Gears of War is one of Microsoft’s longest-running series. Originally developed by Epic Games for the Xbox 360, it popularized cover-based shooting mechanics. Set in a world ravaged by a war between humans and an underground race of alien beings, Gears of War was always an ambitious spectacle shooter. Over the years, however, it’s difficult […]
It’s hard to admit that it’s been 12 years since P.T. came out. What was meant to serve as an interactive trailer for an upcoming Silent Hill revival took on a life of its own. Looping hallways, environmental storytelling, and a first-person perspective promised something new and exciting for the then-stagnant series. However, it wasn’t […]
I’ve played the original Minecraft Dungeons both solo and couch co-op for many hours. It was a fun break from the more serious gameplay and stories of similar games (I’m looking at you, Diablo IV). Mojang Studios, the studio behind the very popular Minecraft franchise, has now created a sequel to their original dungeon crawler. […]
The Blood of Dawnwalker is an RPG created by Rebel Wolves, a team created by former CD Project Red members, full of passion and love for video games. The studio, while relatively small, set an ambitious goal: to create something that feels and plays like a AAA role-playing game set in a medieval fantasy world, […]
Marvel’s Wolverine is a difficult game to discuss in a vacuum. It’s a title that comes after a series of successful, open-world games, and an established studio known for creative, immersive gameplay experiences. Following Marvel’s Spider-Man, the Miles Morales spin-off, and its even bigger sequel, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Insomniac Games shifted gears to another Marvel […]
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls had a difficult job before anyone had even played it. Marvel has already been responsible for some of the most memorable fighting games ever made, while Arc System Works has spent years building its reputation around technically demanding fighters with a very particular visual style. Put the two together, and you […]
The original Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is one of the first JRPGs to hit the Nintendo Switch. While Monolith Soft did an amazing job with it, the game was a bit too ambitious for the time. The plethora of gameplay mechanics and open-world elements made the game struggle on the original Switch. This made the experience […]
You play Ari, a slacker student who signs up for a bit of extra credit and ends up doing all the legwork for his physics professor’s plan to travel through time and woo the history teacher. Your getaway vehicle is an elevator where the floor numbers are years. Your most reliable teammate is a chinchilla […]
Halo Campaign Evolved is the fourth release of the first Halo game, and the first release under the Halo Studios banner (formerly known as 343 Industries). It’s an interesting experiment in rereleasing a classic 25 years after its original launch and expanding its player base by making it playable on the PlayStation 5 as well […]
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag felt like a game that came out of nowhere back in 2013. Following the controversial Assassin’s Creed III, which started pivoting away from the modern-day storyline, fans were pleasantly surprised by this prequel story. But most importantly, they received one of the best pirate games of all time within the […]
I’ll get the embarrassing part out of the way first. Before Lord of Hatred, I had never touched a Diablo game. Not the first one, not the second one that people online still write essays about, not Diablo III, none of the seasons, nothing. I walked into Sanctuary with zero history and zero nostalgia, which […]
Playground Games’ Forza Horizon series has proven to be a winning formula. Set against the backdrop of a racing festival, the series moves to a different location with each entry. While simple at first glance, it’s an addictive series that racing fans have enjoyed since 2012. With Forza Horizon 6, Playground Games taps into a […]
