NHL 19 was officially unveiled during the NHL Awards last night, and fans went nuts for what is coming. Pond hockey, and lots of it apparently. Ready to take to the ice in September? Here is the launch trailer courtesy of EA Sports.
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Is This It for Super Smash Bros
When Nintendo unveiled Super Smash Bros Ultimate at E3 2018, my first reaction was, "Is this it for Smash Bros?" In a game that promises to feature all the fighters from past titles, as well as stages from past titles, should we expect this release to be the swan song for the franchise. While I feel that Super Smash Bros will continue as Nintendo launches more systems, there is plenty of evidence to say that isn't going to happen.
Read MoreMore Thoughts From Me #124: Octopath Traveler Gets An Addictive New Demo
Last week during E3, Nintendo and Square Enix released a new demo for Octopath Traveler. We had seen a demo before for the game, but this new one had some improvements and also let you play as any of the eight characters in the full game. I've been playing this demo a lot. Here are my thoughts on Octopath Traveler's newest demo!
Read MoreNews Release: New Pokémon TGC Expansion Coming in August
Bellevue, WA — June 19, 2018—The Pokémon Company International today announced Sun & Moon—Celestial Storm, a brand-new expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, launching across the US on August 3, 2018.
Read MoreJurassic World Evolutions – First Impressions on Xbox One
Jurassic World has just launched in theatres, and the game based on the franchise has just launched on console. Jurassic World Evolutions is the Rollercoaster Tycoon of dinosaur games, allowing players to build structures, create dinosaurs, and establish a park that will make them a tidy profit. While these types of games always work great on PC, the transfer over to the Xbox One or PS4 is never as smooth.
Read MoreE3 2018 – Nintendo Booth Tour
Nintendo at E3 2018 was a blast! We went back to visit my colleagues as the Nintendo Booth of E3 again this year. We had a lovely exchange and then Julie took me up to play the upcoming Nintendo Switch titles. Thank again to Nintendo of Canada for setting us up with this fantastic opportunity, as well as Julie for the fantastic tour once again!
Read MoreYoku’s Island Express Review
Only a few times in any generation of consoles do we get a title like Yoku's Island Express, a game full of charm, but coupled with fantastic unique gameplay that makes you realize you are playing something truly special. One part Metroidvania and one part pinball, Yoku's Island Express balances both ideas perfectly. Team 17 has created and published something truly special, and they deserve a ton of praise for it!
Read MoreAventho Wireless from Beyerdynamic
A few months ago, the good people at Beyerdynamic sent us a box full of headsets, both those for casual listening and those for gaming. One of those sets within the box was the Aventho Wireless, an expensive but highly featured headset that provides quality Bluetooth audio from your device to your ears. While I wasn't a fan of the tiny ear cups, the sound was superb. Let's dive in.
Read MoreWhy We Play Mobile Games
Mobile gaming is becoming increasingly popular, and almost anyone know can have access to games within seconds by pulling out their phone or tablet and loading up their favourite application. It’s not that crazy to think that the majority of gamers in 10 years or so will be doing it on tiny screens, and for only a few moments at a time. Whether you are playing the latest match 3 puzzle types, or simply trying to do a review of…
Read MoreNews Release – LEGO The Incredibles Available Today
Toronto, Canada – June 15, 2018 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, The LEGO Group, Disney and Pixar, announced the launch of LEGO® Disney•Pixar's The Incredibles, a new video game where players will experience the thrilling adventures of their favorite Incredibles characters in awe-inspiring action sequences from both Disney•Pixar films, The Incredibles and Incredibles 2, out today in theatres nationwide. Players will discover the Parr family’s range of extraordinary abilities that can be combined through teamwork to create unique ...
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