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Challenger Approaching: Ultra Street Fighter 4 Announced

Street Fighter uppercuts it’s way back to consoles early in 2014 with a brand new version! Ultra Street Fighter 4 will include five new characters, new modes and stages. The game will be priced at...

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What Are You Looking Forward To Play?

With the PS4 and Xbox One being released in time for the Christmas season, what games are you most looking forward to play in the next few months? I’m definitely looking forward to playing some Smash...

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The Greatest Pair

  In response to the recent launch of Sony’s Playstation 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One, Nintendo released games for two of their biggest franchise at the same day to compete this holiday season. Both...

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2013 Game of the Year Shortlist

This year has been a strong video game year overall. The new generation of consoles from Sony and Microsoft joins the race with Nintendo. There are big franchise games for each system such as Fire...

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Game of the Year 2013

Well after much debate and deliberation, our 2013 GotY list is up! Game of the Year Pokemon X and Y   Best Re-release/Remake/Repackaging/Port The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD (Wii U)   Best Xbox One...

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Bioshock Review

  Here’s a look back at the Bioshock series. Each Bioshock game will eventually be reviewed starting with the original Bioshock. Game: Bioshock Developed by: 2K games Consoles released on: PC, Xbox...

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E3 2014 Microsoft Recap

A brief overview of their presser. Forza Horizon 2 is set in Southern Europe and releases Sept 30 CoD Advanced Warfare Dragon Age Inquisition Dead Rising 3 DLC Fable Legends: four players at once and...

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Game of the Year shortlist

It’s a little late in the year but our shortlist for some of our favourite games of 2014. We’ve left out the shooter and sports games category this year as we’ve felt that most years it’s pretty much...

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Game of the Year Final List

Well we finally have our GOTY games whittled down to a few categories and here they are! Role Playing Game –  Bioshock Infinite A good story coupled with several expansions make Bioshock Infinite our...

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IBM Sponsors “Sword Art Online: The Beginning” VR Development

IBM Japan has taken on a project of making the VRMMO world of Reki Kawahara’s Sword Art Online light novels into reality, hopefully sans the whole brain frying deaths thing. A site has been launched...

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Sony responds to Mocrosoft’s invite for crossplay

Earlier this week, Microsoft announced plans to allow Xbox gamers to play against PC and PS4 players. Sony has responded that they are open to the idea. Though the response doesn’t directly answer...

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Episode 60 E3/Apple talks

This week I have a guest on and we talk about E3, the recent Nintendo Direct and Apple announcements

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2017 Games Shortlist

Action/Adventure Gravity Rush 2 – PS4 Horizon Zero Dawn – PS4 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Wii U/Switch Nier: Automata – PS4/PC Uncharted: The Lost Legacy – PS4 Metroid: Samus Returns –...

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EA @ E3 2018

EA went up first for E3 this year. Here are a few highlights. Bioware’s Anthem gets a new trailer and is a shiiter/RPG game. Thankfully there won’t be any loot boxes after the Star Wars Battlefront 2...

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Microsoft E3 2018

Brief teaser trailer for Halo Infinite Crackdown 3 Forza Horizon 4 Ori and the Will of the Wisps Kingdom Hearts 3 will be released on the Xbox One Fallout 76 Devil May Cry 5 will be released next...

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Bethesda @ E3 2018

Bethesda had a pretty good showing this year at E3 Elder Scrolls VI is real! No major details just yet Starfield, a sci-fi game set in space Fallout 76 is an online game and is survivalfocused Rage 2...

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Square Enix @ E3 2018

Shadow of the Tomb Raider, set in a jungle Monster Hunter World – Summer 2018 Final Fantasy XIV Online – Summer 2018 Life Is Strange: Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit – June 26 Dragon Quest 11...

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Episode 61

This week we talk about phone pricing and the shuttering of Windows 10 Mobile

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E3 2020 has been cancelled

As of right now, E3 2020 has been cancelled. Update – March 11, 2020 ESA has officially cancelled E3 for 2020 due to health and safety concerns and if all things go as planned, will be back in 2021.

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Scott Pilgrin vs The World Complete Edition Trailer

Scott Pilgrim vs The World is coming to PlayStation 4, the Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Stadia, Windows PC and UPLAY+ and will include the William Wallace and Knives Chau DLC. The game will be available...

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Neurology of Gaming Chart

This chart of sorts describes some of the good and bad effects of gaming. I’ts definitely interesting what does come out of this modern hobby. I wonder what people will be saying about the effects of...

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What Are Your Summer Plans?

Summer has officially arrived and that usually means family trips to the beach/cottage, road trips, time spent away from home or bunkering down in a nerd cave. I’ll be heading to an overseas volunteer...

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What are your favourite handheld games to travel with?

Since it’s summer and travel is quite common during these months, what are some games you like to travel with? I usually pack in a Pokemon and Mario Kart game as a travelling staple.

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Injustice: Gods Among Us

The creators of Mortal Kombat are making a fighting game using DC characters. Members of the Justice League and key villains will appear. Many characters received updated looks as well such as Batman...

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What games do you like to revisit?

During the summer dry spell of games, what games do you like to revisit if you don’t have a huge backlog like me? If I have time I like to revisit some of the older Mario, Pokemon, Zelda and Star Wars...

