Creating a good sequel can be tricky. Developers usually want to improve aspects of the previous game that worked while also changing aspects of the series so that it can evolve in a meaningful way. Sometimes this causes a series’ later entries to look nothing like their predecessors while other times they can appear surprisingly […] More
This week’s edition of #DailyHotTake is a special rant from our dear Devin Valdivia. He critiques the inhumane working conditions of Rockstar Games whose director Dan Houser expresses that members of his team worked 100 hour work weeks like it was a badge of honor. He had a few things to say about it, which […] More
I grew up in the church and while my relationship with it has changed in recent years, I still crave the earnest passion of a tight-knit spiritual community. Rarely have I felt as connected to my community and united in my ideals with others than my regular church-attending days. But for the last five years, […] More
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey came out about a week ago and I decided to pick it up. I hadn’t purchased an Assassin’s Creed game since Unity came out in 2014, but all the pre-release developer diaries got me very excited about the changes to the franchise. Bringing back naval combat, doubling down on RPG mechanics and […] More
It’s always hard to know whether a video game series has ended or not. Sometimes the most critically acclaimed games are just one-off adventures through a singular world. Sometimes a franchise never ends. And sometimes the best ideas are just never revisited. But if Beyond Good and Evil 2 can be revealed a full 13 […] More
Originally announced at E3 2016, Marvel’s Spider-Man has easily been one of the most closely followed and anticipated game releases of the generation. It is the latest in a line of exceptional AAA PS4 exclusive single-player titles, made by top-tier developer Insomniac Games, with the full support of both Sony and Marvel, and based on […] More
I cannot stop thinking about Marvel’s Spider-Man. From zipping through the sun-drenched streets of New York City to the epic boss encounters, to the incredible score, this game has burrowed its way into my consciousness like few games ever have. Spider-Man has a long history with video games, but precious few have ever been decent […] More
The other day when I was scrolling around YouTube, as we all do, I noticed a strange notification. A YouTuber called Bird Keeper Toby posted a “Let’s Play” video of Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu, a game that isn’t scheduled to release for over two months. Intrigued, I clicked on the link. Turns out he was […] More
Sometimes it can be difficult to muster the energy to play video games. The mental energy required to immerse yourself in another world can be restrictive depending on the time or amount of focus you have to devote on any given day. At the end of a long day of work or class, it’s often […] More
Super Mario Party is out now and we tested out Sound Stage, one of the brand new game modes. It’s a mode where you and up to three other players compete in rhythm-based challenges using the Joy-Con. Master of this mode will grant you the Gem of Spirit. Watch our video below to see just […] More
Nintendo announced a new Animal Crossing game, a series in which you build a happy life for yourself in a town inhabited by quirky animals, for the Switch during the Nintendo Direct on Sept. 13. When exactly is it coming out? Who knows! But since it’s on its way, what better way to build hype […] More
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