The Video Game Onslaught: Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph, Assassin’s Creed 3, and Letterpress

Summary

This week’s topic is all about video games. It starts with the review of Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph, followed by the new console release, Assassin’s Creed 3, and finally discussing a new iOS game called Letterpress.

Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph: The Love of Retro Video Game
Assassin’s Creed 3: The First of Many Huge Releases
Letterpress: A Mashup of Boggle and Territory Control Game

Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph: The Love of Retro Video Game

The fusion of Disney and Pixar in their latest project, Wreck-It Ralph, highlights the rising talent and internal project developments within Disney. Directed by Rich Moor, an avid lover of video games, the movie tells the story of a video game character who’s not satisfied with his job. This simple yet fantastic internal conflict propels the movie, which is packed with Easter eggs and references to old-school video games that adults will pick up on. Adults and children alike will enjoy the humor, voice acting, and nuances in the movie. It may be just a story about people, but it’s overlaid with a fantastic sense of nostalgia.

Assassin’s Creed 3: The First of Many Huge Releases

The video game onslaught has begun, and the first high-profile title to come out this year is Assassin’s Creed 3. This game is for people who love open world games and the previous Assassin’s Creed games. It’s the fifth game in the series, and it involves you playing as a new assassin in the American Revolutionary War, traveling between England, Boston, and New York. Unlike the previous games, Assassin’s Creed 3 features a total overhaul of the game. There are a lot more activities and things to do, making it an even more sprawling game. Although some reviews nitpick at minor details, this game is definitely a worthy successor, even if you’re new to the series.

Letterpress: A Mashup of Boggle and Territory Control Game

Letterpress is the newest word game developed by Loren Brichte, a talented game developer. The design of the game is minimalistic and highly addictive for people who love word games. The game is a mashup of Boggle and a territory control game. Letterpress is a two-player game that allows you to form words using letters on the board. Whenever you form a word, it becomes your territory, and to win, you must control more letters than your opponent. The game is free to play but can also be upgraded for future features such as color themes and playing more than one game at a time.

Conclusion

Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph, Assassin’s Creed 3, and Letterpress are just the tip of the iceberg for this year’s video game releases. These games vary from nostalgic to highly anticipated, from well-established franchises to new, addictive word games. There will be something for everyone this holiday season, and we can only hope to bid this year’s video game onslaught with a strong and satisfied finish.