Mihoyo is bringing Genshin Impact’s 1.4 update to players on March 17, and tons of new changes are coming to Teyvat. If you weren’t able to tune in or need the highlights, we’ve gone ahead and broken down the highlights and what some of these big updates mean for the Traveler. To kick things off, […]
Outbreak Is Exactly What Black Ops Cold War Zombies Needs Right Now
In 2008, gamers who conquered the islands of the South Pacific and battled through the ruined streets of Berlin in Treyarch’s Call of Duty: World At War were treated to an out-of-left-field bonus at the conclusion of the game’s campaign. A horror-themed horde mode that saw up to four players attempt to hold their ground against […]
I Hired An Apex Legends Coach Via Metafy And Became A Better Player In 4 Weeks
When I heard about Metafy, a venture-backed startup dedicated to matching video game players with top-caliber pros for coaching, I wanted to give it a try. For as little as $20 a session, I’d work with a professional player who could coach me in my game of choice, Apex Legends. The platform also hosts coaches […]
Sea Of Solitude: The Director’s Cut Review: A Beautiful Tale Of Recovery
Depression is a hard topic to get right in video games. The sorrow, the pain, that harrowing feeling of being closed off from the rest of the world, it’s all portrayed impeccably in Sea of Solitude: Director’s Cut, and this game truly made me reflect on my own feelings during a stressful time. I too […]
Step Into the Cavernous C-17 With the RAF’s Latest 360 Video
It’s been a while since VRFocus featured any 360-degree videos so here’s a new one that looked interesting. Created by the RAF Media Reserves for the RAF Police, it’s a chance to get up close to the RAF’s aircraft and assets for those who love aircraft or want to learn a bit more about the […]
I Hope The Two Trans Characters In Yakuza: Like A Dragon Figure Out How To Love Themselves
Trans representation in gaming is getting better all the time. In 2020 alone, we had positive transgender representation in The Last Of Us Part 2, Tell Me Why, If Found…, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, Bugsnax, and Cyberpunk 2077. For the record, those characters were Lev, Tyler, too many in If Found… to mention, Leo Baker, […]
Console UI Peaked With The Xbox 360
Here, right – what’s up with the state of contemporary console UI? I don’t mean to be disrespectful, and I can appreciate the immense effort both UI and UX designers go to in order to create a slick new look that screams “this is next-gen” as if they’re Leonidas punting loads of PS4s into a […]
This Week’s Indie Game Releases (February 28-March 6)
It’s March. A month that, in general, the world at large has been dreading. After all, we’re all aware of the snowball of events that transpired around this time last year. But have no fear! The indie gaming scene is here to keep you (and your mind) occupied with some great titles releasing this week. […]
Development And Diners: Interview With Planet Coaster Console Game Director, Gary Richards
As Planet Coaster Console celebrates the release of the Vintage and World’s Fair double pack, we spoke to game director Gary Richards about the inspiration behind the pack and the team’s love of theme parks. We also found out more about the pack itself, and talked about the reception Planet Coaster Console has had. Theme […]
The Stunning Sci-Fi World of Hubris VR Awaits Fall 2021
It’s been quite the week for virtual reality (VR) videogame announcements with plenty of content slated for 2021. Those of you who love a good sci-fi adventure should keep an eye out for Cyborn’s upcoming title Hubris VR, with an impressive looking trailer released this week. The single-player adventure puts you in the role of […]