Video Games

I recently recalled a PlayStation executive mentioning how their brand did not have a lot of IP. So, I dug into my gaming library and realized how inane of a statement it was. Guerilla Games’ “Killzone” was first released on the PS2 back in 2004. The series dealt with the...

What happens when you combine dark fantasy elements with classic 1st Person, action-heavy sequences? You don’t get a “Heretic” but you do get a Doom Slayer. An ancestor that is just the no mercy, no-nonsense character that Doomguy harbors. The eighth main entry in the “Doom” franchise, “Doom: The Dark...

As we continue to see the rise of game prices and the fall in the quality that these sorts of games should have, many gamers are left to seek out alternatives. Like most industries, the big names of game publishers are more focused on profits and will restrict the freedom...

The Nintendo Direct occurred a few days ago now, and it has gotten a ton of people talking about it. The biggest discussion is about the Switch 2, which was announced to be released on June 5th this year. However, the main thing people are discussing is not the new...

Although it has become a joke online, GTA 6 has been long anticipated for its arrival ever since it was announced. Being the newest installment in Rockstar’s most popular game series, there is no doubt that the game will be a huge financial hit for the company. However, many rumors...

Imagine playing a game and defeating a boss, only to have them return without warning and remember your past actions. Now, imagine that concept being completely personalized, leaving everyone to have unique interactions that can’t be replicated. That is the basis of the nemesis system. It is a gameplay mechanic...

Triple-A video games have held an unsurprising hold on the video game community for decades. They are kind of like the blockbuster movies of the gaming industry, high-budget games produced and distributed by well-known publishers and studios. Despite their price, these games have promised consumers a higher quality experience, which...

With the NBA season right around the corner, many fans are putting down Madden and starting to play the newest edition of NBA 2k. Each year the game comes out before the season and gives the players a rating based on their real-life stats from the year prior while also...

After many delays, the release date for the newest iteration of Stalker has been announced. Gamers will be able to play the Stalker Trilogy on Nintendo Switch as early as October 31st. The release was originally set for November 20th, but now will be available earlier on the Switch. For players...

The video game community was hit with the sudden loss of an influential video game publication over the weekend. Iconic video game news magazine “Game Informer” suddenly announced its closure last week after 33 years of publication. Initially published in 1991, “Game Informer” was well-known for its monthly physical magazine...

In the past several years, there has been an influx of video game to movie adaptations. Video games are dearly loved, and many develop a cult-like following.  In the last few years, some huge movies and shows have been adapted from video games. One of the most recent video game...

Excitement is brewing for video game and football fans with EA Sports College Football 25releasing this Friday, July 19, 2024. The game is set to release on the following gaming consoles:PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Series S. EA Games states that the purpose of this game is to“Deliver strategic,...

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