About Matthew Byrd
Is Uncharted The Best Indiana Jones Game?
January 12, 2021 | Matthew ByrdThe recent announcement that Bethesda and Wolfenstein developer MachineGames will team up to make a modern Indiana Jones title was entirely unexpected but welcome in ways that feel hard to describe.
However, questions remain regarding the upcoming Indiana Jones … Read More
6 Things You Don’t Know About the Michael Keaton Batman Games
January 5, 2021 | Matthew ByrdThe news that Michael Keaton may return as Batman in the DC film/television universe has rightfully caused many fans to fondly recall the actor’s golden days as the caped crusader.
One element of the Keaton era of Batman that … Read More
5 Best Video Game Stories of 2020
December 22, 2020 | Matthew ByrdThe best thing you can say about 2020 is that this year might make for a pretty good story at some point. At the very least, the year gave us some of the best video game stories in recent … Read More
Cyberpunk 2077’s Best Side Quests
December 15, 2020 | Matthew ByrdCyberpunk 2077 may not live up to all expectations, but the one area of the game that somehow manages to even surpass developer CD Projekt Red’s high standards are the game’s side quests.
Just like The Witcher 3, some … Read More
Is Cyberpunk 2077 A Disappointing RPG?
December 11, 2020 | Matthew ByrdThe conversation surrounding Cyberpunk 2077 is loud, confusing, divisive, and sometimes too much to bear. It’s hard to dive into the game productively without jumping from contested topic to contested topic.
That being the case, let’s limit our Cyberpunk … Read More
Why Are Early Cyberpunk 2077 Reviews Controversial?
December 7, 2020 | Matthew ByrdCyberpunk 2077‘s release is a few days away, but the earliest reviews of 2020’s most anticipated game are already here.
While the reviews are generally positive, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that they’re just mixed enough to cause … Read More
8 Most Underrated Games of 2020
December 4, 2020 | Matthew ByrdWe’ve taken a look at the most overrated games of 2020, but why just be negative when we have an equal chance to shine some light on some of the year’s more overlooked titles.
Before we dive into the … Read More
8 Most Overrated Games of 2020
November 29, 2020 | Matthew ByrdDespite all of the hardships it presented, 2020 ended up being a pretty special year for gamers. Against all odds, developers everywhere turned in an incredible lineup of titles that will surely make this year’s game of the year … Read More
PS5 Shortages: Who Deserves the Blame?
November 22, 2020 | Matthew ByrdThe ongoing PS5 shortages have left many without a next-gen console in time for the holidays and many more people with the question “What happened?”
It’s a valid question that has led to a significant amount of finger-pointing. There … Read More
Demon’s Souls Melee vs. Magic: Which is Better?
November 16, 2020 | Matthew ByrdThe recently released Demon’s Souls remake has a new generation of Souls fans debating a question that series veterans have asked for years: “Melee or magic?”
While you can’t build a balanced Demon’s Souls character, most players will end … Read More