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Tomb Raider Review

Jarrod Nichol — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:00:02 +0000

If you're an Uncharted fan, or a longtime Tomb Raider fan, or even an action adventure fan, do yourself a favor and read this review. This is a game that truly surprised Jarrod, and it might just do the same to you.

The Current State of Portable Game Sales

Jarrod Nichol — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:00:13 +0000

Jarrod takes a look at the current sales figures for the portable market. He looks at the top five selling games on each platform and then compares those sales to the overall system sales. Some surprising games in here,and surprising numbers.

The Incredible Return of Lara Croft

Jarrod Nichol — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:27:55 +0000

Jarrod looks back on his time with the Tomb Raider series, and tells you what makes the franchise reboot so excellent.

What Will It Take For You To Buy An Xbox One?

Jarrod Nichol — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:00:55 +0000

Jarrod takes a look at which policies Microsoft are likely to change in the near future should pre-order sales continue to suffer, and asks what it would take for you to consider purchasing the Xbox One.

Animal Crossing: New Leaf Review

Steven Lacroix — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:00:52 +0000

Steven reviews what will end up being his most played 3DS game of all time. The question is whether or not he even enjoys it. Steven's a strange one so you never know. Come on inside to find out.

The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses Review

Jarrod Nichol — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:56:22 +0000

Yesterday Jarrod spent an evening at the symphony. This wasn't any odd symphony though, it was the Symphony of the Goddesses!

Sony’s PS4 Taking a Commanding Pre-Order Lead

Jarrod Nichol — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 05:12:15 +0000

Jarrod compiles the latest pre-order info on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and according to one retailer's Facebook research, over 18 times as many people prefer one platform to the next. Any guess which platform is coming out ahead?

The Strange Appeal of Animal Crossing: New Leaf (Warning: Adult Content…Sort Of)

Jarrod Nichol — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:21:48 +0000

How could two full-grown men possibly have so much fun with a game clearly designed for younger players? First you need to be extremely immature, second you have to have an affinity for crud humor, and third you have to really enjoy messing around with fictitious characters.

Video of the Day: A Super Mario Brothers/Ghostbusters Mash-up!

Ahmed Mosly — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:25:59 +0000

How about video of the century? A match made in heaven.

Heck yes! David Wise Returns to the Donkey Kong Country Series!

Ahmed Mosly — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:54:12 +0000

It’s a good day to be a fan of Donkey Kong Country, Rare, and video game music. Not only are Retro bringing the series to the next-generation, they’re taking a piece of Rare with them — in the form of David Wise. Infamous for his time at Rare, his current freelance status begged the possibilities [...]

Jarrod and Steven Play Resident Evil 6 For The First Time

Jarrod Nichol — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:57:50 +0000

If you want to laugh, this is the stream for you.

Canadian Gamers – Episode 34

Jarrod Nichol — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:21:56 +0000

Steven and Jarrod talk about the Sony E3 2013 press conference, and the Nintendo Direct broadcast. Lots of excellent points are made, and plenty of silly ones as well. We hope you enjoy.

Nintendo Direct E3 2013 – Wii U News and Recap

Ahmed Mosly — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:33:49 +0000

So let's recap Nintendo's latest Wii U releases. This was a Wii U-centric video, but had two 3DS games to talk about. Here's the whole video:

E3 2013: Sony Press Conference Live Blog & Stream

Ahmed Mosly — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:15:51 +0000

Time for Sony to shine! Will they opt out of DRM? Will their exclusives outmatch what Microsoft just revealed? Tune in to find out. We'll be live blogging the whole thing. Sony's live stream is linked in our post as well. E3 2013 Sony Press Conference Live Blog

E3 2013 – Canadian Gamers – Episode 33

Jarrod Nichol — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:31:38 +0000

Steven and Jarrod go over the E3 2013 Microsoft press conference. They talk about what they liked and disliked, overall impressions.

E3 2013 – Microsoft Press Conference Live Blog & Stream

Ahmed Mosly — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:30:06 +0000

It's that time of the year again. As usual, we're going to be liveblogging the Microsoft Press Conference. Come and join in the fun!

