It’s hard to believe that it’s been 20 years since the action RPG Diablo first released. The satisfying combat and the neverending quest to advance your character was furthered by two sequels, Diablo II in 2000 and Diablo III in 2012. Diablo was a pioneer in the genre, striking a chord with an extremely loyal fanbase that to this day ...
Read More »The Creation of Ghost Recon Wildlands’ Reactive World
Ubisoft’s decision to use Bolivia as a model for the world in Ghost Recon Wildlands is exciting because of the scope and variety that it suggests. Snowy mountaintops, salt flats, expansive fields and sprawling villages all offer a lot of potential for a Tom Clancy game. Of course, Bolivia is a massive place, so Ubisoft decided wisely to not try ...
Read More »Blizzard Recaps 2016 and Outlines Overwatch Plans for New Year
Overwatch launched in May of this year to rave reviews, and quickly became a staple in the FPS genre. Fans and critics alike couldn’t get enough of the game, with Overwatch securing the honor of 2016 Game of the Year earlier this month. Though the game has only been out for six months, it has gone through many changes and updates ...
Read More »ARK: Surival Evolved Winter Wonderland 2
We’ve talked about ARK: Survival Evolved plenty of times. It’s a game that has had a lot happen to it. There have been updates, expansions, ports, and controversies. It’s a very interesting game to observe, as it holds a very unique place in the gaming industry. In some ways it’s pushing boundaries, and in other ways it’s treading a dangerous ...
Read More »Grand Theft Auto V Beats U.K. Sales Record
While gamers’ eyes were still focused on the success of Titanfall 2 and Final Fantasy XV Monday, one three-year-old game slipped quietly into the annals of gaming history. Grand Theft Auto V, a critical and commercial juggernaut since its September, 2013 release, claimed its spot atop the list of all-time best-selling video games in the United Kingdom with more than ...
Read More »New Overwatch Holiday Comic Confirms Identity of Game’s LGBT Hero
The Overwatch Winter Wonderland seasonal event is running from December 13th – January 2nd, and it brings a touch of holiday charm to the team-based competitive shooter. The holiday season is a time for happiness, cheer, and spending time with those you love. Overwatch’s cast is no exception to the rule, it seems, as detailed in the heartwarming holiday comic Blizzard ...
Read More »Anticipated Games of 2017 – South Park: The Fractured But Whole
South Park: The Fractured But Whole was initially set to be released at the end of this year, however Ubisoft (which has taken over production of the second game, with Obsidian Entertainment having made the first one) released a statement in September explaining they wanted the game to meet the high expectations of fans. “South Park: The Fractured But Whole ...
Read More »CD Projekt RED Receives Financial Grant From Polish Government; Put Towards New Features for Cyberpunk 2077
Back in September, CD Projekt RED presented financial grant applications to the Polish government regarding new technologies and features they plan on researching for their upcoming game, Cyberpunk 2077. WCCFTech reported that the proposals have been accepted and CD Projekt RED won’t be the only developer receiving funds to put towards game development. The studio will reportedly receive around $7 Million ...
Read More »The Walking Dead Part I and II Available Today
Telltale Games is well-known for their story-rich game entries which emphasize the importance of player choice. Fans of the developer should get excited, as The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series – A New Frontier premieres today with the first two episodes: Ties that Bind Part I, and Ties that Bind Part II. A New Frontier is slated to be a five part series ...
Read More »The Witness: The Playthrough, Part 1
This will be a series of articles in which I detail my blind playthrough of the indie first-person puzzle game, The Witness. Just for fun, I will discuss the sights and puzzles I encounter, my inevitable hardships along the way, and my thoughts on what it all means. That being said, if you have not yet played the game and intend ...
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