Sep 24, 2011

Leading up to our formal review of the Diablo III retail copy, I’ll take time to answer some of our loyal reader’s questions about the leveling progression, different character classes, and of course loot. Those of you following our coverage so far know that we at The Flashy Review are deeply invested in this game, so you can expect the very epitome of...

Sep 12, 2011

The Flashy Review has had data miners working around the clock since our field agents returned from Blizzard HQ with a retail build of Diablo III, and we are proud to present you with the first fruit of our efforts.  The following is a final breakdown and preview of the playable classes, along with high res screen-shots gleaned from the in-game CG movies. ...

Sep 10, 2011

If you’re playing Dead Island on the PC, stop playing with a mouse and keyboard and plug in a 360 controller. Right now. Everyone else, we’re already on the same page. Using the analogue combat with a controller makes this game a sheer delight. Pulling back and flicking the right stick makes your character swing with that same angle and trajectory, adding...

Sep 10, 2011

I remember swooning over the Dead Island trailer with everyone else when it dropped out of nowhere – how could you not? All style and no substance, perfect for a game nobody knew of and a developer with a decent track record, but nothing to call home about. Well it turns out that leading off with fluff was strategically sound – how would we have reacted to...

Sep 5, 2011

Covert operatives of the Flashy Review have just reported back with the unexpected news that Blizzard will be releasing the much anticipated Diablo III within weeks.  Planted deep under cover in their undisclosed Pyongyang headquarters, our special agents have risked their own and their families’ lives for over a decade – many Bothans died to bring us this...

Sep 1, 2011

Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike is a controversial entry in Capcom’s flagship fighting franchise.   Despite its avid fanbase, and the special place it holds in SF producer Yoshinori Ono’s heart, 3rd Strike has more than a few noteworthy detractors.  While the game is often lambasted for its egregious lack of balance, the fundamental arguments about 3rd...