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Guilty Gear Strive Might Have Changed Fighting Games Forever

Rollback netcode has changed the smell of the game, but there's so much more that makes Guilty Gear Strive a revolution in fighting games.

July 12, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

Konami's Patchy History May Doom Bloober Team's New Game

Despite the merits of indie horror developer Bloober Team working with Konami on new games, I can't help but know they'll mess it up somehow.

July 10, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

Why Queer Representation in Video Games Matters

Queer representation in video games can help people discover who they are and help connect them with who others are.

July 6, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

Destiny 2's Season of the Splicer Asks Hard Questions

The latest season's story for Destiny 2 introduces moral greys to the world's longstanding organizations and asks difficult questions.

July 3, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

What the Rumored Dead Space Remake Should Take From Resident Evil 2

The long-rumored Dead Space remake could take a lot of cues from another beloved horror franchise known for its remakes: Resident Evil.

July 3, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

Is MercurySteam the Right Studio For Metroid Dread?

Despite their work bringing Metroid back into people's minds and being behind the long-awaited sequel, does MercurySteam understand the tone of the series?

June 23, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

Biomutant's Narrator Makes Me Appreciate The Stanley Parable Even More

The release of Biomutant has driven home just how difficult it is to get a narrator right, a needle that The Stanley Parable was able to thread.

June 22, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

E3 Hype: The Pre-Rendered Wait For Next Year's Games

Pre-rendered trailers can be fun to look at and analyze, and they ultimately are a great way of conveying the basic themes of a game, but when combined with release dates that are over a year away, they quickly lose relevance.

June 16, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

Xbox Game Pass Wins Big at Microsoft’s E3

Microsoft had some big reveals at E3, but the star of the show was Xbox Game Pass, where all these big reveals intersected.

June 13, 2021 | 03:15 EDT

5 Great-Looking Indie Games Releasing In June

Here are five wonderfully unique and interesting indie titles coming out next week, including games from Devolver Digital and Team 17.

June 2, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

The Skyward Sword Amiibo Is Disappointing But Not Surprising

In The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, a key quality of life feature is locked behind a $24.99 Amiibo. This is disappointing, but not surprising given Nintendo’s history with Amiibo.

May 25, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

Mass Effect 3's Ending Revisited: It's About the Journey and the Destination

Mass Effect 3's Ending was a source of some contention when it first released, but with the benefits of time and the Mass Effect Legendary Edition, the end of Shepard's story can finally be experienced in its purest form

May 24, 2021 | 11:30 EDT

Destiny 2 Season of the Splicer First Impressions

We are two weeks into Destiny 2's Season of the Splicer. New threats, new allies, and a new transmog system are here. This is our First Impressions.

May 21, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

Ethan Winters Makes & Breaks Resident Evil Village

Lots of people may hate Ethan (and for good reason). But by the end of the game, he becomes a launchpad for Resident Evil's future.

May 19, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

More Demos Can Help Alleviate the Problem of Rising Game Prices

Publishers have started to charge more for their games, making the decision to purchase a game when it's brand new less appealing. By releasing more demos, publishers like Sony can give their customers more confidence in a purchase and can alleviate the potential risks of increasing the price of new IP.

May 17, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

Nier Replicant is Proof Games Should Get a Second Chance

Just because a game didn't blow you away the first time, a remaster could potentially do so if developers use the lessons learned from its sequels.

May 14, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

The State of Destiny 2: Season of the Chosen

With Season of the Chosen concluded, we look back at Destiny 2's ongoing story and content, and wonder what will come in the future.

May 10, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

Resident Evil 7 Came to Switch—Now Village Could Too

Resident Evil 7 made its way to the Nintendo Switch as a cloud game, and we discuss why Resident Evil Village could be the next game to follow.

May 10, 2021 | 11:30 EDT

Will There Be More AAA Roguelites?

Returnal, from the ground up, is the first AAA roguelite, but it might not be the last.

May 7, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

Destiny 2's Transmog System Sounds Terrible

As Season of the Chosen wraps up, players are looking forward to Destiny 2's next season and its transmog system. First impressions are not good.

May 6, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

How Firewatch Helped Me Reconnect With the Outdoors

Firewatch helped me reconnect with the wilderness and acknowledge my own grief and loss. This game tackles mental health issues head-on, and tells a brilliant story set in the backdrop of 1989 Wyoming.

May 6, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

More Minecraft Slabs and Stairs Would Make for a Better Game

There are plenty of Minecraft slabs and stairs available to craft in the game, but wouldn't it be nice if we had a little more variety?

May 5, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

Why We Need a Knights of the Old Republic II Remake

Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords is often seen as a hidden gem among fans, and more than most games, it deserves a remake. The complexity of its characters, its introspective narrative, and the fact that it didn't have enough time to be completed, are the reasons why.

May 4, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

Destiny to Outriders: Is a Perfect Looter Shooter Impossible?

Though most looter shooters are technically fine games, a variety of factors are holding them back from greatness. Rising standards, presumed business demands, and inconsistent quality all play a part in the woes of this genre.

April 29, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

Despite Everything, There Needs to be a Days Gone Sequel

While Days Gone didn't shake up the industry quite like Sony's other first-party releases, the series deserves a second chance at success on PS5.

April 28, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

Has the Age of RTS Gone By?

