Street Fighter 6 Sparks a Bright Future for Capcom’s Iconic Franchise
Following the launch of Street Fighter 6, the future of Capcom’s iconic fighting game franchise looks bright, especially for those that engage with tournaments and community gathers.
Gaming is Bigger Than Big Groups: Why Indie Showcases Matter
Indie showcases and presentations are important to the overall health of the gaming industry, showing projects that can emotionally grip players just as well as AAA titles.
An Overview of the Atelier Series and Where to Start
The world of the Atelier series of RPGs is vast and exciting! Alaska breaks down the best entries in the long-running franchise and why they’re worth playing, especially with Atelier Ryza 3 being just around the corner.
The SteelSeries PC Gaming Experience
Alex breaks down his experience over three months using only SteelSeries hardware on PC and the occasional console.
The Rise of Chainsaw Man, More than a Monster turned Hero
Prepare for the domination of Chainsaw Man in pop culture. Alex breaks down why this hyperviolent story is resonating so deeply with people and its cultural influences that lay the groundwork for something special.
The Ideal Open World Pokémon and the Foundations Set by Legends Arceus
There are a lot of expectations following the success of Pokemon Legends Arceus. Can Pokemon Scarlet and Violet improve on the open-world concepts and finally be the ideal game fans have been waiting for?
Earthbound, A Look Inside Upcoming100 Greatest Console Video Games Book, Now on Kickstarter
We were given a first-look at the upcoming book 100 Greatest Console Video Games: 1988–1998, which is now on Kickstarter, through an essay about Earthbound.
E1M1 Magazine Spotlights FPS Culture
We were recently sent an issue of E1M1 Magazine which spotlights boomer shooters and classic PC shooters in an exciting way, through a print magazine.
Ten PlayStation Games and Franchises that Need to be on PC
We’ve already seen a handful of successful PC ports of PlayStation games, mainly Death Stranding and Horizon Zero Dawn, but there are so many other games that Sony should consider. Games like Bloodborne, Legend of Dragoon, and Ratchet & Clank deserve being on Steam, Epic, or GOG.
Project Triangle Strategy Revives Final Fantasy Tactics Style and Tone
Square Enix shocks longtime fans of Final Fantasy Tactics with a demo that lays out what Project Triangle Strategy could be when the game releases in 2022 for Nintendo Switch.
PS5 Launch Impressions - A Trip with Next-Gen Gaming
A new era of gaming is upon us. Justin picked up a digital PlayStation 5 and shares his experience with the console, Astro’s Playroom, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Demon’s Souls, and Bugsnax so far.
NieR is an Important Franchise for Square Enix
With the release and reception of NieR: Automata, it looks like Square Enix will be continuing to foster the NieR franchise with the announcements of NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… and NieR Re[in]carnation at the Tokyo Game Show.
The Hori Split Pad Pro Changed My Life
Alex has been fumbling with the Joy-Con for far too long, sharing why the Hori Split Pad Pro is his current favorite way to play the Nintendo Switch as a handheld.
I Built My First PC and This is How it Went
Joe has always been a person that tinkers and after many years of wondering what to put together he finally set out to build his own PC to use for animation and gaming.
Final Fantasy VII Remake has a Scene that will Assuredly Confuse New Players
As a longtime fan of Final Fantasy VII, I totally understand a particular cameo of a character during a bombastic scene but new players of Final Fantasy VII Remake might not get it and it detracts from the gravitas of the moment.
E3 Cancelled - What’s Next in Gaming is Unclear for Many but There’s Hope
Following a slew of cancellations of major gaming events like E3 due to the Coronavirus, we explore how this will ripple far and wide but in that swirl of negativity there is hope.
New Final Fantasy VII Remake Trailer Solidifies my Feelings about this Remake
The newest trailer for Final Fantasy VII Remake shows a wide spread of what we can expect in this first episode. Alex breaks down the trailer and makes the argument that, despite it not being the full story, will probably satisfy most players with its depth.
A Discussion Starter for Post-Launch and Post-Review Microtransactions in Games
Two major examples of microtransactions being added to games well after launch and long after reviews are set have been sparking a conversations on these in-game economies. We break it down and talk to peers to further the overall discussion.
Metarama will be the First Gaming & Music Festival of its Kind
Metarama Gaming & Music Festival is a new festival featuring super popular celebrities, musical acts, and streamers such as Marshmello, Ninja, Logic, Snoop Dogg, SypherPK, TimTheTatman, Lindsey Stirling, and many more. There will also be tournaments and guests from professional eSports teams of Overwatch, the League of Legends Pros vs Joes finals, and many opportunities to meet and play against these top tier players.
Square Enix Honors Their Past with Remasters and Ports
Square Enix showed off a ton of awesome games at their E3 presentation. Yet, what’s more commendable is their continued support of past titles through ports of classic Final Fantasy, SaGa, Dragon Quest, and more.