Author: Smangaliso Simelane
Smangaliso is a doctorate student in the Department of Literary Studies in Rhodes University, South Africa. He is an avid fan of video games and loves writing.
Death Stranding Director’s Cut Review: An Eccentric Masterpiece Perfected
As this review reveals, Death Stranding Director's Cut takes the original game and shines it until it glistens. Ported to the next generation, it looks and feels better than ever. This is the best way to experience Kojima's magnum opus. De...
Life is Strange: True Colors Review: An Emotional Epic (PS5)
Life is Strange: True Colors is a culmination of all the little things the previous games in the series have gotten right, with a fat slice of innovation added on top. For series veterans, the game is not to be missed. For those who have ye...
8 Most Anticipated Features in Death Stranding Director’s Cut
The following 8 features are some of the best in Death Stranding Director's Cut. The game is set to release on the 24th of September, and trailers have revealed that it is stuffed full of new content. If you have yet to play this masterpiec...
7 Hopes for Horizon Forbidden West
Here are 7 hopes for Horizon Forbidden West, one of the biggest games of 2022. Horizon Zero Dawn is a game that introduced Aloy and took gamers on an unforgettable adventure. For Aloy's next journey, there are a number of improvements that ...
Goodbye Volcano High Delayed to 2022
Goodbye Volcano High, a narrative game developed by KO_OP, has recently been delayed to 2022. The delay has come due to the global pandemic and because the game had to undergo a narrative reboot. Goodbye Volcano High is about a group of din...
Goodbye, Volcano High: An Update on a Strange Game
Goodbye, Volcano High was announced in 2020 and much time has passed without an update regarding the game. However, behind the scenes is a very interesting studio working on a game that has managed to turn heads for many different reasons. ...
Shadow of the Tomb Raider Receives 4K60 PS5 Patch
Shadow of the Tomb Raider has received a PS5 patch that enables 4K support at 60fps. Now you can enjoy Lara's adventure in high resolution and with high frame rates. Set in South America, Shadow of the Tomb Raider is the third entry in the ...
7 Next Games You Should Get a Platinum Trophy in
These 7 games will provide you with a great time while allowing you to add an extra platinum trophy or two to your collection. It can be quite a satisfying sound when that platinum trophy icon pops up on your screen, but many games make you...
Red Dead Redemption 2 Getting DLSS Support In Latest Update
Red Dead Redemption 2 and Red Dead Online will be receiving DLSS support in an update coming on the 13th of July. NVIDIA's DLSS technology provides crisper visuals without sacrificing frames-per-second. This addition is part of the Blood Mo...
Asobo Studio Reveals More Info on A Plague Tale: Requiem
A Plague Tale: Requiem is the sequel to Asobo Studio's A Plague Tale: Innocence. In a recent interview, the developers discussed their plans with the game and how they intend to bring the rat swarms to the next generation. The sequel is set...
Top 6 Games With the Best Photo Modes
Let's look at the top 6 games with the best photo modes to immerse yourself in. As video games get prettier, the temptation to take a picture grows stronger. Thankfully, several games over the last few years have included a photo mode to he...
Wholesome Direct 2021 Promises the Comfiest Games
Wholesome Direct 2021 will be taking place on Saturday, 12 June. As usual, the cutest and most feel-good video games will be showcased. You can also expect a host of exclusive footage, and some video game releases during the event. Confirme...
Erica Review: A Mystery With Many Layers (PC)
After spending some time as a PS4 exclusive, Erica has made its way onto PC. As an interactive movie game it excels in combining good cinematography with the interactivity of video games to present a captivating thriller whose ending you ca...
Uncharted 4 May Be Receiving a PC Port
A presentation by Sony suggests that Uncharted 4 is next up on its list of exclusives that will be getting a PC port. The company has been making its presence on the PC market with AAA titles such as Days Gone and Horizon Zero Dawn with muc...
Ranking the Tomb Raider Trilogy Reboot Games
With all the installments in the Tomb Raider reboot trilogy out, it is the perfect time to rank these great games. They bring back the familiar fun of the series, and each title provides something special and unique. The reboot takes Lara's...
New Peppa Pig Game Announced
A brand new game based on Peppa Pig has been announced. Titled My Friend Peppa Pig, it is set to release on PlayStation, Xbox and PC in 2021. Peppa Pig is the most beloved farm animal among preschoolers and parents alike. Gamers will get to...
The Last of Us Part II Gets PS5 Patch
The Last of Us Part II has received the long-awaited PS5 upgrade patch. This update allows the game to run at 60 frames-per-second and with enhanced resolution. You can also expect faster load times. It can be downloaded for free. Released...
Wreckfest Review: If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Wreck ‘Em (PS5)
Wreckfest, an intense vehicular combat game by Bugbear, has leapt into the next-gen with its PS5 upgrade. Newcomers will certainly enjoy the mayhem and chaos it brings to derby racing. However, those who are already familiar with the game m...
Returnal Debuts With Great Reviews
Returnal has debuted with a score of 86 on Metacritic, pointing to fantastic reviews for this anticipated title. It is the latest release from Housemarque. The PS5 exclusive is a sci-fi roguelike that has you fighting to stay alive in const...
Making Sense of Trico: The Last Guardian’s Misunderstood Hero
To better understand why The Last Guardian's Trico clicked with some gamers and annoyed others, this article will explore the story behind the beast to see what makes it tick. Although a somewhat polarizing figure, Trico is a unique element...
