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Code Name S.T.E.A.M. is a decent action strategy game. It has the makings of a great game in the same vein as Valkryria Chronicles, and while it is executed in a fairly clunky way, I still had a decent time with it. Strategy fans will get a lot out of this, while casual players can find a decent introduction to these types of games.

Bloodborne is the next step in the Souls series, and the new, faster combat system opens up some new ideas and scenarios. For those that never could grasp the series, this new entry is not going to change your mind. It still represents all the previous games with the same difficulty and non hand-holding it has come to be known for. Still for those with patience and dedication, Bloodborne is the first truly must-own title for the PlayStation 4.

That is a bit of a steep price, but in its own right, it is still a fun game to play, but for that price it may be a bit too much. Still, it is all up to the player. If they’re looking for a good version of Out Run and have a 3DS, this is the best one to have. The 3D really does work very well with the game. Still, I only suggest this for the hardcore 3DS players and Out Run fans.

While it doesn’t have the best production values, it offers a lot of content to play through even if some of it feels a bit strategy-less at times. I walked away from Bladestorm surprised and also eager to jump back into. If the gameplay doesn’t dig its hooks into you after a few hours, you might find little reason to keep going. Players that get sucked in though will already be thinking of their next plan of attack.

The old school top down visual style is still there and for an 8-bit/16-bit look, the kill animations and gore displayed is as gruesome as a fully rendered 3D game. It fits with the rather colorful look of the game and contrasts very well. Of course, having to leave the building after the mission and seeing the carnage I left was always pretty satisfying.

Battlefield: Hardline may seem like simply an expansion to the fourth entry in the game, but after diving in I enjoy it a lot more than the previous effort. The campaign is a breath of fresh air, and the multiplayer adds enough to make it stand out. I really hope they take their time with the next entry in the series and continue to build upon making the changes to the series that help it grow into a series I look forward to playing with each outing.

As a modern re-release of two classic games, the Homeworld Remastered Collection should ultimately be considered a benchmark. Gearbox have delivered on all fronts: visuals, playability, compatibility and spirit. It’s also a heck of a lot of fun.

There is a lot of content in Type-0, including a demo for Final Fantasy XV which I absolutely adored. I went from not caring, to having to own the next numbered Final Fantasy game, it is that good. Still the demo doesn’t warrant the full price of a retail game, and Type-0 falls flat in too many areas for me to make a solid recommendation.

You’ve got a solid 8 hour campaign, local co-op, RAID mode with online co-op, lots of unlockable weapons, features, and figures, multiple endings and two bonus episodes which feature some unique scenarios themselves with more story parts. This might not be a main entry in the Resident Evil series, but it doesn’t mean it can’t compare to the best. Revelations offers quite the punch when it comes to quality and content.

These issues aside, this is one of the most pulse-pounding experiences I have had in a while. The Evil Within did a fantastic job of bringing the true terror and stress of the genre back into light, and this first DLC pack offers up some new spin on the game itself. With the way it ended I am stoked to get on to the next chapter, and of course see what the third and final standalone pack has to offer. I definitely recommended for stealth and horror fans.