“Gears 5” Review
We’re going back to war. Well, not really. Xbox Game Studios and The Coalition are taking us back to the Gears franchise but dropping the “of War” portion of the title and simply offering us Gears 5. But will this…
Read moreWe’re going back to war. Well, not really. Xbox Game Studios and The Coalition are taking us back to the Gears franchise but dropping the “of War” portion of the title and simply offering us Gears 5. But will this…
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Read moreWhen I was a kid, there was a much-acclaimed studio called Treasure. Treasure was astonishing. They would put out these amazingly well-tuned, well-designed action games that always involved far more detail put into them then so many of their contemporaries….
Read moreFrom Alan Wake to Quantum Break, Remedy has been responsible for quite the profound experiences as of late. Control is the latest in their portfolio, and while it does suffer from some polish issues, it just might be the signature…
Read moreThis week, Apple finally provided us with some information regarding their venture into gaming subscription services, Apple Arcade. Much like Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass which is gaining some steam both for the Xbox One and PC, Apple Arcade is a…
Read moreThe Dreamcast is 20 years old, so we play a bunch of its games, both great and bad, and talk about what the system and its games meant to us. Games Played: Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 2 ESPN International Track…
Read moreBugbear Entertainment are known for their over-the-top demolition derby style racing games. The FlatOut series proved to be quite popular on the 6th and 7th generation consoles. For FlatOut 3, development was turned over to another studio, and the game…
Read moreFor a few generations of gamers, ‘Nintendo’ is synonymous with video games. Think of all the things that come to mind when that word is spoken: Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Pokemon. So many childhoods are filled with these…
Read moreBefore FromSoftware began destroying players’ egos with Dark Souls, they were known for their mech action series Armored Core. It was a series that leaned heavily on its anime influences, but also provided some solid gameplay. Microsoft wanted some of…
Read moreIron Man and VR? A match anyone could love 3000. At least, that’s what developer Camoflaj will be banking on when they release Iron Man VR on the PlayStation 4 at a to-be-determined time. I was able to play through…
Read moreKoji Igarashi set a new standard in the Action/Adventure genre back in 1997 with his unique take on the Castlevania series coming in the form of Symphony of the Night. It’s non-linear, exploration-based gameplay resonated with players, who dubbed the…
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