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 Red Dead Redemption 2 Will be a Better Multiplayer Game
November 27, 2018 | Matthew ByrdIn case you haven’t heard, Red Dead Redemption 2‘s online beta is releasing this week. While Rockstar is saying that this will be a beta in the true sense of the term (which means that it is going to … Read More
PlayStation 5, Xbox 2, Switch: How They Can Win the Console War
November 20, 2018 | Matthew ByrdAll reports indicate that we’re going to get our first look at the net generation of video game consoles in 2019. Once that happens, a lot of gamers are going to have to decide which console to invest in.
Fallout 76: Can It Be Saved?
November 16, 2018 | Matthew ByrdFallout 76 is a lot like Destiny when it was first released. People are playing it, but even the people who play it feel the need to justify doing so.
The long and short of it is that Fallout … Read More
Red Dead Redemption 2: Does it Need to be “Fixed?”
October 31, 2018 | Matthew ByrdRed Dead Redemption 2 is critically-acclaimed and incredibly successful, but that doesn’t mean it’s universally beloved.
Try not to be shocked, but Red Dead Redemption 2 isn’t a perfect game that every single person in the world loves. Some … Read More
PlayStation Classic: Every Game, Ranked
October 29, 2018 | Matthew ByrdSony has finally revealed the PlayStation Classic’s game lineup, and it’s about as great as we expected it to be. This retro console might be missing a few games, but the overall quality of the 20 titles included on this device … Read More
Red Dead Redemption 2: Side Quest, Upgrade, and Combat Tips
October 29, 2018 | Matthew ByrdRed Dead Redemption 2 is Rockstar’s masterpiece.
The studio that brought us such hits as the Grand Theft Auto franchise may be known for great games, but Red Dead Redemption 2 is something truly special. The game’s massive world … Read More
Fallout 76: Why Is It So Hated?
October 24, 2018 | Matthew ByrdFallout 76 is shaping up to be one of the year’s biggest and strangest games.
On the surface, it’s something quite special. A brand-new Fallout game that you can play with your friends? It should be one of the … Read More
Call of Duty Blackout Is So Good That It’s a Problem
October 17, 2018 | Matthew ByrdJust when we thought the battle royale genre was growing stale and that the competition had no chance of encroaching upon the genre’s biggest names, along comes Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and Blackout mode.
Blackout is a … Read More
News
Halo Infinite: Is Halo Still A System Seller?
June 18, 2019 | Matthew Byrd
Microsoft had a great E3 2019 showcase arguably highlighted by an extended look at Halo Infinite. During a year where “next-gen” was the elephant in the room that seemingly prevented more substantial reveals from taking place, Microsoft confirmed that … Read More
‘Tom Clancy’s The Division 2’ Freeplay for 4 days
June 13, 2019 | GV
Starting today, June 13th and through Sunday, June 16th Ubisoft is offering free access to Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 on PS4, Xbox One and PCs via Uplay.
PS4 users can find The Division 2 on the PlayStation Network, while Xbox … Read More
Xbox Scarlett: 10 Facts You Need to Know
June 12, 2019 | Matthew Byrd
Microsoft has officially entered the next-gen race with the reveal of Project Scarlett; the name being used to describe their next flagship Xbox.
A lot of people are talking about Xbox Scarlett after E3 2019, but there’s so much … Read More
Articles
How To Make a Quality Twitch Stream for Less
June 16, 2019 | Robert Endyo
Streaming games is more popular than ever. Hundreds of thousands of people are watching tens of thousands of people streaming right at this very moment. One of the things responsible for making streaming so popular is how easy it … 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
What the hell is going on in Death Stranding?
May 30, 2019 | Robert Endyo
Death Stranding is Hideo Kojima’s first game developed outside of the wiry fingered death grip of Konami, and it has finally has a release date – November 8, 2019. Some are surprised that it’s so soon, but the speculation … Read More
Reviews
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
Crackdown 3 or Anthem: Which is More Disappointing?
February 21, 2019 | Matthew Byrd
February 2019 was supposed to be one of the biggest months for games in recent memory. Headlined by titles like Metro Exodus, Crackdown 3, and Anthem, many gamers were left wondering just how they were going to play all … Read More
Opinion
Will Xbox Game Pass be gateway to more Games as a Service?
June 5, 2019 | Robert Endyo
Most people are already aware at this point that Microsoft is expanding Xbox Game Pass to include PC titles. It has had some PC versions Play Anywhere – which included a handful of options like Sea of Thieves and Forza … 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
Call of Duty: 10 Most Controversial Moments
May 31, 2019 | Matthew Byrd
The reveal of the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and its “ripped from the headlines” story has gotten people talking about Call of Duty‘s controversial moments. Already, a scene in the new Call of Duty involving a child … Read More