game review Archives – The Statesman

Press Start to Continue: Reaper of Souls, a gamer’s dream

Dylan PalazzoArtsMarch 31, 2014

Blizzard delivered the finale to “Diablo III” on March 25. The expansion, “Reaper of Souls” (RoS), closes out every bit of story that began in “Diablo III.” Players return to the Pandemonium Fortress of “Diablo II” to fight the Angel of Death, Malthael, in order to bring an end to the rampant slaughter of man by the newly corrupt archangels. With fantastic storytelling and new skills, equipment, environments, enemies, game modes and playable classes, RoS succeeds in every facet required of a great expansion.

Press Start to Continue: “Strife” is bound to become big

Dylan PalazzoArtsFebruary 24, 2014

Currently in closed beta (meaning apart from the rare open player weekends, an access key must be provided to you by the company in order to play), “Strife” already appears to have all the cornerstones that make a MOBA game popular, as well as its own unique game mechanics and features to set it apart from other titles in the genre.

Grand Theft Auto 5 is an impressive sandbox experience

The StatesmanArtsSeptember 23, 2013

Released Sept. 17 for PS3 and Xbox 360, “Grand Theft Auto 5” boasts the largest assortment of activities offered of the Grand Theft Auto series. On the release day alone, “Grand Theft Auto 5” sold 13 million copies, and grossed $800 million. With a budget of $250 million, publisher Take-Two provides a good storyline, huge game depth and the awesome sandbox we have grown to love.