Articles written by A.J. Maciejewski (Page 44)
Earth Defense Force 2: Invaders from Planet Space Review (PlayStation Vita)
Insect-shooting action on the go
January 18, 2016 - Lately, many gamers' PlayStation consoles are being taken over by insect aliens. First, PlayStation 4 fell victim and now your pockets aren't even safe. It's time to end this infestation and I think I know what it'll take; guns and lots of them!
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Trails of Cold Steel: School's in for Summer
Study up on a great RPG
January 15, 2016 - It's been a while since my latest play journal but I'm happy to say that I've finally completed up to chapter 4. If you haven't made it that far yet then be careful because this article is a spoiler minefield.
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Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair Review (PlayStation 4)
Still blasting away in 2025
January 12, 2016 - It looks like giant insect aliens are at it again. Considering this game is merely an improved version of last generation's Earth Defense Force 2025, does it do enough to stand on its own? Grab a can of insecticide and let's find out.
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Electric Playground Memories
Celebrating the show that entertained a nation's gamers
January 11, 2016 - As a Canadian gamer, I grew up watching The Electric Playground. It was difficult for me to hear that G4 and City decided not to continue airing it after 2015 so now's a good time to reminisce about this fantastic show.
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Wild Gunman Review (NES)
Gunfight at the less than O.K. Corral
January 9, 2016 - The NES Zapper saw over a dozen compatible games back in its day. As a console launch title, does Wild Gunman still hold up or is it nothing more than a baby's toy? You do have to use your hands, after all...
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Hardware: Rivals Review (PlayStation 4)
No, this is not a game about the console wars
January 8, 2016 - We've yet to see a Twisted Metal title this generation so here's a new vehicular combat game to try and fill the void. However, is it really worth playing after you remove the edgy subject matter and Rob Zombie from the mix?
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Super Toy Cars Review (Wii U)
A bite-sized racer with a big heart
January 7, 2016 - I've been a sucker for toy car racing games ever since Micro Machines on the NES. Now that Super Toy Cars recently arrived on PlayStation 4 and is now available for all three major consoles, I figured it's time to see if it stacks up to the classics.
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Fast Racing Neo Review (Wii U)
Generic name, far from generic game
January 6, 2016 - In an age where F-Zero and Wipeout aren't around much, it's promising to see a new futuristic racer. Considering Fast Racing Neo has some big shoes to fill, just how does it hold up to these classic racing series?
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Fantavision Review (PlayStation 4)
Almost as mindless as an actual fireworks display
January 5, 2016 - As the first review of the New Year, it's fitting that this game is about fireworks. Certain games have fond memories attached yet upon revisiting them; sometimes you have to wonder why. In the end, is Fantavision worthy of a current gen port?
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Trails of Cold Steel: Class Is in Session
Getting familiar with life as a Class VII student
January 4, 2016 - As I slowly work my way through this fantastic RPG, I must say that I'm impressed. Now that I've completed up to chapter 2, let's take a deeper look at the Erebonian Empire but be warned; there will be spoilers.
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