As I sit in my oversized armchair finishing a beer and begin narrating a new adventure to a group of strangers, I know something special is happening. The din of voices around us is full of contentment, and this section of the bar that we took over is a sea
Norm Macdonald once said there were only two classes of competitor in skydiving: grand champion, and “stuff on a rock.” My experience with fighting games feels similar. From Street Fighter to Injustice: Gods Among Us, I’m either completely decking my opponent into submission, or getting juggle-combo-chained in a brutal
For many years, the FIFA series was one of the smoothest video game experiences around. Its elegant presentation and tip-top controls combined make for the best sports franchise on the market. But the past few years have seen a bit of a change; the competition has refined their controls and
Flute-noses have been calling upon the wind for years to breathe life into the land of Asposia. Without their unique power, all of its inhabitants would surely perish. So then, what happens when the only people who can sustain life are hunted down and rounded up like criminals?
The Inner
During a recent preview event, I had the chance to speak with Jean Guesdon, Creative Director of Assassin’s Creed Origins. We talk about the philosophy behind the game’s development, explore the mysteries of Egyptian mythology, and go deep into the changes to their combat system.
The last game
Middle-earth: Shadow of War is right around the corner, so now is a good time to catch up on its predecessor, Shadow of Mordor (our review here). Reaching back to early in the Second Age, Celebrimbor was once the greatest craftsmen (craftself?) of all time, and lord of Eregion. Partnering
Let’s get one thing clear: Neo Yokio is a hot mess, but a brilliant one nonetheless. The lovechild Vampire Weekend’s lead vocalist Ezra Koenig and the animation efforts of Production I.G. and Studio Deen, the first season of the “not quite an anime” doesn’t know what
I stepped into Sims Camp, an event where I was able to enjoy some hands-on time with The Sims 4 console versions, and Sims 4 Cats and Dogs. However, I never could have imagined that Sims Mobile would utterly steal the show. My first glimpse of any Sims title at
As I sit in my oversized armchair finishing a beer and begin narrating a new adventure to a group of strangers, I know something special is happening. The din of voices around us is full of contentment, and this section of the bar that we took over is a sea
As I sit in my oversized armchair finishing a beer and begin narrating a new adventure to a group of strangers, I know something special is happening. The din of voices around us is full of contentment, and this section of the bar that we took over is a sea
Norm Macdonald once said there were only two classes of competitor in skydiving: grand champion, and “stuff on a rock.” My experience with fighting games feels similar. From Street Fighter to Injustice: Gods Among Us, I’m either completely decking my opponent into submission, or getting juggle-combo-chained in a brutal
For many years, the FIFA series was one of the smoothest video game experiences around. Its elegant presentation and tip-top controls combined make for the best sports franchise on the market. But the past few years have seen a bit of a change; the competition has refined their controls and
Flute-noses have been calling upon the wind for years to breathe life into the land of Asposia. Without their unique power, all of its inhabitants would surely perish. So then, what happens when the only people who can sustain life are hunted down and rounded up like criminals?
The Inner
During a recent preview event, I had the chance to speak with Jean Guesdon, Creative Director of Assassin’s Creed Origins. We talk about the philosophy behind the game’s development, explore the mysteries of Egyptian mythology, and go deep into the changes to their combat system.
The last game
Middle-earth: Shadow of War is right around the corner, so now is a good time to catch up on its predecessor, Shadow of Mordor (our review here). Reaching back to early in the Second Age, Celebrimbor was once the greatest craftsmen (craftself?) of all time, and lord of Eregion. Partnering
Let’s get one thing clear: Neo Yokio is a hot mess, but a brilliant one nonetheless. The lovechild Vampire Weekend’s lead vocalist Ezra Koenig and the animation efforts of Production I.G. and Studio Deen, the first season of the “not quite an anime” doesn’t know what
I stepped into Sims Camp, an event where I was able to enjoy some hands-on time with The Sims 4 console versions, and Sims 4 Cats and Dogs. However, I never could have imagined that Sims Mobile would utterly steal the show. My first glimpse of any Sims title at
