In 2016, the launch of Pokemon Go caused a global sensation, with enthusiasts venturing outdoors to seek their digital companions. This groundbreaking game encouraged players to walk, run, and even drive in the pursuit of capturing their favorite digital creatures, bringing joy and excitement to millions. The thrill of catching new creatures and battling for control of gyms captivated players, but...[Read More]
Today, during Nintendo’s jam-packed June 2024 Nintendo Direct, Nintendo revealed the next Zelda game. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is the first top down Zelda since 2013’s The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. Echoes of Wisdom will also be the only mainline entry to star Zelda as the protagonist. What does a Zelda game without Link play like?
In 2017, Playtonic Games, a studio formed of ex-Rare alumni, released their first game, Yooka-Laylee. Inspired by Rare’s Banjo-Kazooie franchise, Playtonic’s Kickstarter-funded title would initially receive mixed reception, due to many performance issues. Although most of Yooka-Laylee’s issues were fixed, in later patches, many felt the game didn’t live up to its predecesso...[Read More]
In 1991, developer TAITO released Parasol Stars, the 3rd entry in the highly successful Bubble Bobble franchise. While it was ported over to multiple platforms in the 90s, the PC Engine originally reined as the supreme version. Over three decades later, Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III is heading to modern consoles later this summer!
If you are a millennial, you probably look back at the games released in the 90s and early 2000s with rose-tinted glasses (Nostalgia). Let’s be honest, those games released during that time created new franchises and inspired a ton of other games. Over the last thirty years, Silent Hill and Resident Evil have inspired and redefined the horror industry. Horror games such as The Evil Within, L...[Read More]
Have you ever thought to yourself, “Man, I really wish X game could have a remaster or remake?” Throughout the last decade, gaming companies have capitalized on gamers/fans chasing nostalgia and wanting to reconnect with their favorite franchises. Sometimes a remake/remaster can be exactly what the fans are looking for EX: Resident Evil 2 to 4, Destroy All Humans, and Diablo 2; some re...[Read More]
As someone who spends time catching up on anime on multiple apps, online, and the massive collection of DVD/Blu Rays in the house. One series I’ve yet to get into, but have heard of is That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. Today, Bandai Namco Entertainment has some exciting news. Step into the fantasy world of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime like never before! Bandai Namco Enterta...[Read More]
In case you didn’t know, we have had a long-term friendship with the now Co-Director of DreadXP, Hunter Bond. PAX East 2024, marked a new era for Dread XP with Hunter and his partner managing the studio. With new games set to come out later this year, we spoke with Mr. Bond about those projects, his time with Dread XP, and his side hobbies. The interview we are about to share with you is a h...[Read More]
For almost a decade, games have tried to knock Dead by Daylight off its throne as the king of the asymmetric multiplayer landscape, especially when it comes to survival horror. While Friday the 13th and Evil Dead did their best, nothing really has come close so far.
Who knew that 2024 was going to be an interesting year for gaming? So many new games were announced! While many were known, no one knew of this new JRPG that holds a special place in my heart, from Square Enix. A few months ago we had an announcement about a new Mana game in development, Visions of Mana. I am looking forward to it, especially since it is the series that threw me into the pool of ...[Read More]