Masquerada Songs and Shadows (Switch) Review
Role-playing games are some of the most beloved games of the medium. When looking at lists of must play games or an all-time ranking, there’s almost always a spread of RPGs at the top. This is why for developers, an RPG has to be a fairly daunting task, especially when trying to make something large in scope that will stand the test of the time. Masquerada: Songs and Shadows has all the elements o...[Read More]
NES Dungeon Crawler Candelabra Estoscerro Hits Kickstarter in time for PAX East
While the world of gaming continues to explore graphical limitations, virtual realities, and the question-laden streaming of games through a Chrome browser, many players are enjoying whatever system they happen to own whether it be a modern unit or one of the past. There is a whole subset of players that enjoy older consoles and with that comes a group of developers creating games for those system...[Read More]
Hive Jump (Nintendo Switch) Review
There have been several times that I have run into Hive Jump as a games writer. In fact, Hive Jump was one of the first games that I played early, marking my first attempt at connecting with the people that create and market games. I watched the game grow as the years went by in which there was a successful Kickstarter, a PC launch, a launch on the dying Wii U to fulfill promised support, and rece...[Read More]
Prediction – Microsoft and Nintendo Team Up for Industry Dominance
It is no mystery that Sony has been the top-dog in the console gaming world with their PlayStation 4; it is the most sold console of the generation. However, one contender that has been turning heads since its monumental, record-breaking launch is the Nintendo Switch, a true handheld-television hybrid of a machine that may not be the most technically powerful but has steadily gotten more popular d...[Read More]
Five Nights at Freddy’s PSVR Game Rated by ESRB
As soon as virtual reality picked up momentum in the gaming world, our immediate thoughts went to horror games and how it could bring a new level to the genre. One of the staples that’s had YouTubers screaming, breaking down the lore, and somehow captured the hearts of children everywhere is Five Nights at Freddy’s and according to a now-removed ESRB rating, it could be coming to VR so...[Read More]
Nintendo Direct February 2019 Summary and Reaction
The latest Nintendo Direct started with a bang by dropping a trailer for Super Mario Maker 2 and kept the hits coming throughout to end on an announcement trailer for a remake of Link’s Awakening. While it may not be as iconic or spine-tingling as when the Switch was announced, it was a solid and fun ride throughout. We’ve got a quick link to the archive, as well as a handy list of eve...[Read More]
Final Fantasy Games Hitting Switch with FFIX Out Now
Let me take you back to the end of the 90s for just a bit. TVs had yet to go flat in most rural households. DLC wasn’t a thing. Many of our favorite games came on a disc or several. Around this time I fell in love with the PlayStation and its collection of beautifully rendered cutscenes and long-form fantasy epics. I devoured everything that I could about Final Fantasy (which I hadn’t ...[Read More]
Look out Apex and Fortnite! Here comes. . . Tetris?
The latest Nintendo Direct has just wrapped up with some exciting announcements like Super Mario Maker 2, a remake of the Game Boy classic The Legend of Zelda Link’s Awakening, and a surprise drop of Final Fantasy IX, the objectively best game in the series. There was one announcement that had me rolling with laughter though, as it’s something that has been tossed around as a joke in m...[Read More]
Diablo 3 Season 16 Goes Live for PC and Mac
Since 2012 Diablo 3 has gone through a multitude of changes and with the newest season this trend continues bringing new reasons to team up with friends. Called “The Season of Grandeur” the new patch cosmetic options, seasonal challenges, and some general improvements to the game. A press release on the manner highlights the major changes. Adding a bit of extra power to any class is th...[Read More]
Resident Evil 2 Demo Marks Promising Release
Capcom has a history of taking their games and recreating them in a way that respects the original release while injecting new ideas to elevate the game’s ideas. Most notably, Resident Evil was recreated for the Gamecube, turning up the fear and highlighting the game’s fixed camera angles. This love and attention to detail seems to be at play for the remake of Resident Evil 2. Resident Evil 2 was ...[Read More]
Fallout 76 is a Mess that I Enjoy for Specific Reasons
Despite the multitude of arguably offensive flaws, I am having a really good time with Fallout 76. Although, I must admit that I am a member of the game’s super specific target audience. Built on the framework established by Fallout 4, which was built on surprisingly old Creation Engine, Fallout 76 feels more like an ambitious mod or expansion than a new game. That aside, the setting of West Virgi...[Read More]
Sonic Mania Plus (Switch) Review
There is no doubt that Sonic Mania was made by people who absolutely love Sonic and Sega. It’s a game that captures everything that players loved about the 16-bit days of the blue-blur and adds in just enough to make it feel all new. Sonic Mania exceeded the expectations of not only fans but also just about any player that tried out the game. Back in July, the game was expanded with two new charac...[Read More]