The original Peggle, and its successor Peggle Nights, were simple puzzle games built around luck more than anything else. They were addictive mobile titles that catered perfectly to that pick-up-and-play environment. Peggle 2, on the other hand, is going for broke with a full-blown Xbox One release, and is exclusive to that platform for the time being. Still, it’s just as addictive, just as simple, and wholly familiar. Basically, it’s more Peggle....
Whenever a triple-A video game releases to massive expectations and doesn’t quite hit the mark, the reflection process can be a challenge. Whether it’s a developer wondering where its grandiose visions went awry or a fanbase wondering if a series has simply lost the magic, questions will be asked that don’t always have answers. Anticipation has become aggravation. Such is the case with Resident Evil 6. Though not devoid of redeeming qualities (read our review), Capcom’s survival horror shooter - if we can still call it that - has drawn criticism ranging from gameplay to storytelling to frustrating design....
After EA finally revealed Star Wars Battlefront through an in-engine trailer during the Star Wars Celebration event last month, fans have been eager to learn as much as possible about the highly anticipated shooter. With DICE taking to Twitter to confirm various modes, heroes, and other player options in the new game, players were left speculating as to what else the game might be including or ultimately missing. One of the bigger discussion points for fans remained the amount of maps that Battlefront would launch with when it hits stores later this year....
With the growing number of rebooted properties and next-gen revivals that seem to be popping up, it’s fitting that Twisted Metal should be among them. Aside from being one of the more memorable games from the original PlayStation, the fact is that there just arent’ as many vehicle combat games as there should be. But in case anyone thought that the upcoming Twisted Metal would be a simple sequel, the latest trailer for one of the most recognizable characters in the series shows how much is being revisited and re-imagined this time around....
Almost two decades after the original game, Evil Genius 2: World Domination has finally been unleashed into the world. In the run-up to launch, we had the opportunity to speak with James Hannigan, lead composer for Evil Genius and Evil Genius 2, discussing topics such as how music in games is perceived, working across different mediums, and the development of video game music throughout his lengthy career. Naturally, we also found out plenty about his time working on the Evil Genius franchise....
During a time when it is ill-advised to gather in person, gathering in the online realm is the best way to go! MMOs have had a resurgence in popularity over the past year as many players new and old alike try out new games to scratch that gaming itch. With so many games to choose from, it can be difficult finding the perfect MMO to pick up and try. From popular mainstays to unique experiences, these games aren’t just the typical RPG fare most assume them to be....
Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla was recently released and quickly became the best-selling entry in the Assassin’s Creed franchise to date. Part of that was due to exceptional critical reception and the other was based on the track record the new form of the franchise has taken over its last two major entries. The fact that the game centers on Vikings likely inspired interest as well. Hopping into new games can be intimidating and daunting for many people....
After years of begging and pleading with BioWare and EA, the Mass Effect trilogy is finally receiving a proper re-release on modern consoles with Mass Effect: Legendary Edition. This seems to be the first step in bringing the franchise back into gaming’s good graces, since an entirely new chapter in the saga is currently in development. The way a save file carries over between games means this trilogy begs to be all in one spot....
Final Fantasy 9 released for the original PlayStation back in 2000, following hot on the heels of Final Fantasy 7 and Final Fantasy 8. When it comes to the Final Fantasy fandom, Final Fantasy 7 is generally regarded as the best classic title in the series, however, Final Fantasy 9 currently holds the highest score of Metacritic out of the entire franchise with a rating of 94. Of course, with any franchise that has a large fan following, the creativity on the internet is boundless in the forms of fan fiction, fan art, and of course, memes....
Big-budget horror games are a rare breed, with most triple-A publishers having given up on the genre two console generations ago, and the biggest horror releases these last few years have been the remakes of Resident Evil games. While remastering games is nothing new, modernizing and re-imagining horror games is a trend we’d like to see continued. There have been plenty of great horror games in the past. However, sometimes older mechanics and limitations lead to them feeling dated....
