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Is it Worth it? Cayne

Cayne is an isometric horror game by the development team THE BROTHERHOOD. Featuring point and click controls, this game has a "casual" feel without being casual. Watch me blunder through puzzles that most mortals would probably deem simplistic as we ask and answer the question: Is it worth it? Cayne

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Is it Worth it? Ivan vs Nazi Zombies

Ivan vs Nazi Zombies is a shameless and shameful Game Guru asset flip of the most horrendous proportions. Featuring a severe lack of options, meaningful game play, or even any semblance of effort this exercise in supreme laziness and amoral business practices almost made me rage quit.

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Is it worth it? Valortha

Valortha is a 3rd person ass simulator made in the Unreal Demo Engine by the development team that goes by RyuVsCloud. This horrendous excuse of a game is nothing more than an attempt at a cash-in hoping to play off of people's turgid porn-induced appetites. But, the show must go on so we do indeed ask the question: Is it worth it? Valortha

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Is it worth it? HEPH

HEPH is listed as a Sci-Fi Horror game and is produced by Creature of the Rise, but the only scary thing that I managed to find was it's refresh rate and it's Google translated English. Does it have any redeeming factors? Let's find out as we ask and answer Is it worth it? HEPH

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Is it worth it? Lost Base Escape

Lost Base Escape is a "First Person Shooter" Horror game by Russian Developers Demik Technology and Shevchenko Technology and is quite literally, without a doubt, the shortest game experience I have ever encountered in my life. See what I mean as we answer the question Is it worth it? Lost Base Escape

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Is it worth it? Warhammer 40k: Sanctus Reach

Here we take a First Impressions look at Warhammer 40k Sanctus Reach in order to answer the ever-present question: Is it worth it?

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Torn Tales: A SidAlpha Review

In this review we look at Torn Tales, a top-down adventure game featuring the ever-famous characters Snow White, Robin Hood, and what mixed up fairy tale could be complete without a little Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? But, is this a fairy tale? Or is it a nightmare?

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Top 10 Biggest Controversies of 2016

In this Top 10 Biggest Controversies of 2016 we cover the biggest and most deplorable of actions taken on both sides of the fence in the Gaming Industry. Some perpetuated by Games Publishers, some by developers, and even some by Gamers themselves.

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Rise & Shine: A SidAlpha Review

Rise & Shine is a 2D Side-Scrolling Puzzle Platformer developed by Super Mega Team and published by Adult Swim Games. It is a cartoon comic style story following the young boy Rise as he battles the forces of evil that threaten the world of Gamearth's very existence. A reverently irreverent spin on video games of the 80's and 90's.

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Top 10 WORST Games of 2016

In this Top 10 list we go through the games on my channel that were the worst that 2016 had to offer. Ranging from buggy and broken to boring to  downright evil in nature. Out of all the games reviewed on my channel, these games worked extra hard to earn their rightful spots on this: the Top 10 WORST Games of 2016.

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The Top 10 Best Games of 2016

**WARNING: THIS VIDEO HAD AUDIO SYNC ISSUES THAT I WAS ONLY ABLE TO PARTIALLY RESOLVE. MY DEEPEST APOLOGIES!!**


This is my first ever top 10 list! It didn't come out perfectly, for which I apologize. In this, the Top 10 Best Games of 2016, I relate the best of what I reviewed in this past year. It was great to remember how much fun I had playing these games and I look forward to even ...

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Battletech 2017: A SidAlpha Mechwarrior Discussion

In this video I lay aside the Reviews, First Impressions, and Industry Analyses in order to have a brief moment to share one of the game genres that I actually do feel passionate about and the news of the upcoming Battletech releases.

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Super Dungeon Tactics: A SidAlpha Review

Super Dungeon Tactics is a turn based strategy RPG based on the board game Super Dungeon Explore and developed by Underbite Games. In this review we discuss the pros and the cons of the game overall.

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Space Hulk: Deathwing: A SidAlpha Warhammer Gameplay Review

In this SidAlpha Review we take a close look at Space Hulk: Deathwing. A Warhammer 40k Horde Mode first person shooter by Streum On Studio and published by Focus Home Interactive. 

