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Articles 9 years ago
Ark is the Dino Game We Wanted
So yes, the rumors are definitely true. ARK: Survival Evolved is the dinosaur game that we have always wanted. Sure, there have been a handful of good dino games in the past...ok may be one or two, but soon players on Xbox One will get a massive, exciting, dinosaur adventure. Whether it's simply being awestruck by the views throughout the world, or actually engaging in the many activities available, there will be something for everyone in this pre-release title.
Articles 9 years ago
Games to look forward to in 2016
2016 is going to be a great year for gaming, with a whole host of titles we've been waiting for for years. Whether it's The Last Guardian or Uncharted 4, you just know your wallet is going to be empty all year around.
Articles, News 9 years ago
Oculus Rift Out of Stock
Preorders for the Oculus Rift kit went on sale this morning at 11 PM Eastern Time, and it took less than 15 minutes for the entire stock to be claimed. Shipment dates originally set for March 2016 have also been pushed back to April 2016. For those that said Virtual Reality gaming was never going to catch one, well, unless Oculus only had 5 units to sell, I would argue you are probably wrong.
Articles, News 9 years ago
Should Anyone be Surprised by Nintendo NX Rumors?
The Internet is heating up today as analysts begin "informing" the public that Nintendo will begin releasing details of the NX in April or May, with a full reveal in June, likely at E3. Is this really news? Did we not all expect this to happen? I think most gamers and media individuals have been calling for an NX release in time for Holiday 2016, which I would argue runs from October onward.
Articles, News 9 years ago
Microsoft Enjoys Record Breaking 2015
In a post on their new website, the Xbox Wire, Microsoft announced that 2015 was one of the best years for Xbox, ever. For starters, December 28th saw more Xbox Live logins in one day than ever before in the console franchises history. Below are a few exerts from the article.
Articles, News 9 years ago
Looking back on 2015 from a Reviewers Perspective
Being a video games reviewer is a lot more than just playing games and writing opinions. For some, yes, that is all they do. For myself, it is my job contact developers, publishers, and public relations agencies, plan our game coverage, stay on top of what games we have in the system, and more. Often, we get overloaded with content to work through, and it takes careful decision making and planning to get everything done in a timely fashion. However, I like to take the first few days of a new year to reflect on individuals and agencies that have made my life as a reviewer that much easier.
Articles, News 9 years ago
Mario and Luigi Paper Jam Set to Release in NA
Mario and Luigi titles have been one of my favorite Mario franchises. My other favorite franchise? Paper Mario. In my personal opinion, the last release for each - Mario and Luigi: Dream Team and Paper Mario: Sticker Star where somewhat of a let down. Dream Team was good, yes, but Sticker Star was pretty bad. Frankly, I had little hope for Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam. However, after playing it a few times at various Nintendo events, and watching a few Let's Plays on YouTube - the game has been out in Japan and Europe since December - I'm really excited for this latest adventure.
Articles, News 9 years ago
Peanuts: Snoopy’s Grand Adventure
Very few games now a days are really kid and adult friendly at the same time. What I mean by that is, the game is easy enough for kids to play alone, and entertaining enough for adults to participate - or play alone themselves! Peanuts: Snoopy's Grand Adventure is the PERFECT example of this. Before someone points out that Nintendo has many games that fit this build, I say yes...but no. My four year old nephew can EASILY play Snoopy's Grand Adventure, with a little bit of help from myself. My six year old son? He's beaten the game already on Xbox One, and will be tackling the 3DS version on an upcoming vacation trip.
Articles, News 9 years ago
Xbox Store Countdown to 2016 Week 2 Sales
Week One of the Countdown to 2016 was great for sales on Xbox One, and the second week of mega deals is no different. There is some significant savings on some great games, as well as small discounts on recently released titles. If you have had an Xbox One for a while, or just received one for Christmas, there are lots of great games for you to get your hands on. Below is the list of titles available this week. Enjoy!
Articles, News 9 years ago
Open World Games Need Dying Light Multiplayer Mechanics
Single player games are great, but often I find myself wishing I had a multiplayer or cooperative option when playing. Who wouldn't want to run across Velen with a friend in the Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, or cross Skyrim with an ally or two? When we began our review of Dying Light on Xbox One, I reached out to the PR company and inquired about a multiplayer or cooperative mechanic. Apparently, this feature is not to be missed in Dying Light, so we spent considerable amount of time trying 4-player multiplayer modes as well as cooperative play.