Opinion pieces
Is New Pokémon Snap Worth the $60 Asking Price?
Gorgeous as it is, and fueled by pokémania-inscribed nostalgia, is New Pokémon Snap worth the $60 asking price, all things considered? Each new trailer has shown all that this series needs to properly evolve into the current generation, but given the...
Is 2021 the Year of Cat Games? 4 Games for Cat Lovers Releasing this Year
Cat games might see a renaissance in 2021, with 4 already confirmed to release this year. Here’s what you need to know about the ones on the horizon. Could 2021 see a new feline gaming trend start, or will it be a small boom for these types of games?...
3 Reasons Why Astro Bot Should Be the PlayStation Mascot
The new face for PlayStation is here, and it's Astro Bot. While it's a new addition for Sony, these little bots are already making a big impression. We're going to list the reasons why Astro Bot should be the face of PlayStation from now on. When thi...
Top 3 Must-Have Sims 4 Mods
Dealing with some mediocre Sims gameplay? Check out these must-have Sims 4 mods that will totally give your gameplay a twist. Incorporating mods is probably the gamechanger you're missing. This will provide you with detailed descriptions of each one ...
Top 10 Rarest Cars in Forza History
See the top 10 rarest cars to ever appear in Forza history! Thousands of cars have been featured in Forza since launch and only a handful of them have been really difficult to obtain or, in current state, impossible to drive around with. Although the...
A Response to New York Times’ Article: Children’s Screen Time Has Soared in the Pandemic
This is a pointed response to New York Times' new article. Video games had always been the bad wolf whenever it comes to technology. Even though there's a lot of research telling us that video games don't cause any direct harm to a person's psycholog...
6 Nintendo Switch Games We Hope To See in 2021
2020 was a good year for Nintendo Switch games, but what lies ahead in 2021? A few games have firm release dates earlier this year, but most known Switch titles simply have "2021" as a release window. After looking over everything that could come out...
Cyberpunk 2077 and the Illusion of Choice
This is where Cyberpunk goes wrong and only occasionally gets right. Spoilers ahead! Cyberpunk 2077 is a game that you expect to give you meaningful choices, but the choices you are given are mostly illusions. Very rarely does a choice you make have ...
Why More Developers Should Adopt the Nemesis System
Monolith Studio's nemesis system is a great idea that could improve almost any game. However, few other developers have even bothered to try it. This article will explain why more games should implement the nemesis system in their core gameplay. When...
5 Thought-Provoking Gaming YouTube Channels That Are Worth Your Time
YouTube is full of gaming videos, but what about the channels that dig a little deeper and show us how things work behind the scenes? Here are a few creators who aim to pull back the curtain and show us what makes our favourite games tick. There’s ce...
The Mandalorian: Pitching a AAA Game Adaptation
This is how different gameplay and story elements could make a Mandalorian game absolutely spectacular. It's a great TV show, and the Mandalorian would be even better as a video game. Hopefully, the right people come together behind the scenes to mak...
Monster Hunter Rise First Impressions
Monster Hunter Rise is fast approaching, so how does it look? Well, it looks very good, with exciting new features and gorgeous visuals. With the addition of the Wirebug and Wyvern Riding, this could be the best installment in the series yet. Find ou...
10 Games To Look Out For In 2021
As 2021 begins, a whole new year of promising games looms closer. Here is a list of 10 games to look out for in 2021. No matter what console you own, you'll definitely be able to find a game that suits your needs on this anticipating list. From Janua...
The Best Ways To Play Soulsborne Games
Playing difficult games is a mighty task, and FromSoftware is on top of the mountain of creating hard experiences. That is why we will go to the best ways to play Soulsborne games. Everyone has their own way of tackling this genre, and this one might...
Top 5 Video Game Gangs We’ll Never Forget
It's a good rule of thumb to avoid gangsters in real-life, but an allure of danger and success makes playing the role a joy. From the streets of prohibition Lost heaven to the shimmering neon of Hong Kong, gangsterdom is a video game staple. Here are...
