If you’re playing through the Mass Effect trilogy for the first time, you will notice a drastic change after the first game. I could be pithy and say ‘you’ll notice the games get good’, but I’m sure a lot of folk would argue the exact opposite. Regardless of where you fall in that divide - I actually like all three but do feel the first is the weakest - you will notice a lot of changes....
Devolver is pretty young as far as game companies go. It’s been in the industry for eleven years, but it’s done well for itself. Devolver gets credit for publishing a lot of indie games, frequently bringing gems like Hotline Miami and Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout to the attention of players everywhere. One more game that Devolver published recently is Olija, an action-adventure platformer by Skeleton Crew Studio. This pixelated platformer was received warmly on the whole, receiving accolades for its storytelling while dipping into genre conventions of extraordinary difficulty....
iPhone on Carphone Warehouse Apple iPhone 7S, 7S Plus and iPhone 8: What’s the story so far? Apple iPhone 8 in pictures: Renders and leaked photos Virtual home button to replace TouchID sensor - just swipe up. There will be 3D facial recognition to unlock the phone instead. There will be an infra-red sensor on the front to make sure it also recognises your face in dark conditions. Reconfigured cameras will be better suited for augmented reality applications....
Halo Infinite has been officially announced as the next entry in the Halo franchise and Master Chief’s story. The reveal trailer for the game shows off incredible visuals including wide open vistas, varying ecosystems, and alien creatures. Based on the trailer and other hints from 343 Industries, will Halo Infinite be the first truly open world game in the franchise? Starting with the trailer, which is an engine demo for the new Slipspace Engine powering the game, it definitely evokes the feeling of a large open world....
The hunters of the Monster Hunter franchise are able to cook big chunks of meat over a fire, which never looked appealing, but Monster Hunter World created lavish graphics for the food that the hunters could eat in order to gain boosts before going out on a mission to slay a monster. If the sight of the food of the Monster Hunter franchise has ever looked appealing to you, then Japan has you covered by making it possible for aspiring chefs to create them in real life, as Monster Hunter Meal Recipe Book contains the secrets of creating Monster Hunter food without actually needing to use a Rathalos thigh as an ingredient....
Hazelight Studios, the company behind story-focused Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons and A Way Out, the split-screen co-op game that had two inmates work together to escape from a maximum security prison, announced its latest project in June of 2020. It Takes Two continues Hazelight’s foray into innovative cooperative games, this time with a 3D action-adventure platformer. Scheduled for release in March 2021, the game tells the story of Cody and May, a couple going through a divorce who find themselves transformed into two dolls created by their daughter Rose....
Likely due to a combination of iron-clad NDAs and uncertainly around the current industry timeline, Simmons says that both he and fans of the character should dial down their excitement for now, and when it comes to any of the planned Marvel movies in the pipeline, he doesn’t think we should necessarily expect to see Jameson pop up. “I don’t know if I would use the word ‘expect’,” he said cagily in a new interview with PeopleTV’s Couch Surfing podcast....
Last year’s Sonic the Hedgehog movie was an undeniable financial success and not just at the box office. According to JAKKS Pacific, the company Sega partnered with to create merchandise for the movie, said merchandise saw strong performances at retailers worldwide, so it’s unsurprising that Sega and JAKKS will continue their partnership for the sequel coming next year, Sonic the Hedgehog 2. The two companies first partnered back in 2019 for the first movie and JAKKS has once again been given global toy rights to produce action figures, playsets, vehicles, plush toys, and other collectibles for Sonic the Hedgehog 2....
Resident Evil fan and video game blogger WheresBarry creates a manual for the Resident Evil 7 demo that mimics the look of manuals for previous games in the series. Some gamers may recall a time when every game came with a detailed, lengthy instruction manual that offered character biographies, controls, and tips on how to play the game. With the move to digital distribution and in an effort to cut costs, it’s a rarity to see games launch nowadays with paper manuals, so one Resident Evil fan has taken matters into his own hands, creating an old school manual for Resident Evil 7, which can be read by clicking here....
