There is a perception that the UFC is human cockfighting — a bloodsport where people rip each other apart for our amusement. In reality, the UFC is is one of the most complex and nuanced sports ever devised. The cover athletes of EA Sports UFC 2, Ronda Rousey and Conor McGregor,

From challenge comes opportunity. And, at least in games, challenge can also create risk. Gearbox Software might be known for first-person shooters, but with a game like Battleborn the team has moved outside of their element, especially when it comes to aesthetic. “For better or worse, we were the company

The aptly named Hyrule Warriors Legends is exactly what you’d expect from mixing together The Legend of Zelda and Dynasty Warriors. Add one part revered legacy to one part unapologetically repetitive series, and the resulting product is… actually, not half bad. Between the enjoyable Zelda characters, thematics and storyline,

I just want to be able to watch TV shows and play games on my PC wherever I’m most comfortable. It’s not an unreasonable request, but despite throwing countless hours of effort and more money than I’d care to think about at this problem, I just couldn’

If you’re wondering how it would feel to become one of the lucky few who play sports simulation games, you can try a simple test before diving in headfirst.  Take about five or so dollars, go online and buy a full set of basketball cards from, like, 1993.  Now,

We’ve got a loaded show this week, as our five-man podcast is full of opinions and hot takes on things like The Division, PlayStation VR, and C+C Music Factory. Almost everyone has opinions on The Division, and not a lot of them are positive. Pokken Tournament’s competitive

Typically when I review a game I play it on normal difficulty, and with no mods — as the developers intended it to be for the vast majority of players. I tackled my review of XCOM 2 in this way, soaking up the dark and ominous tone the storyline delivers. This

The fighting genre often feels like one of the most intimidating game types of all. Despite a relatively simple concept, deep mechanics, steep learning curves and intense competition can make fighting games feel nearly impenetrable to newcomers. Pokkén Tournament is thankfully one of the most welcoming fighters in recent memory.