Featured image credit: Tyler Tomasello/Zuma/Rex/Shutterstock via The Guardian. How can I possibly write about video games right now? It’s a question I’ve been asking myself for a while now. With the world seemingly burning down around me, writing about video games seems like the least important thing in the world. And, to be fair, even
Month: June 2020
From today, as it was already revealed, PS4 titles are hit by heavy discounts on PlayStation Store as part of Sony’s Days of Play deals, which will be available until June 17. Along with games, you can also get a 30% discount on yearly subscriptions of PS Plus and PS Now. Only a day after
Waiting to see what’s next for Bungie’s loot shooter? The next chapter of Destiny 2 will be revealed next week. In a recent tweet from the official Destiny Twitter account, a teaser trailer for the “future of Destiny 2” is revealed. There isn’t much shown, but The Drifter, the NPC that hosts Gambit matches, seems
It is no secret that WWE 2K20 was a bit of a mess. So much so, the development team is going back to the drawing board on its once annual franchise. It seems the WWE 2K team is looking at two of the most beloved wrestling games for some inspiration, as well as the possibility
Ubisoft Nadeo‘s Trackmania (releasing on July 1 for PC) is a remake of Trackmania Nations, which first launched in 2006 as a freeware title. The franchise itself, which has been around since 2003, is a niche one that doesn’t see much publicity from Ubisoft, yet has a dedicated fanbase. This time around Trackmania will be
I first played Mafia 2 either in 2010 or 2011, the year it originally came out or the year after. After hearing about the game again this year, in the context of a grand remaster, I was excited. I’m not entirely sure why though. It may have been a combination of setting the nostalgia vision
Square Enix has published over on Twitter its support for #BlackLivesMatter, standing with the Black community in face of racism, prejudice and hate. Square Enix also pledged $250,000 to take a part in the effort to positively change the world and fight racial injustice. #BlackLivesMatter (1/2) pic.twitter.com/luAbZQWmuQ — Square Enix (@SquareEnix) June 2, 2020 Furthermore,
Over the last few months, most of us have been feeling the pressure of quarantine life due to COVID-19. Thankfully, as gamers, we are spoilt for choice in how we choose to fulfill those endless hours stuck inside and that’s by switching on our favorite console or PC and diving into another world filled with
Sega, via the Game no Muzukashii Hanashii column in Famitsu magazine written by Zenji Nishikawa, revealed Fog Gaming. This week’s Famitsu magazine technically isn’t out yet, and the following is from the usual Famitsu leaks. If additional, crucial details are included in the column itself, we’ll be sure to update this story or publish a
WayForward is back with a brand new adventure starring our favorite demi-genie, Shantae, as she gets caught up in a nefarious scheme. In Shantae and the Seven Sirens, Shantae’s vacation at a beautiful resort island is cut short when several of her fellow half-genies are kidnapped. Players guide her as she explores both the island
Perhaps unsurprising given everything that has transpired in the United States and around the world over the past week, Sony Interactive Entertainment officially announced today that it is postponing its planned PS5 event that was set to take place this week on June 4. Sony made the announcement on Twitter today in a brief statement
Quantum Error is a cross-gen PlayStation-exclusive title coming to both PS5 and PS4 on an unknown date. While the only thing we’ve seen so far is a brief announcement trailer with a glimpse of the gameplay, the developers will be sharing more details about the game on Saturday this week. Originally announced later in March,
Despite the lack of its full slate of releases having yet come into view, Nintendo continues to have a great 2020 so far, with Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition proving to be the latest successful launch for the publisher. Following its release last Friday, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition ended up being the week’s best-selling title in the United
Paradox Interactive, the publishers and developers behind every 4X or strategy game you’ve ever liked and then some, got a little bigger today. Through a press announcement on its site, Paradox Interactive announced the launch of a new studio, Paradox Tinto. This new studio’s mission will be to focus on “new games in the grand
The official Pokemon Japanese Twitter account announced a live stream for the Pokemon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass is coming tomorrow, June 2. The stream will be happening at 22:00 JST. Click here for a time conversion table. 6月2日（火）22時より、Nintendo Switchソフト『ポケットモンスター ソード・シールド エキスパンションパス』に関する新情報の公開が決定！ ぜひチェックしてね！https://t.co/6D0tsz56JB #ポケモン剣盾 pic.twitter.com/YRiHwV3c8W — ポケモン公式ツイッター (@Pokemon_cojp) June 1, 2020 We’ll be getting new
As we stumble onto another Monday with heavy hearts from the chaos that’s happening across the United States, it almost feels wrong to write about video games right now with so much sadness and anger happening. But if there’s anything that could possibly bring a little distraction into people’s lives right now, it’s some Witcher
Last week on May 28, it was announced that Avalanche Studios Group will be opening a new studio that’s based in the UK. The studio will mark forth studio from the company to open and for the time being, employees are working remotely. Avalanche Studios, known for games such as the Just Cause series, theHunter: Call of the
You may recall Goosebumps as that gamebook or TV show from the 90s. Of course, over the years it’s taken to other forms of media, and the latest is an upcoming video game. Goosebumps Dead of Night is planned to launch on PC, Xbox One, PS4, and Nintendo Switch and seems to be a tame horror. Developed
In celebration of the upcoming League of Legends: Wild Rift, executive producer Michael “Riot Paladin” Chow has released a brand new developer’s diary (from home). The video delves into some new announcements including some exciting news: a limited Android alpha test for players in Brazil and the Philippines. The purpose of this alpha is to