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Articles, News 7 years ago
How to Change Your Skin in Minecraft
Minecraft continues to be as popular as ever, so it’s not surprising that players want to upgrade the appearance of their characters and thus stand out from the crowd. If you are new to Minecraft, you may not be aware of the fact that you can play as someone more interesting than the default character Steve. Wearing blue pants and a green T-shirt he surely is nothing too exciting. You can always see the way a character looks by pressing…
Articles, News 7 years ago
Win a Copy of Pokken Tournament DX and EGLX Toronto Passes!
Thanks to the generous crew over at Nintendo of Canada, GamesReviews has a great prize pack for one lucky winner! Up to be won is a copy of Pokken Tournament DX and two electronic passes to EGLX in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. You can find all the details below, but you can get a head start on the competition by clicking here.
Articles, News 7 years ago
When Reviewing, Who Is Your Review Score Aimed At?
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.
Articles, News 7 years ago
Payday 2 Nintendo Switch is a Situational Purchase
If you've come here expecting a full fledged review of Payday 2, you might be a tad disappointed. While we will definitely touch on the gameplay elements, it is a game many years in the making and YouTube will ultimately be the best example of what the game has to offer, thanks to the numerous game play videos. Instead, the focus here will be on how Payday 2 translates to the Nintendo Switch. With a game so reliant on voice communication, can the verbally inept Switch provide the gameplay experience required to make Payday 2 a good buy? Let's take a look.
Articles, News 7 years ago
Two Great Titles Available on Xbox Game Pass, with Sea of Thieves Launching Soon
Want to get into the adventurers spirit ahead of the launch of Sea of Thieves? Xbox has added to fantastic titles to their game pass lineup and according to our own reviewers, they are both must play experiences. Starting today, players will have the opportunity to jump into Rise of the Tomb Raider or Super Lucky's Tale! Here is a breakdown of what we though of each. Be sure to subscribe to Game Pass today, and get ready for the Sea of Thieves launch later this week. That's right folks, in case you have forgotten, all first party Xbox One releases will be available on Xbox Game Pass on launch day, so subscribe and don't miss out!
Articles, News 7 years ago
ID@Xbox Release for February 26 – March 2
As we do every week, here is a roundup of the Xbox One titles available through the ID@Xbox Program. We haven't tackled any of these yet, but will follow up on our favorites in the coming weeks! Make sure to return each and every Friday for a round-up of the weeks titles!
Articles, News 7 years ago
Far Cry 5 Getting a Short Film
In preparation for the games launch this March, Ubisoft has announced that a Far Cry 5 short film is in the works, staring Greg Bryk, the voice of in-game antagonist Joseph Seed. Other members of the Far Cry 5 cast will also be cast in this short film. The film will be streamable via Amazon Prime beginning on March 5th, as we look forward to the games launch later in the month. Check out the trailer below for more details!
Articles, News 7 years ago
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!
Articles, News 7 years ago
Don’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!
Articles, News 7 years ago
New Trailer Drops for Yoku’s Island Express
If you haven't heard about Yuko's Island Express, now would be a good time to start paying attention. Although this title is slated to launch on almost all platforms, I think the Nintendo Switch version is likely to be the one people are going to purchase. A new trailer just dropped for the game, and we have it for you here! Check it out!