Activision drops Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 – Zombies info and trailer
Looking solid for a first CoD under the MS label. Check out the goods below. Here’s a quick recap of some of the features of Black Ops 6 Zombies: Round-based Zombies action is back, allowing 1-4 players to squad up to take down hordes of the undead. The two launch maps include Terminus, set in the Philippine Sea, and Liberty Falls, set in West Virginia. While Treyarch is focused on making Ma...[Read More]
Simpler Times Review (PC)
Sometimes a gaming experience doesn’t have to be long to be good. A game like Sayonara Wild Hearts is merely an hour and some change but it is a definable and repeatable experience. That Annapurna classic proves that it’s better to feel and connect with a game than it is to count the minutes you have spent with it. And maybe that is an underlying message that has a deeper meaning that we all need....[Read More]
SteamWorld Heist II Review (PS5)
Having played games for over 40 years, I have been very much in touch with how I feel about a title in the first two hours of gameplay. For example, I knew that Bethesda’s Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion would consume me after the first hour of gameplay, even though I hadn’t played any Elder Scrolls games prior, thus having no expectations. Seeing the complexity of the gameplay, the background skills t...[Read More]
Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance Review (PC)
When I reviewed God of War: Ragnarök, it took me 48 hours to complete it. When I reviewed Ghost of Tsushima, it took me 50 hours to fully complete it. When I reviewed Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance the last two weeks, it took me 51.1 hours to fully complete it. And every moment was beautiful. Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance does its best to bring a short, yet meaningful story to the KR family, while also intro...[Read More]
Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus Review (PC)
I am not that great at difficult games. I can’t tell you how much I stink at anything FromSoftware makes. But! I appreciate what FromSoftware does. I understand what they are trying to do, who it is catered to, and how they craft their difficulty that is more gameplay-centric than anything else. FromSoftware crafts the controls, the visuals, and everything in between well so that the player has th...[Read More]
Flock Review (PC)
Sometimes you don’t need violence, guns, or an apocalyptic threat to make a game interesting and engaging. Sometimes just getting in touch with nature, relaxing, and having small achievable goals is enough to get you through a day. Enter Flock from developer Hollow Ponds. Flock is a simple game of gathering information, solving puzzles, and creating a firm stance about how important animals and th...[Read More]
Path of Exile livestream unveils 3.25 update – Settlers of Kalguur, closed beta registration coming for Path of Exile 2
This should have made more than a few people happy. Enjoy the official details below. Auckland, New Zealand – JULY 19, 2024 – During today’s Path of Exile Livestream, “GGG Live,” developer Grinding Gear Games unveiled details for Path of Exile’s 3.25 update, Settlers of Kalguur. The July expansion introduces the Settlers of Kalguur Challenge League, balance improvements including two Ascenda...[Read More]
Stray Gods – Orpheus Review (PS5)
Back in August of last year, I had the pleasure of reviewing Stray Gods, a visual novel – musical. I had never seen a game like this before in my life, and it was just a blast to take in the engaging narrative, compelling characters, and musical talent that went into it. It was truly something special and I highly recommend checking it out, if you haven’t yet. Nearly a year later, the good folks a...[Read More]
Neon White Review (Xbox)
Have you ever had one of those games where you’re incredibly skeptical of everyone’s reaction towards it, especially after playing it for a whopping 10 minutes and not fully grasping the uniqueness of it, and not sure where the fun lies? I have had several of those games over the years and I must tell you, Neon White isn’t one of them. To add more credibility to that notion, our own Ben Sheene rav...[Read More]
The Tribe Must Survive Review (PC
Way back in the early part of 2024, I played through The Tribe Must Survive while it was in early access. What I found was an addictive game that pressed me with its strategy to keep a group of people alive, develop their world while catering to their needs, and at the same time force me to get better through the emotional fragility of its characters. It was one helluva EA playthrough. Now, it’s o...[Read More]
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble Review (Nintendo Switch)
My time with the Monkey Ball series is minimal. Part of the reason is that I haven’t realized how many of these games have graced mobile. I’ve been out of the Monkey Ball loop with the series’ releases. The other reason is that I just stink at the games, and I am easily frustrated with rolling off the edges repeatedly. Pretty much the same reason I politely pass on FromSoftware games. Minus the r...[Read More]
TSUKIHIME – A piece of blue glass moon Review (PS4)
If you want a visual novel, this is a visual novel. TSUKIHIME – A piece of blue glass moon from developer Type-Moon is a deep and well-written monster and mayhem-driven story. It’s quite a journey. While I would certainly like a bit more interactivity in my visual novel, as you’re often making dialogue choices rather than action-based ones, having a good story with hard turns and twists make...[Read More]