Dragon’s Dogma Dark Arisen- Bitterblack Isle Beginner’s Guide

Dark Arisen

 

By John Matkovic

A while back, I made a short list of things I felt anyone starting Dragon’s Dogma should know. Now that Dragon’s Dogma Dark Arisen is out, with an all new area and loads of new enemies, I think it’s time to discuss some useful information for the new area, Bitterblack Isle.

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Gaming for a good cause: Good Game charity stream.

 

As many people across the country and around the world know, the events of the April 15th bombings in Boston were tragic. To help those affected by them, some dedicated gamers are trying to help the victims with a weekend gaming marathon, and all money donated will go to the One Fund. For more information, and to watch (and donate) be sure to check out their website!

Stream website here: Good Game

I’ll be watching and donating several dollars to their cause.

-John

XCOM: Enemy Unknown Review

Saving the Earth, one turn at a time.

By: John Matkovic

In XCOM: Enemy Unknown, you are tasked with commanding XCOM, a global initiative with one goal: combating the invading aliens menacing the Earth. The game is split into two main parts, strategic, grid-based battles using your soldiers, and building your headquarters and researching new equipment. How you spend your resources and use your soldiers can be the difference between success and utter failure. This type of tense gameplay provides a uniquely engaging experience that delivers on every level.
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Google Nexus 7 Impressions

By: John Matkovic

Tablets are relatively new to me. I’ve always stayed up-to-date with the newest game systems and smart phones, but I had yet to dive in and buy a tablet. That has changed, so continue reading and find out what I thought of Google’s new tablet, the Nexus 7. Continue reading

Resident Evil 6 Demo Impressions

By: John Matkovic

As anyone who has been on my site recently will know, I’ve played my fair share of Dragon’s Dogma. Thanks to my purchase, I got early access to the Resident Evil 6 demo. What did I think? Is this going to revitalize the franchise? Do we finally get to move and shoot? Read on to find out. Warning, spoilers inside. Continue reading

Dragon’s Dogma Beginner’s Guide

By: John Matkovic

Gransys is a dangerous place. Between ruthless bandits, wild packs of wolves and brutal ogres, there are countless ways to die. Entering the world of Dragon’s Dogma for the first time as Arisen can be daunting, but this beginners guide should help fill in the gaps of the game’s open structure. Continue reading

The Best Music in Video Games (Part Two!)

By: John Matkovic

Welcome back to part II of my “Best Music in Video Games’. I had so much fun listening to music and coming up with my first list, I just had to share more of the best (my favorite) game music. After all, I couldn’t fit all of the best game music in one article. So enjoy Part II. Continue reading