Author: Andrew Joo
PC-centric gamer who favors the old, but plays anything and everything regardless of platform, genre, age, and the like.
Microsoft & Bethesda to Join Together for E3 2021
Microsoft announced that it and Bethesda will hold a joint conference for E3 2021. On June 13, a 90-minute event will reveal the two companies’ latest entries. You can watch it on Xbox’s Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook channels. E3 2...
Valve Potentially Working on a Steam Handheld Console
Pavel Djundik, the creator of SteamDB, publicized the latest beta update to Steam as a potential teaser for a handheld Valve console. Currently known as “SteamPal” and internally codenamed “Neptune,” the update adds references to console-re...
Rockstar Games Creates New Record Label, CircoLoco Records
Rockstar Games partnered up with CircoLoco to form a brand-new music label - CircoLoco Records. The two have been known for their presence in the nightclub scene - the former providing digital clubs with big-name DJs in GTA Online and the l...
Strife (1996) Was Way Ahead of Its Time
While Strife isn’t amazing, it has traits that place it ahead of its time. It was eclipsed by the competition due to a dated engine, but nearly two decades later, it returned as an uncovered gem. The RPG-style presentation and mechanics sta...
4 Mechanics to Know Before Playing Morrowind
For prospective outlanders, these 4 mechanics will be crucial for surviving the harsh conditions of Morrowind. The RNG-based combat, complex stat systems, and slow pacing drive many modern beginners away. However, with proper knowledge, the...
5 Useful Tips for Classic DOOM
If you're new to classic DOOM and need help with slaying hellspawn, these 5 tips will prepare you for the age-old reckoning. For nearly 28 years, the series remains one of the most iconic series of all time. The originals have a different n...
DOOM 64 Review: More Than a Port (PC)
As a forgotten entry in the DOOM series, DOOM 64 received some much-needed attention through its 2020 remaster. If you thought this was nothing more than a Nintendo 64 port, you thought wrong. This is a highly unique classic FPS experience,...
Ubisoft Will Shut Down Online Services for Select Older Games
On June 1, Ubisoft will be shutting down online services for a few of its older games. With no connectivity, players cannot play online multiplayer, access player stats, and obtain unlockable content. Affected titles include Assassin’s Cree...
Dusk ’82 Announcement Is Not an April Fools’ Joke
New Blood Interactive’s April Fools' joke announcement, Dusk ‘82, revealed an action-puzzle demake of DUSK. But, New Blood never fools; Dusk ‘82 turned out to be a genuine product. Inspired by the likes of Chip’s Challenge and Sokoban, play...
Fall Guys Adds Kizuna AI Outfit for a Limited Time
As a part of a collaboration with Virtual YouTuber Kizuna AI, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout will sell a Kizuna AI costume from March 27 to 29. In addition, AI will be hosting a Fall Guys tournament featuring 40 VTubers - starting on March 27...
Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection To Bring 60 FPS and 4K Performance
Team NINJA revealed that Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection is set for June 10, 2021; a remastered package of the games will bring 60 FPS and 4K performance for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One X, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 Pro, and Steam. There wi...
Mega Man 8: Why Was it Hated?
Once upon a time, Mega Man fans near-unanimously agreed that Mega Man 8 was the worst classic Mega Man game. In recent years, however, that attitude largely flipped around. Now people agree that 8 is pretty decent - if not straight-up good....
Outriders to Arrive on Xbox Game Pass Upon Release
Outriders will be purchasable for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC - but it will also be available for Xbox Game Pass on day one. In other words, you do not need to buy the game itself to play it straight away. After being delayed to 2021, Outride...
Nintendo Celebrates MAR10 Day With Mario Sales
Switch games are going on sale this March 10. Every year, Mario fans celebrate the 10th of March. This is because one of the day’s abbreviations, MAR10, looks like “Mario.” Nintendo recognizes this as well, and it celebrates with sales on M...
4 Minecraft Features Old Players Will Remember
Minecraft has changed drastically over time - and these days, it’s changing more than ever. However, players of old will surely remember how different Minecraft was back then. Put on the blocky nostalgia cap as we look at some notable past ...
PlayStation Store Will Remove Rentals and Purchases for Movies and TV Shows
PlayStation’s Head of Business announced a major change to the PlayStation store. Starting on August 31, 2021, movies and TV shows will no longer be available for rental and purchase. Those who already bought either can still watch on deman...
Fanatical’s Spring Sale Discounts Thousands of PC Games
Spring has arrived, and Fanatical kicks it off with its massive Spring Sale. Thousands of Steam games go on discount - including daily and bidaily Flash Deals. The sale also includes a free bonus for every £8 ($10 USD) spent and a chance to...
System Shock Remake Receives Final Demo and Will Land This Summer
The long-awaited remake of System Shock has reached the final stages of development. After 5 years, the game is planned to release in late Summer 2021. In addition, an updated demo came along with the announcement - featuring new enemies, v...
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2: Upgrade Coming to Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 shreds its way to the next generation of consoles. Upgraded features include native 4K support, spatial audio, and high-fidelity atmospherics. This UHD package will arrive on March 26 for Xbox Series X/S and Pla...
Patrick Gelsinger Takes Helm as Intel’s Next CEO
As of February 15, 2021, Patrick Gelsinger has officially replaced Bob Swan as Intel's CEO. Gelsinger has over 40 years of experience in the tech industry - including 30 years at Intel as a key engineer and leader. He was CEO of VMWare befo...
Blasphemous: Strife & Ruin Adds Miriam From Bloodstained
In its newest update, Blasphemous crosses over with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. The player must help Bloodstained’s protagonist, Miriam, return to her home world. Strife & Ruin also includes a Boss Rush mode and an 8-bit Demake Area....