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Star Wars: The Old Republic shifting to Free-To-Play

Less than a year into it’s release, Star Wars: The Old Republic is shifting from a subscription based game to a free to play model. SWTOR started strong with 1.7 million subscribers and has dropped...

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Getting Back Into The Rhythm Of Things

It’s been a hectic few months at Broken Fuse HQ with commitments outside the site. I know that we’ve posted less material for the past few months due to this and we’re gearing up for a new season and a...

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Youtube Tuesday: Ohio State University Marching Band Pays Tribute To Gaming

Ohio State Marching Band pays tribute to some of the most beloved video games. It brings a warm feeling to my heart as a classically trained musician and a gamer.

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Broken Fuse Podcast Episode 40

In this episode, Harley and I talk about Disney acquiring LucasFilm and it’s subsidiaries, Nexus 4 & 10, the new iPads and the imminent release of the Wii U.

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What games are you most looking forward to play in the next few months?

As the avalanche of new games are coming towards us for the 2012 Christmas season and beyond, I’m excited to be able to get my hands on the Wii U system, ZombiU, New Super Mario Bros U, Pikmin 3 and...

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2012 Game Of The Year Shortlist

Well it’s that time of year again and we have a somewhat short shortlist that needs a bit of filling out! Suggest any games you think should have made the cut and any categories we may have missed! Hit...

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Merry Christmas From The Broken Fuse VGB Crew

Well we made it through another year here at Broken Fuse and we’d like to wish you a verry Merry Christmas for a great year here and in the gaming world!. Have fun gaming!

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Episode 42: Looking Back At 2012

Harley and I look back at 2012 and our favourite games and technology in this episode.  

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Junction Point Studios Closes It’s Doors

Junction Point Studios, the creators of Epic Mickey is closing its doors. A Disney rep confirmed that the studio is closed and is due to the fast-evolving gaming marketplace. Looks like we’ll be seeing...

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Warren Spector’s Farewell To Junction Point Studios

Following is Spector’s statement on the demise of Junction Point Studios. Yes, it’s true. The Junction Point journey is over. To all those who’ve asked, or want to ask, I’m sad but excited for the...

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Broken Fuse 2012 Game of the Year

Well here it is! Our 2012 Game of the Year list! Hit the jump to find out which games won! Action/Adventure – The Walking Dead (Xbox 360/PS3/PC) A point and click adventure game that punches you right...

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Episode 43: The Pokemon Debate

Well it’s that time again! Eugene from Infendo joins me this week with Harley to discuss the new Pokemon games and Junction Point Studio’s closure.

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What 2013 Games Are You Looking Forward To Most?

2013 should be a big year for all systems, especially those under Nintendo’s umbrella. What are the games you’re most looking forward to? Some of mines are Luigi’s Mansion Dark Moon and Pokemon X & Y

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Awesome Exhibits: Ontario Science Centre’s Game On 2.0

If you happen to be in the Toronto area between now and September 2, 2013, the Ontario Science Centre has an awesome new exhibit! Game On 2.0 features old school pinball machines to Atari Pong to...

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Disney Closes LucasArts

  Well it seems inevitable that LucasArts was not doing so great as of the past few years as games were hit and miss. The official statement is below. “After evaluating our position in the games...

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Episode 48: E3 2013 Predictions And Speculations

With E3 in in full swing, we discuss what we think will happen and what we would like to see during E3 2013 in this podcast. And as we mentioned on this episode, Nintendo of America will have demos...

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Diablo 3 Street Dates Confirmed For Consoles

Well if you’re a fan of Blizzard’s long standing RPG franchise Diablo, a street date for Diablo 3 for consoles has been announced! On September 3, Diablo 3 hits store shelves for the Xbox 360 and PS3....

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Microsoft E3 Press Conference

Well Microsoft has kicked off E3 with their press conference today. Hit the jump for a brief overview of games and major announcements! Metal Gear Solid 5: Phantom Pain realtime weather new stealth...

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EA Press Conference E3 2013

Here’s a brief overview of EA’s E3 Presentation after the jump! Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare running on Frostbite 3 available for Xbox One and Xbox 360 PvZ: Garden Warfare will feature a survivor...

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Microsoft’s Press Conference: Looking Back

As much as I think that Microsoft could’ve done a better job with the whole presentation but I think overall it wasn’t bad. Focusing on software instead of all the video content a few weeks back during...

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Ubisoft E3 Press Conference

Ubisoft’s major points for their Press Conference after the jump Rocksmith 2014 Edition Splintercell Blacklist is back this August 20 Rayman Legends available September 3 Will have musical maps and...

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Episode 49: E3 Side A

Today we talk about Sony, EA, Microsoft and Ubisoft during their E# Press Conferences. We will have Nintendo’s showing and the rest of our E# impressions later this week.

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Xbox One “Update”

No surprise here. Don Mattrick, President, Interactive Entertainment Business has confirmed what many suspected shortly after the PS4 presentation at E3 this year. Essentially, the Xbone will no longer...

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2021 GOTY Podcast

Hey it’s been a while since we’ve done a podcast and we’re doing a Game of the year episode. Harley, James and I discuss which games we’ve enjoyed over the past calendar year.

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Episode 68

This week we talk about our opinions on game pricing, DLC and VR. Intro: Synthwave 80s – AlexiActionOutro: Neon Gaming – dopestuff

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