E3 2013 - Microsoft Press Conference Live Blog

The Ultimate Top 5 Vita Games of All Time List

Jarrod Nichol — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 20:00:24 +0000

Steven, Jarrod, and one of our most loyal supporters, AppetitePat join together to list off their top 5 Vita games of all time. This omega article is about ten times better than that solo list Steven made for the 3DS. So come let us know your fav games on the system!

What Happens When You No Longer Own Your Games?

Jarrod Nichol — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 09:00:50 +0000

Imagine a world where the games you buy are completely controlled by the publisher. They decide when your game should no longer work. Is that really a future you want? It might just happen.

The Last of Us: The Resident Evil 4 of this Generation

Steven Lacroix — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 20:00:06 +0000

Steven talks about why he believes The Last of Us is the next step in action games, and why you absolutely need to do whatever it takes to play this game.

Newer Super Mario Bros. Wii Live Stream Showcase!

Ahmed Mosly — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 16:05:23 +0000

Giving Nintendo a Run for its Money: Newer Super Mario Bros. Wii Finally Released!

Ahmed Mosly — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 14:21:08 +0000

The long-awaited mod revives the Wii from the dead! Free, for the fans, by the fans. It doesn't get more poetic than that.

Where Do We Go From Here?

Jarrod Nichol — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 09:00:23 +0000

Jarrod asks a very simple question. If Sony and Microsoft's new boxes are nothing more than simplified PCs, what's going to happen to consoles moving forward?

What’s So Special About A Character’s Voice?

Jarrod Nichol — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 20:00:54 +0000

Jarrod discusses what it means to have characters be voiced by the same voice actor for years on end. Does the recent news of the change of main voice actors in the MGS series mean the character himself will change for good?

Xbox One Restrictions and Why You Shouldn’t Jump the Gun Just Yet

Jarrod Nichol — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:40:22 +0000

Jarrod lays down all the Xbox One restrictions, and then asks you a ton of questions about whether this was actually a brilliant PR move, or if this is the beginning of the end for the Xbox One.

The Last of Us – Dealing With A.I.

Jarrod Nichol — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:00:54 +0000

Jarrod goes into a little more detail about the AI and partner characters. There's been some confusion as to exactly what the AI can do, and what issues there are with the system.

What’s Coming Next

Jarrod Nichol — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:00:17 +0000

Jarrod goes over some of our next big projects we'll be covering over the coming weeks. If you just discovered us via The Last of Us, we've got a ton of goodies coming your way to keep you entertained for quite a while.

The Last of Us Review

Jarrod Nichol — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:00:43 +0000

This is it, the review you've been waiting for. Find out if Naughty Dog's last PlayStation 3 game is everything you've been reading about, or if they dropped the ball at the eleventh hour.

The Last of Us Review – Live Tomorrow At 10AM Eastern

Jarrod Nichol — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:57:26 +0000

The Last of Us – Believe the Hype

Jarrod Nichol — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:00:16 +0000

In his final daily article discussing The Last of Us, Jarrod talks about why he believe the hype is real and that The Last of Us is one of the best games of the entire generation.

Steven’s Top 10 3DS Games (Summer 2013 Edition)

Steven Lacroix — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:00:23 +0000

Steven reveals his top 10 3DS games since the system's launch two years ago. It might seem early to already have a top 10 list, but the system has so many excellent games that it might just shock you which games made his list.

The Last of Us – Time Progression

Jarrod Nichol — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:00:26 +0000

Today's Last of Us article looks at how time progresses within the game. You might be surprised that time actually plays a very important role in shaping not only the story, but also the very world you play in.

PSA: Happy 9th Anniversary, COE Staff!

Ahmed Mosly — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:59:50 +0000

Time for the obligatory, 2-day late post by yours truly. 9 freakin’ years of existence…that’s pretty amazing considering the amount of game sites that have come and gone. Talk about getting by. It’s a dog-eat-dog world, but considering how the industry has morphed in 9 years time, it’s an amazing [...]

Three Quick Fixes Nintendo Should Add To The 3DS

Steven Lacroix — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 09:00:49 +0000

Steven discusses three quick fixes that would make the 3DS even more of an unstoppable juggernaut.

The Last of Us – Tips For Beginners (Spoiler Free)

Jarrod Nichol — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 01:43:24 +0000

Jarrod offers some spoiler-free advise for those looking to get a head-start in The Last of Us.

