Weekly News Roundup Issue #65
This is your latest Weekly News Roundup. Every week we gather together last week's most prominent news from right here at KeenGamer for the busier folks out there looking for more bitesize news. This week we take a look at more shakeups at ...
Call of Duty Is Shooting Itself in the Foot with Microtransactions
In a recent financial call, Activison Chief Operating Officer, Coddy Johnson bigs up the successes of Call of Duty Black Ops 4. In his statement, he discusses the game’s player retention. He also dances around the subject of microtransactio...
Dragon Age 4 Loses Its Lead Producer
BioWare has suffered a major loss from one of their major developments, Dragon Age 4. Fernando Melo, lead producer of Dragon Age 4 has left the studio with immediate effect, citing a need to disconnect as his reason for leaving. This news f...
Are More Microsoft Exclusives Coming to Switch?
The Switch already has an amazing lineup of software, and it looks like it could become even better. According to recent rumors, a number of Xbox-exclusive games could be on their way to Nintendo's hybrid console. Some of them may be reveal...
Is Cloud Gaming Really Inevitable? – Keen Cast Ep. 6
On the sixth episode of Keen Cast, David, Sean, and Tim discuss cloud gaming's future and determine whether or not companies like Microsoft and Sony will offer streaming-only consoles at some point. We also talk about the supposed cancellat...
Gamescom 2019: What to Expect
With Gamescom just around the corner, it's time to look at everything we expect to see at the event. All major platforms will be out in force, giving all those attending to go hands-on with the most anticipated games of 2019. Gamescom takes...
Beautiful Travel Game Wanderlust Now Releasing in September
Wanderlust is delaying its full departure. This beautiful travel game from two ex-Witcher developers was initially scheduled to release later this month on PC, Mac, and iOS. However, the developers have pushed the release date back to later...
The Wizards Enhanced Edition – 3 PSVR NA Keys Giveaway
In The Wizards – Enhanced Edition, players assume the role of a young sorcerer traveling through time to protect the realm of Meliora from destructive enemy forces. For the US or Canada residents only! Please notice that we giveaway retail ...
The International 19 Dota 2 Championships Prize Pool Surpasses $33 Million
This year's Dota 2 Championship prize pool has passed $33 million USD. The grand prize is substantially larger than last year's tournament. With crowd funding still underway, the grand prize is expected to continue to grow before the tourna...
Crystar Review (PS4)
For when I weep, then I am strong. In Crystar, battle through Purgatory as Rei to help save her sister in this Action RPG. Switch freely between four playable characters, and uncover each one of their pasts to see the sorrows they have endu...
Killsquad Preview
We love interesting spins on the usual ARPG formula. Killsquad is one such example that along with an interesting cast of characters brings certain MOBA elements into the mix. While it's still in Early Access with a lot of work left until i...
FFVIII Remastered References Classic Meme to Showcase Improved Graphics
This might be the best looking game here. Final Fantasy VIII Remastered promises to offer an improved take on the classic RPG with updated visuals for the HD era, and Square Enix has now shown off these enhancements by referencing a long-st...
Nintendo’s 4 Greatest Console Game Stars
Nintendo is the Disney of the gaming industry. The big N's game designers have given the gaming industry some of its most iconic stars. Those stars have starred in expansive game series that the big N has continued from the 1980s up to the ...
Ion Fury Review
Bombshell is back to kick ass and drink beer, and she's all out of beer. Ion Fury reintroduces the baddest bitch in this '90s-inspired Build Engine-style FPS. Bullets, bombs, blood, and booze abound in this 3D Realms produced throwback. She...
Rescue HQ: The Tycoon Review
Cats stuck in trees, drunken soccer hooligans brawling in bars, high flying hippies setting forests alight; these are only some of the many emergencies Rescue HQ: The Tycoon will throw in your lap. Add headquarters that need to stay afloat,...
Oculus Rift S Review
Virtual reality is the future and now is a good time to jump aboard the train. Oculus is one of the companies that are at the forefront of that future and their newest lineup of devices has something for everyone at a really competitive pri...
SOEDESCO Announces G.I. Joe-Inspired Game: Dog Duty
Now available for Early Access, Dog Duty is a Real-Time Tactics game for PC. In Dog Duty, players control a squad of three different characters who are out to save the world from destruction. In an attempt to take down evil octo-bosses, pla...
