To say 2020 was tumultuous would be generous. So firstly, I hope everyone has been keeping safe and well. When I think about the industry in 2020, it was a landmark year for VR, and actually for the overall XR vision of where we’re headed to. This year the demand for all home-based entertainment increased, […]
All Games Receive Cuts – Chill Out With Your Cyberpunk 2077 Missing Feature Megathreads
If you’ve ever spoken to a person who makes games for a living, you’ll probably already know that cuts are an integral, unavoidable, and necessary part of development. Like any creative process, game development starts off with endless lists of ideas that may or may not end up in the final product. This is largely […]
This New Nintendo Leak Looks Fishy AF
A new Nintendo leak is making the rounds online that claims an upcoming Nintendo Direct will reveal the Nintendo Switch Pro as well as a slate of high-profile first and third-party games in 2021. I hate to burst everyone’s bubble, but this is almost certainly a fake leak. Fake Nintendo leaks are pretty common. Leaks […]
Erica PS4 Review: A technical marvel with a few narrative missteps
But with the film-like aesthetics, comes the expectation of film-like substance. And while Erica is the sort of thriller you would expect to fill the bestselling book section in every British airport of the summer, with all the intrigue, twists it comes with, some strange plot holes and issues with storytelling do emerge the more […]
How To Turn The Dratini Line From Pokemon Into D&D Monsters
The Pokemon franchise is designed around single-player experiences and PVP multiplayer battles. It’s not built for the group party dynamics of a game like Dungeons & Dragons, but the monsters from Pokemon can still be used as enemies for parties to face. To this end, we have statted out the Dratini line for use in […]
The Clear Winner Of The Next-Gen Console War Is Mobile
The console wars have wreaked havoc across the globe for years, turning brother against brother and generally making Twitter a very annoying place to be. However, before a single more drop of gamer blood can be spilled, I’m prepared to officially call the winner. Congratulations mobile phones, you are the undisputed winner of next-gen. So shall it […]
5 Biggest Disappointments Of 2020
It’s difficult to talk about disappointing games during a year that felt like one big, long disappointment itself, but if 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that sometimes you just have to put your head down and move forward—or in this case, look back. The game industry has changed dramatically over the past 12 months, thanks […]
My Game Of The Year Is The Criminally Neglected 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
2020 was a year of surprises on the gaming front. Everyone expected the year to be ruled by remakes and triple-A titles that have dominated the headlines for years, but it turned out to be unknown games that stole the show. It turned out that it was games like Among Us, Genshin Impact, and Fall […]
Remember When Konami Made Video Games?
Konami is a Japanese entertainment conglomerate that has found monumental success in the gaming industry. This is the company that has brought us wildly popular series, including Metal Gear, Silent Hill, and Castlevania. Ever since their humble beginnings as arcade developers, Konami has been gaining momentum like a runaway train. This past year, however, Konami has […]
2020 Was The Final Nail In The Wii U’s Coffin
The Nintendo Switch had a relatively dry year in terms of new releases, and several of its key games meant bringing over some of the last exclusives from the Wii U, further sealing the fate of the system. The Wii U was a criminally overlooked system during its day, and it received many incredible games that […]