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Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov’s Revenge

By Jorge Figueiredo - May 17th, 2013

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I was somewhat excited to try out Frima Studios’ Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov’s Revenge. Usually, any of the small number of games that I have tried with the word “tycoon” in the title have been a source of entertainment for me¹. The only factor that gave me pause in this case was how well this RTS would play on a console/handheld rather than the PC (which has the benefit of having a keyboard and mouse). Surprisingly, the controls were never an issue; unfortunately, what started out as a fairly fun concept quickly shambled to a halt due to other issues – making this game a balancing act comprised of great parts, and not-so-great parts.

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Reviews
MLB 13: The Show

By Jorge Figueiredo - April 29th, 2013

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I am not really too much of a sports game kinda guy; but if I had to choose a franchise to play, it would be MLB: The Show¹. There is something amazing about the Playstation exclusive that makes it so much fun to play, no matter what mode you choose. Fantastic production value, a very robust single-player “campaign” and great control have always been hallmarks of the series. In MLB 13: The Show, there aren’t too many obvious significant changes from the previous year; but the game is definitely a great experience and should be a must-play for baseball fans (and even some of you non-baseball fans).

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Guacamelee

By Jorge Figueiredo - April 12th, 2013

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Gather round, amigos and amigas, and let me tell you a tale wrapped in corn flour with a hint if cilantro and lime. A tale of bravery and endurance, steeped in culture (and the sweat of the Luchador) – that is too big to be contained in a single world! It is a story about hope, adventure, and many, many goat-based one-liners. Let me tell you the story of Drinkbox Studios’ Guacamelee!

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Interviews
Kristin Chats With Jose Bautista

By Toronto Thumbs Staff - April 9th, 2013

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Sony Playstation Canada was nice enough to invite us to a little do at the Sony Lounge near Yonge St and Dundas for Hot Dogs, MLB 13: The Show and -oh yeah- a chat with Jose Bautista. Last year, we brought our friend Steve with us to ask the questions. This year, we brought our friend, Kristin Rallis, to interview an athlete that undoubtedly inspires people to care about Toronto’s boys in blue.

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Interviews
Chris Harvey and Ryan MacLean
Drinkbox Studios

By Jorge Figueiredo - April 6th, 2013

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I stepped into the office of the folks from Drinkbox Studios, wondering if there would be a palpable feeling of tension in the air. Their latest game, Gualamelee, is scheduled for release in but a few days; yet, the pros from Drinkbox didn’t show any fear – they were just working. Co-Founders Chris Harvey and Ryan MacLean greeted me and we retired to a side room to have a quick chat about the current state of affairs at the Toronto-based game developer.

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Reviews
Nun Attack
Playstation Vita

By Jorge Figueiredo - March 27th, 2013

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Nun Attack, from Frima Studio, is a touch-based tactical-action game that puts you in command of a heavily-armed squad of nuns who are ready to unleash holy terror on the legions of evil, led by Mortana, a fallen nun. Will your killer quartet be able to turn the tide, washing away the sins of the world with hot lead and their God-given talents? Indeed you can; although it can be touch-and-go at times (and I mean that in a good way).

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Germinator

By Jorge Figueiredo - March 19th, 2013

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Creat Studios is like a factory of awesome. Every time the proverbial factory doors open, out comes a cool new game that is fun to play. Germinator, their latest venture for the Playstation Vita and the Playstation 3, is a bubble-popping puzzler, similar to games like Puzzle Bobble – but with an entertaining twist that makes it unique.

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