I don’t think I’m the only on in thinking this game is blowing it’s load way too quickly. In October at New York Comic Con I remember there being a booth erected for the third game begging for preorders. No more than five month later at PAX EAST there was another booth built promoting the fourth game. I fully understand that Ubisoft has the means to produce epic games quickly, however, is the fan base going to be Assassin’s Creeded out by the time this new game is released?  

Let me first start by saying that the ending to this game left me so mind blown that I didn’t move out of my chair or speak to anyone for a solid half-hour after the credits had ended. I can also state that this franchise has been one of my favorites for the past decade. However, it wasn’t until four in the morning the night of completion that I had that Bioshock epiphany that really made the game so much more amazing to me.  

I’m starting to realize more and more that Dark Horse has their hands on, around, and in everything that I love. They’ve merged with some of the biggest names in comics, television, movies, and gaming to produce some fantastic sub story lines comics. Joss Whedon is doing Angel & Faith, a Buffy/ Angel reboot through Dark Horse. There’s a bunch of Star Wars excitement going around. They even have a Dragon Age comic, even though it’s not choose your own fate. The newest arrival that made my inner nerd girl scream is a prequel to the highly anticipated Last of Us game from Naughty Dog.  

Square Enix has undoubtedly created some of the most aesthetically pleasing and lovable interactive games of all time. With titles that hold places in the hearts gamers including Tomb Raider, the Final Fantasy’s, and Hitman how could you not hold this company in the highest regard? During a press appointment, only demo visit Metal Machine got hands-on with some of the new titles that are being remade, remastered, and reinvented into something that will blow the minds of fans.  

Naughty Dog gaming company has put out many titles that have become instant favorites of collections everywhere. The Uncharted series brought adventure and world traveling with a treasure hunting twist to RPG fan’s eyes. Jak and Daxter created the first outer bounds animation of out skirts pillaging. This weekend at PAXeast in Boston, Naughty Dog released a demo of the highly anticipated title “The Last of Us” that I can say with confidence will be a beautiful addition to their library of awesome.  

Metalmachine.net was front and center at this years Toy Fair 2013 at the Jacob Javitz Convention Center. Through all the toys and games and products for all to see we bumped into one pretty cool one. The company is called SharkSkinzz and, well see for yourself.  

Thundersnow Media Inc. announced that its first free-to-play, episodic, time-travel adventure game The Time Tribe is available now online, playable on PC or Mac. A tablet version will be announced soon. [youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qXDdaabVlY[/youtube] The Time Tribe follows the story of four children who learn they are members of a secretive group of time-travellers called the Time Tribe. It is an episodic point-and-click adventure game that leads players on a quest through a virtual world filled with quirky characters, places to explore, collectible artifacts, a gallery to customize, mysteries to solve, puzzles to crack, and mini-games to play. E-comics and mini fiction build on the overarching... 

MR. POTATO HEAD gets ready to slice, blast and smash into action as he takes on the Marvel Universe in a series of collectible toys launching Summer 2013.  

When the Mass Effect trilogy hit gaming stores across the country, it instantly became one of the most talked about and loved games to hit the scene in this prominent decade of gaming. BioWare is no stranger to producing choose your own fate style gaming that brings a whole new level of user connection to their customers. However, now that the trilogy has ended what can fans of the games turn to get their fix of sic-fi thrills and monster chills? What’s that you say? Full length anime? Count me in.  

Toys on the Hudson is pleased to announce the tri-state area’s first family-focused toy fair. Developed as a shopping alternative to Black Friday, Toys on the Hudson offers families and collectors an opportunity to discover unique gifts, meet celebrities and enjoy photo opportunities in more than 18,000 square feet of floor space.  

Mimoco, creator of the MIMOBOT® line of designer USB flash drives and MIMOMICRO® card readers, sets out to explore new galaxies with the release of the Star Trek X MIMOBOT® Series. Under license by CBS Consumer Products, the first collection features four Star Trek favorites in classic MIMOBOT style and is available with up to 64GB of data storage. The line comes preloaded with exclusive Star Trek Mimory™ content including never-before-seen material from the Star Trek: The Next GenerationTM Blu-ray release, vintage toy commercials, and comics. The line also comes with the MimoDesk™ personalization suite, which includes Star Trek-themed wallpapers, icons and avatars.