Hektor is one scary-ass game. Coming from the brains at Rubycone, it ticks all the usual horror boxes but does it in a way that slowly buries itself inside your head to the point you just want it to stop… With all that in mind, we put our two resident cowards in front of Hektor and told them to play it. The results are exactly what you may expect: arrogant to start, broken to finish....
Games! Let’s talk about ’em. There are so very many of them that come out each and every month, that our attention tends to drift from game to game, tossing some of them to the side undeservedly. Other times, we can spend $60 on a game, only to feel absolutely robbed when we realize that it is not what it was cracked up to be. This is a fundamental imbalance in just about every field of popular culture....
My first encounter with Sonic and his rapid ways was playing one of his old games with my sister. Sonic the Hedgehog was a fantastic 2D platformer. My sister and I spent hours trying to clear each zone, taking turns each time we caused poor Sonic to run into some spikes or plummet to his demise. However, aside from this game, Sonic stayed mostly below my radar. Unfortunately for me, the next time I decided to try out a Sonic game was when I played the 2006 Sonic the Hedgehog....
At its core, Dragon Ball is the story of Son Goku. From the first chapter to the last, the narrative follows his growth, his adventures, and his battles. At the same time, the series is not so single-mindedly focused where Goku is the only character the narrative shines the spotlight on. Time and time again, Goku’s growth is only so impactful because of the people around him. This is a story about martial artists influencing the world around them, and each other through martial arts....
The 2010s saw gaming make leaps and bounds in technological innovation, both in software and hardware. Games started looking better and consoles began doing things previously unheard of in the prior decade. The following list will focus on the latter as it details five hardware innovations we want to see continue throughout the years, and five we want to see stop as soon as possible. The companies who failed in their attempts to advance hardware still deserve credit, however....
10 Exploded: Minecraft 9 Waiting: Axiom Verge 8 Exploded: Shovel Knight 7 Waiting: Mercenary Kings 6 Exploded: SteamWorld 5 Waiting: Ori and the Blind Forest 4 Exploded: Guacamelee 3 Waiting: Hollow Knight 2 Exploded: Undertale 1 Waiting: Fez
Rockstar is one of the masters when it comes to putting out a great trailer, so we’re hoping for something special today at 4pm when it shows off Red Dead Redemption 2 for the first time. While you wait take a trip down memory lane and watch some of the other announcement trailers Rockstar has created over the years. GTA 5 Max Payne 3 Red Dead Redemption GTA IV Bully Manhunt GTA Vice City
Key Points Adobe is a well-known software company founded in 1982 by former Xerox employees John Wardock and Charles Geschke.Adobe has developed software for many different industries and niches, but they are most well-known for their graphic design programs Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.Their Flash and Acrobat programs were also pre-installed or necessary components on most computers for many years. The history of Adobe, originally Adobe Systems Incorporated, dates back to 1982....
All Elite Wrestling star Kenny Omega is a big fan of video games, going as far as to name his finishing move, One Winged Angel, after Final Fantasy 7 villain Sephiroth. Omega has paid tribute to the video game industry in a number of other ways throughout his wrestling career, and this now includes an Undertale-themed entrance where Omega was dressed as Sans on the latest episode of AEW Dynamite....
Blimey, would you Adam and Eve it? Yep, that’s another week done and dusted, and with it a whole bunch of (hopefully) exciting video game news to digest. Being an EastEnders fan, I know how important catching up on stuff is, so that’s why I’m here to guide you through the biggest gaming stories of the past week before you bugger off down the pub, play some Fortnite, fire up Netflix, or do whatever it is you do on a Friday night....
Remedy Entertainment has announced that it’s working on Alan Wake 2, a sequel to supernatural adventure Alan Wake, which it intends to launch in 2023. The news was revealed during last night’s The Game Awards ceremony. There, Remedy head honcho Sam Lake treated us to a scene-setting teaser and some initial info. Of course, Alan himself will be returning, and we’ll be diving into his nightmares which seem to have gotten even creepier than the last game....
The rumoured Alan Wake Remastered project is now official, having being announced by Remedy Entertainment today. The news was cemented by an open letter to fans from creative director Sam Lake posted on Alan Wake fansite The Sudden Stop. “This is for you. Alan Wake came out over 11 years ago, and through that time, you have told us again and again how much you love the game, the story, the characters, and the lore....
Roblox is home to some seriously wacky experiences and Build a Boat for Treasure is one of the weirdest and most wonderful. Not only do players get the opportunity to build their very own vessel, but they’ll also set sail and see how long their ship will last before becoming fish food. If you’re here, there’s a good chance you’re looking for one thing: What are all the Build a Boat for Treasure codes in Roblox at the moment?...
The long-awaited Streets of Tarkov map has finally been released. Boasting an increased player count, brutal urban combat, and a new treacherous map to learn. Make your experience a little bit, and I mean slightly, less stressful by knowing all the exfil locations like the back of your hand! Every little bit counts in Escape from Tarkov; at a minimum, one should know where they are going. Here are all the exfil locations on Streets of Tarkov....
Just because you are fighting the dirtiest of the bunch in Gotham City doesn’t mean you can’t look good. In Gotham Knights, the heroic crew of Nightwing, Red Hood, Batgirl, and Robin have their work cut out for them, but sometimes, having a nice outfit can get you motivated to deliver justice. For fans of Dick Grayson, AKA Nightwing, stop wondering about what your favorite hero can wear; here are all the outfits for Nightwing in Gotham Knights....
With the monumental success of Minecraft, it was only a matter of time before similar mine-’em-up experiences tunnelled their way to Roblox. Case in point: Pickaxe Mining Simulator is possibly one of the most popular Minecraft-like games on the entire platform. If you’re here, you’re probably on the lookout for one thing: What are all the Pickaxe Mining Simulator codes in Roblox at the moment? The good news is, you’ve come to the right place....
Ghostwire Tokyo has just released on PS5 and PC, bringing a beautiful rendition of a somewhat spooky Tokyo to our screens. With its human population having disappeared, players are tasked with getting to the bottom of it, while battling and conversing with various yokai along the way, not to mention petting the good Shibs! But what are the specs and system requirements for Ghostwire Tokyo if you’re looking to buy it on PC?...
Occasionally we gamers find ourselves in the position of having to defend our hobby against unknowing pundits and so-called ’experts’. This is one of those times, although given the source, I really have to take pause and contemplate whether this person really deserves our attention. Much like the sensationalist claims postulated by the now-disbarred Florida Attorney, Jack Thompson, gaming has once again been taken to task for addling the minds of our precious snowflakes and transforming them into guilt-free hoodlums and malcontents....
Yes, five long years after initially being announced for the PlayStation 3, Gran Turismo 5 has finally gone gold and according to series creator Kazunori Yamauchi, “Discs are being stamped as we speak.” The creator of the ultimate driving simulation was recently at the 2010 SEMA Show and was asked by Jalopnik regarding the game’s release date when he gave the aforementioned answer. Gran Turismo 5 has seen it’s share of fluctuating release dates and was recently stricken with another delay....
The talk of the town for the month of November may be Call of Duty: Black Ops, but for millions of gamers, the word multiplayer is still synonymous with Halo. Bungie is bringing a whole new reason for players to return to Halo: Reach with the upcoming Noble Map Pack DLC. Three reasons, to be exact. We’ve already given a look at one of the maps entitled ‘The Tempest,’ but now video of the maps in action have been released, giving a glimpse at what the new maps will carry over from others, and where they’ll be innovating....
