The last time I played a new Contra game was Contra: Shattered Soldier on the PS2. Since then there have been Xbox Live Arcade releases of the original and Super Contra games. What we have not seen though is a true, new entry into the Contra franchise. Arc System Works and Konami are addressing this oversight with Hard Corps: Uprising. It may not be using the Contra name, but make no mistake, this is Contra through ..read more

The Metal Gear Solid series is one that will always go through heavy scrutiny, due to the fact that its sought-after narrative is so intricately connected that the slightest discrepancy can throw off the entire plot.  The series has combined top-notch storytelling, a platform-defining presentation, and tight controls to boot.  So when Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker was announced, one can bet that it turned a few heads.

Peace Walker takes place shortly after the events of Metal Gear Solid 3: ..read more

When we first heard of a multiplayer-focused Castlevania game slated to come out as an XBLA game during this year’s Summer of Arcade, we were skeptical to see whether or not the tried and true action/adventure style could work as a multiplayer game. For the most part, Castlevania: Harmony of Despair works, though the game does have a few rough edges.

First and foremost, we need to establish that this game really doesn’t have much of a story ..read more

While Microsoft spent plenty of time talking about their new Kinect hardware and showcasing proven franchises, no game probably gained more attention and fanfare than that of Metal Gear Solid: Rising, the new action game being developed by Kojima Productions.  With only a trailer to show off what exactly the game entails, it seems like there will be plenty of slicing and dicing as players once again control Raiden in an all new adventure that takes the Metal Gear Solid ..read more

Amidst all the hype surrounding E3 2010 are huge first party announcements.  At Microsoft, we have the Kinect along with the new and improved Xbox 360.  With Sony, we have their interesting PlayStation Move, insane exclusive content, and their new premium online service.  And with Nintendo, we got the 3DS.

But while Iwata seemed to go on and on about all the support the 3DS is getting, he didn’t seem to get in-depth with the games worth mentioning, so feast your ..read more

Digital download services on each of the three consoles seem to be quite a home for old-school games such as Mega Man and Castlevania, and they’ve especially been a haven for sci-fi style shooters as well.  With this, Konami has brought back Assault Heroes for the PlayStation Network.

The game was actually released on the Xbox Live Arcade a few years ago, and the only difference is that the PSN version is five bucks more expensive at $9.99.  But if you’ve ..read more

Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment is the first console return of Konami’s Vandal Hearts franchise since the 2nd game for the original Sony PlayStation.  For fans of the first two games this is an opportunity for Konami to rekindle the spark that made those two games so enjoyable.  Sadly though, Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment falls short on a lot of levels.

You begin the game as Tobias, a young church ward in the village of Tolly.  While out ..read more