Xenoblade Chronicles was not the game I was expecting, but after over 10 hours of play time this weekend, I'm pretty happy that I took the plunge and purchased the game. Most of this was thanks to our good friend Abdallah, who has been posting Let's Play's of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on his YouTube channel since last week Friday. Watching him play almost literally drove me to the store to purchase my copy. We generally get all Nintendo titles in for review at GamesReviews, but this was the one instance when the opportunity wasn't available to us: it is a ...
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Launches Today
If you haven't already picked up your copy of Xenoblade Chronicles 2, or are on the fence about how good it's actually going to be, it seems as if the reviewers around the globe are giving this title a big thumbs up! IGN, Gamespot, and a number of other prominent reviews websites are all giving Xenoblade Chronicles 2 high marks for world size, character progression, and of course, a solid story that drives you through over 70 hours of gameplay.
Read MoreTengami is Worth Your My Nintendo Gold Points
Yesterday, Nintendo put some new Indie games on their United States My Nintendo rewards site. One of those games was Tengami for the Wii U. For 80 gold points, you can get Tengami for the Wii U and you absolutely should do that. I know, I know, you say you’re too busy playing your Switch to worry about a Wii U game. Just put that shiny new console aside for a moment and download this game! I’ve been interested in…
Read MoreXenoblade Chronicles 2 Looks Incredibly Promising on Nintendo Switch
wouldn't say I'm a huge Xenoblade fan, but I was thrust into the franchise when the first title released on the Wii U when our office was sent a copy for review from Nintendo of Canada. This time around, copies of the game were limited - something we completely understand - so it is on us to purchase the game. As I always do when I want to know whether I put money down on a Nintendo title, I head over to our good friend Abdallah's YouTube page - click the banner below to check it out yourself - and see if he has any videos up. Thankfully, he does, a 30 ...
Read MoreWhy You Should Be Playing Rainbow Six: Siege
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege, released in 2015, is more relevant than ever. In fact, it has been titled one of the best and most complex online shooters since Counter Strike and Counter Strike Global Offensive. For those familiar with the series, Rainbow Six: Siege returns to its roots, prioritizing high-risk gameplay and balancing twitch shooting with complex creative and tactical freedom.
Read MoreMore Thoughts From Me #96: Checking Out Some Playstation 4 Demos
Whenever I see a working demo unit for a Playstation 4, in Walmart or Gamestop, I have to check it out and see what the latest demos are. Yesterday, I was at Walmart and got to play three demos very briefly. Let me tell you what I thought of them. I was at Walmart yesterday and the Playstation 4 demo unit was working again. Its not very often that they have that system working. Its the same with their Xbox…
Read MoreWhy FIFA 18 is the Best Version Yet
With the release of each new edition of FIFA comes a year's’ worth of feedback and suggestions from diehard fans. The great thing about FIFA 18 is that those suggestions have been listened to and implemented. FIFA 18 is a drastic improvement on FIFA 17 and those who have clocked a significant amount of playing time already will agree. Of course, improvements can always be made, but here’s why FIFA 18 is the best version yet.
Read MoreYooka-Layee jumps onto the Nintendo Switch this December
Remember Yooka-Layee? Awhile back the game was supposed to come to the Wii U, but then was canceled for that system and announced for the Nintendo Switch. We’ve been waiting on the duo to pop up on a Nintendo system and finally a release date for Yooka-Layee on the Switch has been announced! Yooka-Layee will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on December 14th! The game will be available for pre-load on December 7th though. According to Playtonic Games (the…
Read MoreXenoblade Chronicles 2 – Story Trailer
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 comes out this Friday! Are you excited for it? I know I am! Here is a new story trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles to-help?-you with the wait. The story trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 doesn’t really give away much of the story. We just get glimpses at some very exciting and dramatic moments. I like that Nintendo is releasing some info about the story but isn’t telling us too much. The story seems interesting and even more that,…
Read MoreHoliday Gift Guide 2017 – Party / Multiplayer Games
A number of years ago, it was looking like couch co-op was about to be a thing of the past, but specific companies continue to release titles that plopped two friends on the couch, side by side, playing games, like in the 'old' days! Nintendo has always been a bastion for local cooperative play, and other companies with great party titles are following suite. Here are a few of our favorite party titles this year, and ones we think you might want to invest time into!
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