How Bend Studio Turned Days Gone From a Mess to a Masterpiece
Bend Studio managed to take Days Gone from a rocky launch and turn it into a must-play masterpiece for the PS5. If you pick up Days Gone today, you might wonder why it received such lukewarm reception from critics. However, behind this game...
Video Game Adaptation of Laid-Back Camp Anime in the Works
Japanese video game developers Mages are set to release a video game adaptation of Laid-Back Camp, an adorable anime about camping in Japan's peaceful countryside. No release date has been given, or details of what platforms it is being dev...
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 PS5 and Xbox Series X/S Upgrade Arrives
The latest upgrade to Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 brings the hit title to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S with a host of welcome improvements. Both versions introduce a number of visual and framerate upgrades, while the PS5 version integrates the ...
Ranking the 4 Worlds of Astro’s Playroom
In this list, the worlds of Astro's Playroom get ranked from worst to best. Astro's Playroom is a free PlayStation 5 game developed by Asobi Team. It introduces the world to the the features of the DualSense controller while taking you on a...
Metal Gear Solid V and The Last of Us Part II: Two Tales of Revenge
Both Metal Gear Solid V and The Last of Us Part II are games that deal with the effects of violence and the consequences of pursuing revenge. Although they tackle these themes differently, they both complicate notions of justice and blur th...
Deathloop and GhostWire: Tokyo Still PS5 Exclusives Despite Microsoft’s Acquisition of Bethesda
A Bethesda spokesperson has recently reconfirmed that their acquisition by Microsoft will have no impact on the timed exclusivity deal Deathloop has with Sony. Both Deathloop and GhostWire: Tokyo, published by Bethesda, are set to be one ye...
Destroy All Humans! Gets Patched for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
PS5 and Xbox Series X players will be happy to know that Destroy All Humans! has received update 1.08 which adds performance updates for next-gen consoles. This includes unlocked framerates on the PS5 and improved resolution and detail on t...
Life is Strange and the Value of Friendship
Life is Strange is a story-based game featuring Max Caulfield, a young student who learns she has the ability to rewind time. She uses both her natural and supernatural abilities to help her friends deal with life's hardships and, in doing ...
Sony’s Play at Home Initiative Returns With Ratchet and Clank
Sony's Play at Home initiative is giving away plenty of free goodies to make staying indoors during a global pandemic more bearable, starting with Ratchet and Clank (PS4) in March. Sony will also be offering a trial subscription to Funimati...
Hideo Kojima’s Upcoming Book, The Creative Gene, Will Be Translated to English
Hideo Kojima's book, The Creative Gene, will be translated to English by VIZ Media. The book explores the movies, music and literature that have inspired Kojima and led to his many innovations in the realm of video games. The Creative Gene ...
Joel and Ellie Have Been Cast for The Last of Us HBO Series
Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal have been cast as Ellie and Joel in the upcoming HBO television adaptation of The Last of Us. The series will be written and produced by Craig Mazin and the pilot episode will be directed by Kantemir Balagov. N...
Disco Elysium Team Discusses Upcoming PlayStation Port
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in March 2021. Disco Elysium writer Justin Keenan recently gave a bit of background information on the development process of the PlayStation port, and what new conte...
Xbox and PlayStation See Record Breaking 2020 Sales
Both the Xbox Series X/S and the PlayStation 5 report record breaking sales since launch. By December 2020, the PS5 had shipped 4.5 million units. Although Microsoft is not disclosing sales figures, CEO Satya Nadella claims that the launch ...
EA Is Making College Football Games Again
EA has announced that they will return to making college football games. There has not been an EA college football game since 2013 due to legal issues. However, EA has taken steps to ensure that they avoid past pitfalls. Electronic Arts, ...
Resident Evil Village Showcase Coming on the 21st of January
A showcase for Resident Evil Village will take place on the 21st of January 2021. The showcase will feature an extended trailer which will show off the gameplay and world of Resident Evil Village. The highly anticipated game is the sequel t...
God of War Ragnarok Will Appear on PS4 and PS5, Says Former Series Director
David Jaffe, former God of War director, has speculated that the upcoming Santa Monica Studio game, God of War Ragnarok, will be released on both PS4 and PS5. He makes this prediction based on his own experience, but also assures gamers tha...
The Last of Us Part II Snags Over 200 Game of the Year Awards
The Last of Us Part II has received the honor of earning over 200 Game of the Year awards. This amazing achievement has not been seen since Santa Monica Studio's God of War in 2018. Awards received by The Last of Us Part II come from both c...
Kena: Bridge of Spirits Will Be Making Good Use of the PS5 DualSense Controller
Kena: Bridge of Spirits will take advantage of the DualSense's features, including haptic feedback for Kena's abilities and adaptive triggers which will allow you feel the tension in Kena's bow. Developed by Ember Lab, Kena: Bridge of Spiri...
A History of PlayStation’s Portable Consoles
Always ambitious, Sony has released several portable consoles that are worth analyzing due to their impact on gaming. Although all eyes are on the recently released PlayStation 5, Sony has also had an interesting history in the portable mar...
Cyberpunk 2077 Receives Glowing Reviews
The PC version of Cyberpunk 2077 has received a debut score of 91 on Metacritic, a review aggregator site. Many reviewers praise Cyberpunk 2077's open world which is filled with activities and memorable characters. However, reviewers do not...