Aliens, Lovecraft, Pokémon and LGBT: Best games of 2016

XCOM 2 – Brandon Addeo The second installation of the “XCOM” series, “XCOM 2,” adds another fantastic entry in the turn-based, third person tactical shooter series historically known for being harsh and unforgiving in its difficulty. The game takes place in 2035, 20 years after the events of “XCOM: Enemy Unknown,” the reboot of the 1990s “X-COM” series by developer MicroProse. “XCOM’s” greatest strengths are … Continue reading Aliens, Lovecraft, Pokémon and LGBT: Best games of 2016

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Arts & Entertainment

‘Darkest Dungeon’ is terrifying, but tons of nailbiting fun

By Sean Ray | a&e editor Long did I stare into that stygian abyss, fearing to make my band of holy men, cut-throats and mercenaries take but one further step into the all-encompassing darkness that awaited us. “Darkest Dungeon” is a turn-based role-playing game developed by Red Hook Studios. Taking inspiration from the Cthulhu Mythos and the video game “Dark Souls,” “Darkest Dungeon” tasks the … Continue reading ‘Darkest Dungeon’ is terrifying, but tons of nailbiting fun

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