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Everspace 2 (PlayStation 5) Review
The best sequels obey a simple formula: give players more of what they loved from the first game, and less of what they found tedious and frustrating. By that measure alone, Everspace 2 is a solidly successful sequel.
NIS America’s Stream Announced The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak for 2024 Release
During the NIS America Stream, the team there announced The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak is coming in the Summer of 2024 to multiple platforms for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC. With this new Trails game, players will be launching into a new rich beautiful visual world with intense combat with a new alignment system and high-speed mode that will craft to your own gameplay experien...[Read More]
Viewfinder (PS5) Review
Back in 2007, Valve changed the way gamers would visualize a puzzle game. Their smash hit Portal didn’t necessarily start the first-person physics-based puzzle genre, but it certainly set expectations for future attempts. Sixteen years later, many developers have innovated by implementing new and unique ways of altering the world’s physics. Scottish development team Sad Owl Studios’ fi...[Read More]
Remnant II Review
For years we have taken every game that is remotely difficult and compared it to the beloved FROMSOFTWARE title–Dark Souls. Of course, there is more to it than that but there are basic mechanics that are constantly shared across this punishing genre, leaving us to draw this incredibly lazy line of comparison. It always results in “It is Dark Souls with…” every chance we get. With Gunfire Games’ la...[Read More]
CRYMACHINA Anime Expo 2023 Preview
During our visit to the NIS America booth, our primary focus was on Disgaea 7 and The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie. While we were present, we witnessed a proposal being made to Prinny. At Anime Expo 2023, attendees had the unique opportunity to obtain a special Disgaea 7 keychain by completing a particular fan activity. To receive the reward, guests had to check out the Disgaea 7 Cosplaye...[Read More]
Final Fantasy XVI Review – Flames and Flickers
Typically reserved for major world-altering events, it’s rare for the world to take pause. Especially to the level where everyone celebrates when a long-awaited video game releases. In this case, we get to bear witness to Final Fantasy XVI, the latest entry in Square Enix’s long-running franchise. No other series has us write out lists of what our favorite entry is and debate the nuance of ...[Read More]
Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission VR launches July 13th for PSVR 2
The Wolf is back. Taito and Microids unveiled the first gameplay trailer for Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission VR. This update of the classic light-gun shooter brings forth all the modern features one would come to expect. A new campaign, classic shooting action, and waves of bad guys await players in this grand return of the classic.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Shows of more Gameplay
Death is eternal. Marines live forever. During the annual Warhammer Skulls Festival, Focus Interactive and Saber Interactive unveiled more gameplay footage for the highly-anticipated sequel to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine. Blood and limbs scatter across the battlefield in this gory but satisfyingly further look into the world of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.
Renowned Gacha Tower of Fantasy launching for PlayStation this Summer
An adventure unfolds in the furthest reaches of space. Tower of Fantasy was announced during the May 2023 PlayStation showcase. This surprising announcement reveals the acclaimed gacha game is now heading to the PlayStation platform. Tower of Fantasy is a free-to-play open-world action RPG with a fusion of Japanese mythology and cybernetic cyber fantasy.
May 2023 PlayStation Showcase Recap
in recent years, May has become an important month for Sony. Choosing to skip the industry standard event of E3 and Summer Game Fest, Sony has decided to showcase their games before anyone else. Typically, Sony’s exclusive games will still show at Summer Game Fest, but the overall excitement from the initial announcement surpasses anything else. This year, Sony had a ton of new games to show...[Read More]
Tin Hearts Review (PlayStation 5) – An Emotional Game With Heart
When it comes to video games, some can elicit a wide variety of emotions. Excitement and jubilation when completing an impossible challenge. Dispair or frustration when losing a competitive match. Wonder and curiosity when exploring a new world or finding something new in a world that you have explored before. Anger or disgust when something you’ve been working on doesn’t pay off, save...[Read More]
Sony Releases New Trailer for Gran Turismo Movie featuring Orlando Bloom and David Harbour
Prepare for the ultimate racing simulation. Sony Pictures has dropped the first trailer for their highly-anticipated racing movie, Gran Turismo. This release marks the first theatrical adaption of the famed racing simulator and features a well-known director helming the movie, accompanied by a strong cast. Based on a true story, Gran Turismo is the latest theatrical effort from PlayStation followi...[Read More]