Category Archives: Darius Purse

Fighting Games Set to Dominate Month of May

2017 has already seen some of the biggest releases of the year in a variety of genres. The trend of stellar releases continues in the month of May, with fighting games stepping up for action and ready to knock out any competitor. Continue reading Fighting Games Set to Dominate Month of May

Night Trap Returns this Spring With 25th Anniversary Edition

There used to be a time when Full Motion Video (FMV) was considered the next big thing in video games. One of the signature games that defined that trend was Night Trap, and surprisingly it is returning this spring. Continue reading Night Trap Returns this Spring With 25th Anniversary Edition

Three Thoughts on March’s NPD Software Results

NPD has released the sales results for the top 10 selling games for March and a surprise debut has claimed the top spot. The full list can be seen below, with three trends standing out to me. Continue reading Three Thoughts on March’s NPD Software Results

Brainiac Takes Center Stage in Shattered Alliances Part 5 for Injustice 2

It’s not unusual for opposing forces to put differences aside when a bigger threat emerges. Such is the case in “Shattered Alliances” Part 5, the final story trailer for Injustice 2. Continue reading Brainiac Takes Center Stage in Shattered Alliances Part 5 for Injustice 2

Farpoint Story Trailer Teases Exploration, Aliens, and Survival for PSVR

The exploration of new planets often comes with the hope of discovering new life. Yet, that very same discovery  may not result in hope, but horror as evidenced in the Farpoint story trailer. Continue reading Farpoint Story Trailer Teases Exploration, Aliens, and Survival for PSVR

BAFTA 2017 Game Award Winners Serve as Snapshot of Gaming Industry

The British Academy Games Awards took place April 6th in London, England with a number of diverse games from last year being celebrated for their achievement. While award shows in general often result in much discussion about the merits of nominees/winners, they do serve an important function. Awards act as a spotlight and a reminder of great achievement in any particular year. The BAFTA Games Awards served this function and further illustrated the place smaller titles occupy alongside bigger block-buster games. Continue reading BAFTA 2017 Game Award Winners Serve as Snapshot of Gaming Industry