One needs only to glance at my history as a writer to see that Resident Evil is my favorite video game series. Specifically the first three titles, which both established and subsequently improved upon the survival horror genre on Sony’s PlayStation. While that type of game, with tank controls and static camera angles, are viewed today as relics of the past, Rainy Night Creations’ Vaccine may be a vital shot in the arm for this dormant genre. Continue reading Vaccine Review
Mental illness is a hard concept to grasp because no one can ever truly know what goes on inside your head. Depicting how someone can struggle with it was one of Ninja Theory’s goals in creating Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice and judging from the developer’s Accolades Trailer it succeeded. Continue reading Hellblade’s Accolades Trailer Highlights Games Emotional Impact
SteamWorld Dig 2 continues the 2D adventure of the original SteamWorld Dig from 2013. The post-apocalyptic robot-centric world is far from baron in this new iteration. With updated visuals, deep gameplay mechanics, and simply a fun experience, SteamWorld Dig 2 is the perfect Metroidvania for anyone craving the genre. Continue reading SteamWorld Dig 2 Review
Ruiner, the cyberpunk action shooter releases in mere days. Before gamers can experience it firsthand, Devolver Digital has released a new trailer for the game. Continue reading Ruiner Spotlights Boss Battles in Latest Trailer
Much like Limbo, Playdead is set to bring its latest title to as many platforms as possible. Already available on PS4, XB1, and PC, Inside will be coming to the Nintendo Switch and iOS. Continue reading Inside Set for Nintendo Switch and iOS Release
Glory to Mankind- NieR: Automata has achieved a new sales milestone. Square Enix announced the game has exceeded two million copies, a figure comprised of worldwide shipments and digital sales. Continue reading NieR: Automata Soars Past 2 Million Mark
Vanillaware is bringing another one of its previous titles to the PlayStation 4. The developer officially revealed Dragon’s Crown Pro at TGS 2017 will arrive early next year. Continue reading Dragon’s Crown Pro Heads to PS4 Early Next Year
2018 is poised to be another big year for PlayStation 4 owners with the return of God of War, Spider-Man, and new exclusives like Days Gone and Detroit: Become Human. It might be easy to overlook a beloved classic set to make its PS4 debut next year. Continue reading Shadow of the Colossus TGS Trailer Delivers Wonder and Scale
As the Nintendo Switch continues to dominate, PHL Collective has announced that their 2015 game, Clusterpuck99, will be ported to the system. Continue reading Clusterpuck 99 Announced for Switch
The concept of the preorder is as simple as it is popular. Excited about an upcoming game or product? Put some money down and get it the same time it hits store shelves. It was a perfect way for consumers to both express excitement about a release and ensure their place as an early-adopter. There was always an inherent risk to preordering, but recent years have seen the practice becoming increasingly distorted and toxic. From limited supplies to vigilant scalpers, preordering has gone from an insurance policy to a necessity – forcing interested customers to act or be left behind. And that’s just hardware; software preorders continue to lure in potential buyers with exclusive bonuses and heavily doctored trailers. Long story short, preorders are out of control.
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