Nick Henderson

Whatever Happened to “The Suffering”

by Nick Henderson · May 12th, 2012 · 16 Comments

Let’s be honest, the term Horror is used fairly loosely when speaking in reference to the gaming industry. IP (Intellectual Property) like Resident Evil and Dead Space still have their place but with so much emphasis now placed on creating a high-octane experience, the more important elements of true horror are rarely prominent or executed [...]

Watch This Trailer for an Assassin’s Creed 3 Trailer

by Nick Henderson · May 9th, 2012 · 8 Comments

I cannot say that I am surprised to see Ubisoft reverting to viral marketing to build hype for their upcoming blockbuster title, Assassin’s Creed 3. I guess the only thing that surprises me is that people think it is necessary. Try to imagine a world in which Call of Duty sales depended heavily on the [...]

4PP 269: The Ballad of Phil LaMarr Show [FIXED]

by Nick Henderson · May 6th, 2012 · 8 Comments

Mike returns to the podcast with talk of Dragon’s Dogma and a wonderful new song dedicated to Dark Souls (entitled “Dark Soul”) to play us through our breaks. We also spend some time fauning over Telltale Game’s episodic project, The Walking Dead and an innovative third person shooter from the makers of Scribblenauts! O yeah, [...]

Shinji Mikami Gives Us Our First Glimpse of “Project Zwei”

by Nick Henderson · April 26th, 2012 · 9 Comments

If you think real hard, you may remember a little game called Resident Evil that revolutionized the survival horror genre when it hit the original Playstation back in 1996. It was a game that set the bar for horror experiences going forward and will always be looked back on fondly by the gaming populace… even [...]

Prey 2 Delayed, Not Cancelled

by Nick Henderson · April 19th, 2012 · 10 Comments

The fate of Prey 2 has been a mystery for weeks since the rumor of its cancellation began to circulate. After awarding the game our Game of Show at E3 last year, we were awfully worried that Bethesda may have shelved the game in favor of focusing on other titles such as Dishonored. That mystery [...]

EA Mixes the Best of Both Worlds in Crysis 3 [GAME ANNOUNCEMENT]

by Nick Henderson · April 16th, 2012 · 8 Comments

It was just yesterday that I wrote about my concerns going into the Crysis 3 announcement.Today, EA pulled back the curtain on the title and officially announced the game for a Spring 2013 release on PS3/XBox 360/PC. The official press release had this to say about the game: The hunted becomes the hunter! Electronic Arts [...]

Concern on the Brink of the Crysis 3 Announcement…

by Nick Henderson · April 15th, 2012 · 8 Comments

It seems that game companies themselves are hell-bent on ruining big surprises in the gaming industry. This time, “The Worst Company in America”, EA, let a listing for Crysis 3, an as-of-yet unannounced title, hit the EA-Store earlier this week. The listing was pulled shortly thereafter but not before the internet was able to capture [...]

Audible Impressions: I Am Alive Vol. 1

by Nick Henderson · April 15th, 2012 · 6 Comments

Nick and Brad reflect upon their experiences with “I Am Alive“, a downloadable adventure/platformer from Ubisoft Shanghai. They discuss the game’s troubled history, its similarity to survival horror, and the mechanics that make this one of the most memorable games of 2012 so far. There are some minor spoilers near the end of the show [...]

4PP 265: The Swimming Oil Show

by Nick Henderson · April 6th, 2012 · 10 Comments

A new player has entered the arena! Kris joins the crew this week to continue the discussions around Mass Effect 3 and Journey. Brad expresses his opinions on the upcoming RPG, Xenoblade Chronicles, a game that is reinvigorating the western interest in JRPGs. The first segment features Kid Icarus Uprising, Kingdoms of Amalur, Closure, The [...]

So What is the Deal with the Silent Hill HD Collection?

by Nick Henderson · April 4th, 2012 · 19 Comments

Fans of Silent Hill are a tough audience to please. Given the series reputation for producing a very unique but specific atmosphere, I don’t necessarily blame them. Since the series was passed to western developers such as Climax Studios, Double Helix, and more recently, Vatra Games, fans have been very vocal about the disapproval of [...]

