The hardest part about doing a review is putting the score out of 10 or 100 at the end. Many websites have gone ahead and done away with review scores, but it doesn't seem to be a popular choice with many gamers. Believe it or not, review scores mean a lot to many people, and purchasing decisions are ultimately driven by scores on metacritic. A problem with scores is evident every time I sit down with what many would deem a kids game, and the thought of writing this piece is driven by my time with Kirby Stars Allies.
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Real Farm DLC Launching on PC, Xbox One and PS4 Tomorrow
Real Farming - which we recently just reviewed and gave it a terrific score - is getting some new DLC tomorrow, which will be free to all those who own Real Farm before they launch in the shops. Included in the DLC are Potato Pack and Grünes Tal Map. Check out more details below!
Read MoreDon’t Starve Mega Pack Arriving at Retail on April 17
If you've never had the opportunity to play Don't Starve, I'm almost likely to tell you to forget this pack coming in April and go grab a digital copy of the game now. That being said, the Mega Pack - which is releasing April 17th - packs a ton of content into a retail launch, including a skin for your PS4 or Xbox One controller! Check out the details below!
Read MoreSnakebyte Charge:Tower Pro
We've been reviewing a fair number of Snakebyte products over the last little while, although they have been all for the Nintendo Switch. The Snakebyte Charge:Tower Pro for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 are the first items we've reviewed from this company not related to Nintendo. If our early impressions of both products is any indication, we will be purchasing more Snakebyte products for Xbox One and PS4 in the near future! Let's check them out!
Read MoreShining Resonance Refrain – Announce Trailer
Sega announced yesterday that Shining Resonance Refrain will be coming west! We have the announcement trailer below, plus some thoughts from me about the game. Shining Resonance Refrain will be coming to the Playstation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Sega is bringing the game west this summer. The trailer above just shows a lot of cutscenes and not much gameplay. I wish we had seen what the battles would be like in the game and gotten a sense…
Read MoreMultiple Game Play Styles in Far Cry 5
In an IGN First - as seen below - Brandin Tyrrel (Editor, games) is seen showing a number of different ways that players will be able to explore Far Cry 5 when it launches in late March, 2018. You can see the full video below where IGN takes on a specific enemy enclosure with three separate tactics!
Read MoreMultiple Farming Modes in Pure Farming 2018
According to Polish developer and publisher, Techland, their upcoming farming simulation game, Pure Farming 2018, will have up to three different modes for players to work through. On top of their early announcement that farm owners could have 4 farms going at once, in 4 different countries, the company is now detailing some of their other ways to play. Check out the descriptions below!
Read MoreSmoke and Sacrifice Is Coming to PC and Consoles This Year
Curve Digital has brought a lot of cool games to the Wii U, Nintendo Switch, and other consoles (and PC). And now they are bringing another game to PC and consoles with the survival rpg Smoke and Sacrifice. We have a trailer for the game, plus my some brief impressions from me and a press release with more info! Smoke and Sacrifice looks so good! I love the art style in this game and the gameplay looks really good. I’m…
Read MorePress Release: Insurgency: Sandstorm Rolls Out Its Teaser Trailer
January 30, 2018 - Taking the original Insurgency formula and evolving it, the million-selling FPS comes enhanced and expanded. Insurgency: Sandstorm is built in UnrealEngine 4 with upgraded graphics and takes the series into a new era. Coming to PC and, for the first time, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, Insurgency: Sandstorm brings extended gameplay possibilities, improved immersion, as well as new co-op and versus objective-based game modes―all while retaining the lethal tactical action that made Insurgency the worldwide phenomenon it is today. Today's brand ...
Read MoreImage & Form and Zoink Join Forces under Thunderful Banner
Two of my favorite Swedish developers - Image & Form and Zoink Games - have combined together under the Thunderful banner. Between the two companies, they have 46 employees, 20 years of being in the industry, 16 games released, and 9 games in development. The studios behind indie hits Steamworld Digg and Stick It To The Man are working on new titles currently, most notably FE which is being published by Electronic Arts. This is only good news for the game industry, combining two of the best into one! Check out the release below!
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