With the increase in localization, we’ve been lucky to be able to play games from countries that many Westerners don’t usually get to experience. We’ve seen Chinese developments surge into the market, especially in the MMO space, and with this latest project comes game development from Thailand. As a sequel to an early indie that I remember trying on the 3DS, AeternoBlade II look...[Read More]
When Destiny was originally released in 2014, I was very much aboard the “Hype Train” as some may call it. I picked it up thinking it would become my new favorite game as it was looking to be a perfect hybrid of the RPG-ness of Borderlands (my favorite franchise) and the cinematic storytelling of Halo. Unfortunately, once the game released, I started to realize just how disappointed I was. Reviews...[Read More]
Bungie’s first gameplay trailer at the Destiny 2 Reveal shows just how much they have been listening to the fans. Best part about sequels in video games is just how much feedback developers have to use and how they implement that into future titles.
A while back, we shared a ton of amazing games that we nominated in various categories as some of the best games from our time at PAX East 2017. That weekend brought many of the Marooners’ Rock team to Boston, checking out hundreds of games and experiencing quite a bit of sensory overload. Just as I mentioned in our nominations post, there are plenty of games that we missed out on; this isn&...[Read More]
For months, fans of the cult classic Phantom Dust have waited with bated breath, wondering whether or not the remastered version of Microsoft’s Phantom Dust was still in development or had been canceled. This fear was put to rest when Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, answered a fan’s question on Twitter regarding the progress of Phantom Dust; In his response, he stated that Phantom Dust was...[Read More]
Surprising news for Halo fans, Halo 6 will not be featured at this years Microsoft’s E3 press show.
Square Enix announced during their annual financial report that they will be separating from IO interactive. This came as a bit of a shock, as there were at least two more seasons worth of content being planned for the latest Hitman game, one that has been critically acclaimed, but also criticized for its episodic structure.
Prey has just come out and the gaming world are steadily chipping away at this interesting horror-ish game from the masters that brought us Dishonored. Sure the creepy atmosphere is juxtaposed by the ability to hide as a damn tea cup, but many players are finding a lot to love in this focused, sci-fi romp. While speedrunners are notorious for beating games quickly, even shortly after release, this...[Read More]
Although it has only been three months since the release of For Honor, Ubisoft is set to debut their Shadow and Might content during the Season 2 premiere live stream on May 15th. When For Honor first released in February 2017, it took the world by storm introducing players to a new style of fighting game that focused on arena style combat of different varieties. When For Honor released, players c...[Read More]
Inspired by the Dreamcast classic Jet Set Radio, Hover: Revolt of Gamers seeks to fulfill the need to leap through neon worlds with a little bit of against-the-establishment flair. Hover is an open-world parkour title that has players leaping through the air, grinding on walls, and tagging surfaces with spray paint. More details about the game can be found in their gameplay trailer that lists out ...[Read More]
Earlier this week rumors abounded that the next Call of Duty would return to its roots and take Call of Duty players back to the Era of the last great war. Over the last decade, since the last World War 2 themed Call of Duty was released the world has changed drastically and many around the world suspect that another great war could be upon us at any time. Last year, EA had players dive into the p...[Read More]
Ladies and Gentleman, we are less than 2 months away from the biggest video game convention of the year. This year’s E3 might be the biggest event in recent gaming history with Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft planning to show what they have planned for the Nintendo Switch, PS4 Pro, and Project Scorpio. Microsoft looks to tide over its community with a special May themed Games with Gold offer ...[Read More]