Donkey Kong Country 2 is just one of four classic Nintendo games that NSO subscribers will be able to play from next week. The console war is no longer about hardware and titles alone. Many of today’s gamers will decide which console to buy based on the online service its creator offers. That has never been more relevant than it is right now as Xbox attempts to give its consumers a better online service than ever before....
It has been a little over three months since the widely anticipated Doom Eternal graced the gaming community. Upon its initial release, fans of the series were blown away by everything the game had to offer. Now, the second update for Doom Eternal has been released and it has quite a lot of new content featured. When Doom (2016) first released, it absolutely blew away both old fans of the series and newcomers alike....
Ever since the game became a major new part of the streaming scene, Call of Duty: Warzone has been receiving some solid pieces of constructive criticism from some of the biggest names on Twitch, Mixer, and other prominent streaming platforms. From Ninja discussing the issues with hackers in online games to CouRage taking fire at the game’s bizarre leveling system, it seems the streaming community has a lot to say about the state of the game....
The fantasy-RPG Dragon Age: Origins, the first-person shooter Battlefield 3, and more join Xbox One’s ever-growing list of backward compatible video games. Without a doubt, Microsoft’s decision to include backward compatibility on Xbox One has not only been applauded by industry veterans, but also video game fans the world over have been impressed with the company’s dedication to supporting the majority of the 360’s older catalog on new hardware. Of course, with a library as sizeable as the Xbox 360, it only makes sense for the list of backward compatible titles on Xbox One to continue growing, with Microsoft now having added a slew of fresh titles to the program, including Dragon Age: Origins and Battlefield 3....
The Dragon Age series takes place in the fantastical land called Thedas. There are around fifteen recognized kingdoms in the world, but none that the average player knows so well as Ferelden and Orlais. In Dragon Age 4, players are excited to explore Tevinter for the first time. Dragon Age features Ferelden more than any other kingdom — Dragon Age: Origins takes place there exclusively, and Dragon Age: Inquisition features it heavily....
Dragon Age 4 has a big legacy to live up to. BioWare will be placing a lot of the studio’s hopes on the game to revive interest in the company on the next-gen after the disappointing receptions of Mass Effect: Andromeda and Anthem. The story will need to feel engaging and fresh, wrapping up loose ends and satisfying different story arcs to compete against new game IPs like Avowed and Cyberpunk 2077....
The Dragon Ball series by Akira Toriyama has been the gateway show for many current anime and manga fans. The series was promoted to young boys and teens for decades in Japan. When the series was localized in North America, all children began watching the shows equally. Fans who have watched Dragon Ball Z know what to expect: hot-headed young men who live to fight or are forced to fight to live....
This article contains spoilers for Dune. Both of them. For miles stretching as far as the eye can see, oceans of sand slumber beneath two moons. In the distance, a pair of figures, a mother and son, cross this vast chasm of dunes on their quest to find those blue-eyed devils they call the Fremen. Yet as Paul Atreides and Lady Jessica move through the harsh landscape, they realize a creature—a monstrous Sandworm the size of a skyscraper—is headed straight for them....
Nintendo just streamed their latest Direct, which focused on Indie games that are coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2018. This Direct comes hot on the heels of the recent 3DS/Mario Aces one, which dropped huge announcements like Undertale and a new Smash Bros. title for the Nintendo Switch. While the Nindies Direct wasn’t quite as sensational as the previous Direct, it did give us a glimpse at some amazing looking games that will be arriving soon on the Switch....
Independent indie developer Vlambeer has announced that it is in the process of closing down after what was apparently a decade of more success than its developers had ever imagined. The announcement was made yesterday, September 1, which actually marked exactly ten years since Vlambeer’s inception back in 2010. As for the reasoning behind this decision, the developers have kept it a bit vague for the time being, saying simply that ten years seemed like “a good number to end things on,” and that “it is time for new things....
