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Astro Bot Review: Welcome To PlayStation’s New And Joyous Mascot

Facebook X Reddit Pinterest Tumblr The first-party Sony platformer, Astro Bot, oozes with charm and polished gameplay, highlighting the various Sony gaming IPs along this delightful journey. The incredible DualSense haptics and beautiful graphics are only slightly undercut by some repetition of game mechanics and minor gripes. Platformer games have been around for a very, very long time.…

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Five Features Nintendo’s Switch 2 MUST Have

Rumors (and supposed leaks) are swirling at rapid pace regarding specs and tech about the Nintendo Switch successor. But Nintendo Switch 2 will need these five features to sell me on a Day One purchase. Upgraded GPU and Graphical Prowess The Nintendo Switch is currently less powerful than an Xbox One or PlayStation 4. I know being the top producer of lifelike graphics was never Nintendo’s…

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All Hail Live Service Gaming, the Profitable Nuisance

Facebook X Reddit Pinterest Tumblr Companies need to be profitable, so they all look toward new avenues to increase revenue…but what happens when everyone wants the same piece of live service the pie? 95. What’s the significance of that number, you ask? We’ll talk about it in a moment, but we need to talk about the large, dollar covered elephant in the room: live service gaming. If the…

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Wild Bastards Review

In the Wild West/Space, the Wild Bastards are chased with wild abandon and provide a mildly good time with a few quirks. Disclaimer: The developers did provide an early access code for me to review the game. However, this in no way affects my views on the game. The opinions formed in this article are solely based on my own personal experience from the game. Imagine your typical Americana-style…

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Hades Review

Facebook X Reddit Pinterest Tumblr The son of the God of the Underworld wrecks havoc both on his father’s domain and the usual notion of how a roguelike story can be properly told. You, Zagreus, Prince of the Underworld, find yourself barreling through the dominion of your father, unceremoniously slashing through the denizens of Asphodel. Your family upon Olympus have lent their strength in…

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10 Excellent Video Games To Anticipate In 2024

Video gaming is always a hot topic this time of year, as Fall brings pre-holiday releases of some of the biggest games. I’ve compiled a list of incredible video games to be on the lookout for throughout the rest of 2024. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Release Date: September 9, 2024 Admittedly, I haven’t had a vested interest in Warhammer 40,000 until seeing trailers for this. That’s how…

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10 of the Best Games Coming Out of Gamescom 2024

Facebook X Reddit Pinterest Tumblr Gamescom 2024 is wrapping up. In other words, I’m wrapping up our observations and coverage of it with going over the ten most interesting games (in my humble opinion) from the exhibition. Gamescom 2024 – what a time! Ranging from a couple surprise announcements and listening to some divisive comments about Xbox games’ future exclusivity, it’s been a fun…

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Gamescom 2024 Coverage: Xbox’s Phil Spencer on the Future of Exclusive Games

Gamescom is underway, showcasing some incredible games, and many of Xbox’s games, over the next few days! However, comments from the CEO of Microsoft Gaming, Phil Spencer, has the Xbox community in a tizzy as the future of exclusive games becomes a little more dim. The Background Story During an interview with Xbox President Sarah Bond, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer and Charleyy from Xbox On, a segment…

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Our Top Games To Watch At Gamescom 2024

Follow me on X for more fun, interactions, news and updates! Gamescom 2024 is upon us! Gamescom begins on Wednesday, August 21 through Sunday, August 25, and is stocked with a myriad of games, both to be demoed and revealed. Big name publishers and indie devs of all sorts will be in attendance. While dozens of games’ details will be expanded on at the event, here’s my top three games I’m looking…

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Pokemon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition - Nuzlocke Game Review

Diving into a classic game is always a treat, but it’s even more fun when you put yourself into a challenge with it. Pokemon Yellow with the Nuzlocke Challenge gave a decent challenge but wasn’t too difficult due to some good RNG on Pokemon options and some types being well overpowered in Gen I compared to future games. The Nuzlocke Rules used in our site Pokemon Nuzlocke runs: One Pokemon to…

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Has the Mobile Gaming Frenzy Died Down In 2024?

Mobile gaming has been rocking the games industry for the better part of a decade. Is this wildfire set up to continue burning bright, or is it soon to be overshadowed again by its console counterparts and other high-powered handhelds? Let’s take a closer look! What is Mobile Gaming? Before we dive into the state of mobile gaming, what is it? Simply put, it’s a way of gaming from a mobile…

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How Do Video Games Build Compelling and Dynamic Stories?

Narratives in games have come a long way since Mario’s “Thanks for saving us, but the princess is in another castle” type of story. How have games storytelling evolved over the years? Do video games even need a story?! Let’s chat about it. What’s a Narrative? Well, a narrative is a story. Plain and simple as that. Think of your favorite game. Mine is Hades, (and it’s highly anticipated upcoming…

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Best of the Tech: Steam Deck vs. ROG Ally X?

It’s hard to believe that just 10 years ago, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 were each just released. The Nintendo 3DS was the pinnacle of handheld tech and the idea of playing something from the aforementioned consoles on a portable device was laughable. Well, it’s 2024, and there’s a slew of options to choose from now – it’s great to be a gamer! Today, we’ll take a look at Valve’s OLED Steam Deck…

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Has Minecraft Found Success in Their Spin Offs Yet?

Ever heard of a little game called Minecraft? You know, super successful open world sandbox adventuring game? Here’s the thing – while Minecraft has been a uber-success for Mojang and Microsoft, the attempts to branch off with other games have been…well, let’s just start this party and go from there, yeah? Minecraft Dungeons: Hit or Miss? This Diablo-lite game was actually pretty entertaining…

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Toasty! Which is the Best Mortal Kombat Game?

Which will be a Flawless Victory? And which will be a Fatality? Finish Him! Fatality! Scorpion Wins! All iconic lines from a key fighting game series, Mortal Kombat. Since it’s inception in October 1992, Mortal Kombat has made waves in the fighting game community (FGC) and in public sentiment. However, today we take a look at the main MK games and parse though the best and the worst (meaning the…

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Ever wondered what’s out there in the dark while adventuring in Dragon’s Dogma 2?

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The Steam Deck. Wondering about the pros and cons? We’ve got you covered in our blog post here!