Last year there was no E3. It wasn’t a great year for games. This year so far has been better but developers are still struggling a bit. And E3 is returning. I want to talk about E3 and why gamers shouldn’t set their expectations too high. E3 is returning this year. It will be an all virtual event though, so there will be no show floor for press, developers, and celebrities’ to attend. Most of the big publishers will be…
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New titles dropping into Gamepass soon in May.
As gaming’s best gift that keeps on giving Gamepass is adding even more to the robust Gamepass library for fans to enjoy. Read the full details including when they are dropping below. I’m personally very excited to check out Dragon Quest Builders 2, and maybe finally getting around to playing Outlast 2! Coming Soon Dragon Quest Builders 2 (Console and PC) – May 4 A block-building RPG set in a fantasy land threatened by an evil cult. Explore, battle, create,…
Read MoreMicrosoft adds FPS Boost to a BUNCH of Titles.
Starting back in February the Xbox gods began blessing us with FPS boost which allowed for nearly doubling the frame rate in some older games breathing new life into them and giving us yet another great benefit of owning a next-gen Xbox. Higher, steadier framerates make games visually smoother, resulting in more immersive gameplay. Microsoft partnered closely with developers to enhance the experience while maintaining the game’s original intent. And while not applicable to all games, these new techniques can…
Read MoreThe Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
Darkside Detective was originally released in 2017, however I was only introduced to it a few weeks ago on Google Stadia. How did I miss out on such a great game? It completely flew under my radar. After completing all the cases I was ready for more Detective work, and thankfully, A Fumble in the Dark came out. I enjoyed Darkside detective for its great writing, having to use my brain thinking about clues, and the amusing characters we met along the way. When season one ended with “to be continued” I was sad because the game had ended, however I was excited ...
Read MoreThe Colonists Lands Soon on Console
If you enjoy relaxing city building titles, you were probably a little disappointed when The Colonists launched on PC but was not available for Xbox or PlayStation. That is all about t change soon, as the Colonists will be launching on console this May! What can you expect to see in this rerelease on console? Let's take a look!
Read MoreConsole Demo and Preorder Information for King of Seas
The latest pirate action RPG is about to grace PC and home consoles, but the folks at 3D Clouds decided that perhaps a demo was in the best interest of the people. As someone on the fence about this title from day one - as we have been promised amazing pirate adventures before that have not always panned out - I'm really looking forward to checking out the demo ahead of the May 25th release date!
Read MoreBiomutant shows off it’s world in new trailer.
Biomutant was announced quite some time ago, we are getting nearer and nearer to the release date. From the first time I saw it I was definitely intrigued by the mechanics behind the game, and the adorable…and ultra-violent creatures you could create. I often got a Rocket Racoon meets kung fu vibes from it and it’s been on my radar ever since. THQ Nordic has blessed us all with a closer look at the world of Biomutant which looks very…
Read MoreNIER REPLICANT VER.1.22474487139… NOW AVAILABLE
LOS ANGELES (Apr. 23, 2021) – SQUARE ENIX® today announced that NieR Replicant™ver.1.22474487139..., the re-telling of NieR Replicant for modern consoles, is now available on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, and PC (Steam®). The enhanced experience has been lauded by critics, with Destructoid calling it “hauntingly beautiful,” and GAMINGbible saying it’s an “ambitious, fascinating game.”
Read MoreNew DLC Available – The Lost Gods – for Immortals: Fenyx Rising, and It’s Great!
If you haven't read our various Immortals: Fenyx Rising reviews, you should. We have written a ton about this game on the site, from Mat Growcott's next generation review, Kevin Austin's look at the game on Nintendo Switch, and more! But what Ubisoft has done better than most is support their title with fantastic and varied DLC, and this is highlighted by their latest release, The Lost Gods.
Read MoreRelease: Tales of ARISE Launches September 10, 2021 from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc
Tales of ARISE will arrive September 10, 2021 for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via STEAM. Tales of ARISE marks the latest entry in the Tales of brand, which has spanned over 25 years, and the next evolution for the JRPG franchise. Players who purchase Tales of ARISE for PlayStation 4 will be eligible for a free upgrade to the PlayStation 5 version*. Tales of ARISE for Xbox players will come in a Cross-Generational Double Pack. More details about the upgrade process will be available soon.
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