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Retrospective: Marvel's Spiderman and the Arkham Series

Retrospective: Marvel’s Spiderman and the Arkham Series

In 2018, Marvel's Spiderman came to the PS4, quickly becoming the best-selling superhero game of all time. But before Insomniac brought the iconic webhead to the PS4 and eventually the PC, there was another king of the superhero genre: the ...

The Brilliance of Accents in Xenoblade Chronicles 3

The Brilliance of Accents in Xenoblade Chronicles 3

Accents are a large part of Xenoblade Chronicles, serving as a way to differentiate the series and make it feel more grounded. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 continues that tradition but in some intriguing new ways, some that are completely unlike ...

What Comes Next After Xenoblade Chronicles 3? Expansion and Future Games Speculation

What Comes Next After Xenoblade Chronicles 3? Expansion and Future Games Speculation

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is an excellent ending to the Xenoblade Trilogy, but now fans have been asking 'what comes next'? The upcoming expansion for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 can go in a bunch of different directions, and the series itself can ...

The Best Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Kart Setups

Victory in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe begins with your kart. There are hundreds of kart match-ups available. So if you are having trouble finding the best Mario Kart 8 build for you, we have found two of the best kart builds to suit any play style...

Top 10 Best Xbox 360 Games of All Time

The Xbox 360 was an incredibly important system for the games industry. It was the first HD system on the market and revolutionized things about console gaming like online play and a digital marketplace for smaller downloadable titles. The ...

Breath of the Wild Is Still One of the Greatest Open Worlds

Breath of the Wild Is Still One of the Greatest Open Worlds

After five years, Breath of the Wild still remains one of the best open-world titles on the market. With its long-awaited sequel still feeling like a lifetime away, it's worth taking a look at just what made its design so revolutionary. Whe...

5 Games That Creatively Use The DualShock 4

Upon release, the DualShock 4 was to be revolutionary. Building on past strengths, it also boasted various new features- yet, the eighth generation controller was largely overlooked by most developers. However, other developers creatively i...

7 Great Changes Made in Xenoblade Chronicles 3

7 Great Changes Made in Xenoblade Chronicles 3

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is the culmination of 10 years of the Xenoblade Chronicles Series. As such it makes some small and major improvements to previous mechanics in past entries. Here are 7 of the best changes Monolith Soft made in Xenobla...

Robert Eggers - An Auteur of the Macabre

Robert Eggers: An Auteur of the Macabre

Robert Eggers is an auteur of the macabre. Responsible for modern classics The Witch, The Lighthouse, and The Northman, let's take a look over Eggers' career as we celebrate the physical release of The Northman, examining how he presents hi...

Why Far Cry 3 Is Still The Best In The Franchise

Why Far Cry 3 Is Still The Best In The Franchise

To this day, Far Cry 3 remains one of the best in the series, redefining the gaming industry. Far Cry 3 gave us some of the most unforgettable Villains, storyline and intense character build. In this article, let's look back into what made ...

5 Historical Settings The Predator Could Go Next

5 Historical Settings the Predator Could Go Next

Prey, the latest movie in the Predator franchise, took the series to a historical setting. It's arguably the best yet, depending on your love for retro action movies. The setting of 1719 America amongst the Comanche nation was a welcome cha...

What Fans Want in Respawn’s Upcoming Singleplayer Game

Respawn Entertainment recently announced that they are working on a singleplayer FPS game set in the Apex Legends and Titanfall universe. As such, I asked the fans of both games what they wanted to see in this next entry to understand their...

Overwatch 2's Monetisation Changes Risk Alienating Players

Overwatch 2’s Monetisation Changes Risk Alienating Players

A sweeping overhaul to the way Overwatch makes money will be good news for Activision Blizzard, but runs the risk of driving away the existing fanbase. With a series of poorly-received announcements about a paid beta and the possible price ...

Top 10 Stealth Games of All Time

Top 10 Stealth Games of All Time

The stealth genre is one of the most appealing for gamers. There's just something special about being the silent killer in the dark, taking out the enemy numbers one by one, that other genres simply can't match. Here is a list of what I bel...

