At the C2E2 extravaganza that was last weekend, there were panels on the game development industry in the Chicago area. These panels ostensibly had two roles: to let the con-goers know that yes, there is a game development industry still around in Chicago, and to discuss just what that industry currently looks like. What also emerged from the panels were […]
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People, hey, seriously, look at this. This is awesome. Now, I won’t say that I’m an avid art fan, nor would I say that I don’t have a level of respect for it. That said, it’s rare that something like the opening of an art gallery can tear me away from Netflix or a cold beer. Apparently though, all it […]
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The iceberg has split off and you’re drifting away from your family! Jump penguin! Jump! Air Penguin, developed by Gamevil Inc., is a game about a penguin that is separated from its family and struggles to get back to them. As the game boots up for the first time and other times through the game, you get a quick synopsis […]
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Dukes of Hazzard, pull over and turn off the General Lee, because you just got owned by the hillbillies running moonshine through the bayou. Want to try your luck at outrunning the Law? Then hop in your flat-bottom fanboat and try being a Shine Runner! From launch ramps, to gators, to the Law trying to bring you to a halt, […]
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Defender II is a tower defense title for your Android powered smart phone where you must defend your castle wall from an ever-increasing army of various monsters. To do this you must use your badass crossbow and various magic (and other upgrades) to fend off their advances. Featuring what seems like a countless number of stages and an online multiplayer, […]
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RUN FORREST, RUN!!!! Run like your balls are on fire and the nearest water is a mile away. Every time I go for another round on this game, it reminds me of an inappropriate, 2-part joke I learned as a kid: Q: What’s the fastest animal on earth? A: The Ethiopian Chicken. Q: Who’s the fastest human on earth? A: […]
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This spring Clearance Bin Review is being invaded by indie games! We already feature a ton of indie game reviews from month to month but this spring is going to be different as we carpet bomb the internet with way more reviews than normal. Why? Well mostly because we suddenly found ourselves buried in indie games to play and it […]
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Dim the lights and find yourself a stable spot to sit. That old wobbly chair is not where you want to be sitting when playing this game. This game takes full use of your device’s tilt sensors, and you will find yourself firmly gripping it with both hands. You will be leaning into the corners, lifting yourself up as you […]
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SPACE: The final frontier. Or is it? For all those that just about played Angry Birds to the point of admitting yourself to a rehabilitation clinic, prepare to take another fat dose of bird slinging fun. The makers of Angry Birds have gone galactic and tossed in a bit of education on top of it. WTF? We’re going to subconsciously […]
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Every so often, it seems another politician seeks to spend his or her political capital on an endeavor aimed at curtailing video games. In the 1990s, such endeavors led to the formation of the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) and the rating labels for video and computer games. After the formation of such a self-regulatory system, companies and states have sought […]
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