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…
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Overwatch 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 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…
Read MoreFunko Fusion Review
Funko Fusion is a unique gaming experience that brings together iconic characters from various franchises into a single, open-world adventure. As a fan of both Funko Pop! collectibles and video games, I was eager to dive into this title, but my experience was somewhat mixed. The core mechanics are very similar to Lego games, which makes sense because much of the team had previously worked on some of the Lego titles, however it’s not executed nearly as well. The Good:…
Read MoreForget PS5 Pro – Worry about PlayStation 6
The PlayStation 5 Pro was officially announced. It’ll allow you to have fidelity graphics at 60fps. And it’s a… er… steal at $700. And if you think that’s bad, wait until the PlayStation 6 gets announced. The new pro console boasts the ability to play your games with higher quality visuals while retaining the 60fps. Three quarters of people are choosing performance modes over fidelity. I will save the obvious observation that people picking framerate over graphics at a time…
Read MoreAstrobot: The Controversy in Cameos
Astrobot is an inoffensive, entertaining little platformer that has been entertaining fans and critics since it released last week. So the discussion around cameos might be a little surprising. Like its predecessor, the free-on-PS5 Astrobot’s Playroom, Astrobot contains a whole load of cute cameos. PlayStation characters in all shapes and sizes return in their dozens. Unlike Playroom, which came out at the start of the generation, today’s cameos have had a less pleasant reaction. The reason is fair enough. Today…
Read MoreShip Graveyard Simulator 2 Review
Ship Graveyard Simulator 2 is a unique title that offers a niche yet surprisingly satisfying experience for those who enjoy the thrill of dismantling colossal vessels. While it may not be for everyone, its methodical gameplay and the sheer satisfaction of reducing a ship to scrap metal can be incredibly rewarding. Gameplay: The core gameplay loop revolves around acquiring contracts to dismantle ships. Players are equipped with a variety of tools, including torches, grinders, and hammers, to break down the…
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