The Xbox One is commonly criticized for its lack of console exclusives. In comparison to the PS4, there is definitely a case to be made, but Microsoft’s current home console isn’t without some fantastic experiences. Ori and the Blind Forest is one of those rare gems that gave the Xbox One credence. It took the
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Games like Hotline Miami, Katana Zero, and Superhot have been some of my favorite indies over the past few years due to each title’s fast-paced nature and reliance on one-hit-kills. If you have a game of this ilk that is entirely focused on snappy gameplay and getting as high of a score as possible, there’s a good chance
The embargo has finally lifted, which means I can freely speak about Arc System Works and Cygames’ new fighting game, Granblue Fantasy Versus. As such, you must be wondering where the official DualShockers Granblue Fantasy Versus review is. Long story short, there is a bit more of the game I want to check out before
The newest iteration of Samurai Shodown is one of my favorite modern fighting games. Along with Mortal Kombat 11 and Tekken 7, it is the reason I really began loving the genre. Its slow and intense combat, along with its brilliant cartoonish art style is such a departure from what we’ve become accustomed to with
We are in a new golden age for fighting games. For at least the past five years, there have been so many great fighting games that get a ton of support even years after initially releasing. However, some of those great games get overlooked or don’t get the same love that franchises like Street Fighter,
Arguably no types of video games vary more wildly in quality than that of remasters. Sometimes you’ll have games that have received quality touch-ups, but don’t really include anything else in the larger package to really make it worth a purchase. In other instances, the remastering job itself will almost make the visuals worse than
Working at a coffee shop can be stressful. I’ve worked at one for five years now, and there have definitely been days where I question why I still work this job (it’s money — money and benefits are always the answer). Sometimes, the stress is warranted, and sometimes things happen out of your control. I
From Resident Evil to the upcoming The Last of Us Part II, zombies have been featured in video games for as long as I can remember. It’s a tried-and-true formula that just works. I think the zombies and video games relationship can be best summed up by paraphrasing Forrest Gump; they belong together like peas
The Turing Test is a first-person puzzle game by Bulkhead Interactive that first released for current systems and PC in 2016. The game’s design draws heavy inspiration from Valve’s Portal series, while the narrative is an original mind-boggling adventure. The puzzles don’t develop into a worthy challenge until late into the game; however, the story
About 20 years ago, I used to come home from school to watch Cartoon Network’s programming block Toonami. This is where I was introduced to anime. More importantly, this is where I first watched Dragon Ball Z. Although it took numerous episodes for one person to conjure up enough energy for an attack, I always
When it comes to the Wii U, a majority of people found it to be the ugly stepsister of Nintendo’s hardware lineup, but it cannot be denied that the system boasted a great number of exclusive titles, one of which included the criminally underplayed Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE. In my opinion, the JRPG was the
The Assassin’s Creed series has relatively recently undergone a seismic shift in both what the game is and how it is played; both Origins and Odyssey have been game-changers in moving the gameplay goalposts from incremental annual improvements to more radical change. Yet, for gamers that have grown up with the series, there is something
Killbrite Studio, Norwegian developers behind titles such as the first-person horror game Among the Sleep, have entered the video games arena with their third game, Mosaic. Not afraid to deliver a hard-hitting message, Killbrite has crafted an atmospheric point and click world where the player is forced to challenge their thoughts and find a way
I can’t think of any other game I have played in recent years that has left me more divisive in my final verdict than Death Stranding. Hideo Kojima’s first game in his post-Metal Gear Solid life has been in the public consciousness since 2016 and it’s been a game that I’ve been enraptured with since
Truth be told, I’m not a great supporter of zoos. They are sometimes filled with depressed bears and suicidal tigers rocking back and forth in their painfully small enclosure surrounded by rubbish with an expression of “Get me out of here!” etched across their little furry faces. Fortunately, the good folks at Frontier Developments, who
If you didn’t already know, there’s a new Star Wars game releasing tomorrow that some folks may or may not be excited about. Up until now, reviews for Respawn’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order haven’t dropped at any outlet, but that will be changing tonight. The review embargo for the game lifts later tonight at
Puzzle games go hand-in-hand with portable devices. There’s something snappy about booting up a puzzle while waiting in a doctor’s office, passing the time during commercials, or simply taking a break. I often find myself wanting to dabble for a minute or two just to look up and see half an hour has flown by.
