VR is undeniably cool, but it drastically changes this classic game — Resident Evil 4 VR is cool. Like, really cool. Exploring iconic RE4 locations like the game’s opening village or Salazar’s Castle, coming face-to-face with Dr. …

The iconic little handheld was capable of some incredible feats — For many modern gamers, it’s all too easy to forget the cultural impact Nintendo’s eponymous Game Boy had on not only the gaming industry, but the wider world in general. Nearly 119 million of the late great Gunpei Yokoi’s little handheld wonder were sold. The Game Boy’s impressive 14 year…

Finding a solution to a thorny issue — In October of 2021, Square Enix was able to achieve the nearly impossible; they conceived, designed, and released an excellent superhero game. Prior to this, Insomniac Games were seemingly the only ones able to accomplish this feat with their Spider-Man franchise. …

The iconic ‘Net Yaroze’ PlayStation put development tools in players’ hands — Sony’s original PlayStation was an undeniable force in the 1990s and early 2000s. Despite being the console newcomer, the PS1 handily outsold its main competitors — the Nintendo 64 and Sega Dreamcast — much to the surprise of the industry at large at the time. With the selection of games…

At $50 more than the standard model, are the upgrades worth it? — The Nintendo Switch has started to show its age. Originally released in March of 2017, it has been four years since any upgrades or improvements to the console has been made. The Switch was already relatively underpowered on release, as both the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X had been…

Better in handheld mode than in docked mode — Nintendo’s 7th foray into the home console market — The Switch — is a juggernaut in terms of sales and incredible releases. …

An off-the-record conversation leads to thoughtful consideration — In my normal day-to-day, I have the privilege of meeting all kinds of people from all over the world. I work for a shipping company, and regardless of your socio-economic or political status, at some point, you will probably have to ship something out. A few months ago, a younger…

Revisiting the incredible fan-made adventure — In 2016, Australian native Nick Pearce released a mod for the monumentally popular The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, entitled The Forgotten City. It’s plot revolved around the discovery of an ancient, previously unheard of Dwemer city, deep underground. A horrible fate was bestowed upon the most recent inhabitants, prompting the…

Breaking down the beta’s breakdowns — Battlefield has been around in the gaming industry for nearly two decades. Its original release, Battlefield 1942, was a hit both critically and commercially, cementing the franchise’s place as one of the big go-to shooters for those wanting some competitive FPS fun. Plenty of people enjoyed a menagerie of competitive…