Archive for the 'Gaming' Category

Comic-Con 2010: PSN’s Dead Nation

Check out Why So Blu game reviewers Sam Bushman and Dan Morrison as they preview and commentate on Sony’s Dead Nation for the Playstation Network live from the main floor of Comic-Con 2010 in beautiful San Diego, CA.  So sit back, relax and enjoy this exciting video commentary as only Dan and Sam can deliver on this highly anticipated Playstation Network downloadable PS3 video game title. Continue reading ‘Comic-Con 2010: PSN’s Dead Nation’

Comic-Con 2010: PS3’s Splatterhouse

Check out Why So Blu game reviewers Sam Bushman and Dan Morrison as they preview and commentate on Splatterhouse for the Playstation 3 live from the main floor of Comic-Con 2010 in beautiful San Diego, CA.  So sit back, relax and enjoy this exciting video commentary as only Dan and Sam can deliver on this highly anticipated Playstation 3 video game title. Continue reading ‘Comic-Con 2010: PS3’s Splatterhouse’

Candid Gaming Coverage of Comic-Con 2010: Days 3 & 4

Check out Why So Blu game reviewers Sam Bushman and Dan Morrison as they comment on their experiences at Comic-Con 2010 in San Diego, CA on Saturday, July 24th and Sunday, July 25th.  This video version of their exclusive coverage replaces the audio only version posted weeks ago.  So sit back, relax and take a trip down Comic-Con 2010 memory lane.  Enjoy! Continue reading ‘Candid Gaming Coverage of Comic-Con 2010: Days 3 & 4′

Candid Gaming Coverage of Comic-Con 2010: Day 2

Check out Why So Blu game reviewers Sam Bushman and Dan Morrison as they comment on their experiences at Comic-Con 2010 in San Diego, CA on Friday, July 23rd..  This video version of their exclusive coverage replaces the audio only version posted weeks ago.  So sit back, relax and take a trip down Comic-Con 2010 memory lane.  Enjoy! Continue reading ‘Candid Gaming Coverage of Comic-Con 2010: Day 2′

Candid Gaming Coverage of Comic-Con 2010: Day 1

Check out Why So Blu game reviewers Sam Bushman and Dan Morrison as they comment on their experiences at Comic-Con 2010 in San Diego, CA during Wednesday night (Preview Night) and Thursday.  This video version of their exclusive coverage replaces the audio only version posted weeks ago.  So sit back, relax and take a trip down Comic-Con 2010 memory lane.  Enjoy! Continue reading ‘Candid Gaming Coverage of Comic-Con 2010: Day 1′

Candid Gaming Coverage of Comic Con 2010: Days 3 & 4

Check out Why So Blu game reviewers Sam Bushman and Dan Morrison as they comment on their day 3 & 4 experiences at Comic-Con 2010 in San Diego, CA on Saturday, July 24th and Sunday, July 25th.  This is an audio only version of the exclusive coverage.  An edited video version with exclusive gameplay footage will be available later on.  Check back soon!  Enjoy! Continue reading ‘Candid Gaming Coverage of Comic Con 2010: Days 3 & 4′

Candid Gaming Coverage of Comic-Con 2010: Day 1

Check out Why So Blu game reviewers Sam Bushman and Dan Morrison as they comment on their experiences at Comic-Con 2010 in San Diego, CA during Wednesday night (Preview Night) and Thursday.  This is an audio only version of the exclusive coverage.  An edited video version with exclusive gameplay footage will be available later on.  Check back soon!  Enjoy! Continue reading ‘Candid Gaming Coverage of Comic-Con 2010: Day 1′

Candid Gaming Reviews Planet Minigolf

Game developer Zen Studios attempts to bring a light hearted and over-the-top mini golfing experience to the Playstation Network with Planet Minigolf.  Game reviewers Sam Bushman and Dan Morrison take on all that Planet Minigolf can dish out with its 4 unique locations and dozens of holes.  Even with all the provided content, can Planet Minigolf justify its $10 price tag?  As always, feel free to post any comments, questions, counterpoints, or critiques in the comments section at the bottom of the page. Continue reading ‘Candid Gaming Reviews Planet Minigolf’

Tecmo Bowl Throwback for PS3

Few retired video game systems have the nostalgia and replay value as the original 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System.  The system spawned such titles as Super Mario Bros., Contra and the almighty gridiron classic, Tecmo Bowl.  The football classic later found life on the Super Nintendo in 1993 in the form of the best-selling Tecmo Super Bowl.  So what if you really love the game but do not own a Nintendo product? Continue reading ‘Tecmo Bowl Throwback for PS3′

Candid Gaming Reviews Proper Games’ Final Fight: Double Impact

Game developer Proper Games brings two Capcom arcade classics to the PSN with Final Fight: Double Impact.  Game reviewers Sam Bushman and Dan Morrison relive days long past with Double Impact’s two offerings, Final Fight and Magic Sword and decide whether this package is worth the $9.99 or not.  As always, feel free to post any comments, questions, counterpoints, or critiques in the comments section at the bottom of the page. Continue reading ‘Candid Gaming Reviews Proper Games’ Final Fight: Double Impact’

