About Matthew Byrd
Matthew Byrd
Matthew Byrd covers the gaming industry including indies, consoles, PCs, iOS and Android apps, as well as topics related to entertainment and technology.
Why Marvel’s Avengers is a Triple-A Mobile Game
August 10, 2020 | Matthew ByrdFans everywhere finally got their hands on Marvel’s Avengers thanks to the first stage of the game’s beta. While impressions across the board are somewhat mixed, the general consensus seems to be that Marvel’s Avengers doesn’t feel like it’s … Read More
The 10 Most Underrated Games on Xbox Game Pass
August 9, 2020 | Matthew ByrdXbox Game Pass is simply the best deal in gaming. For $9.99 a month, it grants you access to a growing library of classic and modern titles. Many have even started referring to it as the fabled “Netflix of … Read More
What is the Legacy of the Xbox One?
July 23, 2020 | Matthew ByrdMicrosoft has made it clear that the launch of the Xbox Series X will not mean the immediate death of the Xbox One. In fact, Microsoft will not produce true Xbox Series X exclusives for at least a couple … Read More
The Most Underrated PlayStation 4 Exclusives
July 21, 2020 | Matthew ByrdThe PlayStation 4 will be remembered for many things, but its most lasting legacy may be its incredible collection of exclusive titles. At a time when it felt like true exclusives were harder to come by, the PlayStation 4 … Read More
Ghost of Tsushima and The Best Photo Modes in Video Games
July 17, 2020 | Matthew ByrdGhost of Tsushima is many things, but one of its best features happens to be its incredible visuals and consistently brilliant art design. Those qualities make it the perfect environment for a photo mode.
The photo mode concept isn’t … Read More
Why Final Fantasy 7 Remake is the Best Game of 2020 (So Far)
July 10, 2020 | Matthew ByrdThe COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down. Nearly every element of everyday life has been changed in some way by this ongoing global event.
While it’s hardly the biggest problem to emerge as a result of these … Read More
PlayStation 5 Box Art May Hint At the Future of PlayStation Exclusives
July 9, 2020 | Matthew Byrd
The reveal of the box art for upcoming PS5 title Spider-Man: Miles Morales probably doesn’t seem like a big deal. After all, it’s just a picture of a jeweled case and some cover art, right?
While there’s some … Read More
Should Call of Duty 2020 Replace Warzone?
June 30, 2020 | Matthew ByrdWe don’t know if you’ve noticed, but Call of Duty: Warzone is insanely popular.
Warzone is a free-to-play battle royale title based on the technology that powered 2019’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. While Warzone was released months after Modern … Read More
Ghost of Tsushima and The Best Samurai Video Games Ever
June 28, 2020 | Matthew ByrdThe upcoming release of Ghost of Tsushima has us thinking about samurai games. To be more specific, it has us thinking about how there actually aren’t a ton of great samurai games out there. In fact, Ghost of Tsushima … Read More
Did The Last of Us Part 2’s Marketing Lie to Us?
June 19, 2020 | Matthew ByrdThe Last of Us Part 2 was only released to the general public today, but it’s already found itself at the center of various controversies. While we have no doubt the conversations surrounding these controversies will continue in the … Read More
Reviews
What Makes Doom Eternal So Great?
March 30, 2020 | Robert Endyo
Four years ago, Doom had nothing to lose and everything to gain. The perception of the series after Doom 3’s mediocre release and the franchise’s subsequent hiatus left few people even looking for another game in the series. However, id … Read More
Rage 2’s use of Open-World design does not work
June 4, 2019 | Robert Endyo
Recently, I finished Rage 2. I set out in the game with the hope that it would deliver something reminiscent of the magnificence of Doom while drawing some of the enjoyable open-world aspects of an Avalanche developed game. I … Read More
PlayStation Now: Does it Need to Change to Survive?
March 25, 2019 | Matthew Byrd
In many ways, PlayStation Now is shaping up to be Sony’s biggest missed opportunity of the PS4 era.
PlayStation Now sounded like a pretty exciting service when it was first revealed in 2014. At the very least, it offered … Read More