Video Games — ByChrisClow.com

Batman: Arkham Knight DLC — "A Matter of Family" (2015)

In a prequel to the events of Arkham Asylum, we take control of Barbara Gordon as Batgirl in this great addition to the Arkham Knight package.

Batman: Arkham Knight (2015)

Rocksteady Studios returns for one last trip to Gotham City with an effort that gets an unprecedented rating from Chris.

Splatoon (2015)

Unleashing a brand new IP, Splatoon is a rare achievement not just for Nintendo, but for gaming at-large: it’s an incredible shooter that’s also family-friendly.

Video Game ReviewChris ClowJune 5, 2015Nintendo, Wii U, Nintendo EAD, SplatoonComment

Mortal Kombat X (2015)

In its first entry on the eighth generation of consoles, Mortal Kombat returns with excellent refinements and true style. Unfortunately, it also brings with it a troubling trend infecting the gaming industry.

Video Game ReviewChris ClowApril 14, 2015Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat X, NetherRealm Studios, WB GamesComment

WWE 2K15 (2014)

The long-running, premiere pro wrestling simulator arrives on the new generation of consoles looking better than it ever has. Unfortunately, it also comes with both a host of new problems and some surprising omissions.

Video Game ReviewChris ClowNovember 25, 2014WWE, WWE 2K, WWE 2K15, Yuke's, Visual Concepts, 2K Sports, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3Comment

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (2014)

Chris takes a look at the fourth console-based entry of the popular fighting series, the second (!) Smash game of 2014!

[Updated] Halo: The Master Chief Collection (2014)

The Master Chief debuts on Xbox One with a title featuring his complete legend, just in time for the release of Halo 5: Guardians. Beginning in 2018, an unprecedented update enhanced the collection further, adding additional games and 4K/HDR support.

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (2014)

Sledgehammer Games makes its debut as the sole developer of a major Call of Duty title with generally solid – if weirdly familiar – results.

Alien: Isolation (2014)

Creative Assembly creates a powerfully tense and frightening video game experience that feels like a truly legitimate descendant of the original Alien film directed by Ridley Scott.

Video Game ReviewChris ClowOctober 15, 2014Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Alien, Alien: Isolation, Creative Assembly, SegaComment

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (2014)

Nintendo’s popular fighting franchise comes to a handheld for the first time in the series’ history, and Chris has a full review!

Destiny (2014)

Bungie’s first original creation after breaking free from Microsoft and Halo is finally here, and though the results are impressively ambitious, a few notable aspects detract from the full promise of the experience.

Video Game ReviewChris ClowSeptember 24, 2014Activision, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Bungie, Destiny, Halo Comment

Mario Kart 8 (2014)

The eighth entry in Nintendo’s premiere racing series may be the best that the series has ever produced, which is saying something concerning the praise heaped on every other series title.

Video Game ReviewChris ClowJune 3, 2014Nintendo, Wii U, Mario Kart, Mario Kart 8, Mario, Nintendo EADComment

Batman: Arkham Origins DLC — "Cold, Cold Heart" (2014)

One week after the events of Arkham Origins, it’s time to ring in the new year…but Mr. Freeze is out for blood in this new story-based DLC campaign.

Video Game ReviewChris ClowApril 23, 2014PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Batman, Batman: Arkham, WB Games, WB Games Montréal, Batman: Arkham Origins, DLCComment

Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - Deluxe Edition (2014)

Taking place a few months after Arkham Origins, this handheld-turned-console Metroidvania game may not fully live up to the Arkham name even if it’s a mostly good time.

Titanfall (2014)

Respawn Entertainment demonstrates the highs that the new generation of first-person shooters can reach, by both innovating and escalating the concepts of the genre.