If you’re old enough to have owned a smartphone in 2009, odds are you played Doodle Jump as one of your very first mobile games. Now, the iconic platformer is returning to smartphones with Doodle Jump 2, a brand-new adventure for iOS. A quick look at its page on the App Store reveals a game […]
How COVID-19 Changed the Esports Industry in 2020
Many in the esports industry went into 2020 with high expectations for continued growth in the space based on recent developments in 2019, which drew to a close with news such as Deutsche Telekom acquiring a 25% stake in esports organization SK Gaming and ATU Partners acquiring Korean esports team DRX. However, a dangerous virus […]
The Top 10 Dorks Of 2020
Many of the games we played this year were full of great stories and compelling characters. But we also saw our fair share of goofy-looking, embarrassed chowderheads. Whether lovable or loath-able, here are some of our favorite dorks of 2020. Ares Eons ago, Zeus imprisoned Typhon under a mountain. Naturally, when the monstrous giant escaped, […]
2020 Was The Final Nail In The Wii U’s Coffin
The Nintendo Switch had a relatively dry year in terms of new releases, and several of its key games meant bringing over some of the last exclusives from the Wii U, further sealing the fate of the system. The Wii U was a criminally overlooked system during its day, and it received many incredible games that […]
The Waylanders Community Update Overhauls Combat And Improves Cinematics
Gato Salvaje Studio recently uploaded another update to its party-based RPG before the years’ end. The Community Update specifically features combat and gameplay improvements that have been directly requested by the game’s Early Access players, and includes new cinematic and UI improvements, as well. The Community Update was announced via video on the Gato Studio […]
The DeanBeat: My favorite games of 2020
Many people’s memories of 2020 will reflect a horrible year. But games offered us an escape from that reality. They let us maintain social distance while still connecting remotely with our friends. And they kept us sane at a time when the pandemic and the U.S. presidential election were tearing us apart. Despite an unrelenting […]
Magic The Gathering: 10 Strongest New Cards From Commander Legends
The most recently released Magic: The Gathering set, Commander Legends was designed around the largely popular Commander Format. Bringing back fan-favorite mechanics such as partner and “the monarch,” Commander Legends is giving commander players numerous powerful new tools to slot into their decks. While many cards in this set will likely become mainstays in the […]
Sons Of The Forest Gets Gameplay Trailer
The Forest has a sequel underway, and its first gameplay trailer shows off the sparkly, beautiful graphics and atmospheric landscapes. Dubbed Sons Of The Forest, Ednight Games’ new title is set for a 2021 release date, and the trailer seems to show an experience similar to the original with plenty more polish. Sons Of The […]
Remnant From The Ashes: Where To Find A Glowing Rod & Why You Need One
If you came to Remnant: From the Ashes looking for a fresh take on the Soulslike formula, complete with nearly impossible to solve mysteries, then you’re in luck. This game stands out for taking that Souls style of combat but focuses primarily on firearms rather than your traditional swords, shields, and other melee weapons. What isn’t so […]
Tencent Is Now The Parent Company Of Warframe Developer Digital Extremes
Digital Extremes is ending 2020 with a change of the financial guard. Hong Kong-based Leyou Technologies has been successfully sold to Tencent, the giant Chinese media conglomerate that also owns Riot Games, Funcom, Sharkmob, controlling interests in Grinding Gear Games and Supercell, and has minority stakes in Epic, Activision Blizzard, Paradox Interactive, Ubisoft, and so […]