Hi, Big News… Writers Wanted !! The summer is finally here. So it’s time to start kicking Fire & Ice back into shape. A lot of big things have been happening with your favorite writers lately so now we’ve got some openings. If you want to contribute to http://www.fireicemagazine.com email me at fireicemag@yahoo.com. We are … Continue reading »
By: John Parry Tuesday was huge for console gaming! Two new consoles were announced and one of the most popular franchises of all time is making its 3D debut. Valve’s Piston Valve is set to enter the console market soon, and they brought a (non-working) model of their Piston to the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show. … Continue reading »
By John Parry GameFreak has released a numbered sequel in the main Pokémon series for the first time ever. Is it worth $35? Vitals Platform: DS Publisher: Nintendo Developer: GameFreak Year: 2012 Story Mode The story mode in Pokémon Black 2 is certainly a different take on Unova. While Black and White featured 150 new … Continue reading »
By: John Parry No, this article isn’t a review, nor is it really about “The Last Story” at all. It’s a semi-angry explanation as to why every North American outlet shouldn’t have bothered publishing a review of this game. Let’s start with Operation Rainfall–they’re the real story here. Traditionally, Japanese RPGs have been so different … Continue reading »
By John Parry On August 7th, Ohio teenager Tyler Rigsby collapsed at his aunt’s house following four straight days of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Instead of examining similar media reports, Fire & Ice reached out to actual gamers to hear firsthand what they had to say about addiction and what the misconceptions are. “I … Continue reading »
By: John Parry Portable gaming has recently seen a storm of blogging investors and even gamers who think dedicated handhelds are doomed. Nintendo is especially doomed, in case their projected 2013 profits and the Wii beating out PS3 and Xbox 360 in global sales fooled you. We’re taking a good hard look at some numbers … Continue reading »
By: John Parry This week in Gaming we’re revisiting some of your favorite childhood activities, Fire & Ice style. To keep things fresh, we’re offering you some cool variations on the classics. 4. Hide n’ Go Seek–The Lazy Way Have you ever caught yourself playing Hide n’ Go Seek and wishing you could skip the … Continue reading »
By: John Parry Nintendo made waves at E3 this year when they announced the Miiverse, a big first step into the realm of social networking. Remember, this is the company that insisted in 2004 that “nobody wants to play online.” Fire & Ice is here with an alternate theory on why Nintendo’s entering the social … Continue reading »
By John Parry You picked a seat near the back of the plane, hoping the window seat to your left would mercifully remain empty. A mother and young son approach, looking for two adjacent seats. You suddenly realize the seat behind the one to your left is also open. Your plan has backfired, and you’ll … Continue reading »
By John Parry Contemporary video game soundtracks have made serious strides since the days of the NES, and we’re not just talking about sports games or Rock Band. Uncharted, Halo, and Quake brought quality tunes to the table. Sadly, shooters tend to tone down the soundtrack when you’re actually playing, especially in multiplayer. Sometimes you … Continue reading »