NeatherRealm Studios has been on a hot streak since 2011 when the developer rebooted its notoriously violent fighter with Mortal Kombat. Since then, the Chicago-based studio has released three other fighters – one of which is Mortal Kombat X, and the other two from the DC Comics fighting game series Injustice – all of which
Yoshi has had a mixed history as being the main protagonist. Although there were some games in the past – Yoshi’s Cookie and Yoshi’s Safari – the Yoshi game that inspired the look and feel of every Yoshi game after it is 1995’s Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island. Its cutesy look – in this
Earth Defense Force has always won its fanbase over by being one of the most self-aware games out there. It’s simplistic and straight to the point, but that’s all part of its charm. The series has been a ton of fun in the past, but if you read my review of Earth Defense Force 5 you know that
I remember the first time I played a Phoenix Wright game. It was back during a time where my local mall had both a GameStop and an EB Games. My pal Alex had been recommending this game where you play as a lawyer for quite some time. My parents had just reneged on letting me
When Generation Zero by Avalanche Studios first caught my eye, I knew I had to see what this game was about. Being a child of the 80s, it would be rude not to dip my toes in the water of a title that is crafted in the decade where I have so many cherished memories.
I’m hesitant to say there is an “entry level” market for mechanical keyboard. The industry and product is serious business–few people jump into mechanical keyboards as dedicated PC gamers, and they know exactly what they are looking for. Sure, there are $40 well-reviewed keyboards over on Amazon, but you are sacrificing both build quality and
There is something about playing a loot shooter that has practical design sensibilities that are just refreshing. Especially, in my case, coming off Anthem, those feelings are increased tenfold, The Division 2 is a “games as a service” done right. Despite some bugs and one very frustrating mission, Ubisoft’s follow-up is a worthy sequel with a ton
Long gone are the days when the budget gamer could settle for low-cost, disposable headsets as their only option for chatting in multiplayer titles. By quickly checking Amazon for cheap gaming headsets you can find a range of products easily below $50 with RGB, noise canceling, and cross-console compatibility. But so many of these are
Switchblade is a crazy beast. Relatively novice studio Lucid Games is attempting to take on the MOBA market at large, which is filled with some of the heaviest hitters in the industry. Even better, they are driving that momentum with a unique take–instead of a top-down League of Legends format, we see vehicle action more akin to Twisted Metal or Rocket League.
Omensight positions itself as an epic tale filled with a lovable, diverse cast and time travel magic to round out a cataclysmic adventure. Taking the reigns of The Harbinger — summoned by the world to protect against apocalyptic ruin — you navigate through a world of colorful characters and engaging fantasy. It’s a game that should be
There’s been a lot of hubbub about Anthem since it was originally revealed back at E3 2017. As a drastic departure from BioWare’s previous games, many seemed hesitant to see the beloved developer join the ranks of Destiny, The Division, and Warframe with its own take on the loot shooter sub-genre. Despite the concerns though, I was always very much
Reboots, remakes, and remasters. The three R’s that have, in some ways, defined this generation. Just within the past three years, we’ve seen Ratchet & Clank reimagined, Crash Bandicoot revisited, and the unfortunate return of Bubsy. There have been some decent video game comebacks but a good portion of them are fueled by nostalgia, sacrificing
We are told from a young age that honesty is the best policy, so we take those words of wisdom through us in life – applying them to the best of our ability. That’s what Australian YouTuber Gggmanlives was probably thinking when he was asked by EA to review their newest title, Anthem. Like a