Usually when I think of an large invitational tournament, the first thing that comes to mind is a huge cheering crowd, players duking it out on the main stage, and production values that are starting to rival that of major sporting events. What you will find while watching this particular tournament is something more intimate. The third iteration of the ...
Read More »6 Game Sequels That Need To Happen
There is a serious issue in the games industry with developers releasing countless sequels to games in which sequels aren’t even warranted. It’s a case of corporate greed and lack of originality, and incessant demand from easily-pleased consumers. You see it in the film industry and in even within the music industry too, but I won’t bore you with my bitter rants ...
Read More »Steam Greenlight Spotlight: Fairytales: Three Heroes
Today’s spotlight is on Fairytales: Three Heroes. Fairytales: Three Heroes is an action-rpg developed by Cats Who Play. The game really drew me in immediately with what I consider to be a very pretty art style. While it’s definitely not the best looking game in the world, the use of color and unique character design really makes the game stand ...
Read More »Hearthstone: Blackrock Mountain’s Second Wing Now Live
Last week Blizzard released their second “Adventure” for their popular online card game, Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft. This Adventure is titled Blackrock Mountain and is based off of one of the most iconic areas in World of Warcraft. Similar to the game’s first Adventure, Curse of Naxxramas, Blackrock Mountain allows players to play against some of the biggest characters in ...
Read More »Steam Greenlight Spotlight: Poly Bridge
https://youtu.be/qO97ZrQX410 Today’s Greenlight spotlight is on Poly Bridge. Poly Bridge is a simulation game that asks you to exercise your engineering creativity and concoct a bridge to solve the various puzzles that the game presents you with. Now, you may be wondering why I would cover a bridge-building simulator, considering the fact that there are already a ton of those ...
Read More »State of Decay : The Apocalypse in 1080p
As we put down Dying Light and Dead Rising 3, we wondered what the next undead game would be. After slashing our way through Harran and Los Perdidos, we come to face to face with yet, another apocalyptic masterpiece. Ladies and gentlemen, hold your applause, a re-imagined State of Decay is on the way, complete with new content and visuals. Not too ...
Read More »Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Box Art Revealed
Yesterday, Jean-Francois Dugas, Executive Game Director at Eidos-Montréal confirmed that Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, sequel to the critically acclaimed 2011 game Deus Ex: Human Revolution, is on its way and treated us to some CGI action! Jean-Francois has also shared the final box art for the game on his twitter. For those who are in doubt, yes, this is the ...
Read More »Mortal Kombat X mobile app offers console unlockables
Warner Bros. previewed the Mortal Kombat X mobile game in a recent ‘Kombat Kast‘ on their Twitch live stream. The app was released for iOS today, with an Android version coming soon. The game is a fusion of card collecting and team battling through a series of touchscreen controls. Players can unlock and level up their characters by fighting through a series ...
Read More »NA LCS Spring Playoffs: Semi-Finals Preview
After a 9-week regular season and a week of quarter-final matches, only four teams remain in the North American League of Legends Championship Series Spring Playoffs. Team Liquid, Team Impulse, Cloud 9, and Team Solo-Mid will all be playing this weekend in hopes of winning their best-of-5 semi-finals match and earning a spot in the finals of the NA LCS ...
Read More »Steam Greenlight Spotlight: Little Devil Inside
Today’s Greenlight standout was Little Devil Inside, one of the most beautiful games that I have had the pleasure of seeing in recent memory. Little Devil Inside is an atmospheric action-rpg that throws you into a surreal yet familiar world where you must learn and survive in order to succeed. The design goals of the game definitely seem to be ...
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