Forza Horizon 5 is a truly beautiful game. Revealed during the Xbox E3 2021 showcase, the next installment in Playground Games racing series is really revving things up in more ways than one, from impressive, photo-realistic graphics, an incredibly detailed recreation of Mexico, and a big sprawling map to explore. …
Read More »From Shogo to Middle-earth: Shadow of War: Charting the chaotic, creative history of Monolith Productions
When you try to imagine how the developers behind Blood, one of the most gloriously gory games of the nineties, first came together, the last thing that springs to mind is a games studio known for titles like Millie’s Math House. Perhaps the placid nature of educational games development caused …
Read More »“The PS5 expanded the possibilities of game development”: Leading developers assess the first six months of PS5
Have you got a PS5 yet? It’s the gaming question on most people’s lips in 2021. The launch of Sony’s latest console has been an emotional roller coaster. From the highs of anticipation in November to the lows of scalpers snagging consoles ahead of genuine enthusiasts, it’s been a wild …
Read More »New Pokemon Snap makes me more excited than ever for the open world of Pokemon Legends Arceus
New Pokemon Snap might be cute and brightly-coloured, but the moment that’s stuck with me the most is its shocking expression of violence. My surprise might seem strange in a franchise based on training creatures for intense one-on-one battles, but on a recent meander through Snap’s opening level, I watched …
Read More »Age of Empires 2 was the first strategy game I played and its helping me connect with family again
An enemy appears in my settlement in Age of Empires 2. It’s not a foot soldier or a scout, it’s a villager who’s trying to build near my resources and start mining my plot of gold… The cheek of it! After swiftly getting rid of the invading villager, the enemy …
Read More »Six important Resident Evil Village details youve probably missed
The main story of Resident Evil Village is pretty clear: Ethan Winters, the returning hero from Resident Evil 7 sets out to rescue his kidnapped daughter from a strange, monster filled East European Village. That’s the short version, at least. Throw in Vampire Mommy, a Castle, werewolves, Chris Redfield apparently …
Read More »Hostile Architecture: Resident Evils Spencer Mansion wants to kill you
I recently discovered that there’s more than one type of haunted house. The traditional kind is easily recognizable. It’s a regular house, only one that at some point became possessed by an evil entity. A lot of the time, this entity – ghost, demon, poltergeist, whatever it may be – …
Read More »Diablo 2: Resurrected is fun to play even if youve never tried the original
Diablo 2 is almost old enough to drink in the United States, so as someone who missed it the first time around – on account of being *checks notes* seven – I was a bit worried that Diablo 2: Resurrected would bother or bore me to no end. I got …
Read More »Ahead of Final Fantasy XIV: Online arriving on PS5, we answer your biggest questions about getting started in Eorzea
Get your map out and circle Eorzea, because on April 13 a Final Fantasy 14: Online open beta is coming to PS5. With 4K support, lightning fast loading, and better frame rates it’ll make traversing the world and adventuring with friends a breeze. Plus, thanks to the Free Trial, you …
Read More »What can we learn from the Cyberpunk 2077 launch disaster?
Now that the launch dust has settled, it feels like a reasonable moment to pause and reflect on the Cyberpunk 2077 story – not only because it may help in identifying danger signs in the future. There are two big things to note before digging into the disasters around its …
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