When I think about what defines an RPG, I’m reminded of my very first experience with the genre. I’ve got my Game Boy Color out and I’m enjoying Pokémon Red. That means that for me, an RPG was traditionally a turned-based game where you learned enemy weaknesses and exploited them. Naturally, there needs to be…
Huge “Go Beyond’ Update Coming For Pokemon GO
Players of Pokemon GO have a lot to look forward to next week. Starting December 1st, 2020, the game is rolling out a gigantic Pokemon GO update, aptly named GO Beyond. Originally announced on November 18th, there is still a ton for players to do to prepare for this patch. Here is a quick breakdown…
Throwback Bit Thursday: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The 23rd of November (three days ago), marked The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time‘s 22nd birthday. Yes, it has been a whooping 22 years since we first got our hands on what in my opinion remains – to this day – Nintendo’s finest gaming moment. It is only natural that today’s throwback section takes…
AC: Valhalla: Screen Tearing on Xbox, and Other Issues on PS4
* Update: 11/26/2020: Ubisoft announced patch 1.0.4 for Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, and it is scheduled to arrive today (conveniently, just before black Friday). Here are the download sizes, and patch arrival times for each system: Xbox Series X|S: ~5.3 GB @ 1pm CET | 7am EDT | 4am PDT | 11pm AEDT Xbox One: ~4.9…
My Love Letter to Dark Cloud: One of the Greatest RPGs Ever
With the sad news that developer Level-5 is leaving North America and my hopes for Dark Cloud 3 dashed, I wanted to take a look back at Dark Cloud. Sharing my love and experience with this game, I highly recommend it to fans looking for a classic RPG, which was my favorite PS2 game. Despite some heartbreak during…
PlayStation 5 Experiences Global Shortages
Since the PlayStation 5’s release, it has been pretty hard to find a console. Retailers have been on and off on their supplies, leaving many customers helpless. Even when retailers have announced that they have some in stock, it has been a very limited amount and it has been hard to acquire one. Jim Ryan,…
Every Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S Launch Title Part 4
Today I’m covering five more Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch titles. From customizing your own theme park to living the pirate’s life on the seven seas, these titles optimized for the new Xbox consoles provide a variety of entertainment. Planet Coaster From the same developer that brought us RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 and…
Galactus Comes to Fortnite
Galactus, from the Marvel universe is coming to Fortnite Battle Royale. An ambitious crossover event beginning on December 1st, 2020. For the end of Season 4, Fortnite fans are in for the biggest boss battle in video game history. Fortnite may be falling out of fashion, but it is still a huge deal. Its player…
Xbox Series X and S Mark the Biggest Launch in Xbox History
Liz Hamren, the Corporate Vice President of Microsoft, announced that the launch of the Xbox Series X/S on November 10th marked the biggest debut in Xbox history. She comments on the official Xbox site: “Your support, and what you accomplished in the first 24 hours of launch, inspire us and demonstrate the connective power of…
Everything About the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Winter Patch
The winter update was just released on Thursday, November 19th for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It’s a very large update, and will be released in separate parts. To some players it may be unclear as to what parts of the update are currently available, so here is a guide to lead the way. General Updates…