Place a PlayStation 1-era DualShock controller alongside a PlayStation controller, and you might have a tough time telling the difference between the two. Sure, there have been improved ergonomics and new features added to PlayStation controllers, from touchpads to light bars, but the overall layout and design haven’t changed much at all in the 23 […]
Astro’s Playroom Review: A Love Letter To PlayStation Fans And A Showcase Of Next-Gen Tech
Astro’s Playroom feels like a hug. A big, corporate hug by some CEO in a boardroom at the top of a skyscraper. It masterfully blends nostalgia with the new, taking you through a tour of PlayStation history, milking your memory glands with iconic Easter eggs and console startup noises that somehow make you feel things. […]
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales PS5 Review: Once More With Feeling
Just like its PS4 sibling, Spider-Man: Miles Morales starts off swinging. You’re thrust into its gorgeous and sprawling approximation of New York, arms flailing as you give chase to an aerial prison transport. Instantly, you feel like you’re embodying a new character – a different Spider-Man. It controls exactly the same, but the animation work […]
Harry Potter's Hogwarts Recreated In Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
Back in October, we shared a really awesome recreation in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 that brought the Super Smash Bros. Hyrule stage to life in a unique, new way. Now the community has done it again, though this time with a bit more magic with this faithful Hogwarts homage from Harry Potter. […]
Yakuza: Like A Dragon Review – A New Hero Takes His Turn
Yakuza 6 marked the end of protagonist Kazuma Kiryu’s journey, leaving us with a single question: “What now?” For years, players had explored Japan with Kiryu, becoming attached to the character as well as the template that his games inhabited. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio could have simply dropped a new face in Kamurocho and called […]
How To Use Goron From The Legend Of Zelda As A D&D Race
There are many dangerous and mysterious creatures who reside in the mountains of a Dungeons & Dragons campaign. The player can take on the role of one of these creatures, by playing as a Goron from The Legend of Zelda. The Goron debuted in Ocarina of Time as one of the prominent races in Hyrule. […]
VR Animation Baba Yaga Exclusive to Oculus Quest in 2021
Baobab Studios, the team behind titles including Asteroids!, Invasion! and Crow: The Legend announced its fairytale animation Baba Yaga earlier this year, initially with a multiplatform release slated for 2020. With the launch of a debut teaser trailer, Baba Yaga has now been confirmed for next year on Oculus Quest. Baba Yaga is a contemporary portrayal of […]
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope Ending, Explained
The second game in The Dark Pictures Anthology series, Little Hope, has a surprise twist ending that is sure to leave many players reeling. Just like its predecessor Man of Medan, Little Hope’s ending has already proven to be divisive among players. If you were left more confused than satisfied by the game’s conclusion, let us […]
Marvel’s Avengers Has Reached The Penultimate Phase Of A Dying Game
Not to toot my own horn, but I’m something of a connoisseur of doomed video games. I can’t explain exactly why, but the deeper I fall in love with a new online game, the more likely it is that game will fail miserably. Games like Rocket Arena, Crucible, and QC Games’ Breach never stood a chance once they got […]
The Hottest Reviews Of The Week (October 25-31, 2020)
November has arrived and it will finally bring the next generation of consoles with it. Cyberpunk 2077 might have been pushed back to December, but this month will still feature a killer’s row of new titles. Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, Demon’s Souls, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, and World of Warcraft: Shadowlands are […]