Top 10 Best Changes in Rainbow Six Siege History
A lot of improvements have happened over the years, and this list contains the best changes in Rainbow Six Siege. From reworking maps and operators to quality of life tweaks, Ubisoft has done a lot to make this shooter even better with each passing s...
Monster Hunter Rise’s Insect Glaive Doesn’t Look Impressive
Let's face it, the new moves of Insect Glaive in Monster Hunter Rise kind of sucks. It was once one of the most unique weapons introduced in the series. But the latest trailer for it in the newest installment of the franchise felt very lackluster com...
Top 5 PS Vita Games to Look Forward to in 2021
Let's take a look at the most promising PS Vita games fans can look forward to playing in 2021 while they celebrate the system's tenth birthday. From pixel platformer Lazr to shoot 'em up Habroxia 2, it seems the handheld isn't dead yet.
Top 5 January 2021 Gaming Anniversaries
With another year behind us, it's time to revisit some of the classics that make video games the exciting, emotional, and charming experiences they are today. From That Dragon, Cancer to Duke Nukem 3D, here are the January 2021 gaming anniversaries w...
3 Additions Spellbreak Needs to Flourish
Spellbreak has a player quantity problem: these 3 additions could help to spark the potential this game truly has. While initial numbers looked promising the game has steadily lost a large number of players for one reason or another. Spellbreak is a ...
Ranking theHunter: Call of the Wild DLC Maps
With a new map already released to Steam and coming to consoles in early 2021, let's do a ranking of all of theHunter: Call of the Wild DLC Maps released so far. The addition of new locales and game animals to hunt has proven great additions for the ...
7 Features That Will Make The Sims 5 Better Than The Sims 4
These 7 key features we'd love to see in The Sims 5 will provide a much better experience than The Sims 4! You may have expected the fourth game to be the most immersive Sims game yet. Surprisingly, that wasn't the case. From launching without cars a...
How Videogames Have Helped Us in 2020
Let's talk about how videogames have helped us get through the terrible year that was 2020. Videogames in 2020 have been very important for our wellbeing. There has been a lot of great games and we've all come together to spread positivity when we've...
22 Games That Got Stuck the Longest in Development Hell
From well-known titles such as Duke Nukem Forever and FFXV to more obscure ones like Galleon and UnReal World. These games were stuck in development hell for the longest time before eventually coming out, either somewhat unscathed, quickly forgotten,...
8 Amazing Games You May Have Missed in 2020
As we begin to relax with some downtime before the end of the year, here is a list of some fantastic games that can help keep you busy as you try and stay warm this (kind of) Holiday season. As we look back at 2020, we tend to reflect on all of the g...
Best Steering Wheels to Use for Forza Horizon 4
Although Forza isn't a complete racing simulator, many players prefer to use a gaming wheel anyway. Which steering wheel should you choose then? The assortment of wheels are great but only a few of the Xbox compatible ones are optimal for Forza Horiz...
KeenGamer’s Best Games of 2020 Based on Genre
KeenGamer's best games of 2020 list, based on genre, has arrived! Reminisce about all the great titles to arrive in 2020 and check out our favorites among many standard gaming genres. For those not keen on The Game Awards' results, this may suit you ...
KeenGamer’s Top Games of 2020
KeenGamer's top games of 2020 list is here! Relive all the best titles to come out during the 2020 calendar year and see our favorites among many established gaming giants. From The Last of Us Part II to obscure indie darlings, there's much to take i...
3 Ways That GTA 6 Can Avoid Cyberpunk’s Mistakes
After controversy buried Cyberpunk's launch, can Rockstar avoid the same disappointment with its next GTA title? Cyberpunk and GTA certainly share similarities in both open world and mission design. But there are many ways that GTA 6 can maintain Roc...