If you play Fire Emblem Heroes, you already know that it’s a simplified, mobile version of the Fire Emblem games. There’s a lot of microtransactions, loot boxes, gambling mechanics, etc. Still, it’s pretty fun, and there are frequent seasonal events and updates. If you’re into mobile gaming, there are a lot worse games you could…
Tomb Raider Celebrates 25 Years
By now, Lara Croft has arguably become one of the most iconic video game characters to date. Even without being a fan of Tomb Raider, people have heard of her. Whether from the numerous comic books she’s starred in, movie adaptations made or the video games themselves, she’s become a legend. The franchise is so…
Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Remakes: Do We Even Want Them?
Pokemon Sword and Shield are more than a year old at this point. So naturally, fans are expecting remakes of the beloved 2006 DS titles, Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. By now you’ve probably heard that a lot of people were disappointed by Sword and Shield. If the inevitable Diamond and Pearl remakes carry Sword and…
Xbox Live Gold Games Breakdown for February 2021
The Xbox Live Gold Games for January 2021 have come and gone (with the exception of Dead Rising, which will be available until February 15th). The line-up this month is worth $104.95 with a possible gamerscore of 5060 available. These games include some classic franchises and will be available for free to Xbox Live Gold members…
Throwback Bit Thursday: Final Fantasy VII
There is not much more that I can say about Final Fantasy VII that has not already been said. If you want an in-depth, modern review of the game, checkout my review for the HD Remaster here. On the other hand, if you want a quick recount of my earliest, and fondest memories of…
What the Closure of Google Stadia’s Internal Studio Means for the Service
Google is shutting down its internal studios for Stadia. This does not mean that Stadia is gone, but it will now be working with third-party publishers to produce games. Let’s breakdown Google’s message on the matter and what this means for the future of Stadia. A Quick Rundown of Stadia Stadia is a cloud gaming…
What We Know About Returnal: A PS5 Exclusive Sci-Fi Horror Experience
Returnal is a highly anticipated third-person shooter and roguelike video game. It is the first triple-A title from developer Housemarque, who has previously worked primarily on arcade shooters like Matterfall and Nex Machina. Here’s everything we know about the game so far. PlayStation 5 Exclusive Before last-gen only console-owners get too excited, Returnal is a proper…
Final Fantasy XVI Might Take Inspiration From Ghost of Tsushima
While many fans yearn for Final Fantasy’s return to its former turn-based glory days, they shouldn’t hold their breath. The upcoming Final Fantasy XVI’s trailer showcases an action-based combat system, as the series continues to be influenced by the more popular western RPGs of modern times. Games like The Witcher 3, and The Elder Scrolls…
Cyberpunk 2077 Review: If Uwe Boll Made a Video Game
Cyberpunk 2077 is a game I waited nearly six years for, growing increasingly worried as more and more details emerged over time, until finally, we have this—an unplayable mess on Xbox One and PlayStation 4, a mediocre game on PC, and a dull, buggy shell of a game on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5….
Here’s Why GameStop Stocks Are Up
GameStop’s stock has been rising in the last couple of weeks. It began with the company’s announcement of three new directors. On January 11th, Gamestop announced that they would be adding three new directors to their board or directors, one of which being Ryan Cohen, co-founder of Chewy. Cohen’s experience in digital sales will certainly…