Includes articles focused on special topics, current events, opinion pieces, lists and list-based features, etc.
Video games can provide an excellent entertainment experience, but some really go out of their way to tell a story that captures the player’s attention. The story can be every bit as engaging as the gameplay itself. These relatively recent games prove that without a doubt. Hades A rogue-like excursion into Greek myth, the player … Read more
It’s Thanksgiving in the United States. Usually, it’s a time to gather with family for tasty food. This year is a little different, but we still have plenty to be thankful for. Last year, I put together a piece titled Three things gamers should be thankful for this Thanksgiving. While I was tempted at first … Read more
Many video games catch not only great commercial attention but remarkable critical attention as well. We have seen games like Heavy Rain, The Last of Us Part II, and even entries in the Metal Gear series described as fantastic interactive experiences, even heralded in the same way as Hollywood’s greatest films. I would suggest that … Read more
Most Sony first-party releases include or are eventually patched to include a Photo Mode. So what’s the hubbub about? Photo Mode is one of the best ways for players to utilize the content creator features that all of the current generation consoles (PS4, Switch, Xbox One) have implemented. And pretty soon, players are going to … Read more
The US Open is currently underway. It reminds me of the lack of top-notch tennis video games on PS4 and Xbox One. In short: we need a new Virtua Tennis or Top Spin. That’s not to say that we completely lack tennis options. There’s AO Tennis 2 and Tennis World Tour (a sequel is coming … Read more
Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town came out last month. Why does it look so strikingly similar to Harvest Moon? I’ll come clean from the get-go and tell you that I haven’t played a single game in the long-running Harvest Moon series. So I have no first-hand experience to draw on here. As such, … Read more
EA Sports recently unveiled the next FIFA game, FIFA 21. I have to ask: what is up with the cover art? Now, before I properly begin, I need to address that this feature is in part inspired by a Kotaku article. Incidentally, that’s how I stumbled upon the FIFA 21 cover art in the first … Read more
Apex Legends is considered one of the best takes on the battle royale genre. With more returning users than the widely popular Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (h/t Gamstat), Respawn’s 2019 battle royale nears the end of its fifth season with innovative gameplay and diverse legends. So if you’ve hesitated to get in the action, here are some … Read more
Games have enormous untapped potential to tell new and compelling stories through interactivity. You won’t be stuck in a long, drawn-out cutscene in these narrative-driven games. These stories are told through player interaction. All of these games are under $20. And while some of them may be short, each one of them is a masterpiece … Read more
Historically, MMORPGs have been highly successful. Players have collectively amassed more hours on World of Warcraft alone than the human race has spent evolving. The WoW glory days may be over, but there are many other current and upcoming titles to be excited about. So without further ado, here are five different MMORPGs that you … 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
If you look at the upcoming release calendar on Steam, there are no fewer than five games that have the words COVID, coronavirus, or pandemic in their title. This is just in the next ten days. Is this an oddball coincidence? Certainly not. However, the question is whether these small studios – many of which … Read more
The video game industry has seen a resurgence of remade titles the last few years – from Resident Evil 3 and Doom to Final Fantasy VII. Even the Half-Life series had multiple fan entries made even before we finally got Half-Life: Alyx. But each and every one of these – despite being redone from the … 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
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
With the COVID-19 pandemic reaching its heights in recent days, we’ve had to relearn how we communicate with one another. Before, we’d meet with friends or family in person. Now, people are scheduling meetings over Facetime, or Zoom, or any other number of utilities that allow for not only a voice but a face to … Read more
The recent release of Animal Crossing has seen an influx of new Switch owners. With an increasing number of us going into lockdown, here are five titles that’ll help you get the most out of your Switch. Obviously, there are a lot of quality games to choose from on the Switch. But given present circumstances, … Read more
Google announced its Stadia Pro lineup for April 2020 today. It includes three games, but none of them are remotely AAA titles. What gives? The games available for Stadia Pro subscribers in April are Serious Sam Collection, Stacks on Stacks on Stacks, and Spitlings. Serious Sam Collection includes HD remasters of Serious Sam: The First … Read more