Indie developer Doublehit Studios has revealed more of what players can expect from its upcoming Ghibli-inspired platforming title, Eternal Hope. Specifically, in an all-new trailer, Doublehit Studios shows off the dream-like Shadow World mechanic that players will use to navigate and aid in their travels. In Eternal Hope, players will take on the role of Ti’bi, a shy character who is on a quest to be reunited with his lost love, traveling across the land of both the living and the dead....
Game streaming platform Google Stadia has a busy week with multiple new releases and a bunch of free games for those who have Stadia Pro. The four Stadia Pro games that will be available to gain this week are PixelJunk Raiders Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle, Reigns, and Avicii: Invector. Here’s a breakdown of each game. PixelJunk Raiders This Stadia exclusive is a rogue-lite adventure that comes with State Share integration that lets you share your save states to your friends and community, making your turrets, mines, and other gadgets available from the get-go....
Private Division’s rather interesting looking FPS/RTS hybrid Disintegration will be launching on June 16, 2020, for PC, PS4, and Xbox One for $49.99. Created by ex-Bungie devs (who mostly worked on Halo), the game is set in a future where the singularity has been achieved and humanity no longer exists as we know it. People have transferred their consciousness to robot bodies and war is breaking out to restore what once was....
Although several major racing games come out every year, few can boast as passionate of a fanbase as the Formula 1 franchise. Codemasters take on the iconic motorsport tournament is renown for releasing some of the most intricate and simulative racing games of the modern era, with the fanbase behind the franchise heralding it for its authentic recreation of the Formula 1, its tracks, and the unique single-seater vehicles that make it so interesting to experience....
It’s no secret that the time behind Fall Guys has been going a little overboard when it comes to their social media presence. The team behind the official Twitter account isn’t afraid to say what’s on their mind, call out haters, and celebrate the fan art that the game’s community creates. The accounts take on handling their community is a breath of fresh air and fits in perfectly with today’s internet culture....
Fallout 4 is getting rave reviews and selling like crazy, but some fans that are new to the franchise don’t get what all the fuss is about. Here’s our take on why… If the first week of sales and reviews are any indication, Fallout 4 is going to be the critical and financial success that everyone hoped it would be. After seven years of waiting, old and new players are visiting the Wasteland to mod weapons, build bases, and uncover the secrets of the Institute....
Without a doubt, Bethesda’s E3 2018 press conference was chock full of exciting news, especially when it came to the publisher and developer delivering such a sizeable look at Fallout 76. One bit of news that slipped through the cracks during this year’s expo, though, relates to how Bethesda intends on giving all proceeds from the cover of John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” used in the forthcoming post-apocalyptic multiplayer RPG’s reveal trailer to Habitat for Humanity....
Fallout 76’s perfectly catastrophic launch is likely to follow it throughout the entirety of its lifespan. From the infamous canvas bag controversy to the obligatory Bethesda-style bugs and exploits plaguing it, players had a lengthy list of legitimate reasons for setting it aside. If they didn’t avoid it entirely. Though Fallout 76’s future looked vaguely apocalyptic at best, Bethesda has nonetheless provided an admirably steady stream of hotfixes, gameplay enhancements and new content like Wild Appalachia in an attempt to recover from the bungled state of its release....
Just last week, a number of lucky Xbox One users got their chance to be the first to participate in the timed beta for Bethesda’s upcoming Fallout 76 during a select number of time slots. Those planning to play on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC will have their opportunity to jump into the testing period over the next few days, and now it seems those are the only platforms capable of running the multiplayer game....
Far Cry is a much-beloved franchise from Ubisoft. Like many games, Far Cry 5 allows players to make money within the area. Money helps with purchasing weapons, gear, explosives, vehicles, and more. With so many things to buy within the game, its best to find quick methods to grab cash fast. Luckily, Hope County has numerous ways to make money. From easy scavenges to venturous encounters, the county has to offer....
