If you want to talk about things that were unappreciated in their time, look to the Nintendo GameCube when it comes to video games. When the console was released in 2001, it was seen as the loser of that generation. Gamers and critics knocked it for its lack of online capability and add-on software like a DVD Player. It got crushed beneath the behemoth of the PlayStation 2 and the new upstart, the Xbox....
Hype can be blinding. If backed by a trustworthy product, a smart marketing campaign can be the difference between success and failure. Conversely, a decent game can be made to seem infinitely worse by an overzealous push. Nowadays, word of mouth spreads like wildfire, consuming everything in its wake. If a faulty product is sold, people are going to learn about it. Sadly, this point has failed to discourage publishers from releasing broken or unfinished games....
The new Nintendo Switch revision, the Nintendo Switch Lite (Why was it not called the Lite Switch?) is now out on store shelves. The new Switch model features a $200 price point, with some key features removed in order to make that happen. Today, we’ll be going over five different things that the Nintendo Switch Lite is missing out on, along with five things that it does better than the original Switch console....
The Lightfall DLC for Destiny 2 is finally less than four weeks away, and a brand-new trailer has been released. Within this trailer, we see an abundance of new gameplay features, including the existence of Strand weapons and more looks at the Shadow Legion. More importantly, we also see six brand new Exotics, and a revamp to an Exotic we’ve had for a little bit. So today, let’s discuss the 7 Destiny 2 Lightfall Exotics and their perks....
The Naruto manga series received a big announcement regarding its future, and fans will determine said future with their votes. During the Naruto stage event held at Jump Festa 2023 on Dec. 17, it was revealed that a character popularity poll called Narutop 99 would be kicking off that day and running until Jan. 31, 2023. The top-voted character in the poll will be the focus of a new spin-off manga for the series, which would begin publication at a later date....
Focus Home Interactive has announced that A Plague Tale: Innocence will get an enhanced upgrade for XSX & PS5 and a Cloud version on Nintendo Switch next month. The upgrade will see the game run at 4K resolution on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 as well as a silky smooth 60FPS framerate. The enhanced versions of the game also promise full 3D audio support, and it’ll be a free upgrade for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 owners....
A copy of the rarest card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game has just sold for $195,000 at auction, due to its high-quality and the fact that it is one of 39 known copies of the card in the world. The rarest Pokémon Trading Card Game card is called Pokémon Illustrator, which is also referred to as Pikachu Illustrator by some due to its artwork. The Pokémon Illustrator card was given away as a prize to winners of a competition held by CoroCoro Comics in ‘97, during which entrants sent in their drawings to be used on Pokémon cards....
More than half of Activision Blizzard’s revenue came from mobile games in April - June (Q2) 2022. According to Activision Blizzard’s most recent financial report, the developer/publisher generated £535m from its PC and console sales in Q2 2022 - £275m ($332m) on PC and £310m ($376m) consoles - while £688m ($831m) came from its “mobile and ancillary” business, which the company says “primarily include[s] revenues from mobile devices”. That’s more than 50 per cent of its entire net revenue for the period....
Ubisoft teased an appearance of the original Watch Dogs protagonist Aiden Pearce in Legion before it ever launched. Today, during Ubisoft Forward at E3 2021, we know where and when he’ll show. And he won’t be alone. In the Watch Dogs: Legion – Bloodline DLC, Aiden will goes against another series character, Wrench, who was featured in the second game. Bloodline is going to be a new story mission starring the unlikely two, and it’ll launch for PC on July 6....
Since 2014’s excellent Alien Isolation, Creative Assembly seems to have been fairly quiet as of late, with the studio mainly focusing on their PC-centric Total War series. However, it seems their console team is revving up again according to a couple of new job listings on their website. The listings (spotted by VG247) call for a Senior UI Artist and a Lead Environment Artist on the studio’s console teams, to work on a ‘brand-new and exciting First Person Tactical Shooter IP’ with specific reference to the Alien Isolation team who worked on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC first person horror....
