Pokemon players who like to try and get ahead of the curve via third-party means should beware: they’re risking a ban, and potentially a permanent one. As video games have become increasingly focused around competitive online play, they’ve become more vulnerable to a minority of players who like to ruin the experience for others. With […]
The Last Of Us Part 2 has the best storytelling in a video game
A reader finally gets play The Last Of Us Part 2 and is impressed by its graphics, its storytelling, and its message. I’ve just finished The Last Of Us Part 2 and it was such a brilliant experience it has inspired me to write in with a few thoughts. I’ll start by saying that I […]
Hitman 3 Had The Biggest Digital Launch In Series History
The recent launch of Hitman 3 was the best in series history, according to a statement from IO Interactive. Agent 47’s latest outing has been a critical success – earning positive reviews from most critics – and it seems that fans were just as eager to wrap up the bald assassin’s long-running adventure. IO Interactive’s […]
The 10 Best Weapons In Metal Gear Solid 5
There are many ways to play Metal Gear Solid 5. Players could use stealth to avoid confrontation. Players can also forgo stealth and go into situations guns blazing. To facilitate whatever play-style a player might choose, there are numerous weapons at their disposal. This game has pistols, submachine guns, assault rifles, sniper rifles, and rocket […]
The best NA storylines to watch for heading into the VALORANT Champions Tour
The action kicks off next week. VALORANT’s pseudo-offseason is nearly over following last month’s First Strike event. And now, teams are gearing up for an even bigger year of competition. Riot’s tac shooter may still be in its infancy, but the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) should speed along its maturation. Teams will compete in regional […]
Sarah Connor and the Terminator have both arrived in Fortnite
Fortnite is heading to the future and the past as the T-800 and Sarah Connor from the Terminator series have now joined the game as skins. The pair arrived as part of the game’s shop update on Thursday night. While there are plenty of versions of both the model T-800 Terminator and Sarah Connor to […]
If Johto Or Sinnoh Return, They Better Bring The Pokeathlon With Them
So you want to be the very best, like no one ever was? Well it’s not enough to just beat the Elite Four. You gotta do everything. Despite what certain blowhards might say, you have to catch them all. But it doesn’t stop there. You must take on the other kinds of Pokemon competitions. You gotta […]
The DeanBeat: What Ready Player Two tells us about the metaverse
I was a fanboy for Ernest Cline’s Ready Player One book and the 2018 Steven Spielberg movie based on it. And so when the sequel novel Ready Player Two came out in December, I was all over it. The critics panned it, and I understood why as it was a sequel that wasn’t as innovative […]
The price of Xbox Live Gold is going up
Microsoft is upping the price for its Xbox Live Gold, the Xbox online service, the company announced Friday. Xbox Live Gold will now cost $10.99 a month for a one-month membership — a price increase of $1. The three-month membership will now cost $29.99, an increase of $5. A six-month membership is up to $59.99. […]
The Terminator And Sarah Connor Join Fortnite
The rumors were true. Arnie’s Fortnite legacy continues to grow as The Terminator and Sarah Connor have been added to the game. Predator finally arrived on Fortnite’s island this week, adding what is arguably the most adult character to the game so far. Players need to defeat the new NPC to unlock its skin, new […]