While this isn’t the official review of the game, I have been playing Elden Ring for a few hours. As a Dark Souls’ fan I want to give my take on the game so far. I will discuss what I like and what I don’t like, and if the game is truly the greatest thing…
Tag: PlayStation 5
Mainline Final Fantasy Games to Remain PlayStation Exclusive For This Generation?
In the battle for exclusive franchises and titles certain power moves have taken place over the last few years. Microsoft acquired Bethesda, thus inheriting all its multi-million-dollar properties. Microsoft would also pursue a deal with Electronic Arts in which it got the company’s games on its Game Pass ultimate subscription service at a low (if…
Sony’s Days Gone’s Treatment; Was it Justified?
The big news this week is that Sony (and Sucker Punch) celebrated (joyously) the success of their newest open-world franchise, Ghost of Tsushima, which moved 8 million units within a year and half. Former Bend Studio Director, Jeff Ross, took issue with the situation as it related to his own open-world game, Days Gone. Days…
‘High-End JRPG Remake’ is in the Works at Japanese Studio
Could it finally be? A The Legend of Dragoon remake? It is hard for me to confirm that at this moment. As details of this ‘high-end’ Japanese Role-Playing Game have been scarce, in fact, ‘scarce’ is an overstatement. Mutan Insight is the development team hiring talent for said high-end JRPG remake. It is assumed that the…
Final Fantasy XVI Delayed By COVID; Possible Fall 2022 Release?
Final Fantasy XVI is one of the most eagerly anticipated titles of 2022. Details about the game have been scarce enough, and its ‘no show’ at the Tokyo Games Show was disappointing for fans. The game’s producer, Naoki Yoshida, addressed FFXVI’s ‘missing in action’ status for 2021 with the following twitter post: A message from…
Spencer: Respects Nintendo and Sony, but Google and Amazon are Microsoft’s Rivals
In a very interesting interview with a popular UK video games magazine (Edge), Phil Spencer opened up about his take on console wars and who Xbox’s real rivals are moving forwards. Xbox Series X is Doing Better Than Xbox One But… Sony continues to lead current generation home console hardware sales, if you count the…
Black Friday: PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X? But Can You Find One?
As Black Friday Approaches…Will You Be Able to Find a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X in Stock on Stores? My answer to this is to keep your expectations in check. Since the launch of “next”, now “current”, generation machines last November, I have only been able to find Xbox Series Xs in Walmart shelves once in…
Horizon Forbidden West: New Exploration and Traversal Options Discussed
2017’s Horizon Zero Dawn is one of the most successful Action-Role Playing Games around. By 2019, it had sold over 10 million copies, and it has continued to move units, and the titles has even made a PC appearance since its initial PS4 launch. Naturally, the game is receiving a much anticipated sequel in Horizon…
Bluepoint Working on Remake of “Beloved Game” Could it Be Legend of Dragoon?
Sony announced, yesterday, its acquisition of Bluepoint games. The developer is better known for a number of remasters, and highly acclaimed remakes such as Shadow of the Colossus, and Demon’s Souls. That said, the company was adamant about the fact that Bluepoint would work on an original IP (Sony’s bread and butter). And yet, today,…
Tales of Arise (PS5, Xbox Series X) Review
Since 1995, the Tales series has graced consoles every generation (from the SNES to the Xbox Series X/PlayStation 5). Namco’s Action-RPG series has managed to outlast Suikoden, Lunar, Grandia, Wild Arms, Legend of Legaia, and maybe even Star Ocean on home consoles. In fact, apart from The Legend of Zelda, Pokemon, Dragon Quest, and Final…