There was a time when real-time strategy games seemed to rule supreme in the PC realm. Now, companies aren’t committing as many resources to RTS development. Are we past the age of RTS?

April 26, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

PlayStation is Losing its Roots

With Sony's practices the past few years combined with recent reports about their business strategy, they aren't the company fans fell in love with 26 years ago. They're losing sight of the roots that allowed them to reach market dominance in the first place.

April 14, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

PS4 & Xbox One Games Aren't Going Away Any Time Soon

The focus on backwards compatibility could lead to developers taking advantage of the PS4 and Xbox One hardware deep into the next generation.

April 13, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

Outriders is Surprisingly Funny

Outriders has been a solid looter shooter, but it has a secret spice. Some of its side quests are disarmingly hilarious in the best ways possible.

April 8, 2021 | 11:30 EDT

Growing Xbox: What a Gaming Monopoly Could Look Like

Microsoft is clearly looking to expand the Xbox brand at any cost, and with rumors floating around that they might buy Discord, it must be asked what a gaming monopoly could look like.

April 6, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

Does the Tony Hawk DualSense Upgrade Go Far Enough?

The Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 next-gen upgrade release date is finally here, and many fans are enjoying the graphical and performance upgrades that are available. Does the Tony Hawk DualSense™ capabilities make this a compelling buy for PS5?

March 30, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

How Resident Evil Gets Remakes Right

This month, Capcom is celebrating the Resident Evil 25th anniversary. We also want to celebrate 25 years of Resident Evil by taking a look at some of the most iconic games in the series, and how Capcon improved upon and changed things with the variety of Resident Evil remakes we’ve gotten over the past several years.

March 29, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

Sony Might Be Making a Mistake that Will Harm Game Preservation

Sony is making a mistake in shutting down their PS3, Vita, and PSP stores if the rumors are true. It is a huge blow to game preservation, which is already difficult enough due to piracy and legally grey areas, but made worse with the lack of access for everyone to play games.

March 26, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

The Epic Failure of Doom Eternal's Dark Lord

Doom Eternal finally reveals its ultimate bad guy, The Dark Lord. And it is such a wrongheaded disappointment it saps the fun right out of the game.

March 25, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

What Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee Says About Workplace Culture for Black Women

Workplace culture for Black women and the parallels of the game

March 25, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

Top 10 Video Game Trains

Who doesn’t love trains? They can be a reminder of a by-gone era of the mighty locomotive, as well as a glimpse of a hopeful future filled with high-speed travel by rail. Whenever a game introduces a train, it’s easy to get excited over the design and challenges this level may bring. Whether it’s an aesthetic set piece or a labyrinth of cars to make your way through, here’s our list of our top ten favorite trains in video games.

March 24, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

Outriders is Not The Next Destiny and That's OK

After playing the online demo for Outriders, I was surprised that it wasn't pushing a live-service platform. In fact, I am completely relieved.

March 5, 2021 | 11:00 EST

Nintendo Announced Skyward Sword HD. What’s Next?

What could Nintendo have in store for a Legend of Zelda 3D Collection? We take a look at what a Zelda 3D collection could (and should) look like.

March 2, 2021 | 11:30 EST

Ranking The Gears of War Series

The Gears of War franchise's influence has remained to this day with cover systems becoming as ubiquitous as regenerating health. With a new console generation upon us, it's time to list the series from worst to best.

March 1, 2021 | 12:00 EST

When is 30 fps Okay for Consoles?

With PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X having so many games out of the gate with multiple performance options, it's important to consider the implications of different frame-rate targets and how they impact the experience.

March 1, 2021 | 11:00 EST

How Session Redefines Skateboarding Games

The Session 0.0.0.7 update showcases how and why it is shaping up to be the definitive skateboarding experience.

February 23, 2021 | 11:00 EST

What Fallout: The Frontier Could Learn From New Vegas—Writing Abuse Survivors

Fallout The Frontier is technically impressive, but the controversial writing is hard to ignore when the base game handled this subject so much better.

February 3, 2021 | 12:00 EST

Unlimited Spinoffs! What's Next For Star Wars Games With No EA Exclusivity?

Star Wars games will no longer be developed exclusively by EA, which is undoubtedly great news, but there are almost certainly caveats involved.

January 22, 2021 | 11:00 EST

Ubisoft Repeats Its Mistakes With Scott Pilgrim

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is back on modern platforms. Everything is back, even the same decisions that almost lead the game to vanishing from history.

January 18, 2021 | 12:00 EST

Where Cyberpunk 2077 Succeeds: Giving Sex Workers A Story

January 8, 2021 | 12:00 EST

Cyberpunk 2077: A Monument to the Sins of the Gaming Industry

December 28, 2020 | 12:00 EST

Do the PS5 and Xbox Series X Live Up to the Hype?

December 21, 2020 | 11:00 EST

CDPR Is Already Acting Like A Big Publisher

December 16, 2020 | 12:00 EST

NEO: The World Ends With You Has Got Me Hyped

Square Enix dropped a trailer for the upcoming NEO: The World Ends With You. Here's why you should be excited about that.

November 24, 2020 | 10:30 EST

The Next Mass Effect Needs To Go Bigger By Being Smaller

November 9, 2020 | 01:00 EST

N7 Day Reflections - The Legacy of Mass Effect

November 8, 2020 | 11:00 EST