OXCGN’s Injustice: Gods Among Us Review

Posted on 17 April, 2013 by GrathiusXR

REVIEW_injustice

OXCGN’s Injustice: Gods Among Us Review

It has begun!

by Arthur Kotsopoulos

©2013 Arthur Kotsopoulos

injustice box art oxcgnLet’s wind the clock back to 2007 when Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe was released.

While it was an awesome cross-over, it wasn’t exactly met with the best reception. It was not a bad game by any means, and it did have some nifty gameplay features like Falling Kombat and Klose Kombat (which were interestingly enjoyable).

The problem with it was, due to how violent and graphic Mortal Kombat is, the game was heavily tamed because of license restrictions with DC characters. This kept it from its true potential.

Everything about Injustice: Gods Among Us, however, does justice to the DC Universe and its characters. Whilst it may not be as violent as Mortal Kombat, it is crafted to suit the DC Universe more than what MK v DC was.

The DC characters were basically tacked onto a Mortal Kombat game whereas Injustice is a stand-alone game where Netherrealm had more freedom to work with. (more…)

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OXCGN’s Game of the Year Awards for 2012

Posted on 23 December, 2012 by dkpatriarch

2012 GOTY feature

OXCGN’s Game of the Year Awards for 2012

The world did not end this year 

by David Hilton

©2012 David Hilton

game of the year award smlWith all the attention on the impending Mayan apocalypse it would have been fitting to look at the state of gaming at the end of 2011 and wonder if the gaming world might also end.

While there was initially some optimism that new major next gen consoles would be announced at this year’s E3, only the Wii U actually was a next gen certainty and the limits of current gen consoles had seemingly been reached.

On top of that, gaming sequels continued to dominate game releases.

It looked like the end could be nigh for big release gaming of the AAA variety in the near future.

However the quality of this year’s titles shows that gaming is very much alive and though many studios and franchises faltered this year, more succeeded with some of the best games this gaming generation.

With a huge renaissance gaming year promised for 2013 in the form of new generation consoles, let’s look at 2012 as the last big battle of this current console generation for top gaming honours.

We gave our readers a chance in a poll to decide their 2012 Game of the Year, and the results came in with the beautiful and clever Playstation exclusive downloadable title, Journey. Now it’s our turn.

OXCGN GOTY here

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OXCGN’s Super Monkey Ball: Banana Splitz Review

Posted on 22 November, 2012 by dkpatriarch

OXCGN’s Super Monkey Ball: Banana Splitz Review

Monkeying With The Formula

by Chris Fox

© 2012 Chris Fox

I love my Vita and I love excuses to play it even more, although sadly these are few and far between.

I’m also a huge fan of the first two Monkey Ball games that were found on Nintendo’s Gamecube ten years ago, but I haven’t been impressed with SEGA‘s offerings since then.

For those who don’t know, Monkey Ball is a simple yet addictive and challenging premise. To succeed, simply guide your balled monkey to collect bananas and reach the timed goal by tilting the world around him.

The original Monkey Ball became one of the Gamecube’s strongest launch titles with its fresh and unique blend of challenging single player levels and outstandingly fun multiplayer mini games.

But forget the past, it’s now 2012. Has Monkey Ball regained its former greatness?

Monkey around here

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OXCGN’s Need For Speed: Most Wanted Review

Posted on 18 November, 2012 by GrathiusXR

OXCGN’s Need For Speed: Most Wanted Review

Is Need For Speed “Burning out”?

by Arthur Kotsopoulos

©2012 Arthur Kotsopoulos

In an opening cutscene introducing the player to Fairhaven, you could be forgiven for believing you were watching a fan made Bond film.

From the moment the voice over details how to become the Most Wanted, the production value is nothing shy of perfection. It’s present throughout the game and it’s at its pinnacle when being introduced to each of the 10 Most Wanted racers in Fairhaven.

Evidently though, this is where Criterion‘s  Need For Speed: Most Wanted peaks and never really maintains this level of quality as you work your way through the 10+ hours you’ll sink into this game.

Need for Speed this way

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