Critics Consensus:Skylanders Swap Force

Hi! We are Critics Consensus.  We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the new Skylanders!

It was recently announced that Skylanders was now a billion dollar franchise. And the third game had not even come out yet. The magic of Activision ladies and gentlemen. Instead of churning out the same game like what happened with Skylanders last game Giants, this new Skylanders allows you to swap different parts for your Skylander. (Could be a little bit catchier)
Anyway let's find out if Skylanders is more than just a one trick pony.
One main thing that critics complained about for Swap Force (particularly IGN and AtomicGamer) is the plot. While the plot for a game like this will never be a strong suit the plot feels too repetitive compared to the last games. However Skylanders is still a great gimmick as it always is and if you have or are an 8 year old kid you'll have a blast.
Overall only buy this if you have kids. (It is a little bit expensive though)
Skylanders Swap Force is rated E10+

Critics Consensus:The Legend Of Zelda Wind Waker HD

Hi! We are Critics Consensus.  We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the new HD Zelda!

Many Zelda's have come out and some like Link's Adventure and Phantom Hourglass have been long forgotten into the shadows but others like Ocarina Of Time and Wind Waker have stood the test of time. Now Wind Waker is coming out in HD to boost WiiU sales. Let's see if it holds up.

The Legend Of Zelda:Wind Waker HD excels in almost every way. As EurogamerSweden said the remastered visuals still look good today and the whimsical storyline makes you feel as if you were a kid again. The gameplay is smooth and fun and even something like the dastardly water temple won't get in the way of your happiness.

Overall get a WiiU for this game. If you have already experienced the magic, wait till the new Smash Bros comes out till shelling 300 dollars.

The Legend Of Zelda Wind Waker HD is rated E10+.

Critics Consensus:Captain Phillips

Hi! We are Critics Consensus.  We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the new Tom Hanks thriller Captain Phillips!

It's funny that Warner Bros. has released all of their Oscar bait into the ocean this month which such hits as Gravity,Prisoners,and now Captain Phillips. We now Tom Hanks usually will deliver an amazing performance in a movie like this but will this actually be Oscar worthy? Let's find out.
Captain Phillips is not a solid gold perfect movie like Gravity but it is really good. It currently has an 83 on Metacritic and a 95 on Rotten Tomatoes. Tom Hanks and the actors as the pirates show their talent many times and the movie's script makes the experience  very gripping and intense much like Gravity. This is truly a must see.
Overall see this movie.
Captain Phillips is rated PG-13.

Critics Consensus:The Wolf Among Us

Hi! We are Critics Consensus.  We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is Telltale's new game!

This week has been a pretty interesting week for release dates considering two interactive dramas have come out. Beyond Two Souls from Heavy Rain creators Quantic Dream and The Wolf Among Us from The Walking Dead creators Telltale Games. The surprising thing is The Wolf Among Us is actually getting better reviews than Beyond. Let's find out why.
As Ign and GameInformer said the game is well written and has a fantastic art style. It's sufficiently better than Telltales last game The Walking Dead and is gripping from every decision. Looks like Telltale has now just started churning great games out of their company. Good for them.
Overall get this game. Its only 5 dollars!
The Wolf Among Us is rated M.

Critics Consensus:Beyond:Two Souls

NOTE:I was on vacation. Sorry for no posts :(
Hi! We are Critics Consensus.  We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the new game from the creators of Heavy Rain!

When Quantic Dream's Heavy Rain came out of nowhere critics ate it up. Yes it had a lot of plot holes and yes sometimes it was overly dramatic but it was clearly a step in the right direction. But the question remains can Quantic Dream do their same formula this time with special likenesses like Ellen Page and Willem Dafoe? Let's find out.
It's really weird but Beyond:Two Souls might be the most mixed received game of 2013. One critic (Digital Spy) gave it a 100 while AusGamers game it a 25 basically calling it butt cancer. This has probably happened because critics have gotten tired of Quantic Dream's interactive drama formula that they use for every one of their games but if you can get past that Beyond:Two Souls is probably one of the best movies of 2013. But as a game it falls a little bit flat.
Overall if you liked Heavy Rain get this. If you havent played Heavy Rain rent this. The games only like 15 hours of gameplay.
Beyond:Two Souls is rated M.