PGA Tour 2K21 is a sure shot, hitting the green with the precision and finesse of a pro. Whether you are swinging away with heavy lumber from the tee to win a championship or are chipping out of a bunker to save par, the stroke play is beautifully crafted. It is also fully malleable, allowing […]
Yakuza examines masculinity with care, but leaves women behind
In a 2019 interview with Otaquest, Yakuza series creator Toshihiro Nagoshi was asked about his intended audience for the games. He responded simply that the games are stories about men, written by men, primarily for an audience of men. But, he went on: “because we tried to ignore both younger and female audiences, we inherently […]
Pokemon GO Shiny Geodude NEWS: How to catch Shiny Geodude, Golem in September Event
Pokemon GO Developers Niantic have just updated the game and begun rolling out the promised Pokemon GO Ultra Bonus rewards for trainers following a summer of successful Pokemon GO events. "Throughout the past few months, many of you have worked hard to meet the goals of Professor Willow’s Global Research Challenge," explained the Pokemon GO Blog post […]
Dungeons & Dragons: The Story Behind Icewind Dale
In just under a month, Wizards of the Coast will bring back the Icewind Dale campaign setting for Dungeons & Dragons, and it’s kind of a big deal. Fans have been chomping at the bit to get their hands on the new adventure book since the announcement earlier this year. WotC is giving it the full […]
Video Games Are Now Fighting To Save The Planet
As wildfires ravaged Australia in December 2019, players of Space Ape video games contacted the company to offer their help. The London-based firm added an in-game purchase into several of its mobile titles, with proceeds benefiting either a wildlife or humanitarian organization working Down Under. In four days, the company managed to raise $120,000. According […]
The trailers, the news, and everything we learned at DC FanDome
This weekend’s DC FanDome, a digital convention and premiere space for the latest DC news, movie trailers, and interviews, was a huge success, all things considered. Months into Zoom burnout, and after San Diego Comic-Con’s “Comic-Con@Home” struggled to recreate the in-person experience, the DC event blended high production value with live-streaming, fan interaction, and a […]
The Biggest Changes Coming To NHL 21
Like this year’s cover star, Alex “The Great Eight” Ovechkin, EA’s NHL series faces every season with lofty expectations and widespread criticism about living up to its potential. Fans hate watching the same issues carry over and want to see growth in the offseason to raise the game. EA Vancouver is addressing that in a […]
Everything We Know About The Cancelled Baldur’s Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate III is currently in development for modern systems, but it’s not the first attempt to create a third entry in the Baldur’s Gate series. A game called Baldur’s Gate III: The Black Hound was in development during the early ’00s, but it never saw the light of day. Throne of Bhaal offered a definitive conclusion to the Bhaalspawn storyline, […]
Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time did not offend me, a fan
In a massive 2019 interview with Polygon, Samurai Jack creator Genndy Tartakovsky reflected on his nearly 20-year journey with the Jack character, and the bittersweet resolution he’d illustrated in the series’ fifth and final season. The end was the actual end for his time-traveling warrior — that was the story. That was it. The end. […]
12 tips to make Microsoft Flight Simulator much easier
Microsoft Flight Simulator is an incredibly dense piece of software. I hesitate to even call it a game, because it really does require that players know their way around an airplane. But there are a few ways to make the experience easier for yourself, especially if you’re just starting out. In this Microsoft Flight Simulator […]