Since there is a lot to unpack in The Sims 4 High School Years, we’ve put together this list of all Build Mode items in this newest exclusive. With these latest tools and decorations, you’ll be able to customize the school, events, your bedroom, and many more. Furthermore, you can see how to unlock items that aren’t available at the beginning of the journey. All Build Mode Items in The Sims 4 High School Years Pack Listed To ensure that you know what to expect from the High School Years pack, this list of items will be divided into each Build Mode category, including preorder and unlockable items....
God of War Ragnarok has spectral birds throughout the nine realms and killing them will pile up certain rewards for you. Once you get enough kills, you will be able to get armor and Runic attacks. However, it is quite difficult to find all of Odin’s Ravens in God of War Ragnarok without the locations. Even with the right tools players cannot find many of them. Hence, we will provide you with the necessary locations....
Warner Premiere today announced their initial casting for the upcoming live-action digital series Mortal Kombat, which was previously dubbed Mortal Kombat: Rebirth. The three characters casted were for Sonya, Jax and Kano. Jeri Ryan, from Star Trek: Voyager, played Sonya Blade in the unofficial Mortal Kombat trailer Game Rant posted last year and will be reprising her role. Michael Jai White, from The Dark Knight and Spawn, reprises his role as Jax, and 300’s Darren Shahlavi rounds out the partial reveal, playing the role of Kano....
Over the years, gaming subscriptions have become a standard in console gaming whether players are on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch. These gaming services are required for players to access most online features, but also provides free monthly games as an incentive for players to keep their subscriptions. Now, as the year is about to end, players on the PS4 would be happy to know that Newegg is once again offering a discount for a 1-year subscription to PlayStation Plus....
10 The Metagame For anyone that loves Cards Against Humanity but wants a game with less… shock value, The Metagame is the perfect party game to break the ice. The game is all about having an opinion and sharing them with friends and family, with 200 culture cards featuring historic examples of culture from Michelangelo’s David to Matt Groening’s The Simpsons. It also comes with 100 opinion cards and 7 unique ways to play that can allow for up to 50 players!...
The Crash Bandicoot video game series is one of the most iconic and popular gaming series’ in the history of gaming, with people both young and old thoroughly enjoying the franchise. With the series recently being remastered with modern technology in order to allow a whole new set of gamers to experience the whacky world, the Crash Bandicoot video games seem to be set to live on. It might be incredibly popular, but there are still things that many people do not know about the loveable character and his incredible games and within this article, we will take a look at the series, revealing 10 facts you don’t know about the game....
A lot of pokémon are just as dangerous in battle as they look – Charizard and Gyarados are perfect examples. Both of them are huge and have very prominent fangs, claws, and bad attitudes. There are also pokémon whose cute or diminutive appearance belies the power they are capable of displaying in battle. A classic example of this type of pokémon is Pikachu. That cute little mouse does not look capable of fighting off a yawn (which would probably be adorable to witness)....
With games like Bayonetta, Transformers: Devastation, Vanquish, and Nier: Automata, PlatinumGames have positioned itself as one of the world’s premier developers of action games. Their newest title Astral Chain for the Nintendo Switch is already considered to be one of the best exclusives on the console. What has always made PlatinumGames’ titles so great is their accessibility. They have always been easy to pick up and play, giving a sense of escapism helping the player feel like they’re taking part in action anime....
An MMORPG is a work of creativity, but some features are essential. The game needs its own unique location and a collection of compelling history and playable races. Understanding the lore of your character and their world is part of the immersion that makes a game special. Maybe even worthy of an on-screen adaptation. For World of Warcraft fans, lore has always been a point of controversy. Every expansion seems to bend, twist, or break the lore completely....
Tomb Raider has seen a resurgence in popularity as of late thanks to its rebooted series of games and constant DLC and updates. Drawing comparisons to the Uncharted series, its focus on exploration and sandbox-like missions allow for plenty of freedom seldom seen today. With that in mind, plenty of gameplay styles exist for players to try. From going in guns-blazing to using stealth, players are always able to try new strategies to overcome challenges....