Destroy All Humans: A Long Awaited Resurrection
Destroy All Humans released in 2005, a year chock full of fantastic games like Resident Evil 4 & God of War. Although not as widely remembered as those games, Destroy All Humans managed to impress with its fun gameplay & genuinely likable c...
Destroy All Humans Has A $400 Collectors Edition!
THQ Nordic has revealed two collectors editions for the upcoming remake of Destroy All Humans & if you want everything, it's going to cost you. The Crypto 137 edition will cost you $400, but the DNA collectors edition is much more reasonabl...
New Splinter Cell May Be In Development For Unusual Platforms
One of Ubisoft's biggest franchises might make a comeback, but not in the way you may expect. In a recent interview, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot suggested that a new entry in the iconic series might be in development. However, it likely won'...
Forager Review (PS4)
Originally created as part of a game jam, Forager is making its debut on consoles with PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Taking inspiration from games like Terraria and Zelda, Forager has you survive and explore various islands, crafting and thrivin...
Weekly News Roundup Issue #64
This is your latest Weekly News Roundup. Every week we gather together last week's most prominent news from right here at KeenGamer for the busier folks out there looking for more bitesize news. This week we have plenty of news for you rega...
Splitgate In Dire Need of Dev Intervention as Player Counts Dwindle
Splitgate is a great game for PC gamers hankering for an old school competitive shooter. Splitgate is an entirely unapologetic homage to the glory days of Halo. But like all free to play titles, Splitgate will have to emerge from a sink or ...
Golden Treasure: The Great Green Review
Golden Treasure: The Great Green is the halfway point between a fantasy novel and a fantasy movie. By painting breathtaking scenes and combining them with intricate dialogue and story-telling, Dreaming Door Studios creates an almost cinemat...
Woodle Tree 2: Deluxe Review (Switch)
Woodle Tree 2: Deluxe is an ideal 3D platforming game. With the nostalgic feel of the early 2000's, this game brings back those happy feelings, but through an open world rather than your typical hub world/level set-up. It recaptures your ch...
Do Video Games Cause Gun Violence? – Keen Cast Ep. 5
On the fifth episode of Keen Cast, David, Sean, and Tim determine whether or not video games are to blame for the United States' most recent wave of gun violence. We also talk about Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo's decision to force develope...
Is Treyarch Making A Call Of Duty: Black Ops Reboot?
According to possible leaked information, the next Call of Duty may see a reboot to yet another of their long running series. Treyarch may be working on a Black Ops reboot, instead of a fifth entry of the series as previously believed. This...
Friday The 13th: Ultimate Slasher Edition Review (Switch)
Jason is back! Jason Voorhees is unleashed and stalking the grounds of Camp Crystal Lake! You will have the opportunity to play as Jason Voorhees, the most famous killer in horror. Stalk your prey, ambush them whenever you see fit and strik...
Fire Emblem: Three Houses Guide – How to Level Up Allies Faster
Recruiting units for battle but struggling to get them up to speed? This guide will contain a method of quickly building a character's strength for battle! Level up your units fast with this Fire Emblem: Three Houses guide, homebrewed by so...
11 Tips and Tricks for Dream League Soccer 2018
Football fanatics will certainly get a kick out of Dream League Soccer 2018. The game includes plenty of leagues and cups to add to the trophy cabinet. If you've recently added the game to your tablet or phone, check out some of the DLS 2018 tips and...
Top 10 Skyrim Armor Mods Vol. 2
We already brought you a list of top armor mods for Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim but the modding doesn't stop. So here we are again, for your convenience with another list of our top 10 armors to make you look like a badass. As with the first “Top 1...
9 steps To Unlock Redrix’s Broadsword in Destiny 2
The weapon is a 2-burst kill with Desperado active. The weapon is a great alternative to Redrix Claymore. Only 1% of Destiny community has this weapon. Here's how to unlock Redrix's Broadsword. The Redrix’s Broadsword is capable of a 2-burst kill if ...
The Long and Hopeful Road to a New Jak and Daxter
The last numbered Jak and Daxter game is over 14 years old. With the recent re-releases of the games on PS4, could we finally be closer to a new entry in the series? Introduction It has been just over 14 years since the original release of the last h...
EA Sports Cricket Will Be Back In 2019
EA Sports Cricket will again make an appearance with official licensed teams and players in 2019. Cricket fans are in for a massive treat. EA Sports, popularly known for their fantastic FIFA, NBA, and almost all sports video game series, is setting t...
