Patrick Shields

05

Mar

By Patrick Shields

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Review : Berserk Boy : Man Among Boys

If you were a gamer in the 1980's, you were playing Mega Man. There is no question about this. Things were not like today, where each month has thirty great games that divide the interests of gamers. There were a couple of major games that released throughout the course of…

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10

Feb

By Patrick Shields

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Review : Slot Shots Pinball Ultimate Edition : Lucky Skillshot

There was a time when pinball was the arcade. Well before we had video screens on which to do our gaming, there were games of skill on which to prove ourselves, and pinball ruled them all. It is important that we recognize the difference between these "games of skill" and…

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29

Jan

By Patrick Shields

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Review : Tekken 8 : The People’s Champ

The original Tekken, published and developed by NAMCO, released in a video game era much different than our current one. 3D gaming and polygon models were all the rage, and innovation and creativity were encouraged. While the fighting game genre already made the 3D and polygonal transition with Virtua Fighter,…

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22

Oct

By Patrick Shields

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Review : Super Mario Bros. Wonder : Aptly Named

There are few moments in my gaming life that come close to the wonder I experienced when I first played Nintendo's Super Mario World on the SNES. A few have come close, but no games eclipsed the sheer awe I witnessed as masterful and challenging level design was matched by…

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18

Sep

By Patrick Shields

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Review : Mortal Kombat 1 : A New Kreation

In 2011, Netherrealm Studios released a game called Mortal Kombat. There was already a game called Mortal Kombat, of course, which released in the arcades way back in 1992, but this newer Mortal Kombat, the ninth in the series, was meant as a reboot to the entire franchise. Bringing in…

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05

Sep

By Patrick Shields

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TMNT Shredder’s Revenge : Dimension Shellshock

When Tribute Games delivered the finest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game ever made in June of last year, called Shredder's Revenge, Turtles fans everywhere couldn't get enough of it (let alone fans of action games in general). Even with DotEmu as the publisher, who themselves released perhaps the finest beat…

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24

Aug

By Patrick Shields

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Guilty Gear -Strive- Season 3 Is Here!

Guilty Gear -Strive- has taken the fighting game world by storm, enthralling us with engaging gameplay depth, popping art design, intricate battle systems, and its ever-expanding story. On August 24th, 2023, Arc System Works celebrates the official release of Season 3. Not only does the purchase of Season 3 (at…

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21

Jul

By Patrick Shields

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Review : Spirit Hunters Infinite Horde : Unending Spirit

Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde from developer Creature Cauldron exists in a place that is equal parts unfair and exactly where it needs to be. Fresh off of the massive success of the surprising hit, Vampire Survivors, which essentially birthed an entirely new genre of games, Spirit Hunters attempts to take…

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20

Jul

By Patrick Shields

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Review : Remnant 2 : Remnants of Greatness

When is the last time a game has surpassed your expectations? Given the exceptional slate of games from this year that keeps on giving, I imagine many would state a very recent title. But while so many games are delivering outstanding quality, did they truly blow you away in such…

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26

Jun

By Patrick Shields

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Impressions : Mortal Kombat 1 : Stressed to Impress

Mortal Stress Test Weekend has come and gone. Sure, it doesn't ring quite like the infamous Mortal Monday, but this past weekend will still hold some Mortal Memories. Let's get this straight: the game is awesome. It plays exactly how you would want a Mortal Kombat title to play, with…

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05

Jun

By Patrick Shields

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Review : Street Fighter 6 : Hit the Streets

Street Fighter II ruled all. This is often talked about in the realm of fighting games, but it goes beyond what many gamers these days might realize. There was no other game, regardless of genre, that everyone else was playing. It was all about Street Fighter II. Sure, there were…

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03

Apr

By Patrick Shields

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Zen Studios Details Pinball FX on Steam Along with the April Update

Earlier today, Zen Studios released news about the latest update to Pinball FX. The big news out of the gate is that Pinball FX will finally release on Steam on the 13th of April. This will include all early access tables and all content from other versions, including tables that…

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09

Mar

By Patrick Shields

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Ranking Pinball FX Tables and Packs By Value

(This article has been updated to reflect the Zen Studios update on April 13, 2023) Offering an astounding 105 tables at the time of this writing, Pinball FX has a grand number of pinball table adventures for you to explore. But not all tables are created the same, and some…

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07

Mar

By Patrick Shields

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Review : Pinball FX : Chutes and Ladders

Allow me to set the scene for you. You enter the arcade, and the sounds of machines are chiming and singing for your attention. The smell of electric, plastic, and smoke permeates the room. Everywhere you look is a light show designed to steal your attention. Along the far side…

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28

Feb

By Patrick Shields

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Review : Wild Hearts : Heart of a Monster

It took some time for Wild Hearts to finally sink its fangs into my gaming heart. As is the trend with games in this genre, the opening does not deliver the greatest first impression. The graphics seemed wonky, I didn't understand why I was moving around or who I even…

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