By now we all know that Lobo and Batgirl will be joining the cast of Injustice: Gods Among Us as two of the four characters planned for the next DLC. Speculation about the other two has had the internet buzzing since being announced and rumors of who they may be based on disc-based coding have even been revealed. Whether there is any merit to these claims will be brought to light soon enough, but a sentiment shared by most gamers is that the chances are pretty good the ball will be dropped as...
Games You'll Never See In Your Lifetime, Ever
Go out and grab a box of Kleenex now cause chances are you will never, and I mean NEVER see the likes of any of these games no matter how badly you want them. Some of these are straight-up for poops and giggles while others, sadly, will be a wake up call to any of you that are still clinging on to any hope. Beyond Good and Evil 2: Well, according to Ubisoft boss Yves Guillemot, "It's coming." Oh, really Yves, really? 'It's coming?' Yeah, I'll just be over...
Games Sony Should Unveil At E3, But Probably Won't
With Sony and Playstation 4 headlines dominating most every major gaming news outlet on the web since late February, excitement and anticipation have reached a boiling point as to what Sony has up its sleeve for E3 2013. While the Electronic Entertainment Expo has been lacking in terms of newsworthy announcements over the last year or so, a fresh cycle of consoles and the promise of the real next generation of gaming holds potential for one of the most explosive gaming conventions in years....
Top 10 Highlights of PAX East 2013
It’s always an important time of the year for gaming when the PAX train comes to town, and we are hot off of PAX East weekend in Boston! This year was an exceptional leap ahead of the past couple of events in terms of overall quality of software and an increasingly prominent Independent presence. Games Abyss was on the scene and we went hard to demo everything in our paths so we can bring you the best of the best the show floor had to offer! There were plenty of fun things to do from demos...
The Top 10 OUYA Create Game Jam Entries
OUYA, the most successful game-related Kickstarter project to date, is set to bring the best and brightest independent developers to our television screens. Since its inception many have wondered if the Android-based console has what it takes to foster the experiences that the ‘core’ gamer is looking for. If CREATE Game Jam is any indication – a game developer gathering presented by OUYA and Kill Screen – then there is plenty to look forward to. So without further adieu, I present 10...
Recalling the Most Memorable Boss Battles of 2012
What makes a boss battle memorable? Some say it’s a blistering and soul crushing difficulty that just makes you dread ever having to fight him/her/it again. Others might say it’s a unique presence that offers something inimitable from otherwise typical fight formulas. The truth of the matter is both are very important. A memorable boss battle is one that comes to mind above others when recalling your time with a certain game because something special made you remember its name or...