The Unreal Engine has problems. On console it’s often running at sub-1080p resolutions, and stuttering is an issue across the board. Is it time for developers to start looking at other options? It’s getting to be less and less of a surprise when a major video game franchise suddenly announces it’s going to be running on Unreal from here on out. Halo is the latest to fall, ditching its own engine and instead building future titles in Epic’s software instead.…
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Playing Games Wrong and Breaking the System
I’ve started playing games wrong, and I’ve got to say it’s feeling pretty right. This won’t be a new idea to some people, especially those who’re deep into achievements. But it’s something I recommend for everybody, if only to shake things up at a time when games aren’t spending much time rewriting the rules. The biggest games are so slick now. You barely have to play them. They put the maximum amount of energy into making everything look epic and…
Read MoreHide The Corpse VR Review
Hide the Corpse VR is a unique and hilarious puzzle game that takes full advantage of the immersive capabilities of virtual reality. As the title suggests, your primary objective is to discreetly hide a lifeless body before the police arrive. While the premise may seem simple, the execution is surprisingly engaging and challenging. The Gameplay Loop The game’s core mechanic revolves around time management and spatial reasoning. Each level presents a confined space, filled with various objects and furniture. You’re…
Read MoreGames Are Getting Too Damn Big
Death Stranding 2 has a photo mode that will influence the way the story plays out. It also has in-game concerts. The attention to detail is incredible. But come on Kojima, I have a life. Games are getting too damn big. I’ve been playing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth since March. It’s one of the best games of the generation and I don’t see that changing. But its need to completely dominate my free time is frustrating. I’ve enjoyed every single…
Read MoreOverwatch and the Misery of Mismanagement
You don’t need an insider knowledge to know Overwatch has been mismanaged. It’s still nice to know it for definite. Jason Schreier’s new book on Blizzard goes into some detail on the inner workings of Overwatch. He shared a shorter version on Reddit. The further abridged version is that the team behind making Overwatch such a success were cautious in hiring new people in case it changed their company culture. They tried to feed the original Overwatch and make an…
Read MoreFinally! Horizon Zero Dawn Playable Again
The panic is over. Horizon Zero Dawn is going to be re-released with shinier graphics. At seven years old, it was getting pretty dicey. It would be all too easy to be snarky about this one, and I wouldn’t be alone. Although there are people defending it – and why shouldn’t they? – I’m not alone in finding this release to be both bizarre and unnecessary. Even more so than The Last of Us Part 1. Horizon still plays as…
Read MoreFinal Fantasy Found Its Footing – Now It Needs Fans
Square Enix announced is financials this morning and the outlook isn’t so hot. HD Games – including Final Fantasies XIV and 7 Rebirth – underperformed to the tune of ¥8.1 billion ($57m). This is terrible news for a franchise which has finally found its footing. Those two Final Fantasy games are the best the franchise has been in years. Rebirth, although I’m biased, will likely be this generation’s Red Dead Redemption for me. A game so big, so high quality…
Read MoreMy Time At Evershine Announced
A brand new My Time simulation game has been announced. Check out the reveal trailer along with the initial details and our thoughts on the game. My Time At Evershine will be coming to Kickstarter on September 24th. The game will be a new entry in the My Time (My Time in Portia, My Time in Sandrock) series. It will be coming to PC, Xbox, Playstation, and the future Nintendo system. The game has a new more realistic style and…
Read MoreCopycat Review
Copycat is a narrative-driven indie game that offers a unique perspective on the world through the eyes of a shelter cat named Dawn. The game’s simple yet captivating gameplay allows players to experience a deeply personal story about friendship, loneliness, and finding one’s place in the world. A Tale of Loss and Resilience The story begins innocently enough, with Dawn living a comfortable life in a loving home. However, when her human companion falls ill, a stray cat (perhaps the…
Read MoreUnholy Review
Unholy on PS5 is a captivating blend of horror, adventure, and psychological suspense. Set in a sinister underworld, the game immerses players in a haunting atmosphere filled with grotesque creatures and unsettling environments. Open the doors between your everyday reality and a dark unholy world to unveil the mystery of the disappearance of your child. Explore both worlds to find clues, solve puzzles, decide whether you infiltrate or fight brutal enemies and stand up to an aberrant establishment. Two parallel…
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