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SidAlpha Talks 11: New chairs and new tech VLOG and podcast news

In SidAlpha Talks 11: New chairs and new tech VLOG I discuss the yet more upcoming changes to the channel including a postponement of the Podcast, new 4k 60fps Game Capture, Work loads, and so much more!

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Battlefield 1 Review Part 2: The Multiplayer

The long-delayed Battlefield 1 Multiplayer Review is finally out. Despite insane work schedules, dying computer components, and OS corruption galore, we still managed to get you SidAlpha's Review on Battlefield 1's multiplayer!

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Ubisoft Execs guilty of insider trading

5 Ubisoft Montreal Executives found guilty of insider trading. Here I share my thoughts on yet another example of Games Industry Avarice at it's finest.

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The 2016 Game Awards: A SidAlpha Discussion

In this video we discuss the travesty that was the 2016 Game Awards, where the game awards started, and where they might be going. There will also be brief mentions of Hideo Kojima, Boogie2988, That Dragon Cancer, and Geoff Keighley.

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Star Citizen: The 4th Year Update

During the 4th Year Livestream Chris Roberts announced that CIG would be publishing thier internal Development Timeline for public viewing. We also discuss the public recriminations that led up to this decision.

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Tyranny: A SidAlpha Review

Tyranny is a CRPG by Obsidian Studios and published by Paradox Interactive. In this review we discuss the core mechanics of the game as well as what drawback and benefits can be found within. 

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Mass Effect Andromeda Preorders come without the game

Mass Effect Andromeda's 2 collector's editions of the game come without a copy of the game that they are being sold from. This, while not being surprising, still seemed to warrant at least a warning to the viewers to keep their eyes open so as to make sure they are ordering exactly what they thought.

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Is it worth it? Dishonored 2

Dishonored 2 is a stealth action game by Arkane Sutdios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Due to yet another game bug I was forced to use my Twitch stream footage which was of substandard quality, for which I apologize.

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SidAlpha Talks: Winter's Edge and Twitch

In this rambling video we discuss the upcoming MetaGaming Podcast, Twitch Streaming, Charities, Winter's Edge, and more!


Charity Stream will be Sunday Nov. 20th at https://Twitch.TV/Sid-Alpha

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Dishonored 2: Bethesda breaks the trust

After stating that Bethesda needn't bother with insuring prompt reviews in a blatant display of anti-consumerism, their title Dishonored 2 has released to myriad reports of performance issues.

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SidAlpha Talks: Extra-Life and Streams

Here I talk about upcoming additions including Twitch and a Charity Stream for Extra Life as well as a potential giveaway!

Extra Life Charity Page: http://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.participant&participantID=244071

My Twitc...

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Call of Duty limits multiplayer on PC

A discussion about Call of Duty's decision to separate the player bases on PC. Activision has limited multiplayer based on distribution platform in a deplorable bid to push the ball forward on their designs for PC Distribution exclusivity.

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Smart vs Roberts: The Revisiting

Here I discuss more of the recent drama surrounding Star Citizen, Derek Smart, FuzzyModem, and my own meandering thoughts on continued coverage of the game.

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Titanfall 2: A SidAlpha Review

Titanfall 2 by Reactive Entertainment is a first person action shooter game with some light stealth elements and big-ass mechs. In this review we discuss mostly the campaign and core mechanics while also lightly touching on the multiplayer.

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Battlefield 1: A SidAlpha Review part 1

***This is part 1 of 2***
Battlefield 1 by Dice features a Story Mode told through 6 "War Stories" We will take a look at the stories themselves as well as the mechanics and overall takeaways of the Single Player Campaign. Stay tuned for part 2, which will focus on the Multiplayer!

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Bethesda's Betrayal: A SidAlpha Rant

Bethesda decides to fall in line with all the other duplicitous Triple-A Publishers and decides to actively curtail Reviewers from being able to adequately inform consumers prior to game releases citing DOOM as a prime example and their plans surrounding the releases of Skyrim Special Edition and Dishonored 2.

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