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Vaccine Review

THROWBACK HORROR

 

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 CreationsVaccine may be a vital shot in the arm for this dormant genre. Continue reading Vaccine Review

Thoughts on Dragon Ball FighterZ Closed Beta

In my first post for Middle of Nowhere Gaming, I talked about the Dragon Ball FighterZ closed beta and the sign up for it. At the opinion part of the post I had hoped I would get my hands on a PS4 beta code by the time the beta rolled out; even signed up for three different emails to increase my chances. It seemed lady luck shined her light on me because I got a beta code much to my surprise. When I say surprisingly I mean it because friends I know who are the biggest fans of fighting games did not get one, I was the only one they knew who actually got one.

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Hellblade’s Accolades Trailer Highlights Games Emotional Impact

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 Review

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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

Shadow of the Colossus TGS Trailer Delivers Wonder and Scale

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