Arc System Works is one of the preeminent fighting game developers on the scene, producing games that feature incredible art and complex fighting systems. With Granblue Fantasy Versus, Arc System Works has taken an enjoyable RPG franchise and crafted an exciting fighting game out of it. The company is also known for the support it gives its games. Seasonal DLC additions to the roster are a nice treat for fans. While it was teased a while back that Cagliostro would be joining the fray, she has finally arrived as part of the latest DLC....
It’s Valentine’s Day but whatever. Or alternatively, it’s Valentine’s Day! Hooray! Whether you’re an old romantic or you’re in the ‘love sucks’ camp, we have such sights for you, in this list of genuinely excellent horror movies which are also love stories. Some are doomed, if that is your bag, but others are actually kind of happy endings if you can live with some corpses on the way. So why not snuggle up with your loved one/dog/blanket/ice cold heart and check out these romantic chillers?...
During a recent earnings call, Rockstar Games’ parent company Take-Two Interactive explained that although Red Dead Redemption 2 will surely garner loads of attention when it launches later this year, CEO Strauss Zelnick assured fans and investors that it wouldn’t impact support for Grand Theft Auto Online’s regular updates. Now, in a move that looks to be preparing players of the multiplayer component to GTA5 for yet another big content drop, Rockstar is offering fans free in-game money under the premise of the game celebrating tax season refunds....
Despite the game originally releasing all the way back in 2013, Grand Theft Auto 5 still has one of the most vibrant online communities of any major multiplayer titles, with the game topping the charts month in and month out due to its consistently updated multiplayer modes. Throughout the years, this online space has seen a number of significant online events, both organized by Rockstar itself and by its sizeable fanbase....
The wait for Halo Infinite feels, to many, infinite. Microsoft’s epic sci-fi shooter was first shown off at E3 2018, but since then, Halo Infinite has been delayed and seen some turbulent times. But things are looking up with some recent multiplayer images. Microsoft and 343 Studios have finally shared the release period of Halo Infinite; fall 2021. Along with the launch window, screenshots have also been shared that show off weapons, character customization, scenery, and more....
Blizzard unveils the newest adventure that Hearthstone players will be able to embark on, as One Night in Karazhan looks to disco strut its way into stardom next month. Hearthstone is yet another example on Blizzard’s ever-expanding resume of just how important character-building and charm can be to any video game genre. When the game first released, players were drawn in by its comical spin on the Warcraft universe only to find that the card game was fun and addictive as well....
The Year of the Phoenix in Hearthstone has so far been a polarizing affair. While most players were excited to see the addition of the Demon Hunter as the tenth class in the game, its fair to say that the implementation of its deck archetypes and balance have been poorly executed. Now Blizzard has revealed its second set of nerfs that will go live early next week to rein in the overpowered Demon Hunter....
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has become an enduring tradition in the United States ever since the annual event started in 1924. While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced certain events to be canceled this year, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will carry on as a broadcast-only celebration with accommodations made in accordance with New York health orders. The 94th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be broadcast on NBC on November 26th from 9:00 a....
With both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X finally available for purchase, it seems Microsoft and Sony’s newest platforms have become a hot commodity, selling out in stores across the globe. As such, it seems getting either next-generation box has proved a Herculian task for players, who have had to scope out stock drops, battle through crashing websites, and generally fight tooth and nail to bring home either console in time for the holidays....
The controversy surrounding the departure of legendary game designer Hideo Kojima from his former employer Konami has only lead to a bevy of confusion amongst fans. As gamers wait to see if and how the development of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain has progressed after the alleged falling out between the developer and publisher, they’re already dealing with the first casualty of the split – the cancellation of Silent Hills....
There are few franchises that can stand the test of time, especially when said franchise is one that began way back in 1937! J.R.R. Tolkien began the Middle Earth saga with the release of The Hobbit, that novel was popular enough to warrant a follow-up, which is arguably the most successful fiction book series of all time. The Lord of the Rings is in actuality one novel that has been split into three volumes....
