Review: AMY

Amy

PSN (reviewed), XBLA, PC

Publisher: Lexis Numerique

Developer: Vector Cell

Release Date: 17 January 2012 (11 January 2012 on XBLA)

The key to any good survival horror game is the terror and fear that they produce. Characters in situations that are far beyond their control and horrific monsters are the order of the day. But the truly special horror games don't put us in control of highly trained police officers, mercenaries or other folks that can handle this sort situation. No, the special ones put us in the shoes of average folks forced to do the extraordinary to survive. Silent Hill did this (more than a few times), Siren does this and so does Alan Wake. Amy tries, but is is encumbered with so many faults that it isn't worthy of being mentioned with the best of the best.

Stars Lana and Amy

Superbowl Prediction

It's that time of year again.  The time when the king (read: only) American Football game in town, Madden, simulates the Superbowl.  The game this year is a repeat of four years ago in many ways, including the final.  Madden NFL 12's prediction is that Eli Manning and the Giants upset Tom Brady and the Patriots 27 - 24 on a last second field goal.  Click here to see the story at Game Informer, complete with a recap video.  We'll see how accurate they are come Sunday.  They have been rather accurate thus far.  (via Game Informer)

Is Eli up to the challenge again?

News Roundup: 29 January 2012

Wooo!  Finally leaving the doldrums of the Holiday Rush!  Starting Tuesday, games actually come out again!  And with new games comes more news.  So, here are a few stories that caught my eye in the last week!