For all the blood, guts, and great acting in The Callisto Protocol, there’s still quite a lot of room for Striking Distance Studios to improve its recently-released horror game. Sure, the dodge mechanic is innovative and there are more than enough unique enemies to deal with, but the game is almost too hard in places. It’s a game that takes one bloody step forward, and then a mutated head launches itself at you and bites your neck. Read More...
A carton of belVita breakfast sandwich dark chocolate creme variety is shown. Photo courtesy DOH
Mondelez Global LLC has issued a voluntary recall for two varieties of its belVita breakfast sandwich products because they may contain undeclared peanut contamination from cross-contact on a manufacturing line, the state Department of Health warned Wednesday. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products, DOH said. Read More...
The Good
The best thing about Shadows of the Empire (SOTE) is that it is set in the “Star Wars” universe. Familiar characters and locations, like Han Solo and the ice planet of Hoth, help tie the new Shadows storyline in with the original trilogy. And, of course, SOTE would not be a real Star Wars game if it did not include the famous Star Wars sound effects and musical themes. Read More...