Hey everyone, this is Aleksandr Fritz, also known as Hon Si Zi. I’m here to talk about broadening your horizons, specifically the issue of missing the forest for the trees. Now, I’m sure many of you out there have heard of Musou games, especially if you’re familiar with the popular Dynasty Warriors series. Many people have played these games before and just saw them as games wher...[Read More]
It looks like Wolfkrone, considered to be one of Street Fighter IV’s Crimson Viper competitors over the years has found a new appreciation for the game. After taking a brief hiatus, he made a silent return back into the scene. Recently, he’s found a renewed interest with Ultra Street Fighter IV and began rolling out a new match analysis series while facing off against a variety of well...[Read More]
Playing Sonic adventures will never be the same again as the news of Chikao Ōtsuka has passed away at the age of 85. Chikao was widely recognized as the Japanese voice actor for Doctor Eggman and retained the role as the iconic scientist since Sonic Adventure which debuted in 1998. In addition, Chikao was also the Japanese voice actor who gave life to the iconic role of Big Boss in the Metal Gear ...[Read More]
If you’ve been looking for new incentives to retain Dark Souls II addiction going strong, Namco Bandai has released a bunch of new Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin, the new expansion pack that will bring some welcome gameplay improvements and of course, extend beyond the Dark Souls II canon. Some of the notable additions include a new NPC character, tighter matchmaking tools, and more...[Read More]
It looks like the performance of PlayStation Now where early adopters of the online streaming service has left a bit more to be desired according to a few early adopters. Although the initial reports has left us skeptical, we thought it would be best to evaluate the service first-hand. In the latest episode of Let’s Talk, PTB correspondent Chauncy Talon gives a full rundown based on his expe...[Read More]
Team Ninja’s final installment in the Dead or Alive 5 series has generated a lot of buzz as we draw closer to its debut next month. In addition to getting an updated visual facelift, a plethora of assorted costumes, additional customization features, direct access to its the Core Fighters PSP-created content, the company unveiled a new addition to the character roster. If you’re fond o...[Read More]
Every now and then, someone comes along and really adds a remarkable new twist on the antics within the fighting game community. Check out this awesome animated clip called “Gamblin’ Reads” featuring Gootecks, Mike Ross and recurring guest star, Maximilian based upon the popular “Excellent Adventures” series. The segment was derived from a recent episode where Mike ma...[Read More]
By now it shouldn’t come as a surprised that the latest installment in the Assassin’s Creed franchise would lead to a new form of DLC. And while most expansion packs typically come with a price, Ubisoft is actually releasing its upcoming add-on pack on the house. Gratis. Free. Say what? Dead Kings picks up after the events where Arno embarks on a dangerous journey to explore the darkes...[Read More]
This takes phasers on stun to a whole new level. The folks at LyteShot Inc. have generated a lot of buzz since the company went public last showcasing an innovative mobile gaming product that converts any outdoor environment into your personal combat arena. In some ways, this concept can be likened to a natural evolution of the laser tag concept, originally developed in 1979 that seen significant ...[Read More]
Sony’s new online streaming service shows a lot of promise and to make a more personal application about its existence, this could very well revitalize my interest fully in the entire PlayStation portfolio. It’s strange that I ended up swapping out my previous console in favor of this new graphically, robust entertainment system – a decision I mildly regret (read: traded it in. ....[Read More]
When it comes to high-end audio performance, many of us wouldn’t hesitate to open our wallets to invest in a pair of Sannheiser or Beats (who were recently acquired by Apple last quarter). While I would be willing to admit that both companies are arguably two of the finest audio manufacturers on the market, they do lack a certain distinctive design that can truly be considered. . .fashionabl...[Read More]
2015 is literally just around the corner and with a new year typically brings a common interest for resolutions to go beyond things established in years prior. That same level of thinking applies here at PTB as we briefly highlight in our video segment below. Could there be more on the way? Only time will tell. Needless to say, we’re awaiting the new year with open arms. More to come soon. S...[Read More]