Tag: video games
Avowed review: Elder Scrolls? I don’t know her
Sorry, beefcakes, but this review isn’t for you. All the fighters and rangers out there will still get a sense of how phenomenal Avowed is, the lushness of its environments, the clarity of its combat systems and the depth of its conversation trees — but at its core, this is…
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Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is a celebration of early 2000s brawlers
Fighting games fans thought it would never happen. But then the first Capcom Fighting Game Collection came out last fall with remasters for some of the most important titles from the mid to late 90s (plus one from the 2000s) — all in the same package. We’re talking about absolute…
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Atari’s Breakout is getting a side-scrolling reboot
Proving that truly no IP is safe from modern reboot culture, Atari’s Breakout is back. The upcoming version of the simple 1976 brick-smashing hit rotates the playing field by 90 degrees and adds auto-scrolling, neon effects, power-ups and local co-op. In other words, Breakout Beyond is the Tetris Effect formula…
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I’m glad I gave Wuthering Waves a chance even with a disastrous launch
When Wuthering Waves launched about half a year ago on iOS, Android and Windows, there were serious issues on day one. While some can be forgiving when a game launches, especially a live-service game that will get lots of updates, the errors that many experienced were catastrophic. However, developer Kuro…
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Now you can raise Anakin Skywalker with this Darth Vader Tamagotchi
Have you ever wanted to raise Anakin Skywalker, instead of letting those hoity-toity Jedi fumble the whole thing? Here’s your chance, albeit in the form of a virtual pet. Bandai just announced a Darth Vader-themed Tamagotchi, complete with a protective silicone case that’s shaped like the Sith lord’s iconic helmet.…
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Doom: The Dark Ages hits PC, PS5 and Xbox on May 15
Doom: The Dark Ages is set to come out on May 15 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. It’s a single-player sandbox experience with an emphasis on exploration, bloodshed and upgrading skill trees, introducing massive mech battles and a ridable cyber dragon that spits fire on command. Doom: The…
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