During the pre-relaunch of VGRC, a lot of our content that was to be posted was put on hiatus. From new game reviews, editorials and even reposting of even older content for archivings sake, it's easy to say quite a....... (Read More)
The SEGA Genesis was, I'm sure we can all agree, an awesome console. The amount of amazing titles rivals the SNES, and looking back at those times makes it just more of a shame to see SEGA in the....... (Read More)
The mid 90s was an interesting time for video games. The drums of the early console wars were just beginning to rumble as the Nintendo 64 and the Playstation were fresh off the assembly line and new types of games....... (Read More)
Last year, EA made a huge 180, and not just with the parkour running lead character of Mirror's Edge, but they managed to pump out seemingly decent titles along with risky new IP's during a harsh season filled with blockbuster....... (Read More)
Last September I had a look at the NeoGeo classic, Garou: Mark of the Wolves - SNK's answer to the technically astounding Street Fighter III. Marking the end of the Garou series, a staple of the NeoGeo console, SNK....... (Read More)
Fallout 3's post-release history has been an interesting one. Released to rave reviews praising its open-ended gameplay, strong atmosphere and decent storyline, it seemed to mark a true mainstream acceptance of the role-playing genre. Bethesda decided that, much like with....... (Read More)
As one of the more impressive games of 2004, Far Cry turned some heads by showing that your shooter didn't have to be confined to corridors, and could feature wide-open spaces, vehicles, diverse terrain, and bright, pleasant environments. Now that....... (Read More)
1999 was a great year. Not just for gaming, but it marked the end of an era, and hallmarked the new beginning of the Noughties (I really hate that word). It also gave birth to one of the most polished....... (Read More)
Ever since the release of the N64, it was home to arguably the best 3D platformer, a place that Super Mario 64 has held for 11 years and has not been matched. With the release of Super Mario Galaxy, many....... (Read More)
What developer first comes to mind when you think “obscure strategy-RPGs?” For most people who love the genre, no developer is more synonymous with it than Nippon Ichi, whose American division releases a steady stream of localized strat-RPGs developed by....... (Read More)
All in all, Halo 3 does live up to the expectations of being one of the greatest games on the 360 to date. It isn't "BEST GAME EVER" by any means, but this is definitely the game 360 owners....... (Read More)
Halo 2. Looking back on it nearly 3 years after its release, I can say one thing: I'm still impressed by it. It is the reason every Xbox owner, well, owns an Xbox........ (Read More)
BioShock. The title alone is enough to send gamers into a frenzy. The spiritual successor to the System Shock series has garnered praise from nearly every corner of the gaming world. Me, being the critical bastard that I am,....... (Read More)
For those of you who have been around here for awhile, you'll know that I'm a big fan of the Megami Tensei series... especially the latest entries on the PS2. SMT: Digital Devil Saga, SMT: Digital Devil Saga 2 and....... (Read More)
I'll admit this right now: I have yet to play an entry in the Atelier series of RPGs. However, after falling in love with last winter's Ar tonelico, which was done by the same developer as the Atelier series, I....... (Read More)
For those who know me, you know that I am tired of the same 'ol, same 'ol in RPGs. So, imagine my excitement when I get a game that feels fresh and new in the tired genre... a game by....... (Read More)
After 12 games, countless spin-offs and a 13th title on the way, you might expect the long running Final Fantasy franchise to now be out of ideas and to be frank, a bit stale. Probably one of the few epic....... (Read More)
Computer game franchises are usually known for their unique gameplay, recognizable and likable characters and interesting graphic style - not to mention a host of other features that are only in certain games such as mini-games or added bonuses. Tekken....... (Read More)
Hideo Kojima is a household name to many gamers across the world. One of his creations, Zone of the Enders, features giant robots and a fairly gripping storyline dealing with war and maturity. Known mainly for the Metal Gear series,....... (Read More)
It goes without saying - Halo: Combat Evolved was one of the most popular games of last generation. What most people don't know about it, however, is that it started off as a Macintosh game, and eventually a PC/Mac....... (Read More)
If somebody were to name the most influential game of this decade, it would easily be Halo. Ever since its release during the launch of the Xbox, every single sci-fi first-person shooter that has come out since has aspired....... (Read More)
Last year's SMT: Digital Devil Saga 1 & 2 ranks very high on my Favorite RPG's of All Time list, and was even named VGRC's 2005 RPG of the Year. This year, Atlus brings us the next entry in the....... (Read More)
Once every few years, some unknown company drops on the industry a game incredibly odd and quirky, then fades out of existence, never to be heard from again. That is the case of Zombie Nation, brought to us by Meldac;....... (Read More)
When I first saw the game Surf Ninjas for the Sega Game Gear, I immediately assumed we'd have a kickass game involving ninjas on surf boards, shredding down waves while fighting other ninjas. I exitedly plugged the cart into my....... (Read More)
Picking up right where the first Digital Devil Saga left off, DDS2 finishes the story and provides a thrilling conclusion. After conquering 5 rival tribes, Serph and the Embryon fought their way to Nirvana, leaving the Junkyard behind them. However,....... (Read More)
Welcome to the Junkyard, the setting of Digital Devil Saga. It plays home to six tribes, of whom are at war with one another. After the arrival of a strange object, everyone gets strange marks on their skin and turns....... (Read More)
