Posts By Kevin Austin

I was not familiar with what One Piece was other than seeing the occasional artwork, cover, or game released every once in awhile. So for those like me not used to the source material, as best I can tell, it goes like this.

I am now the proud owner of an Xbox One X and a satisfied subscriber of Gamepass Ultimate.    So, what is it like jumping into the Xbox ecosystem from the outside, in 2020, at the tail end of the current generation? Pretty good, so far.   First, a brief look at my gaming history:   Born in 1985, I remember well opening up the NES for Christmas in 1990. Through the years, I’ve had at least one console each…

The sweet smell of grass in the spring. Flowers starting to bud and bloom. The crisp evening air.  The crack of a baseball bat, and the roar of the crowd. It’s Springtime — well, in any other year than 2020. And in MLB The Show 20, it’s still baseball season. In many ways, this year’s Show builds upon the games that have come before it. It features roughly the same gameplay and roughly the same modes, just fine-tuned for another…

So just what is TT Isle of Man exactly? You might think oh, this is a bike racing game. You're not wrong, although I found the history behind it to be very interesting. The Isle of Man TT is run in a time-trial format on public roads closed to the public. The event consists of one week of practice sessions followed by one week of racing. It has been a tradition, dating back as far as the 1920s. More importantly...it's now a video game.

I am a believer that the circumstances in which you play a game can greatly influence your impressions of a game. The day I was given access to MLB The Show 20 — thanks, Sony! — I found out that the school district I live and work in would be closing for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus, COVID-19. This was also the day after I tore my meniscus, which will require a surgery that I probably won’t get…

So there I am, a battle scarred worn down warrior, face to face with a giant horse-like creature easily 5 times my size. In his right hand a massive cleaver larger than myself, easily capable of taking me out with just a few hits.  I have a choice to make, do I go after him with my massive Scythe or do I go after him with Dual-Wielding swords… I choose the Scythe and I charge into battle, within 30 seconds I am dead. I come back and this time think, maybe the ...

So the Indie world showcase has come and gone, here is a breakdown of what was announced. Overall I think a decent showing with a few standouts but nothing earth shattering right now. Clearly some great filler games coming this year with almost all of them coming to Switch console first.

Tomorrow at 9am Pacific Time, PS5 lead system architect Mark Cerny will provide a deep dive into PS5’s system architecture, and how it will shape the future of games. Watch tomorrow at PlayStation Blog: https://blog.us.playstation.com   Afterwards head back on over here for our first impressions and thoughts. With us all quarantined, any news is good news! Stay Safe!…

I have many fond memories growing up of going to the lake with my fishing pole and tackle box, and spending an afternoon hanging out with a friend, trying to catch fish. Fishing for me was more about spending time outdoors with friends and family than about catching dinner, but the rush of catching a fish added to the experience. As a gamer, I also liked virtual fishing, whether it was Sega Bass Fishing on the Dreamcast or Championship Bass…

In the worst kept secret in the gaming industry (next to the unannounced Batman Game) COD finally confirms it’s battle royale is coming, and it’s tomorrow, and it’s free for all! The World of Warzone: Battle Royale and Plunder At launch, players can squad up in trios with their friends on Playstation® 4, Battle.net for PC, or Xbox One across two game modes: Battle Royale and Plunder. In Battle Royale, fight to be the last squad standing while ...