Author: Tommus Gerwin
Existing somewhere in one of the Final Fantasy universes, Tommus manages to find some spare time to write about games. Gaming has been his most consistent pastime since he can remember, and he decided that the best place for him to be was in the midst of it all. To this day he still hails Fallout: New Vegas as his all time favorite game, and dabbles in others such as the Final Fantasy and Metro series.
KeenGamer Podcast Episode 65 – PS5 First Impressions
The PS5 is finally out! Tommus managed to snag one of the coveted pre orders and is giving his first impressions of the humongous console in this week's episode. Spoilers: He loves it! Check out this and much more in episode 65 of the KeenG...
KeenGamer Podcast Episode 64 – Video Games and COVID-19
Chances are you've felt the unfortunate effects of Covid-19 over the past year, we all have, and the video game industry as a whole is forever changed from the pandemic, and so on the latest episode of the podcast KeenCast thought it approp...
KeenGamer Podcast Episode 63 – Watch Dogs: Legion
The fall games floodgate has officially opened up with the release of Watch Dogs: Legion. The KeenCast do an analysis of the game after it's first week. Additionally there's new PS5 pre-order issues, CDPR is having stock troubles, and a new...
KeenGamer Podcast Episode 62 – The Game Awards Predictions
The KeenCast goes over their predictions for reveals seen at this year's Game Awards in this episode. Throughout the hour the discussion over Cyberpunk 2077's latest delay, Destruction AllStars changes, Tom Holland filling the Nathan Drake ...
‘A New Star Approaches’ is Bringing Fresh Content to Genshin Impact
Are you like many others that have run out of content to stay busy with in Genshin Impact? Well fret no more! Genshin Impact is bringing you a load more content in update 1.1 'A New Star Approaches'. No more waiting on resin resets. Genshin...
KeenGamer Podcast Episode 61 – Industry Acquisitions
Studio acquisitions are a regular event in the video game industry. While the Zenimax acquisition was the biggest ever, it's thrown people into utter confusion about what can and can't happen. This week Tristan and Tommus discuss the pros a...
KeenGamer Podcast Episode 60 – Next-Gen Launch Titles
What are you planning on playing on launch day in November? The panel can help you figure it out! This week we discuss every next-gen launch title from Demon Souls to The Medium and everything in between! Buckle in for this extra long episo...
KeenGamer Podcast Episode 58: The Next Decade of Gaming
Generation to generation, gaming has evolved incredibly. It's no wonder the panel can only wonder what's in store for us over this next decade as we prepare to move into a new generation. Cloud gaming, VR, and downfalls all fill the air in ...
KeenGamer Podcast Episode 57 – The Next-Gen Conversation
Pre-orders have come and gone. That means next-gen gaming is just around the corner. What does the KeenGamer cast think about the next generation of gaming? Find out this plus so much more in the latest episode of the Official KeenGamer Pod...
KeenGamer Podcast Episode 56: Video Games and Morality
In this episode, the cast looks at what it means as a consumer to continue purchasing products from these companies and what we can do as fans. As several larger companies in the video game industry have seemingly succumbed to bankrupt mora...
KeenGamer Podcast Episode 55: Cross-Gen Premiums
Should companies be charging premiums for access to cross-gen games? Even the industry itself seems to be unsure with different approaches to cross-gen from $10 upgrades to full cost games, and some just opting for the free option. This wee...
Xbox Series S and X Price Leaks
The official Xbox Series S was finally leaked with it's price. Shortly following several more details were leaked including a short video and the Series X price. Brad Sams and Windows Insider have both confirmed this leaked information prov...
KeenGamer Podcast Episode 54: The Summer of No E3
We just made it through the first summer without an E3 in 25 years. This week the cast looks back on this COVID impeded summer for the gaming industry. Is digital the way to go? Are multiple events better than one big week? Find out the cas...
KeenGamer Podcast Episode 53
Superheroes are taking over the gaming industry this week! With a lot of big announcements from DC Fandome, the KeenGamer cast decided to make this week superhero focused. Come check out all of the discussion regarding superheroes in gaming...
KeenGamer Podcast Episode 52
The Indie scene has changed drastically over the last console generation. This week the cast discusses their favorite indies, and the evolution of the development scene. Also be sure to check out the news on the EA/Apple lawsuit and so much...