Candid Gaming Reviews W! Games’ Greed Corp

PSN's Greed Corp (Video Review)Game developer W! Games takes on the challenge of bringing the Real-Time Strategy genre to the Playstation Network with Greed Corp.  Game reviewers Sam Bushman and Dan Morrison dig into this recent addition the the PSN and discuss whether Greed Corp is worth the $9.99 price tag.  As always, feel free to post any comments, questions, counterpoints, or critiques in the comments section at the bottom of the page. Continue reading ‘Candid Gaming Reviews W! Games’ Greed Corp’

Candid Gaming Reviews VooFoo’s Hustle Kings

Hustle KingsGame developer VooFoo Studios aims to bring all the trick shots and class Billiards has to offer to the Playstation Network with Hustle Kings.  Game reviewers Sam Bushman and Dan Morrison discuss the good and the bad of this recent addition to the PSN store.  Is Hustle Kings worth the $9.99 price tag, or should gamers look elsewhere to get their Billiards fix?  As always, feel free to post any comments, questions, counterpoints, or critiques in the comments section at the bottom of the page. Continue reading ‘Candid Gaming Reviews VooFoo’s Hustle Kings’

‘Ninja Assassin’ iPhone/Touch Game ** 99 cents! **

'Ninja Assassin' iPhone Game ONLY 99 cents!To coincide with my thrilling Blu-ray review of Warner Brothers’  Ninja Assassin (over here) I wanted to let all our readers know that the Ninja Assassin game for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch is only a mere 99 cents to download/buy.  We just thought that anybody who enjoyed the movie as much as we did would also like to check this game out so we are passing this lower price news on to all of you.  The new lower price starts TODAY.  Check out the game trailer and full press release below. Continue reading ‘‘Ninja Assassin’ iPhone/Touch Game ** 99 cents! **’

Game Sequels Abound in 2010!

Force UnleashedTwo very successful video games in recent years have been LucasArts’ Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and Rocksteady’s Batman: Arkham Asylum.  Both were hands-on, explore-your-environment, beat-em-up-style titles with awesome graphics (especially Arkham) and both offered long hours of entertaining gameplay.  So what happens when you have games this good and this successful?  You ride the financial wave of success and release a sequel! Continue reading ‘Game Sequels Abound in 2010!’

Candid Gaming Reviews Playstation’s Thexder Neo

Thexder NeoGame developer Zereo attempts to bring Game Art’s 1985 PC classic Thexder to a modern audience with their remake, Thexder Neo.  Game reviewers Sam Bushman and Dan Morrison dissect this recent addition to the Playstation Network store and weigh in on whether this title is worth the $9.99 price tag.  As always, feel free to post any comments, questions, counterpoints, or critiques in the comments section at the bottom of the page. Continue reading ‘Candid Gaming Reviews Playstation’s Thexder Neo’

Aliens vs. Predator (PS3 Game Review)

PS3's Alien vs. Predator (Game Review)Straight out of orbit and into your PS3 is the new Aliens vs. Predator (AVP) first-person shooter.  Rebellion, the same company that brought us the very successful PC version of the game over a decade ago, is back with their 21st century overhaul.  In AVP, you have the option of playing any one of the three single-player campaigns as a Predator, Alien or human Marine with four levels of difficulty that include easy, normal, hard, and nightmare. Continue reading ‘Aliens vs. Predator (PS3 Game Review)’

Candid Gaming Reviews Matt Hazzard: Bloodbath and Beyond

Matt Hazard: Bloodbath and BeyondWhy So Blu’s gaming experts Sam Bushman and Dan Morrison recently sat down and tackled the Playstation Network downloadable game Matt Hazard: Bloodbath and Beyond.  You’ll find out everything you want to know about the title in this  informative 10-minute video game review only our resident gaming experts can deliver.  Whether you want the inside scoop or are on the fence about whether you should buy it or not…check out Sam and Dan’s  in-depth video game review below and find out why you will want to download this PSN title today! Continue reading ‘Candid Gaming Reviews Matt Hazzard: Bloodbath and Beyond’

Sam & Dan’s Top 10 Video Game Moments of 2009

WhySoBluTubeWe hope to be doing a lot more of this in 2010, but in the meantime  please give your full undivided attention to video game reviewers Sam Bushman and Dan Morrison of WhySoBlu.com as they give you the low down on their ‘Top 10′ favorite moments in gaming for the year 2009.   Check out the You Tube hosted videos embedded below for a raw behind the scenes look at Dan and Sam delivering the video goods. Continue reading ‘Sam & Dan’s Top 10 Video Game Moments of 2009′

WSB’s ‘2009 Game of the Year’

Why So Blu - 2009 Game of the Year And the award goes to…okay, we’re not the Oscars, but as 2009 comes to a close, it’s about time to acknowledge Why So Blu’s inaugural Game of the Year award.  There have been an impressive array of titles that hit store shelves this year such as highly anticipated sequels Uncharted 2 and Assassin’s Creed II.  The competition was neck and neck to say the least, but this year’s pick goes to none other than Batman: Arkham Asylum. Continue reading ‘WSB’s ‘2009 Game of the Year’’

Star Trek D-A-C Doesn’t Beam Up

Star Trek D-A-CRecently released on the Playstation Network is the new downloadable game, Star Trek D-A-C.  For $9.99, players can buy this game with its permanent home on their PS3 hard drive.  Star Trek D-A-C is a top-down shooter set in deep space where you can choose from a variety of ships, which include a flagship (such as the Enterprise or Constitution), missile cruiser, support frigate, bomber and fighter. Continue reading ‘Star Trek D-A-C Doesn’t Beam Up’