Susan Arendt, Author at The Escapist

Editor's Note

Parting the Digital Sea

Religion and videogames haven’t always made the best partners. Fighting game Kakuto Chojin was pulled from shelves after players realized that verses from ...

By Susan ArendtJune 9, 2009

E3 2009

Susan’s Five Favorites from E3

A friend of mine once gave me sage advice: Don’t be impressed by something unless you’re still thinking about it the next day. ...

By Susan ArendtJune 8, 2009

E3 2009

Hands On: Rabbids Go Home

I never thought I’d be having a philosophical discussion about Raving Rabbids, but that’s exactly what happened when I stopped by Ubisoft’s booth ...

By Susan ArendtJune 4, 2009

E3 2009

Hands On: Heavy Rain

In the past few days, I’ve sat through four press conferences and seen a handful of games up close, but remained mostly underwhelmed. ...

By Susan ArendtJune 4, 2009

E3 2009

Hands On: Dark Void

Dark Void came out of nowhere at last year’s E3 to knock my socks off and blow me away. Its combination of Crimson ...

By Susan ArendtJune 3, 2009

E3 2009

Hands On: Lost Planet 2

I really enjoyed Lost Planet‘s icy setting, pirates, insectoid Akrid, and mech suits. The bosses, on the other hand, I could’ve lived without. ...

By Susan ArendtJune 3, 2009

E3 2009

Hands On: Resident Evil The Darkside Chronicles

Rail shooters have it pretty tough. It’s hard to get the player to feel immersed in your universe when you strap his virtual ...

By Susan ArendtJune 3, 2009

News

UPDATE: Sony Announces Final Fantasy XIV Online

During its media briefing, Sony revealed Final Fantasy XIV Online, due out next year. Final Fantasy XIV will be a PlayStation 3 exclusive, ...

By Susan ArendtJune 3, 2009

News

Liveblog: Sony’s E3 Press Conference

It’s Sony’s turn to brief the press. What surprises await? Let’s liveblog! News about the PSP Go slipped late last week, but Sony ...

By Susan ArendtJune 2, 2009

News

UPDATE: Microsoft Announces Left 4 Dead 2

We didn’t see much. It looks like the new Left 4 Dead will take place in New Orleans, or a city very much ...

By Susan ArendtJune 1, 2009

News

More Changes Coming to Xbox Live

First up is Games on Demand, which will launch with about 30 different titles. You’ll be able to use a credit card to ...

By Susan ArendtJune 1, 2009

News

Metal Gear Franchise Coming to 360

Metal Gear Solid Rising will be coming to the Xbox 360, and will be an all-new experience. Hideo Kojima took the stage briefly ...

By Susan ArendtJune 1, 2009

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