Image via KING Art There’s nothing more menacing for a small squad of infantry troops with 1920s rifles, hiding behind a rock wall, than watching a towering, gas-chugging mech come straight at them. Except maybe the sound of the mech winding up its massive chain guns to rain down a barrage of heavy-duty bullets. Luckily, […]
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In simulation sports games, it doesn’t get more popular than NBA 2K. The Take-Two franchise has gained a strong international player base, attracting millions of users from across the globe, and it’s received a significant amount of popularity among actual NBA players. The success of the franchise even helped Take-Two dive into esports with the […]
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Need to know What is it? The latest entry in a long line of American football simulators.Reviewed on: Windows 10, Intel Core i7-9700 CPU @ 3.00GHz 16.0 GB RAM Price: $60/£55Release date: Out nowPublisher: EA SportsDeveloper: EA TiburonMultiplayer: Local multiplayer, and a wide variety of multiplayer modes that range from 1v1 to 5v5.Link: Official site, […]
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Image via Obsidian As someone who has been playing games for three decades, I stand by the fact that high-quality, fun, and enjoyable games have never been as common, easy to find, and easy to play as they are right now. The downside to this is that we always seem to be moving on from […]
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If you take enough time to deconstruct any piece of popular media, you will eventually reach the conclusion that it is derivative to some degree. Of course, this is natural in art and entertainment, as everything has its influences and creators will not be afraid to invite comparisons. It would be impossible, then, to make […]
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Need to know What is it? Remade, modern versions of the first two Tony Hawk games from 1999 and 2000.Reviewed on: Windows 10 64-bit Home, Intel Core i7 10th Gen, 16GB RAM, NVidia GeForce RTX 2070.Price: $40/£40Release date: Out nowPublisher: ActivisionDeveloper: Vicarious VisionsMultiplayer: Split screen, online score attack and leaderboardsLink: Official site After the disastrous […]
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As the Marvel’s Avengers campaign ends, to be replaced by samey missions, it reminds me of the dual identity of so many superheroes. Avengers straps on its tightest, glossiest spandex for the campaign and dazzles with its moves, but once that adventure ends and it returns to the daily grind of a multiplayer-oriented endgame, it […]
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Image via THQ Nordic I’m one of those people who felt that Kingdoms of Amalur got something of a raw deal the first time around. While not groundbreaking, the game was a lot of fun thanks to the combat, and I found it engaging enough to put in two full playthroughs before moving on to […]
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Image via Nacon When you think of simulation racing games, the titles that are probably at the forefront of your mind are Forza Motorsport, Forza Horizon, Need for Speed, or even the F1 franchise. World Rally Championship, or WRC for short, might not be in that conversation just yet, but it’s getting close. Developed by […]
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Need to know What is it? A stylish freeform detective game that takes place on a bizarre island of love and betrayal.Reviewed on: AMD Ryzen 7 1800X, 16 GB RAMPrice: $20Out: September 4Publisher: Fellow TravellerDeveloper: Kaizen Game WorksMultiplayer: NoneLink: Official site Paradise Killer is a detective game where you’re free to investigate on your own […]
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Need to know What is it? An episodic narrative adventure game about two twins in an Alaskan town.Expect to pay $30/£25Developer DONTNOD EntertainmentPublisher Xbox Game StudiosReviewed on 64-Bit Windows 7, Nvidia GeForce GTX-970, Intel i7-4790K, 16GB RAMMultiplayer NoOut Chapter 1: August 27, Chapter 2: September 3, Chapter 3: September 10Link Official site It’s maybe fitting […]
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It’s been a long 10 years for Alan Wake fans — myself included. Like its protagonist, supporters of Remedy’s cult classic have been kept in the dark over the franchise’s future. A canceled sequel, alongside creative director Sam Lake’s desire to only revisit the character when the time was right, were all we had to […]
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Image via Modus Games When crafting an adventure game, there are typically three core attributes that your title needs. First, a tight, meaningful story with a colorful and unique cast of characters, including a relatable lead and a distinctive villain who provides motivation for both your character to make their journey and you as the […]
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Image via Paradox Interactive. I’m no stranger to grand strategy games. I’ve clocked my fair share of hours in Crusader Kings 2. I’ve had playthroughs where I warred with bloodthirsty uncles and brothers. I’ve played as rulers who had multiple lovers and were eventually forced to deal with the consequences of having so many bastard […]
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Need to know What is it? A grand strategy RPG driven by messy nobles and constant drama.Expect to pay £42/$50Developer Paradox Development StudioPublisher Paradox InteractiveReviewed on GTX 1080Ti, Intel i7-8086K, 16GB RAMMultiplayer YesOut September 1Link Official site I’ve become completely tangled up in Crusader Kings 3’s plots and family trees. It’s my jailer, keeping me […]
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