Rockstar Games is one of the most consistent developers around, consistently putting out hit after hit despite budgets ballooning and the studio’s output slowing down to a crawl… Continue reading
Author: Jon Wilson
Have you ever heard of a voice before? Before the release of Dragon’s Lair in 1983, video games were almost entirely devoid of full-voice acting. Then, fast forward… Continue reading
On July 16, 1969, humanity first landed on the moon with its own two feet. Fast-forward seventeen years later to August 6, 1986, when Metroid first landed on… Continue reading
As the Nintendo Switch ages, it’s fun to look back at all the games we’ve played, the quests we’ve gone on, and the wild boss fights we’ve encountered…. Continue reading
After nearly 40 years, The Legend of Zelda has become one of the most trusted and continuously reliable video game series of all time. However! This industry doesn’t… Continue reading
Here’s Why Yellow Paint and Mini-Maps are Necessary in Games
At a GDC talk in 2004, Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma shared a phrase that Shigeru Miyamoto often repeated during the development of Wind Waker: “Zelda is a series… Continue reading
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is one of my favourite games of the last several years. Yep, you read that right. It’s fun to control, the feedback… Continue reading
The release of a highly anticipated video game used to really mean something: when a new Mario or God of War game would come out, Congress shut down…. Continue reading
Sorry to be a downer, but the error troubles aren’t over for the brand-new and massively popular multiplayer game Helldivers 2. Yep, those pesky unknown error messages won’t… Continue reading
I love it when a game allows me to play single player. While I don’t mind being in a large group, especially when playing a fighting or racing… Continue reading
So you’re looking to explore the expansive wastelands of Boston — a deprived and barren wasteland that’s utterly apocalyptic — with a pal? Not just a companion like… Continue reading
Have you ever played a game and wondered if you’ve heard a specific sound before, like a pot crashing or a door opening? Or the sound of a… Continue reading
The Resident Evil series has been quite successful recently, with its developers, Capcom, releasing hit after hit and routinely making the Game of the Year list at year’s… Continue reading
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth was released to critical acclaim in 2024, featuring an expanded storyline based on the original game, more time with its memorable characters, and all… Continue reading
Internet discourse happens everywhere; wherever you go on the net, whether you like it or not, it can and will find you. There is no escape. But there… Continue reading
Linearity is never a bad thing in game design, and I’ve never understood why so many game critics, industry pundits, and YouTubers talk about it like it’s the… Continue reading
The Best and Worst Season Pass Content in Gaming History
Hey, you know what’s fun? Buying a £60 game to play on your £400 console, then paying over £20 so you can get the season pass, and possibly… Continue reading
After being on the market for over seven years, the Nintendo Switch is finally getting a successor, which is reportedly coming in 2025. It’s been a fun ride… Continue reading
So, you have Discord and are wondering how to use it on your PS5, right? Well, you’re in luck because this guide will show you in detail how… Continue reading
In recent years, video games have managed to jerk the tears from our eyes and hearts at various moments, unlike any era ever, and they continue to do… Continue reading