Reviewing Sequels

Mephisto Mori/ October 26, 2011/ Video Games/ 0 comments

Reviewing sequels gets incredibly monotonous.  Sure, I could rant about how it pisses me off that companies refuse to develop new IPs (Intellectual Properties).  I could talk about how it really chaps my ass when I see the sloppy design of games caused by cost cutting (“just use that thing from the first game, it worked once already”).  I could

Read More

Batman: Arkham City arrives Tuesday

Mephisto Mori/ October 15, 2011/ Video Games/ 0 comments

It’s difficult to go into Batman: Arkham City without any expectations.  I’m personally building up as much skepticism as possible for its release.  Capturing lightning in a bottle twice is a difficult task for anyone and I worry that this game will have a difficult time realizing what made its predecessor so good. Basically, I’m calling you out Batman –

Read More

Elder Scrolls, I really don’t know if I should trust you…

Mephisto Mori/ October 13, 2011/ Video Games/ 0 comments

I have an odd relationship with Elder Scrolls.  It’s difficult to cut through the hype and distortion on any Elder Scrolls game, for good or ill. I’m still undecided on Skyrim in other words. I cling to the high ground that I should play any big titles that come my way.  As a reviewer it’s more about informing the masses

Read More

The RAGE Review is Up

Mephisto Mori/ October 11, 2011/ Video Games/ 0 comments

Winsomnia’s review of RAGE is up.  This game had me conflicted.  I had fun playing it but there was a glaring problem with the game that I could not excuse, and I’m not talking about the Driver Thing. Read the review to find out what I had to say.  Oh, and this time I added pictures.