CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio review for the streaming series “Emily in Paris” the adventures of Emily Cooper and her fanciful/fashionable Paris friends and lovers, now in its fourth season. Episodes 1-5 currently on Netflix.
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Video Game Review: ‘Life is Strange Episode 3: Chaos Theory’ Propels the Series Forward
Submitted by Crush on June 11, 2015 - 4:59pmCHICAGO – After playing Life is Strange shortly after its launch, I thought it was the type of game that would make a minor splash then fade relatively quickly into obscurity. The concept was genius, but the execution, particularly in terms of visuals and dialogue, was severely lacking.
Video Game Review: ‘Life is Strange Episode 2: Out of Time’ Asks a Lot of Players
Submitted by Crush on April 22, 2015 - 7:49pmCHICAGO – Dontnod Entertainment struck potential conceptual gold with “Life is Strange.” Iterating on Telltale’s point-and-click episodic narrative adventure formula, they’ve crafted a truly intriguing world that begs to be explored through the lens of protagonist Max Caulfield’s eyes.
Video Game Review: ‘Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition’ Delivers Action, Downplays Feminism
Submitted by PMeekin on February 17, 2014 - 5:47pmCHICAGO – Lara Croft is all about her boobs. I mean, seriously. I don’t mean to be this guy, but if you’re a gamer who was around to play or hear about the initial “Tomb Raider,” the first thing your subconscious brings to mind – most likely – is Ms. Croft’s green tank top and those not-quite-round polygonal boobies.
Video Game Review: Stunning Graphics, Addictive Combat Elevate ‘Final Fantasy XIII-2’
Submitted by BrianTT on February 16, 2012 - 12:27pmCHICAGO – “Final Fantasy XIII-2” takes an adjustment. It’s not that distinct an experience from other “FF” games but gamers currently handling “Modern Warfare 3” or “Skyrim” addictions will have to get accustomed to a very different gaming style. The first couple hours, heavy on cut scenes and with a first level that seems frustratingly juvenile and pedestrian, disappointed me.
Video Game News: ‘Dead Island’ Ships More Than 1 Million in Opening Week
Submitted by TimBMartens on September 15, 2011 - 12:20pmCHICAGO – The newest action/horror zombie slaughter game, “Dead Island,” has debuted with a bang. The video game, published by Deep Silver, has already shipped out more than a million copies in North America alone. Additionally, the game will have sold 2 million copies globally by the end of this week.
Video Game Review: Incredible Gaming Experience of ‘Deus Ex: Human Revolution’
Submitted by BrianTT on August 25, 2011 - 7:24pmCHICAGO – Rarely has an action game given me the same sense of accomplishment as “Deus Ex: Human Revolution.” While we’ve come a long way in the genre over the last few years, most shooters are still based on predetermined patterns. Enemies pop up in the same place. The same doors must be opened. Precise paths must be taken.
Video Game Review: Addictive RPG Action of ‘Dungeon Siege III’
Submitted by BrianTT on June 30, 2011 - 4:06pmCHICAGO – I must admit to not being a huge RPG fan. Sure, I’ve played the big ones of the last few years and know my “Dragon Age” from my “Fable” from my “Final Fantasy,” but I often run into the same problems — a depth of customizable play that I just don’t care about. Some RPGs feature so many options and so many details that I get lost choosing which shield/sword combo to carry into battle or which spell loadout to take on the next quest.
Video Game Review: Fun ‘Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light’
Submitted by BrianTT on October 14, 2010 - 11:50amCHICAGO – Everything old is new again. It’s fall 2010 and there are millions of gamers playing a new incarnation of “Castlevania” (review here), a reboot of “Medal of Honor” (review coming soon) and yet another variation on another of the most legendary franchises in gaming history in “Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light,” an immensely-enjoyable downloadable title now available on both the Playstation Network and Xbox Live Arcade.
Video Game Review: ‘Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days’ Has Bite to Go With Bark
Submitted by BrianTT on August 18, 2010 - 9:11pmCHICAGO – The ultra-violent third-person shooter “Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days” wins points merely by the developer’s refusal to pull any punches when it comes to visceral, pitch-black action, but a few frustrating elements continue to hold the franchise back from what it could have been.
Video Game Review: World of ‘Nier’ Takes Time to Reveal Depth
Submitted by BrianTT on May 10, 2010 - 3:23pmCHICAGO – When the representative who sent me a copy of the newest Square Enix RPG “Nier” suggested that I needed to give the game time to impress me, I was immediately concerned. Modern gamers don’t like to wait for their entertainment. And, more often than not, “wait, it gets better” is a false promise. But not in the case of “Nier”.
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