“Tactical nuke, incoming!” was either the sound of sweet victory or bitter defeat. Either way, if you played Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 back in its heyday, I’m sure you actually heard that line as you read it – followed quickly by that skull-splitting siren. Modern Warfare 2 was the absolute pinnacle of Call of […]
The Last Of Us’ Joel Was Never A Hero
The Last of Us Part 2 is an award-laden near-masterpiece that sold a wealth of copies, breaking records left, right, and center, but there is a very vocal minority that refuses to let go of one aspect: Joel’s story. Yet, they often fail to grasp this singular, simple thing. He was never a hero, nor was he […]
I Love Mass Effect’s Sci-Fi Jargon
I’m a real sucker for sci-fi, but something that absolutely makes or breaks it is worldbuilding. As well as being new to the Yakuza series, the recently released Legendary Edition is my first foray into the world of Mass Effect – I’m sorry. Fortunately, coming to the series later than everyone else has allowed me to view […]
Overwatch 2’s Change To 5v5 Is The Worst Decision It Could Have Made
We recently learned that Overwatch 2 is due to shrink squad sizes from six players per team to just five. As someone with well over 1,000 hours in the game, who used to play on a team that averaged out at around 3,600 SR (Masters, the second-highest competitive rank in the game, accounting for the […]
HyperX And Anta Gordon Hayward Limited Edition Sneakers and Gaming Headset Bundle Review
I recently had the pleasure of unboxing the Gordon Hayward Limited Edition Sneakers and Gaming Headset Bundle, which is a collaboration between gaming solutions brand HyperX and Anta, a global leader in sports equipment. NBA star Gordon Hayward needs no introduction as a pivotal member of the Charlotte Hornets, and a player who was also […]
A Sonic Concert Is A Better Anniversary Celebration Than A New Game
Like many fans of the Blue Blur, I tuned into the 30th anniversary Sonic Central stream ready to be whelmed. Sonic fans have been burned too many times to expect greatness, but surely some neat piece of merch would be revealed and beg to take a spot on my shelf. I also had the benefit […]
Horizon Forbidden West Might Be Bringing Back The Shadow Carja, Which Makes A Lot Of Sense
Yesterday, we got to see 14 minutes of Horizon Forbidden West gameplay. It’s strikingly similar to the functionality we saw in Zero Dawn, except it looks significantly bigger and bolder than before. The UI has been overhauled, the landscapes have been verticalized and filled out, and the traversal looks remarkably better than that of its […]
I Really Hope Horizon Forbidden West Doesn’t Ignore The Series’ Most Fascinating Lore
Horizon Zero Dawn is an excellent game for the most part, although as I’ve written before, its one major flaw is how lifeless its cities are. When you’re out in the wilderness and overcome by the sheer scale and sublimity of nature, Zero Dawn is outstanding. The second you step foot in Meridian or Sunfall, […]
Interview: Ubisoft On The Making of Far Cry 6’s Anton Castillo
“You’re going to have moments with Anton and Diego where the player isn’t present. You’re going to get a window into how he really is, how he really behaves, and how he sees the world,” Far Cry 6 narrative director Navid Khavari tells me about Anton Castillo, the latest larger than life villain to headline […]
Crowdfunding is killing board game expansions
Crowdfunding has changed the world of tabletop gaming. Platforms like Kickstarter were originally a vehicle for creatives to bring innovative and radical ideas to life. Over time, however, the churn of new campaigns has become primarily a marketing framework for design studios to push mounds of plastic and cardboard at ever-increasing price points. Publishers are […]