Opinion
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.
MTG Arena Is Why Wizards Of The Coast Is Still Relevant: New Patch Update
November 17, 2018 | Danny ForsterTrading card games are mainstreaming again, and companies like Wizards of the Coast are proving they can have their cake and eat it too with the release of MTG Arena. Wizards entered the tabletop gaming scene like a typhoon in 1993, … 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
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
Toxicity in gaming: A relationship between industry and individual
November 21, 2014 | Jesse Tannous | One CommentLet’s face it, we’ve probably all had that encounter with a foul-mouthed player while in an online game who shouts racist, hateful, or just obscene remarks. Let’s also fess up then that most of us have at one point … Read More
Games about games, 2014’s hottest trend
November 17, 2014 | Christopher GatesSunset Overdrive. Bayonetta 2. Super Smash Bros. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. What do all these games have in common?
For one, they’re some of this fall’s biggest releases. Also? They’re all part of a growing number of video games about … Read More
Blizzcon’s Overwatch has yet to impress
November 12, 2014 | Jesse TannousEveryone is talking about Blizzard’s newest IP release, Overwatch. This team centric, objective driven, non-twitch focused first person shooter (FPS) has many game enthusiasts excited and eager to see the official release. I on the other hand feel cautiously … Read More
Is Strife Really the Next-Gen MOBA We’ve Been Waiting For?
November 5, 2014 | T.L. BodineWhen you think of MOBAs like League of Legends, DOTA 2 or Smite, a few unflattering words probably burst immediately to mind – things like “toxic” and “worst community ever.” The truth is that there’s just something about the … Read More
This War of Mine: More realistic than Call of Duty?
November 4, 2014 | Christopher GatesYears ago, a friend was telling me about Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. The multi-player was great, he said. Just like “being there.” When I told him I don’t really play shooters — I’m terrible at them and just … Read More
Finding good in video game communities
October 30, 2014 | Jesse TannousIf you are anything like me then you are probably pretty sick of hearing about a…“certain movement” that has been getting a lot of attention in the gaming community lately. Why am I upset though? Well, I think the … Read More
News
15 Years Later: What Was the Best Game of 2004?
September 17, 2019 | Matthew Byrd
With the possible exception of 1998 and 2007, 2004 might just be the best year for video games ever. It was a special time that saw some of the best games ever made released within a few weeks of … Read More
Why Disney Selling Foxnet is Good for Gaming
September 12, 2019 | Matthew Byrd
There’s a chance you’ve never heard of Foxnet, but believe me when I say that you need to know about them.
Foxnet was a gaming division of Fox that primarily focused on making mobile titles. Three of their biggest … Read More
Apple Arcade Official Release Date & Cost Announced
September 10, 2019 | GV
At Apple’s big event today the company announced Apple Arcade will launch on September 19 at $4.99 per month and will be playable on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. The subscription comes with a free one-month trial and up … Read More
Articles
DLC and the Death of Expansions
September 18, 2019 | Robert Endyo
I was recently asked “What is your favorite DLC?” and I immediately jumped back to some of my favorite expansions like Warcraft 3: The Frozen Throne, Half-Life: Opposing Force, and Homeworld: Cataclysm. I then noticed many other people were referencing … Read More
15 Years Later: What Was the Best Game of 2004?
September 17, 2019 | Matthew Byrd With the possible exception of 1998 and 2007, 2004 might just be the best year for video games ever. It was a special time that saw some of the best games ever made released within a few weeks of … Read More
Can Homeworld 3 Succeed in Reviving the Franchise?
September 16, 2019 | Robert Endyo
With the recent announcement of Homeworld 3, we’re seeing the ultimate culmination of an effort to revive a franchise. Game franchises usually don’t last forever. Some rarely make it into “trilogy” territory. Others disappear after a single game. However, … 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
DLC and the Death of Expansions
September 18, 2019 | Robert Endyo I was recently asked “What is your favorite DLC?” and I immediately jumped back to some of my favorite expansions like Warcraft 3: The Frozen Throne, Half-Life: Opposing Force, and Homeworld: Cataclysm. I then noticed many other people were referencing … Read More
15 Years Later: What Was the Best Game of 2004?
September 17, 2019 | Matthew Byrd With the possible exception of 1998 and 2007, 2004 might just be the best year for video games ever. It was a special time that saw some of the best games ever made released within a few weeks of … Read More
Can Homeworld 3 Succeed in Reviving the Franchise?
September 16, 2019 | Robert Endyo With the recent announcement of Homeworld 3, we’re seeing the ultimate culmination of an effort to revive a franchise. Game franchises usually don’t last forever. Some rarely make it into “trilogy” territory. Others disappear after a single game. However, … Read More