Pokémon Fans Should Be Excited for Kindred Fates

Pokémon Fans Should be Excited for Kindred Fates

Upcoming indie game Kindred Fates should have Pokémon fans very excited for its release. Having been fully funded in just 5 days on Kickstarter, this game looks like it will be a promising addition to the monster tamer genre. Here's just fe...

Predicting Phase 6 of the MCU

Predicting Phase 6 of the MCU

There is still a fair amount of mystery surrounding Phase 6. Although it is likely that the projects which will occupy the 8 blank slots trademarked by Marvel will be unveiled next month during the D23 expo, speculation is rife in the meant...

Ranking Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Courses - Wave 2

Ranking Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Courses Wave 2

Like in the first wave, the second wave of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC has some incredible tracks to boast. From faithful remakes to wild takes on classic tracks, there is some nice variety to accommodate the many different tastes of the Ma...

7 Video Game Remakes Coming Out in the Near Future

Over the past year, there has been a ton of video game remakes announced. So many that it can be sort of overwhelming and easy to forget some of them. With that in mind, let's look at 7 video game remakes coming out in the near future. I sa...

The Notion That GTA VI Will Go Woke Is Ridiculous

The Notion That GTA VI Will ‘Go Woke’ is Ridiculous

The past week has seen a number of posts online claiming that GTA VI will be woke based on some leaked information regarding the game's content. This is a downright ridiculous notion given that it is a franchise based around carelessly comm...

Top 11 Spider-Man Games of All Time

Top 11 Spider-Man Games of All Time

With its release up ahead, Marvel's Spider-Man got me thinking about its predecessors in detail. I've been playing Spider-Man games my entire life, a good variety of them, so which ones are better and which ones can I completely abandon wit...

5 Delisted Digital-Only Games You Wish You Could Still Get

Since we are inevitably heading towards an all-digital future, the delisting of games is going to get worse over time. Already there are plenty of amazing games that you can no longer purchase or acquire legally, and this will continue to o...

Why Genshin Impact 2.8 Is The Best Time To Return (Or To Start)

Why Genshin Impact 2.8 Is The Best Time To Return (Or To Start)

Genshin Impact Version 2.8 is one of the best updates that the game has gotten in a while with a new area to explore, tons of Primo to earn, fan favourite characters rerunning and so much more. As a result, this is a better time than any fo...

Do We Need Another Far Cry

Do We Need Another Far Cry?

Far Cry is a well-known name nowadays, but there was a time it was considered an indie title. The series not only turned into one of the most successful franchises of the past decade, but it also indirectly gave birth to some new franchises...

Why Titane is the Most Pretentious Film in years

Why Titane is the Most Pretentious Film in Years

Titane has been on my watch list for a while. Unfortunately, Julia Ducournau's movie asks its audience to sympathise with one of the most unlikable characters in recent cinematic memory, leading to one of the most pretentious films in years...

Anime Retrospect: The Downfall of Naruto

Anime Retrospective: The Downfall of Naruto

Naruto is one of the most celebrated works in anime history and a staple of the shonen genre. Still, its downfall is undeniable. The last five years of its historic run taints its legacy, and leaves us knowing what should've been. If you&#...

Top 10 Best Minecraft Texture Packs (1.19)

Top 10 Best Minecraft Texture Packs (1.19)

In this article, we'll cover our top ten best Minecraft texture packs that'll completely change the look of the game. They are some of the most unique texture packs you should take a look at, as they can completely alter your experience dur...

The Best Nintendo Switch Couch Co-Op Games Cover

The Best Nintendo Switch Couch Co-Op Games

Couch co-op is a lot of people's primary reasons for buying a Nintendo Switch - the nature of the console lends itself greatly to this, thanks to the detachable Joy-Cons. I've played a tonne of them and I'm here to show you the best couch c...

5 Biggest Horror Games Releasing August 2022

5 Biggest Horror Games Releasing August 2022

Halloween is a few months away but there are still some big horror games releasing this August 2022. There’s something for everyone, from action horror to survival horror, and even some weird and wonderful indie offerings. August 2022 has ...

