E3 2014-Battlefield: Hardline

By: MrAndMrsSmith Battlefield: Hardline is the newest installment of the Battlefield series and will be taking a slight detour away from the military warfare game that it has been and now will have a cops vs criminals setting. The player will be set in the shoes of Nick Mendoza as he is on a cross country pursuit of his ex-partner. The […]

Assassins Creed Unity at E3 2014!

By: MrAndMrsSmith E3 this year has been simply amazing and filled with excitement! Assassins Creed Unity has broken a barrier that I personally have been waiting for. The new installment has a 4 player online co-op! At last this series has delivered us all a breath of fresh air! The one thing I always thought the series was missing has […]

E3 2014 Titanfall Nvidia Game Expo!

By: MrAndMrsSmith Photos By: Dimsumhottie E3 is upon us once again! Today, Pastrami Nation was able to attend the E3 Titanfall Nvidia game expo that kicked off today, which was right across from E3! This event was aimed at showcasing one of the hottest games out right now, Titanfall. Also in attendance today was Turtle Beach, Nvidia, Respawn, Origin and […]

E3 2014: Day One!

By Nolan P. Smith E3 2014 is here! Day one was sensory overload, as every year is! The convention floor was a buzz from the plethora of titles shown. All the major and minor studios were on hand, with the elaborate booths that we have all come to know from E3. Which studio took the crown? That has yet to […]

List of Confirmed Games at E3 2014

By: Dimsumhottie   Game Publisher Platforms Confirmed? Alien: Isolation SEGA PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC Yes* Assassin’s Creed Comet Ubisoft PS3, Xbox 360 No Assassin’s Creed Unity Ubisoft PS4, Xbox One, PC Yes* Batman Arkham Knight Warner Bros. PS4, Xbox One, PC Yes* BattleCry Bethesda PC Yes* Battlefield 5 EA TBA No Battlefield: Hardline EA PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, […]

Wolfenstein : The New Order Review

By: MrAndMrsSmith Wolfenstein “The New Order”answers one of the most historical questions of all time, “what if the Nazis won World War 2?” In Wolfenstein “The New Order” that is exactly what has happened. The year is 1960 and the Nazis have dominated the entire globe and you, special operative B.J Blazkowicz, must form a resistance and fight! Gameplay: The […]

Titanfall Expedition DLC!

By Dimsumhottie The first DLC pack for Titanfall has hit the Xbox One! The “Expedition” Pack has 3 new maps as well as some game updates such as being able to name your custom classes. For a full video preview of the new maps “Wargames”, “Runoff” and “Swampland” go to http://youtu.be/i-q4GNF6v3s  

Xbox One Price Drop!

By: Dimsumhottie Microsoft’s Xbox One has been chasing Sony’s PlayStation 4 in sales since they released. With almost 2 million more PlayStation units sold than the Xbox One, Microsoft has decided to take action. Microsoft asked the consumer what deters them from purchasing an Xbox one? The answer is the price! With that being said Microsoft has lowered Xbox Ones […]

Dying Light Release Timing Announced

By Nolan P. Smith (Victorville)– To quote the great WWE wrestler Bad News Barrett: “I’m afraid I have some bad news…” I received word on the much anticipated zombie video game Dying Light…and it isn’t good for those hoping to see it this year. Developed by Techland and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, the first person, open world survival […]

Yanim Studio Announces The Launch of Their KickStarter Campaign for Red Goddess

By Staff Reports The game is a 2.5D, action-adventure-combat-puzzle game, featuring superb visuals presented in a gorgeous art-style. Dust an Elysian Tail, or The Cave and you’re along the right lines. In Red Goddess, you play as a troubled deity named Divine, who feels confused and haunted by her past. Something mysterious and unknown is tearing her apart from the […]

Halo TV Series Begins Filming!

By dimsumhottie Halo fans rejoice! This week filming begins for a Halo TV series! Check out what Microsoft Entertainment and digital media president Nancy Tellem and Xbox Entertainment Studios executive video president Jordan Levin had to say on Polygon.com about it right here! http://www.polygon.com/2014/4/28/5658576/halo-tv-movie-games

Gears of War in 2016?

If you were hoping for a next gen Gears of War game in 2014 or even in 2015 you may need to wait a bit longer. Microsoft studios acquired full rights to the franchise back in January and enlisted Black Tusk Studios for the job of creating a next gen gears of war game. With the estimated time it takes […]

Titanfall app just released!