Top 10 Skyrim Armor Mods Vol. 1
You will never guess that Elder Scrolls: Skyrim is a game that is six years old if you refresh your game with some of the mods on our list that blow even the Special Edition out of the water. This time around we take a look at armor. Introduction To ...
The Absolute Best Fallout 4 Quest Mods
If you scoured the world of Fallout 4 and exhausted it of all its content - mods come to the rescue. Here we bring you some of the best quest mods to enrich your experience in the post-apocalypse. INTRODUCTION Mods are the extended lifeline of most B...
Top 10 Fallout 4 Graphics Mods
Fallout 3 was like entering the Matrix. Mostly grey and green. Fallout 4 added some brown to the mix and we are not satisfied. So we bring you the absolute best Fallout 4 graphics mods that will make it feel like a completely different game. Even tho...
Skyrim Graphics Insanity – Top Mods To Make it Look Next-gen
Can't wait for Elder Scrolls VI? It's probably going to be a long wait. So why not install the following graphical mods for Skyrim that will probably make it look better than the forthcoming game? Check out these mods and get ready for a truly next-g...
Skyrim Beautify – Top Mods to Make Characters Look Awesome
How do you make a good looking character in vanilla Skyrim? You don't. Even when you do make one you're pleased with - you'll still probably look like you've been dragged through the dirt and left in a ditch as dragon feed. Let's change that with som...
7 Tips for Getting Started in My Time At Portia
The beautiful post-apocalyptic world of My Time At Portia has players doing a lot of crafting. Learn how to start in My Time at Portia off right with this guide. In the post-apocalyptic (yet surprisingly peaceful) world of My Time At Portia, players ...
Skyrim Epicness – 10 Absolute Best Quest Mods
You've exhausted Skyrim of all its main and side quests? You have a ton of end-game and modded weapons and armor but have no meaningful way to use them? Well have no fear, quest mods are here. We bring you a selection of top 10 mods, both big and sma...
Top 10 Skyrim Graphics Mods Vol. 1
You will never guess that Elder Scrolls: Skyrim is a game that is six years old if you refresh your game with some of the mods on our list that blow even the Special Edition out of the water. This time around, graphics take the spotlight. Introductio...
Top Games With Superpowers
Why do we play games? To do the things we could never do in real life. If you are one of those people who still dream about waking up to discover you have superpowers we bring you a list of top games with magical or other kinds of powers to play arou...
8 Beginner Tips to Survive in Don’t Starve: Hamlet
Don't Starve: Hamlet is the newest expansion for Klei Entertainment's long-running survival game. It adds a new jungle world featuring mysterious ruins and a town of aristocratic pigs. The jungle may be daunting, but these beginner tips for Don't Sta...
Top 10 Skyrim Player Home Mods
You will never guess that Elder Scrolls: Skyrim is a game that is six years old if you refresh your game with some of the mods on our list. This time we take a look at some player home mods where you can stop all the shouting and smell the roses a bi...
Top 10 Skyrim Transformation Mods
You will never guess that Elder Scrolls: Skyrim is a game that is six years old if you refresh your game with some of the mods on our list. This time around we take a look at the absolute best Skyrim transformation mods that either improve the existi...
Guide: How to Improve your Aim in Apex Legends
Want to aim like pro gamers Dizzy or Ninja? This comprehensive set of tips and drills will get you aiming like a pro. Learn, practice, and implement the essential skills to become an Apex Legends champion and improve your aim. If you’ve ever wa...
Armored Warfare Giveaway – Premium Black Sea Incursion Keys
Armored Warfare has recently started its first Season - Black Sea Incursion, and we have a treat for all EU players out there! We give away 100 Premium keys! While the content of the first Season is available to everyone, the Premium keys offer speci...
Top 10 Fallout 4 Weapon Mods
Fallout 4 is a huge game, make it even bigger and better, but above all more fun with our list of top must-have weapon mods. They will make the Commonwealth a much safer place to be, and you, the most badass person to ever walk out of a vault. INTROD...
7 Tips for Winning Leagues in Championship Manager 01/02
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Hearts Of Iron IV: Soviet Union Guide
Fellow comrade, you have been called to action to take command of the mighty Red Army. This Hearts of Iron IV Soviet guide will help provide you with some essential guidance and tips to help secure world domination under a communist sphere of influen...
Top GTA 5 Superhero Mods by JulioNIB
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Killsquad Preview
We love interesting spins on the usual ARPG formula. Killsquad is one such example that along with an interesting cast of characters brings certain MOBA elements into the mix. Whil...
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