Opinion pieces
7 Games That Are Truly Unique
These 7 games are unique in their own way. Instead of reaching for the usual tropes and ideas, these games tried something a little different. Ranging from wacky mashups, unique stories and settings, cool mechanics, to just downright weird ideas, the...
How the “Looking For Group” Feature in Overwatch Turned Out to Be a Great Addition
How the Looking For Group feature in Overwatch changed the social gaming experience during the difficult year of 2020 for many players. From great new friends to awkward situations, here's why you should definitely give it a go. One of the most easil...
KeenGamer’s 5 Best 3DS Games
The Nintendo 3DS is officially ten years old, so we thought it would be a great time to highlight the best games on the console. The last dedicated handheld by Nintendo was a unique device that provided many incredible and unquestionably great experi...
Yes, They’re Remaking The Last Of Us, but Don’t Panic
With recent news indicating that a remake for The Last of Us is in the works, many people are fearing the worst. However, there's no need to worry. Naughty Dog is unlikely to make changes to the story or characters which would ruin this masterpiece. ...
After 35 Years, Which Version of Link and Zelda Is The Best?
Nothing says gaming royalty like the iconic duo of Link and Zelda. Let's discuss which version of the duo is best, spanning the entire franchise. There are some versions of the characters that are more memorable and recognisable than others. The Lege...
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 is a stor...
Cyberpunk 2077 vs. The Witcher 3: An Uneven Contest
When it comes to the inevitable Cyberpunk vs. The Witcher comparison there is only one clear winner. 2015's The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt was inarguably developer CD Projekt Red's greatest success and it now hangs like an albatross around the neck of ...
Is Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster Worth the Price?
Is Shin Megami Tense III Nocturne HD Remaster worth the asking price? With the JRPG cult classic arriving on May 25th, there has been much excitement over the cult classic being brought to modern systems. While there have been improvements over the o...
Star Wars: The Old Republic Is Still Worth It a Decade Later
Originally released in December of 2011, Star Wars: The Old Republic is still worth it nearly a decade later as both a completely standalone single-player RPG or a sprawling MMO to lose yourself in. Whether as a returning preferred player, subscriber...
The 4 Most Well-Designed Esports Jerseys of 2021
Here are four of 2021's most well-designed esports jerseys. From pattern placement to color highlights, these player and fan-worn tops excel in style, and in an industry where organizations work hard to catch eyes, they do just the trick. One of my ...
5 Features We Would Love to See in Mario Kart 9
Mario Kart 9 could be in development, and these are some features fans should love to see implemented into the series. Mario Kart 8 was originally released on the Wii U almost a decade ago. At this point, fans are clamoring for the next opportunity t...
10 Mechanics to Satisfy an Appetite for Destruction
If you have a fascination with demolition in terms of virtual coordination, this verbose list of video game mechanics might be worth throwing bouquets at. A wise man once said: “The gods may have given us fire, but blowing stuff up? That was our idea...
The Complexity of Redemption in Red Dead Redemption II
Everyone loves a redemption story, but few do the complex idea justice. Red Dead Redemption II differs in this. Many stories tend to focus on the nobility in redemption, and ignore the misdeeds that led to one's journey to seek it. Rockstar's open wo...
Control and the Progress of Storytelling in Video Games
2019's Control, through its unique visual style and willingness to keep the audience at arm's length in regards to its story, warps the perception of how a video game can tell a tale. Despite being a relatively young medium, it is amazing how far vid...
5 Reasons to Play Disco Elysium The Final Cut When it Releases on March 30th
These 5 reasons should be enough to make you want to play Disco Elysium's Final Cut when it finally releases on PS5 this March. The irreverent RPG is finally coming to console on March the 30th with added content and this is the perfect time to play ...
Why Rome: Total War Is Still the Best Game in the Series
Rome: Total War is getting a remaster in April. Here's why Rome still maintains its place as the best game in the Total War series. The rest of the series has since made a lot of changes - some for the worse, some for the better. Overall, however, th...
Why Bravely Default Had a Better Opening Than Bravely Default 2’s Story
While Bravely Default 2's story provides an uncannily similar opening to its predecessor, the original possesses a few key features to give it an edge. From the narrative, to the introductions of characters, this article summarises the distinctions i...
5 Features That Should Be Added in Total War: Warhammer III
These are 5 features that should be implemented, changed, or reworked for Total War: Warhammer III. With a release date aiming for late 2021, the game promised to be Creative Assembly's magnum opus and the final installment in the highly successful t...
5 Controversial Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Features
Despite a hugely successful and well received launch, controversial Assassin's Creed Valhalla features have gradually generated animosity from the fans. Outlining the 5 most prominent complaints, this article will provide some clarity towards the del...
The Warriors: How Rockstar Revived A Cult Classic
Embracing different genres can be a risk for even the most successful developers. Rockstar took this risk when they adapted the cult classic movie, The Warriors. Here's the story of how Rockstar Games rediscovered and reinvented a seventies classic f...
WoW Shadowlands: Is It Worth Returning to Azeroth?
What’s it like to play World of Warcraft in 2021? After a long break, many players like myself returned to this hugely popular MMORPG just as its newest expansion Shadowlands released. Now roughly six months later, let’s talk about some of WoW’s best...
Top 5 Super Mario 3D World Levels
The Wii U best game is getting a ton of new appreciation on the Switch with a new port’s revival. In honor of that, here are the top 5 levels from Super Mario 3D World. These levels are judged based on their creativity with gameplay and how well they...
The World Needs a New, AAA Anti-Gravity Racing Game
The time has come for a new anti-gravity racing game. For too long, consumers have made do with decent but lacking entries into the genre made by talented and underfunded developers. Publishers should cash in and give players the true AAA experience ...
5 Empires of the Ascended Decks You Should Try in Legends of Runeterra
Eager to try some new Empires of the Ascended decks? Try these 5 new Legends of Runeterra decks you can try right now. From hard control to fast aggro and anything in between, you will definitely find something to fit your play style. The latest Lege...
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 an unforget...
10 Best-Looking Games On Xbox Series X
The best-looking games on the Xbox Series X are often older, upgraded games. But Xbox's commitment to upgrading as many games as they can means there are a lot to choose from. While we wait for a new Xbox Games Studios title, these are the best games...
Making Sense of the Genshin Impact 1.5 Patch Leak Drama
Drama from the Genshin Impact community surfaced as a leaker called BigBoss suddenly entered the fray and disrupted the peace that once governed its land. Confusion followed as a 4chan post contained a lot of misinformation that turned the community ...
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. How did t...
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 the line bet...