Scott Pilgrim’s return to storefronts has brought fans new and old together to enjoy a classic beat-’em up on a new generation of consoles. Taking on The League of Evil Exes is as entertaining as ever thanks to the Complete Edition’s expanded content and extra characters Knives Chau and Wallace Wells. No matter how often fans of the game have played Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: The Game, it’s easy to miss some of the game’s many secrets....
Spyro The Dragon was the first installment of the Spyro game series. After its release in 1998, the small purple dragon quickly became a fan favorite with players across the world loving the game. As with many games that are a part of a successful series, many argue that the original has been and always will be the best. This may be the reason why the Spyro: Reignited Trilogy became such a big success....
It’s important to keep in mind that Age of Calamity is almost nothing like Breath of the Wild in terms of gameplay. While AoC arguably has more in common with The Legend of Zelda than Dynasty Warriors (unlike Hyrule Warriors,) the gameplay will be completely foreign to anyone who’s only played Zelda. Where Breath of the Wild was a slow paced & meditative experience, Age of Calamity is non-stop action....
In FIFA 21’s ever-changing meta, it’s easy to go from feeling like the famous Milan team featuring Baresi and Maldini who conceded just 23 goals over the course of a season to a defensive mess. The most frustrating thing is that it’s not always the player’s fault; EA Sports constantly tweaks the gameplay which makes defensive AI behave erratically in lag. But there are some techniques FIFA 21 fans should look to implement in their play-style to make sure cheap goals aren’t given away in competitive games which can often be settled by a single score....
Ghost of Tsushima has received a PS5 version, which launched at the same time as the Iki Island expansion and offers players a brand new adventure to undergo as Jin Sakai. There’s a lot to process for newcomers to the game, with mechanics such as combat and upgrades having some degree of complexity to them. With that being said, you may find yourself a little overwhelmed and unsure of what to do when you first start up the game....
SNES games might not be much to look at now, but in many ways, they were a massive improvement over any console games that came before. SNES developers could create massive worlds with detailed sprites that actually looked like what they were intended to represent. New advances in technology also meant that games could take their first real steps toward becoming the kinds of cinematic experiences we arguably take for granted today....
Let’s be real here, fellow gamers. Anyone who’s played Kingdom Hearts knows just how incredible yet crazy the series can be. What’s not to love about traveling to Disney worlds and protecting them from darkness as spiky-haired anime-esque characters? But with Kingdom Hearts, there is so much mystery surrounding the characters and plot. To this day, there’s still a lot of questions fans have about the series that may or may not be answered in Kingdom Hearts III....
Almost exactly one month’s time after the release of the Nuketown Zombies bonus map for Black Ops 2, it has been revealed the PC and PS3 release of the map is imminent. Free to any Season Pass holders, Nuketown adds a new multiplayer arena to Treyarch’s fan-favorite mode. The new map is slated to hit the two platforms on the 17th of this month, but unfortunately not only is it free but it is exclusive to Season Pass holders....
It’s one thing to say that your game will be built with depth and customization in mind, but another to actually see it working in the moment-to-moment gameplay. Much has been made of the ‘gajillion’ gun combinations being added to the weapon systems of Borderlands 2, but sheer quantity of guns doesn’t guarantee an increase in quality. Now two extensive gameplay videos give a closer look at the skill trees and unique play styles of both the Gunzerker and Siren class, showing how spreadsheets and equations apply to bullets and bombs....
Whether or not you buy into the theory that Call of Duty’s momentum is slowing (or that the series is even in trouble), you can’t say that the developers at Infinity Ward aren’t hedging their bets. With Call of Duty: Ghosts, the additional DLC looks to include new maps, a new alien-infused campaign, and more. Set to arrive first on Xbox come January 28, 2014, the Onslaught DLC brings four new maps, one new weapon, the first dose of the new Extinction campaign, with the developers even teasing that a new take on the ‘Michael Myers Mode’ is also on the way....
