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E3 2013: New Game Snapshots Day 1: 16 Upcoming Games Previewed

Posted on 13 June, 2013 by Deus Exer

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E3 2013: New Game Snapshots – Day 1

16 upcoming games previewed

by OXCGN Team

©2013 Daniel Geikowski

e3_logoThis is it.

This is the year that everything happens.

Next-gen madness is in full swing, and OXCGN is reporting to you from the trenches.

For the next few days, you’ll find our “snapshots” of games on the floor. We state if we played or watched it, summarize its current state in one word, and then give a few paragraphs’ worth of thoughts.

What are you waiting for? Check out sixteen glimpses of the future below! (more…)

Filed under: 1st Party Titles, 3rd Party Games, Console gaming, Demo impressions, E3 2013, E32013, Events, Game Impressions, Handhelds, Microsoft Games, Mobile Gaming, New Game Information, New PS3 Games, New Xbox 360 Games, News, Next Gen, PC Previews, PlayStation 4, Preview, Previews, PS3 Game Previews, PS4, Racing, Software News & Updates, Xbox 360, Xbox 360 3rd Party Games, Xbox 360 Game Previews, Xbox 360 News, Xbox 3rd party exclusives, Xbox 720, Xbox One | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment »

OXCGN’s Injustice: Gods Among Us Review

Posted on 17 April, 2013 by GrathiusXR

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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…)

Filed under: Console gaming, Game Impressions, Handhelds, ios/apple review, New Game Information, New PS3 Games, New Xbox 360 Games, PS Vita review, PS3 Reviews, PSVita, Reviews, Screenshots, Wii U, Wii U Review, Xbox 360, Xbox 360 Game Reviews | Tagged: , , , , | Leave a Comment »

OXCGN’s Game of the Year Awards for 2012

Posted on 23 December, 2012 by dkpatriarch

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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

Filed under: 1st Party Titles, 3DS, 3DS Reviews, 3rd Party Games, Comparison, Console gaming, Downloadable Game reviews, Editorial, Game Impressions, Game Industry News, Handhelds, ios/apple review, Kinect reviews, Mobile Gaming, New Game Information, New PS3 Games, New Xbox 360 Games, Oxcgn Special feature, PC News, PC Reviews, PS Vita review, PS3 Game Previews, PS3 News, PSN Review, PSVita, Racing, Reviews, Wii News, Wii U, Wii U News, Wii U News, Wii U Review, WiiU, XBLA News-Reviews, Xbox 360, Xbox 360 3rd Party Games, Xbox 360 Game Previews, Xbox 360 Game Reviews, Xbox 360 News, Xbox 3rd party exclusives | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment »

The Top 5 Worst Business Decisions This Generation

Posted on 1 October, 2012 by exterminat

The Top 5 Worst Business Decisions This Generation

Gaming’s Biggest Flubs

by Nicholas Laborde

©2012 Nicholas Laborde

This has easily been one of gaming’s most monumental and interesting generations, showcasing a skyrocket in gaming prosperity and attention.

From the United States Supreme Court‘s decision to protect video games under the First Amendment to the disbarment of Jack Thompson, we’ve seen many ups over the past seven-odd years.

Unfortunately, we’ve seen just as many downs.

I now present to you the top five worst business decisions of this generation. Note that I’m specifically discussing the time span between 2005 and 2012.

Shield your eyes…

Filed under: 3DS, Console gaming, Demo impressions, Editorial, Game Impressions, Game Industry News, Handhelds, Hardware News, Industry News, Kinect reviews, Mobile Gaming, New Game Information, New PS3 Games, New Xbox 360 Games, Opinion article, Oxcgn Special feature, PC News, PS3 News, Software News & Updates, Wii News, Wii U, Wii U News, Xbox 360, Xbox 360 News | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 22 Comments »

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