We have LEGO: Batman to enjoy this month, but next month is also continuing on with that DC comics love. The Xbox Games With Gold June 2021 lineup has been revealed, and while some of the freebies are a little niche, there is one particular title that fighting game fans might want to scoop up […]
Overwatch 2 PvP gameplay reveal cuts teams from six to five – one tank per team
Blizzard’s recent Overwatch 2 livestream revealed plenty of new details, chief among them being the new five-man teams. While it was briefly discussed during this year’s BlizzCon back in February, there hasn’t been a proper look at Overwatch 2 since its 2019 announcement. Recently, however, several members of the development team took part in an […]
Epic Games Store’s Mega Sale Has Begun, And NBA 2K21 Is Free
The Epic Games Store is hosting a Mega Sale between now and June 17, and as you might expect, there is indeed a mega selection of games currently on sale through the online storefront. On top of that, Epic Games’ tradition of giving away a game for free every week is still a thing too. […]
Epic Games v. Apple: Half Way Home – The Esports Observer
Wednesday marked the eighth day in what is expected to be a three-week-long antitrust trial between Fortnite developer Epic Games and iPhone maker Apple in California. On Tuesday, the focus was on Apple’s anti-steering policies (check out this story for more details) tied to the Apple App Store which forbids advertising alternate means to purchase […]
Pokemon Games Need To Learn From New Pokemon Snap’s Outaway Cave
Caves have been a staple of Pokemon since the very start. There are several caves in Pokemon Red & Blue, and there they serve a purpose. While the rest of the game is bright and vibrant – as bright and vibrant as handheld games could be in 1996 – the caves are dark and mysterious. […]
Short Tie-In Games Are Great Because We Don’t Have To Wait Years For Them
Big, open-world games that you can sink hundreds of hours into can often feel like the best bang for your buck. But, as someone who likes to play as many video games as possible, and who also doesn’t have as much free time as they did when they were a teenager, I’m really enjoying shorter games. […]
Were Older Games Better Or Is Nostalgia Just That Strong?
I’ve commonly heard people make the claim that older games are just better all-around than newer games. Obviously, we are setting graphics aside, so they’ll tend to argue that older games had better strategic implementation, better character development, and more. I’ve written previously on how retro games are popular due to more than just nostalgia—the video […]
Epic Games Reportedly Offered Sony $200 Million For PlayStation Exclusives
We’ve received tons of insider news thanks to the ongoing Apple vs. Epic lawsuit. A number of documents with otherwise unknown information have surfaced during the trial process, and this latest one may be one of the biggest. It seems that Epic Games was trying to secure PlayStation exclusives for the Epic Games Store. As […]
Limited Run Games Creating Physical Among Us Collector’s Edition
Among Us is still a phenomenon even if Jimmy Fallon didn’t do much to improve player counts. And as such, there are plenty of Among Us fans willing to get their hands on exclusive merch. Limited Run Games specializes in turning digital-only titles into loot-filled bonanzas, so the two are teaming up to provide us […]
Sledgehammer Games Confirmed As Call of Duty 2021 Developer
In news that probably won’t come as much of a surprise, it was confirmed today that Sledgehammer Games will be taking the reins on the next entry in the Call of Duty franchise. While details for the game haven’t been provided, it is expected t0 release in the later part of this year and will place an […]