The latest Ubisoft Forward event put the spotlight on Immortals Fenyx Rising, the game formerly known as Gods and Monsters. The open-world action game has transformed since we saw it at last year’s E3, and those changes go well beyond its new name. Ubisoft said it rethought the tone, hero, and universe, but it still […]
It’s Time to Work in Vacation Simulator: Back to Job
When it comes to colourful virtual reality (VR) gameplay experiences Owlchemy Labs has got you covered, especially when it comes to the studios’ most recent title Vacation Simulator. Today, the team has released a free DLC add-on called Back to Job, putting you to work at a nice robot getaway. Rather than these friendly bots […]
It’s A Bummer Super Mario Galaxy 2 Isn’t Coming To The Switch
The upcoming Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection is a real bargain. For a relative pittance, you’ll get two extremely good games, and hours of platforming goodness to sink your teeth into. From a pure value standpoint, it doesn’t get much better than that. Only… there’s a bit of a problem. See, 3D All-Stars is missing […]
D&D’s next adventure will test even the best Dungeon Masters
Dungeons & Dragons’ next campaign module hits the street on Sept. 15. Titled Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden, it brings the franchise back to the setting of some of its most famous novelizations. But don’t expect to see much of Drizzt Do’Urden in its 320 pages (he’s got his own video game on the […]
How Marvel's Avengers Has Improved Since The Beta
If you opened up an internet browser over the last few weeks, you’ve seen people who weren’t very happy with Crystal Dynamics’ take on Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. The beta for Marvel’s Avengers was met with derision as many felt underwhelmed by what they were playing. But just like the game’s opening A-Day event, the full […]
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 And 2 Review – Once Again Nailing The Trick
Forget the weird peripherals, bad sequels, and questionable ports that defined Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater in the series’ later years. Instead, remember the glory days of the late ‘90s and early ‘00s, because that’s where you’re going with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2. By returning to the first two games in the franchise […]
Digimon Survive Is Still Coming, We Just Have To Be Patient
When Bandai Namco announced Digimon Survive a few years back, I, along with others who adored the series growing up, was totally thrilled at the prospect of a brand new style of adventure with our digital friends. Bandai Namco has had a good track record in the past few years with games such as Cyber […]
Theory: Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla’s Magic Mushrooms Will Impact In-Game Fighting
In a recent statement from the ESRB explaining Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla’s ‘M for Mature’ rating, we learned that “magic mushrooms” exist within the upcoming game. Based on that, and some historical Viking evidence, there’s a chance that these shrooms might even have an impact on in-game combat. The ESRB explained that Valhalla’s main character “consumes mushrooms” and “inhales mushroom-based […]
Sounds Like Nostalgia: Mario Sunshine’s "Too Bad!" Game Over
In the world of gaming, there’s nothing more unsatisfying than hearing the game over music. The fact that you’re seeing the game over screen means that you’ve used up all your lives in different attempts to complete a level or boss battle. At that point, do you continue or try again tomorrow? Game over music […]
Fall Guys Secrets – A Super Serious Lore Interview
If there’s one thing I love in a video game, it’s context. Why am I doing what I’m doing? Who am I? What is this world? These are questions real life shrugs off before reminding you that you’re nothing but a spec of dust floating in an infinite cosmos. Video games are the one true […]