  So it looks like Respawn has just released a Titanfall app for the iPad, pc and MAC titled “The Last Hours of Titanfall” The app gives you the chance to get a behind the scenes look at the development of the game such as concept art, videos and much more! iPad Download: http://bit.ly/P6jlhm Origin Download (PC): http://bit.ly/1j3au9B Microsoft Download (Surface): http://bit.ly/QqqrOz Amazon […]

BMI And White Bear PR To Present “Game On! Music & Sound in Video Games” Panel Discussion At WonderCon

By Staff Reports Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®), a global leader in music rights management, along with White Bear PR, proudly return to WonderCon to present the “Game On! Music & Sound in Video Games” panel discussion. BMI Director Film/TV Relations Anne Cecere and motion-capture and voice-over actor Thomas Mikusz (Red Dead Redemption) will moderate this intriguing panel. In addition, there will be […]

Tomb Raider: The Definitive Edition Review

Developer: Crystal Dynamics Publisher: Square Enix Platform: X-Box One, PlayStation 4 Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victorville, CA)— In March 2013, Square Enix released the relaunch of their Tomb Raider franchise, and it was met with great reception. But with the next generation of consoles upon us, Square Enix decided to release a Definite Edition of the game for the […]

“The Last Tinker: City of Colors” Explodes onto Console Platforms, PC, Mac and Linux this Summer

By Staff Reports (San Francisco) — Unity Games and independent developer Mimimi Productions are pleased to announce that its award-winning 3D action adventure The Last Tinker: City of Colors, will debut on console and digital download service Steam for PC, Mac and Linux in summer 2014. In a world where creativity has given way to conflict, a young street kid […]

ULTRA COMBO!!! Killer Instinct Review

Developer: Double Helix Games, Rare LTD Publisher: Microsoft Studios Platform: X-Box One Review by Jason T. Smith (Victorville, CA)— Anyone who is a fan of fighting games knows the name of Killer Instinct. A classic game for the Super Nintendo and Nintendo 64, the game was a hit back when arcades were all the rage. When the X-Box One launched, […]

Video Game Review: Lego Marvel Super Heroes

By Jason T. Smith Developer: TT Games Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Systems: X-Box One, PlayStation 4, X-Box 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, PC, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS (Victor Valley)— Legos, the building blocks of creativity. Many of us played with them when we were kids, building creations that weren’t on any instructions, but rather straight from our […]

DuckTales: Remastered Review

By Jason T. Smith Developer: WayForward Technologies Publisher: Capcom Systems: X-Box 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, PC (Victorville)—“Life is like a hurricane,” many of us remember the familiar show tune line from the animated series DuckTales, which ran from 1987-1990 on the Disney Afternoon programming block. In the midst of the animated series, a game was released for the NES, […]

Pastrami Video Game Review: Call of Duty-Ghosts

Developer: Infinity Ward Publisher: Activision Platform: X-Box One, X-Box 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, and Windows Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victorville, CA)—The Call of Duty franchise has become a franchise in the video game industry. Every year, gamers across the globe clamor for the latest installment, whether they are single player fans or multiplayer warriors. Call of […]

Special Edition Details Surface And Ninjas Clash In All New Images For Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z

By Staff Reports Tecmo Koei America today announced details for the Special Edition of YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z. The Special Edition, containing exciting free extras, will be available at launch in limited supply for fans that purchase the retail game for either the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft or PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system when it launches […]

Pastrami Video Game Review: Ryse- Son of Rome

By Jason R. Smith- Pastrami Nation Developer: Crytek Publisher: Microsoft Studios Platform: X-Box One (Victorville, CA)—When Microsoft released their next gen system, the X-Box One, late in 2013, they released games that could show off the power of their new system. One of those games was Ryse-Son of Rome. A game that captured our attention since it was first announced, […]

The Legend of Zelda- Hyrule Historia Is Tops For 2013!

By Staff Reports (MILWAUKIE)– In a monumental year for entertainment, Dark Horse Comics has secured its place in video-game-art history with The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia™, which charted in the top ten as one of 2013’s best-selling books globally. In February, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia soared to the top of the Nielsen BookScan charts, making it the […]

Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z Goes Retro As Team Ninja Divulges First Details of “Ninja Gaiden Z” Mode and DLC

By Staff Reports Team NINJA today revealed the first official details and an all-new trailer detailing the retro-stylized side-scrolling “NINJA GAIDEN Z” Mode which will be included in the upcoming YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z. Accompanying the new trailer are a variety of screenshots and information about Yaiba’s rage mode, entitled “Bloodlust”, and his cybernetic-savvy companion, Miss Monday. Additionally, in collaboration […]