The Yakuza series is a big, shameful gap in my gaming knowledge, and Yakuza 0 was on sale recently, so I snapped it up and decided to give the series a whirl. I’ve heard nothing but praise for the franchise so my expectations were high, but I had no idea what the games were about […]
The early decision that helped Adjust go from startup to global success
The second day of GamesBeat Summit 2021 offered attendees a look at companies that skyrocket from startup to big success, and how they faced the challenges and opportunities of rapid expansion, on the panel “Scaling the right way: When a startup is no longer a startup.” Katie Jansen, CMO at AppLovin and Katie Madding, chief […]
7 Animation Trends that Will Rule 2021
Advertising has perhaps the most crucial role in the fate of a new good or service. As a result, this industry is constantly evolving. It has reached a totally new stage of promoting and presenting products via animation. The method evades the constraints of live-action commercials and lets your imagination take flight. Even the most […]
Nier Replicant: Items That Are Safe To Sell
Lots of video games throw excess materials at the player, but not quite with the same gusto as Nier Replicant. A rather faithful remake of 2010’s original Nier, Replicant really only changes two key details: the main character and the core combat. Otherwise, Nier is exactly as it was – as sad as it is […]
Atelier Ryza 2 Shows That Not All JRPGs Need To Save The World
Saving the world is exhausting. It’s something we’re often tasked with in the realm of video games. Protecting millions of lives from certain destruction is the height of heroic accomplishment, so it makes perfect sense that JRPGs want to express this otherworldly fantasy again and again. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve saved […]
It’s A Crime That Porter Robinson Doesn’t Have a Beat Saber DLC Pack
Beat Saber centres around hype. The virtual reality rhythm-slasher is all about falling in love with the music, finding a cadence where the only things that exist are the dual sabers in your hands and the barrage of coloured notes hurtling toward you. When playing on Hard or Expert difficulty, the world around you ceases […]
The 138 Games That Will Be Completely Unavailable When PS3, PSP, And Vita Stores Close This Summer
TheGamer’s report that PlayStation will be closing its PS3, PSP, and PS Vita stores was confirmed last month. That has understandably resulted in a lot of backlash from console owners, especially those who still own and use one or more of those systems. While Xbox appears to be doing everything it possibly can to preserve […]
Omelette You Know That Eggcelerate! Is A Good Racing Game That Could Be Perfect On Nintendo Switch
Easter has come and gone this year, but there’s still plenty of reason to celebrate, as Eggcelerate! has egg-rolled its way onto PC, available right now on Steam. Coming from sole-indie developer, Tim Beaudet, 15, while seeming like it would be a perfect game for Nintendo Switch. The premise of Eggcelerate! is simple: drive from […]
Loop Hero Proves That Roguelikes Are The Way Forward Now
You’ve probably heard of Loop Hero at this point, a charmingly retroish roguelike that’s a pain in the arse in the best possible way. Despite borrowing an enormous legion of ragtag bits and bobs from dozens of other games, it feels distinctly fresh and has a concrete sense of identity. I think it’s proof that […]
ESA Dismisses Rumors That E3 Will Be A Paid Event
The ESA, the organiser behind E3, has dismissed rumors that this year’s E3 will be a paid, digital event, claiming the show will be free for all attendees. Yesterday, a report from VGC claimed that the ESA would be going ahead with the planned digital event this summer, but that some of the content would […]