Many of those who champion the artistic merit of their favourite hobby is among the crowd demanding that politics be excluded. So, with the recent swathe of CEOs, developers, and resident comment section bots calling for politics to be kept out of video games, isn’t it time we kept art out of our video games? … Read more
After its initial reveal during the PlayStation 5 State of Play stream, Spider-Man: Miles suffered from some uncertainty. There were questions about the length of the game, whether it was exclusive to PlayStation 5, and if the game would manage a simultaneous launch with the PS5 console. As a result, you would be forgiven for … Read more
When a brand new generation of consoles arrives, anticipation surges for the launch lineup of each platform. That excitement often leads to disappointment, with titles slipping into the dreaded “launch window” targeted release, rather than day and date with the console itself. With the new PlayStation, rarely has there been such variety in the platform’s … Read more
There are three things guaranteed in life: death, taxes, and a Call of Duty title released in the run-up to the holidays. Yes, this meme is a little worn out, but if Black Ops Cold War is any indication then Call of Duty has plenty of life left yet. Developed out of Activision’s Treyarch and … Read more
Necromunda: Underhive Wars is based on the recent re-release of the original ’90s skirmish tabletop game produced by Games Workshop. Developed by Rogue Factor, the game has released on PC, PS4, and Xbox One after a troubled development. For the most part, there aren’t many obvious signs of this though. The game’s campaign is the … Read more
The internet is horny for Hades. The roguelike action-RPG from Supergiant Games is packed with charming characters, an addictive loop, and oozes style. Having incubated on Steam Early Access since December 2018, early adopters can be forgiven for screaming “we told you so.” The premise is simple enough: escape the underworld and reach Mount Olympus. … Read more
The Last of Us Part II is one of the best-reviewed games of the year, and it has smashed Sony’s first-party launch sales records. Yet, people are shying away from talking about it. One of the biggest problems writing this review is knowing where to start. Adding to the discourse feels like trying to have … Read more
In a month which has given us our first real glimpse into the forthcoming console generation and a generation-defining title in The Last of Us Part II, you’d be forgiven for missing the Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour port on the Nintendo Switch. But that doesn’t mean that it should be overlooked! Originally … Read more
In a time where many of us are distanced from society, the slew of games that revolve around farming simulation can provide us with a bit of structure. Chibig Studios’ kickstarted game, Summer in Mara, sees the player journey to over 20 different islands helping to bridge that distance between Koa and the diverse characters … Read more
Team 17 has had plenty of recent success with the launches of Moving Out this year and the likes of My Time in Portia last year. The publisher’s success shows no signs of abating with the early access launch of Main Assembly. Developed by Bad Yolk and available on Steam, this is one of the … Read more
The internet is ablaze with thoughts, theories, and ending explain videos about the Final Fantasy VII Remake. In the weeks and months to come, players are going to delve deeper into the game’s mythology, discovering more context for that divisive ending. This article is going to delve into spoilers for the ending. So if you’ve … Read more
When franchises like League of Legends have been around for so long, it’s natural for them to feel intimidating to new players. The problem is even more prevalent when there’s a relentless release schedule of video games and not enough time to play them – even in quarantine. Players are more likely to opt for … Read more
As we spend more time at home, it’s impossible not to feel grateful for video games. Though the release schedule has been altered, 2020 has still been an incredible year for gaming so far. Remarkably, the best may be yet to come. First announced in 2013, Sony finally released the long-promised exclusive Dreams to widespread … Read more
The long-anticipated remake of Final Fantasy VII has finally happened. So let’s scratch the surface of how the original has evolved into the Remake. The most obvious overhaul is the combat system. It borrows the intricacies of Final Fantasy IX and Final Fantasy XV‘s combat and blends them with the original game’s materia system. The … Read more
Daymare: 1998 was originally conceived as a fan-made Resident Evil 2 remake from Invader Studios. Its evolution into a standalone game with a story spanning three perspectives is highly impressive. Sadly, that’s where the platitudes end as it arrives on PS4 and Xbox One. The game seeks to serve as an homage to ’80s and … Read more
Rarely has moving ever been anything other than stressful. Possessions go missing and others are damaged. Moving Out makes light of the chaos. In Moving Out, would-be anxiety triggers only add to a raucous affair. You’ll be chased by ghosts. Avoiding crocodiles and hauling luggage from a moving plane is also an unlikely part of … Read more
To coincide with the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros, Nintendo is going to release several remasters of classic titles over the course of 2020. However, with inevitable delays coming to AAA games in the months ahead, these five Switch games are worth keeping on your radar. Can Androids Pray: Blue Can Androids Pray: Blue … Read more
Upon finishing my first playthrough of the Resident Evil 3 Remake, I was left wanting more. Having slogged through the streets of Racoon City, fighting off terrors worse than just the undead, I couldn’t help but feel that there was something hollow about my victory. My arrival at the game’s climax felt abrupt at the … Read more
