Nobody expected Microsoft to jump into console gaming. Even fewer naysayers thought they would still be doing it today. I was a Nintendo kid in my earliest years (perhaps explaining some pent-up aggression) when suddenly a little indie-game called Halo 2 took me in an all-new direction. It hasn’t been an entirely positive experience though… and here are seven examples. Continue reading 7 WAYS BEING A XBOX FAN HAS BEEN DISAPPOINTING
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DISNEY INFINITY LAUNCHES WALT DISNEY WORLD TOY BOX PROJECT
Disney Infinity (DI) has proven to be a platform with true staying power, allowing gamers of all ages to dive head-first into beloved properties like Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars in addition to classic Disney characters. Now Disney Interactive Studios’ looks to tickle your nostalgia bone in new ways, inviting players to help recreate Walt Disney World with DI’s Toy Box mode. Continue reading DISNEY INFINITY LAUNCHES WALT DISNEY WORLD TOY BOX PROJECT
5 Thoughts on the Best Selling Games of 2015
NPD has released data for the 10 best selling games of 2015. Before viewing the list it is important to note that NPD only tracks physical retail copies, digital sales are not counted in the totals. Also, any unit sold as part of a console bundle like the PlayStation 4 Star Wars Battlefront bundle or Xbox One Fallout 4 bundle is not factored into sales on the list. With these factors in mind, the platform which sold the most copies for each game is listed in parentheses by descending order. Check out the list below and read my thoughts on the sales as a whole. Continue reading 5 Thoughts on the Best Selling Games of 2015
EA Sports UFC 2 Gameplay Series Video Shows Off New Features
Mixed martial arts is one of the hardest sports to replicate in video games. The sport allows for a number of ways to approach a fight and many variables can contribute to how a fight is finished. In the latest video for EA Sports UFC 2, the developer shows off a number of new features implemented in this year’s edition. Continue reading EA Sports UFC 2 Gameplay Series Video Shows Off New Features
Hitman Collector’s Edition Announced
Yesterday, Square Enix released details that Hitman will be getting a collector’s edition. It may have some things Hitman fans would enjoy. Continue reading Hitman Collector’s Edition Announced
Homefront: The Revolution Explores Occupied Philadelphia in New Trailer
Philadelphia: home of brotherly love, the Liberty Bell, and Rocky Balboa. One of the most historic cities in America becomes home for revolution in the futuristic setting imagined by Deep Silver in Homefront: The Revolution. Continue reading Homefront: The Revolution Explores Occupied Philadelphia in New Trailer
EA Sports UFC 2 Release Date Announced
UFC fans wondering when they can step back into the Octagon on their PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, wait no longer. EA Sports has announced the release date for EA Sports UFC 2. Continue reading EA Sports UFC 2 Release Date Announced
RUMOR: RESIDENT EVIL OUTBREAK HD IN DEVELOPMENT, RELEASE TBD 2016
The Resident Evil series is known for popularizing the Survival Horror genre, but it was also an early adopter of online cooperative gameplay. Back before Resident Evil 5 allowed two buddies to blast mobs of infected villagers into red mist, 2003’s Resident Evil: Outbreak brought players together on the PlayStation 2 — and now it may be coming back. Continue reading RUMOR: RESIDENT EVIL OUTBREAK HD IN DEVELOPMENT, RELEASE TBD 2016
Psychonauts 2 Hits Its Funding Goal
In the Video Game Awards last month, Double Fine surprised everyone with an announcement of a Psychonauts 2 crowdfund campaign. They were asking for $3.3 million to make Psychonauts 2 a reality. Continue reading Psychonauts 2 Hits Its Funding Goal
Scalebound Now Set to Take Flight in 2017 With Delay
Only a few days into the new year and already a major game has been delayed. PlatinumGames has announced their Xbox One exclusive Scalebound has been pushed back to 2017. Continue reading Scalebound Now Set to Take Flight in 2017 With Delay