6 Biggest Horror Movies Releasing August 2022

6 Biggest Horror Movies Releasing August 2022

Prepare yourself for a beautiful arrangement of unique horror experiences for the month of August! Whether you're into psychological horror, terrifying thrillers, mind-benders, or even the terrors of nature itself, there's a little somethin...

What Made GTA 5 So Brilliant

What Made GTA 5 So Brilliant

GTA 5 is one of the most controversial video games of our time. And that statement excludes the usual GTA controversy. From Rockstar milking every penny of it to an online mode riddled with paywalls. Nevertheless, the game enjoys the qualit...

Hearthstone: Top 5 Murder at Castle Nathria Legendary cards

Hearthstone: Top 5 Murder at Castle Nathria Legendary Cards

Murder at Castle Nathria is Hearthstone’s 21st expansion, and it takes us to the Shadowlands, the afterlife of the Warcraft universe. Is that a bad omen foretelling the death of the game? Certainly not! Murder at Castle Nathria is doing wha...

How Online Retailers And Developers Removing Games And Store Access Negatively Affect Game Preservation

How Online Retailers and Developers Removing Games and Store Access Negatively Affect Game Preservation

Previously, Nintendo closed eShop access for 3DS and Wii U, and said that August 2022 will discontinue prepaid card access; meanwhile, Ubisoft is shutting down access to several PC ports, which includes the loss of DLC. Missing parts of a g...

6 Cool Fantasy Games Releasing August 2022

6 Cool Fantasy Games Releasing August 2022

August is set to be a great month for games with fantasy roots or links with games launching under a wide variety of categories. From Souls-likes to rougue-lites, from RPGs to platformers, this is set to be a good month for almost anyone no...

5 Great New Indie Games Coming in August 2022

5 Great New Indie Games Coming in August 2022

Even in quiet release windows like summer, smaller developers always come through with some great titles. In fact, this next month holds some of the most hotly anticipated indie games of the year. So, here are 5 great new indie games I'm lo...

Is Pokémon UNITE Still Worth Playing One Year On?

Is Pokémon UNITE Still Worth Playing One Year On?

Pokémon UNITE has turned a year old, celebrating its one year anniversary from now until September. In that time, UNITE has added plenty of new Pokémon, new events, new seasons and, of course, new cosmetics. That begs the question, is it st...

5 Major Game Releases Coming in August 2022

5 Major Game Releases Coming in August 2022

With the summer season in full swing, the temperatures are also on the rise when it comes to the gaming world. From Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered to Madden NFL 23, passing through Saints Row, we’ve got a month full of absolute bangers to s...

Which Villains Should Be In Gotham Knights and Who Is?

Which Villains Should Be In Gotham Knights?

Batman has one of DC Comic's best lineup of villains, with Gotham Knights on the horizon and no word on any new villains joining the game's ranks, here are my suggestions for villains that should be causing trouble for players in October. ...

Will Rollerdrome be Free on PS Plus Extra?

Will Rollerdrome be Free on PS Plus Extra?

Will more third-party indie games like Rollerdrome release on day one through PS Plus Extra and Premium? According to Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan, PlayStation’s first-party exclusive games will not be available through PS Pl...

Destiny 2 Showcase 4 Things I Hope To See (And 1 Thing I Really Don't)

Destiny 2 Showcase: Four Things I Hope To See (And One Thing I Really Don’t)

Bungie plans to usher in a new age of Destiny 2 on August 23rd with a showcase about the next major expansion, Lightfall. What exactly will be shown at this event is not 100% clear so rumours and speculation are abound right now. Here are 4...

Top 10 Best WWE 2K22 DLC Characters

Top 10 Best WWE 2K22 DLC Characters

This month, the WWE 2K22 roster was completed after the release of the final DLC pack. Future stars, legends and even celebrities have now joined the virtual squared circle, bringing fun new moves and entrances. Find out who the best new ad...

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