Shovel Knight is a game that was a bit of an indie darling in 2014. Backed on Kickstarter, was released to extremely positive reviews as well as commercial success. It has since then been ported to nearly every major gaming platform, including the 3DS and PS Vita. Yacht Games, the developer of Shovel Knight, kept the fanbase alive by releasing ...
Read More »Overwatch May Get a Valentine’s Day Event
Overwatch has had a grand total of three major events now, the Olympics, Halloween and the Holiday Season. They’ve become rather a staple of the game, and each bring familiar prospects to the experience. A colorful array of new skins, lines, emotes and other unlockables, unique game modes and a unique tone. There is some controversy over the items being ...
Read More »Mass Effect Andromeda Lacks Season Pass
Season passes are something that is highly divisive among gamers. Some enjoy them, as it earns them all of the DLC for a game at a reduced price. Others sneer at the concept, seeing them as asking for money when a product hasn’t proven itself yet. For better or for worse, season passes have become a staple of the AAA ...
Read More »Dues Ex: Mankind Divided Pre-Order DLC Goes Free
Pre-order bonuses are, sadly, a staple of AAA gaming. You don’t have to look far to find an example of a game that utilizes this practice. Costumes, weapons, or even entire levels that can only be acquired through pre-ordering. Dues Ex: Mankind Divided was particularly noticeable in this regard. Augment Your Pre-Order went so far as to offer the game ...
Read More »Mass Effect Andromeda Resolutions
Appearance has been a part of the gaming debate for as long as there has been one. Older gamers will remember the bit wars of the 1990s, with Sega and Nintendo trying to outdo each other. Back then, graphics dominated the arguments for which console was better. Nowadays graphics aren’t as heavy touted, as things have gotten more complicated. Resolution ...
Read More »Doomfist to be Voiced by Terry Crews?
It really does feel like you can’t go more than a week or two without there being mover Overwatch news. Blizzard’s team based shooter really has taken the world by storm. Easily the most iconic part of the game, however, is its colorful (Figuratively and literally) cast of characters. More are on their way to the game it seems, with ...
Read More »Leaked Photo Confirms Fall 2017 Release Date for Red Dead Redemption 2
Rockstar is known for going radio-silent after huge announcements, so it wasn’t surprising to hear next to nothing after the reveal of Red Dead Redemption 2. Promotional materials are starting to go out, however, and it looks like the game is slated for a Fall 2017 release date. Unfortunately, there isn’t too much more to be gleaned about the game ...
Read More »Final Fantasy Creator Hironobu Sakaguchi Says to Expect New Title in 2017
Final Fantasy is one of the most iconic and celebrated video game series in history, so when Hironobu Sakaguchi, the father of Final Fantasy, announces that he’s working on a new title, it’s time to get excited. Sakaguchi parted ways with Square (Now known as Square Enix after a merger back in 2003) in the early 2000s and went on ...
Read More »Diablo 20th Anniversary Event Announced
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 20 years since the action RPG Diablo first released. The satisfying combat and the neverending quest to advance your character was furthered by two sequels, Diablo II in 2000 and Diablo III in 2012. Diablo was a pioneer in the genre, striking a chord with an extremely loyal fanbase that to this day ...
Read More »The Creation of Ghost Recon Wildlands’ Reactive World
Ubisoft’s decision to use Bolivia as a model for the world in Ghost Recon Wildlands is exciting because of the scope and variety that it suggests. Snowy mountaintops, salt flats, expansive fields and sprawling villages all offer a lot of potential for a Tom Clancy game. Of course, Bolivia is a massive place, so Ubisoft decided wisely to not try ...
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