Video game movies get a bad rap for the most part but lately, there’s been a handful of outliers that broke the mold. Many were hesitant to buy into the Mortal Kombat hype for that very reason – the unavoidable chance of it being bad – but so far, it’s netted a 62% on Rotten […]
The AI arms race has us on the road to Armageddon
Join Transform 2021 this July 12-16. Register for the AI event of the year. It’s now a given that countries worldwide are battling for AI supremacy. To date, most of the public discussion surrounding this competition has focused on commercial gains flowing from the technology. But the AI arms race for military applications is racing […]
Ten Years On, Game Of Thrones’ First Season Is Still The Gold Standard
I love lists. I love ranking my favourite games, albums, films, TV shows… you name it. Mass Effect 2, Red, Lost In Translation, and The Simpsons, for the record. Of all the pop culture things I’d consider to be in my ‘best of’ lists though, the one I struggle with the most is Game of […]
You Should Buy Fez On Nintendo Switch While The Launch Discount Is Still Available
What happens when a protagonist from a 2D platformer gains the ability to see the world in 3D? For Mario, it was just another jaunt through the Mushroom Kingdom with more Goombas to mercilessly slaughter, but for Fez’s Gomez? It was a revolutionary moment that turned his world around and around and around, and now […]
Core Arrives On The Epic Games Store Today. So, What Is Core?
Core arrives as a free-to-play platform today (In early access) on the Epic Games Store. You’re probably wondering what Core is. If I distill it down to the base concept, it’s an online world where you can roam from game to game solo or with friends, using your core avatar and cosmetics as you move […]
Interview: Valve On Why Half-Life Alyx Could Only Be Made In VR
Valve is the sort of studio that will only create new entries in its beloved franchises if they feel truly necessary. Each new project must be a step forward, a justified expansion that does something new in the medium instead of retreading old ground simply to advance a narrative cliffhanger. This is the philosophy that […]
PUBG Dev Might Be Working On A Sci-Fi Open World Game
We might be getting an all new game from the developers of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, and it doesn’t look like a battle royale. If you’re currently unaware of what’s going on in the world of PUBG, you really can’t be blamed because it’s a lot, and a bit confusing too. PUBG recently announced New State, a […]
Stride Starts Beta Testing On Oculus Quest
JoyWay is making strides (sorry) with the upcoming Oculus Quest port of Stride after the recent delay of the PSVR version. The developer has opened sign-ups for Quest players to test the Tutorial and Endless Modes on the standalone headset. The beta is running from today through to April 12th and you’ll need to have […]
MLB The Show 21 On Xbox Game Pass Was Reportedly MLB's Decision
The 2019 announcement that MLB The Show would go multiplatform as part of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s renewed licensing agreement was a big enough surprise, but the fact that the inaugural entry on Xbox Series X and Xbox One would arrive on Xbox Game Pass on launch day was nothing short of shocking. According to Inverse, the […]
Nintendo Puts Expiry Dates On Re-Releases Like 3D All-Stars For One Reason: FOMO Sales
A new report which includes input from industry insiders has delved deeper into why exactly Nintendo has turned to limited-time releases. If you’re reading this and thinking about when you’re going to pick up a copy of Super Mario 3D All-Stars, that ship has sailed. Nintendo has stuck to its word and the limited window […]