to be no different. The Vita adaptation for the popular side-scrolling bundle of joy is now available in the format of a beta up for ravenous LBP fans like us to examine and report our findings. It's probably fairly obvious by now that there's excellent, slick, and gorgeous levels as well as the tools creative types crave to build their own courses, but we gave the beta a spin to confirm what we had already suspected: we're going to want the full game in-hand come September 25th.

08.13.12

If there’s one thing I take pride in, it’s my music collection. Over 1600 songs on the iPod, and that doesn’t even include the large amount of playlists I’ve generated on Spotify. So any game that makes use of the music library stored on your computer, much like my beloved Audiosurf, is doing something right. And much like Audiosurf, Symphony combines stunning visuals, addictive gameplay, and the music you love into an all-around fantastic game.

07.05.12

Montreal-based social game developer Sava Transmedia is bringing Rubber Tacos to Facebook, Zynga.com, iOS and Android. The new social casual game is a cross between Cut the Rope and Angry Birds. Former Ubisoft and Electronic Arts exec Alain Tascan talks about the new game in this exclusive interview from Zynga Unleashed.

06.18.12

Early this year, Bioware’s Mass Effect saga came to five year run. Rest aside the ending; the series is one of the most complete trilogies in video game history. There are two aspects that Mass Effect nails perfectly. The series was first to interweave choices all the way through the third and final installment captivating fans from start to finish. However, you can’t tell a great story if you forget to create the atmosphere for your game to breath in. The music in the game really doses shape Commander Shepard with it having one of the best scores in gaming, but do people notice? Do people look at soundtracks as a whole or as background noise?

05.09.12

The IOS market has been around for roughly six years and has helped revolutionize everything tech related from movies, music and games. It has given artist and developers a new platform to communicate and speak directly to audience and that’s exactly what Aoineko Studios is doing.