We’re officially in the dog days of summer now that another Independence Day is in the books and the new release schedule has slowed to a crawl. Sadly, a crawl is being generous as there’s really not much to talk about in the world of gaming this week. Before we get started, however, a quick 2o2p PSA announcement: we promise not to write in the “every other game website review style” and to limit our use of unnecessary exclamation points to every fourth sentence! This week’s games feature mice and their tireless quest for cheese, the return of the iconic Q*bert, a puzzler from Big Fish games, a high seas pirate adventure and Telltale Games latest episode of The Wolf Among Us.
Mousecraft
Release Date: July 8th, 2014
Platforms: PC, Mac, PS3, PS4, Vita
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Mousecraft, a puzzler, features over 50 levels in its campaign mode as well as a fully-featured level editor for those amateur game stage designers out there. Players must guide their mice through a machine while stacking blocks known as Tetrominos. Successfully stacking Tetrominos leads your mice to the exit and their reward of cheesy goodness!
One Piece: Unlimited World Red
Release Date: July 10th, 2014
Platforms: PS3, Vita, WiiU, 3DS
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Follow the high seas adventures of the Straw Hat pirates and their quest to topple the evil Donquixote Doflamingo. Coliseum Mode, a new online addition to the game, allows players to battle their friends and earn top rankings as One Piece’s top pirate.
Q*bert Rebooted
Release Date: July 8th, 2014
Platforms: PC, Mac
Play Gottlieb’s classic 2D Q*bert complete with the games original pyramid of isometric cubes and pixelated Q*bert or play Rebooted-the updated 3D version-that features a hexagonal pyramid complete with new power-ups, traps and enemies. Rebooted also features four new playable characters: Q*tee, Q*bot, Q*zilla and Q*unicorn!
Quest for Infamy
Release Date: July 10th, 2014
Platforms: PC, Mac
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Play as Mister Roehm as he leaves behind his shady past and builds a new life in the quaint village of Volksville. Quest for Infamy features three different character classes to fit your adventuring style: the Rogue-for those who prefer their adventures stealthy, the Sorcerer-for those who prefer the magical arts and the Brigand-for those who prefer brute strength.
Sacra Terra: Kiss of Death
Release Date: July 8th, 2014
Platforms: PC, PS3
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Big Fish Games latest puzzler, Sacra Terra: Kiss of Death, pits you against supernatural forces that feed on human suffering. Travel mystical dimensions in your quest to rescue your fiance and reunite others who suffer the same fate as you! Saving others weakens the forces that feed on those who suffer and brings you closer to your ultimate goal-saving your fiance.
The Wolf Among Us-Episode 5: Cry Wolf
Release Date: July 8th, 2014
Platforms: PC, Mac, PSN, XBLA
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The season finale of Telltale’s latest gem, Cry Wolf sees Bigby squaring off against the Crooked Man and his posse and standing in judgement for his actions by the citizenry of Fabletown.
