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Adding Luigi and multiplayer, Lego Mario finally feels like it’s reaching its true potential

11 8 月, 2021 Alex Donaldson 0

Lego Mario just keeps growing – and getting better. Watch on YouTubeThis time last year, the Lego Group teamed up with Nintendo to deliver Lego Super Mario, a unique twist on both Lego’s typical construction toy trappings and Mario’s video game roots. It was a construction toy, yes, but one that was gamified via Mario […]

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The Ascent dev on PC Game Pass parity, the game’s critical reception, and the damn run button

10 8 月, 2021 Sherif Saed 0

To some, The Ascent is one the year’s biggest indie success stories.A core team of 12 people managed to set a new standard for the genre; creating a believable, dense cyberpunk world in a game that delivers solid action, and unique abilities that make combat consistently exciting.To others, The Ascent’s bizarre loot system, bugs, and […]

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As fans threaten a boycott, the decision-makers of Pokemon Go issue a pathetic response

8 8 月, 2021 Alex Donaldson 0

This has been a momentous couple of weeks in the Pokemon Go community, and over the last couple of days it’s really come to a head. Watch on YouTubeWe’re used to seeing fan anger in video games – it doesn’t take much to set certain groups of gamers off, as we all know – but […]

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Back 4 Blood’s card system makes a lot more sense after playing it

5 8 月, 2021 Sherif Saed 0

Back 4 Blood’s card system is the creator of infinite opportunities.This week, we got a chance to play the upcoming beta for Back 4 Blood ahead of the first public session, which begins today for pre-order players and those with early access codes. Back 4 Blood is a co-op zombie shooter in the classic style […]

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Are August’s PlayStation Plus games any good? PvZ, Hunter’s Arena: Legends

5 8 月, 2021 Tom Orry 0

We’re a few days into August 2021 and the month’s PlayStation Plus games are available to download. If you’ve got an active PS Plus subscription, you can get these games at no additional cost. But are they any good?Watch on YouTubeAugust 2021’s PlayStation Plus Games Hunter’s Arena: Legends (PS5, PS4) Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for […]

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Game publishers, stop teasing fans with token game crossovers – it exploits hopes and dreams

4 8 月, 2021 Tom Orry 0

Wouldn’t you love a new Okami game? Oh yeah, that would be the good stuff. All those nights longing for Capcom to do the right thing would have been worth the pain. Prayers finally answered.What about you Jet Set Radio fans? While a new game in the series seems unlikely, who doesn’t get a pang […]

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Turtle Beach’s new Recon Xbox Controller combines audio expertise with a decent pad at a strong price – impressions

4 8 月, 2021 Alex Donaldson 0

You likely all know the name Turtle Beach well, and you likely all associate it with one specific thing: gaming headsets. Every now and then this gaming audio expert dabbles in something new, however – and such is the case for the Recon Controller, a new Xbox pad from the company. Watch on YouTubeThe controller […]

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The Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters are a strong effort, but there’s room for improvement for the inevitable console ports

31 7 月, 2021 Alex Donaldson 0

Square Enix’s new re-releases of Final Fantasy 1, 2, and 3 are strong efforts, and worthy of your attention. But there’s definitely scope to improve with patches and future ports. Watch on YouTubeClassic Final Fantasy has a bit of a ‘version problem’. When it comes to FF1 through FF6, there’s no real definitive release you […]

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