Review: Silent Hill Downpour

by Nick Henderson · March 28th, 2012 · 17 Comments

Despite a history of being universally criticized for its shallow mechanics, Silent Hill is a series that has remarkably long legs. Introduced in 1999 as one of the first noteworthy survival-horror titles, it still stands tall as a flagship title among a sea of mediocrity. Even 13 years and several developers later, Silent Hill continues [...]

Audible Impressions: Silent Hill Downpour

by Nick Henderson · March 24th, 2012 · 11 Comments

Nick and Bob reflect on their experiences with Silent Hill Downpour, the latest western-developed entry in the cult-franchise. They discuss the reasons why they feel the game is deserving of praise as well as the reasons that the game is not quite as noteworthy as it could be. Is the combat finally improved? Is it [...]

[RUMOR] Prey 2 in Danger of Cancellation

by Nick Henderson · March 23rd, 2012 · 19 Comments

For now, consider this mere conjecture but it seems that one of my most highly anticipated titles of 2012 is in danger of being axed by Bethesda Softworks. Prey 2 impressed all of us at E3 2011 and was the recipient of our first ever Game of Show Award! The demonstration, which has yet to [...]

4PP 262: The “Who Cares About Earth?” Show

by Nick Henderson · March 17th, 2012 · 8 Comments

Get ready for a 5-player Mass Effect 3 extravaganza! Nolan joins the crew on Spring Break to weigh in on Mass Effect 3 and things get a little our of control. Jack shares his surprising opinion about Journey, the latest visual masterpiece from ThatGameCompany and Brad and Nick show their support for the long overdue [...]

4PP 261: The Big Bo Show

by Nick Henderson · March 8th, 2012 · 7 Comments

It’s Mass Effect 3 release day and while “Taking Earth Back” sounds like a great idea, we can’t stop talking about Binary Domain! Asura’s Wrath and Alan Wake’s American Nightmare also make the cut this week with some surprising opinions on both fronts. Assassin’s Creed 3 and the Steambox rumors make headlines this week and [...]

I Am Alive Survives Development and Prepares to Take the Plunge

by Nick Henderson · March 5th, 2012 · 5 Comments

There really is nothing quite like a good post-apocalyptic survival story. They are often shocking, gruesome, and bleak beyond comparison yet completely engrossing. However, films like “The Road” and even the popular AMC drama, “The Walking Dead” are addicting not because of the violence or the shock value but because of the undeniable depictions of [...]

Assassin’s Creed III Stepping Foot on American Soil [CONFIRMED]

by Nick Henderson · February 29th, 2012 · 26 Comments

If you have been keeping your eyes on the internet and are a fan of Assassin’s Creed (like me) then you have most likely been exposed to countless rumors about the direction that Ubisoft’s next game will take. Everything from feudal Japan to the Whitechapel district in London during the days of Jack the Ripper [...]

Previously On… A Love Letter to Episodic Gaming

by Nick Henderson · February 20th, 2012 · 10 Comments

I love episodic gaming. No, not the kind in which you buy games piecemeal via a download service, although that is an interesting approach to digital distribution. I’m referring more to the style that has a direct influence on the way a game is structured. Alan Wake and the more recent 3DS title, Resident Evil [...]

Gameranx Community Spotlight: An Interview w/ 4Player Podcast

by Nick Henderson · February 14th, 2012 · 10 Comments

A few weeks ago, we were invited by the guys at Gameranx to be a part of a new feature highlighting gaming communities around the internet. David, Brad, and myself sat down for a chat about our beginnings, our future plans, our wonderful community, and the state of the gaming industry as a whole. Thanks [...]

Check Out the ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Box Art

by Nick Henderson · February 10th, 2012 · 12 Comments

Gearbox certainly has had their hands full for some time now. Aside from producing a hit RPG/Shooter (Borderlands), a new entry their flagship Brothers in Arms franchise, as well as reviving the dying Duke Nukem IP, they have also been hush-hush about another high-profile project for several years now. Aliens Colonial Marines, the highly anticipated [...]

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