The Superlux HMC631 Gaming Headset is a solid addition to the inventory of any player that would like a pair of headphones that are comfortable, customizable, and at the head of the class in regards to sound reproduction. The HMC631 headphones are able to playback music from bass-heavy (rap, EDM) to vocal-intricate (opera, country) genres in a compelling fashion. Furthermore, vocals (video game dialogue, phone calls) are clear and crisp…
Priced at a hair under $250, the V-Moda Crossfade M-100s represent one of the best pairs of headphones that we have reviewed at NeuFutur. The rugged build quality of the headphones ensure that they will be able to be toted around and put through the normal rigors of everyday life without seeming the worse for wear. This is due to the considerable amount of metal (rather than plastic) that are…
The gulf in quality between the best and the most lacking headphones available for the Xbox One is considerable. The Ear Force XO SEVEN gaming headsets by Turtle Beach represent the high end of the spectrum, marrying an approachable price point ($100-150) to a rugged build and large amount of functions. The audio produced by the 50mm Neodymium drivers allow for faithful reproduction of the highs and lows. Voices (whether…
There is a dedicated fan base for Digimon that has clamored for a new fighting style game. The All Star Rumble that has just been released by Namco Bandai looks to fill this hole. The game is able discount on all cylinders to provide fans and gamers with a compelling and fun title. The thing that one will immediately notice is that the character design seems ripped from the…
One can purchase a Nintendo, Sega Genesis, or Super Nintendo at thrift stores, flea markets or any sort of second hand store at which one can find the consoles. The sad fact about a great many of these machines is that they work only a portion of the time. This is because the newest generation of these vintage game consoles are nearing their 20th year in service. While Nintendo and…
This is the first WWE game that has been created for the next generation of consoles (Xbox One, Playstation 4) and it represents a considerable evolution from previous contributions to this franchise. This means that the overall renders of each of the superstars and divas are as realistic as models for stars like John Cena and Triple H are nearly as sharp as you would see them on shows like…
Destiny is a title that pushes immersion at all costs; the storyline that players are provided with stands as bleak opposition to the pristine future as described by Star Trek. The game is broken off into Titan, Huntr, and Warlock classes, granting players the ability to straddle both shooter and RPG titles. The different races and environments that players will encounter further increases the replay value; there is a sort…
The first few moments of Lifeless Planet are awe-inspiring and more than a little unsettling.
EA Sports UFC is a title that captures the exciting battle of strength and skill that is the UFC. The game contains a number of distinct modes that will keep players on the edges of their seats.
There’s an old adage in sports journalism that goes, “No cheering in the press box.” It means that no matter how much you’re rooting for one team or outcome, you must remain neutral as a member of the press. Reviewing Windforge has been my cheering-in-the-press-box moment because I’ve been eagerly awaiting its release since I first found its Kickstarter page that promised a Contra-meets-Minecraft building-block RPG. It had Steampunk aesthetics…
At times, Powerstar Golf feels a lot like playing its real-world counterpart. Like real golf, Powerstar is filled with frustration, botched shots, curse words muttered under your breath as your shot bounces into the bunker for the hundredth time, and promises that you’ll never play again. But then you hit that one shot, that one perfect shot, and it makes all the frustration worth it. Powerstar Golf is an arcade-style…
NASCAR ’14 is one of the few sporting-based video games on the market that showcases the sheer difficulty of the activity. The tweaks, paint schemes, and the variety of upgrades that are available to players allow the game to have considerable replay value, while the pain-staking amount of detail paid to the recreation of a number of the actual NASCAR tracks will appease die-hard and causal fans of racing alike.…
Comedy is one of the finest lines that a developer can walk while making a game. Do it right and you can produce a classic like Portal or the Monkey Island series that keeps the player laughing and engaged throughout the experience. But if you miss the mark, you risk subjecting the player to hours of eye-rolling and cringe-inducing ‘humor’ that can overshadow every other aspect of the game. Unfortunately,…
Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is a sequel to 2010’s Max & the Magic Marker that released across the Wii, Playstation Network and a variety of touchscreen devices. Developer Press Play has gone exclusively to the Xbox One for their 2013 sequel (with an Xbox 360 version reportedly in the works for 2014), and their outing represents one of the few post-launch downloadable titles available on the Xbox One to…
Explore the Dungeon Because I DON’T KNOW! is one of the few games that adds a decent amount of the lore of the inspiring show while having a graphically distinct art direction. The gameplay style is reminiscent of the Zelda titles for the Super Nintendo, while the choice of characters (Finn, Jake, Cinnamon Bun, and Marceline) really provides a Gauntlet-like sheen to this game. The game…
Ben 10 Omniverse 2 is a title that is able to successfully create the environment of Ben 10 while providing purchasers with further plot for this already-rich show. The graphics are stunning and establish a world that is considerably different from our own. D3Publisher has made a title that allows players to beat each other up, attempt to beat the clock, and experience a wide array of alien forms.…
Wipeout: Create & Crash is a tremendously fun game for all ages,l and the Nintendo Wii version of the game does a great job in capturing the humor and intensity of Wipeout. There are 12 different mini-games that provide players a wide array of activities with which to keep interested. The graphics for Wipeout: Create & Crash push the graphical limits of the Wii while having a bright and vibrant…
Call of Duty Ghosts is one of the most immersive titles that we have reviewed. The graphics present here are stellar. This means that there is a wide array of different environments which players will experience, from cityscapes to free-falling from airplanes, scuba diving all the way to taking up the aspect of a dog. Perhaps the greatest increase to the gameplay has to be the multiplayer modes. The care…
The Skylanders SWAP Force title is an immersive one, blending together elements of the pocket monsters genre with hints of RPGs, party games, and platformers. Taken together, the game is something that players young and old will be able to appreciate. The graphics are cartoony but they are fulfilling – players will feel as if they are in this otherworldly land as they are exploring the world, taking on a…