KeenGamer Podcast Episode 51
Everybody has that one opinion on video games that is somewhat controversial! Well so does the new cast of the KeenGamer podcast. Tune in to see what each member thinks, plus news on Fall Guys, AC: Valhalla, and so much more. Welcome to Epi...
Smilegate Opens A New AAA Studio In Barcelona
Europe will soon be getting a major new development studio. Smilegate is opening a new AAA studio in Barcelona to help expand it's global footprint. The studio will be working on console experiences and is currently hiring for several new p...
First-Party Xbox Showcase Predictions List
The date has finally been announced for the major Xbox first-party showcase. In typical fashion, we've put together a prediction sheet of what we think (and hope) will show up later this month. Anticipation has been brimming for months all ...
Summer In Mara Review: Fetch The Boat (Switch)
A new farming simulator is always a tantalizing aspect to dive into. Summer In Mara is no exception to what looks like an upbeat experience unlike most gloom and doom games around it. In many respects, Summer In Mara hits the mark, but not ...
PAX Makes The Announcement Of PAX Online Event
After the major announcement of E3's cancellation, gamers have seen several events try to fill in the E3 sized hole left behind. PAX, however, has made the announcement that instead of cancelling its upcoming events it will host an online g...
Pixar-Like Kena: Bridge of Spirits Reveal for PS5
Ember Labs, the studio behind the acclaimed Terrible Fate short film, have announced Kena: Bridge of Spirits at the PS5 reveal event. The title is part of PlayStation's push into the indie sphere and features pixar-esque art styles in a vi...
City Life RPG, Circadian City, Gets Early Access Date
Finally, you can live all 24 hours of your life, good and bad, awake and asleep, in Circadian City! Circadian City brings the vibes of Stardew Valley to the big city with it's early access announcement. The upcoming city life simulator fina...
Liberated Review: Freedom Not Found (Switch)
A cyberpunk noir comic book in video game form sounds like a recipe destined for greatness. Unfortunately, in the video game industry, a perfect recipe doesn't always make for a perfect outcome. A unique art style can only carry a game so f...
Knight Swap 2 Review: The Knights of Zen (Switch)
Chess knights and relaxation go hand in hand in the meditative Knight Swap 2. Looping ambient music overtop of a minimally designed puzzle board make for an unwinding experience. And with the Switch version, it's now possible to de-stress o...
The Last of Us Part II ‘Will Run On The PS5’
Fans have been speculating about everything to do with the upcoming PS5, from games to hardware. In recent weeks backwards compatibility has become more of a hot topic especially in regards to the clouded messaging from Sony. Thankfully, Ji...
IGN Summer Of Gaming Schedule Revealed
Due to the absence of E3 this summer, many industry leaders are attempting to fill the massive expo-sized hole with their own digital events. IGN has just revealed the schedule and plans for their upcoming summer event called Summer of Gami...
Why Neither Next-Gen Console is “Winning” Yet
Some hardcore fans of PlayStation and Xbox are looking at the way Sony and Microsoft are approching next-gen to try and prematurely call a "winner" for the nonexistent "console war." However, the truth is both brands need to approach next-g...
System Shock 3 Development Is Now Being Aided By Tencent
OtherSide Entertainment announced that Tencent will be supporting the development of System Shock 3. The studio stated that due to its small size it became difficult to carry the project on its own, and it looks forward to Tencent's experie...
Epic Showcases Unreal Engine 5 On PS5
The Unreal Engine 5 Showcase came in with an illuminating presence. It was shown off with a striking demo running on the PlayStation 5, giving a pretty clear picture of what the engine, and next-gen consoles, will be capable of graphically....
Hellish Horror Title The Medium Snags Silent Hill Composer
Akira Yamaoka, the legendary composer behind Silent Hill, is working on Bloober's upcoming title, The Medium. The trailer showed chilling imagery and gave a taste of what players can expect with gameplay footage. A release date is yet to be...
Scorn Resurfaces As a Next-Gen Horrorscape
Scorn has resurfaced from the dark abyss as an Xbox Series X next-gen title. A grotesque new trailer showed the game isn't dead despite the atmosphere. The trailer showed off several dark and ominous scenes, but offered little in the way of...
Xbox 20/20 Brings Monthly Updates For Fans
Xbox has announced monthly updates leading into the holiday season. They're calling the string of events Xbox 20/20 to fall in line with their push on transparency. The May 7th episode of Inside Xbox will be the launch of the monthly initia...