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…
Final Fantasy XV Makes Me Miss Older Final Fantasy Games
For me, Final Fantasy XV was a mixed experience. I remember seeing gameplay footage before picking up the game and was excited for a fresh, new experience but ultimately it left me wanting the classic Final Fantasy gameplay back. Now, it’s not that Final Fantasy XV is a bad game, in fact it’s quite the…
Skyblivion mod Team Just Dropped a Huge Update Video
The team that is developing the Skyblivion mod just dropped a massive video update for their long-awaited project. It’s more than 20 minutes long and includes a ton of new content that’s being added to the mod. This is the second video in their development diary series, showcasing the frankly massive amount of work that…
Arcade1Up’s Infinity Game Table Packages Together All Your Favorite Board Games and More
Arcade1Up, which has been creating some of the most affordable and fun versions of classic arcade cabinets, recently raised over $1 million on Kickstarter for their Infinity Game Table. While the over 1,400 backers will be receiving their tables soon, the rest of us can sign up to be notified when the Infinity Game Table…