The Last of Us – Crafting Your Way To Victory

Jarrod Nichol — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 20:00:14 +0000

Jarrod goes into detail about how the crafting system works in The Last of Us.

Pokémon Journal Part 2: Generation II

Steven Lacroix — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 09:00:11 +0000

Steven looks back on the Game Boy Color days of the Pokémon franchise, and relives some classic childhood memories. He also challenges Jarrod to get into this series, one way or another.

The Last of Us – Listen To Your Surroundings

Jarrod Nichol — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 20:00:51 +0000

Come on inside to learn all about the Listening Mode, and why audio plays such an important part in The Last of Us.

Super Mario Bros. 2 Review

Steven Lacroix — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 09:00:52 +0000

Steven decides to review one of the most unique Mario games of all time. The question is whether or not he's a fan. Come on in to find out.

The Last of Us – Surviving Madness

Jarrod Nichol — Fri, 31 May 2013 20:00:14 +0000

Jarrod discusses how to best survive in the world of The Last of Us, and what options you have available.

Super Mario World Review

Steven Lacroix — Fri, 31 May 2013 09:00:12 +0000

Steven reviews one of the very best games ever made. Can he score it anything but a 10?

The Last of Us vs. Uncharted – Gameplay Differences (Spoiler Free)

Jarrod Nichol — Fri, 31 May 2013 04:50:53 +0000

Jarrod discusses the gameplay differences between the Uncharted series and The Last of Us.

The Last of Us – Creating a World

Jarrod Nichol — Thu, 30 May 2013 20:00:19 +0000

Naughty Dog started with very simple levels in the Crash Bandicoot series, and eventually created an entire world for players to explore. With The Last of Us the developer has created one of the most creative and inspiring gameplay world's ever. Come take a look at how they did this.

Super Ghouls’n Ghosts Review

Steven Lacroix — Thu, 30 May 2013 09:00:36 +0000

One of the hardest games ever released on the SNES finally made its way to Steven. After all these years he decides he was man enough to tackle the enormous challenge. Come inside to final out his final word on this legendary title.

The Last of Us – Redefining Storytelling

Jarrod Nichol — Wed, 29 May 2013 20:00:20 +0000

Jarrod looks at how Naughty Dog has evolved their storytelling techniques from their very first PlayStation exclusive, Crash Bandicoot, all the way up to The Last of Us. As expected, no story elements are revealed from their latest game.

Jarrod’s Recent Purchases – Digital Download Edition

Jarrod Nichol — Wed, 29 May 2013 17:17:57 +0000

Come on inside to check out all the latest digital downloads Jarrod's purchased. Yes, in case you haven't noticed, we're making videos again :-P

The Last of Us – It Begins (100% Spoiler Free)

Jarrod Nichol — Wed, 29 May 2013 01:30:51 +0000

This is it folks, our journey begins. This article acts as a sort of overview of what you can expect from my Last of Us articles. There will be one a day up to the official posting of the review, so come on inside and let's start the magic.

Sonic: Lost World Debut Trailer Goes X-treme!

Ahmed Mosly — Tue, 28 May 2013 23:22:54 +0000

Inspired by Super Mario Galaxy? Sega veterans will think back to a more obscure inspiration from a cancelled title on the Sega Saturn. If you didn't get the hint in the title, read on to find out.

The Last of Us Arrives This Week!

Jarrod Nichol — Tue, 28 May 2013 14:26:13 +0000

Sony is sending us an advance retail copy of The Last of Us. Jarrod has some very big plans, which he assures everyone will be 110% completely spoiler-free. Come on inside to find out all about the big news.

The Plot Thickens!

Jarrod Nichol — Mon, 27 May 2013 15:53:19 +0000

Rumors are now starting to spread that the PlayStation 4 may also feature heavy anti-used games measures, but the gaming community isn't sitting around to find out if they're right or not. Millions of players from around the world have come together and taken the message directly to Sony. It's pretty incredibly just what these people have managed to do in the span of a few hours.

Giving Kirby A Chance

Jarrod Nichol — Mon, 27 May 2013 15:36:15 +0000

After years of missing out on the Kirby series, Jarrod finally decides now's the time to get serious and finish off at least one game in the series.