Getting Hype: Why Fighting Games are the Best Esport
In my struggles getting into League of Legends, I have seen multiple pop ups on the game screen about the LCS (League of Legends Championship Series) and the various results and recaps of matches. Being a curious soul and wanting to see if I can improve my game, I decided…
The Elder Scrolls Online Review
The Elder Scrolls series is a franchise that has numerous awards and worldwide renown. A large contingency of players love the games and have shared many different experiences in the diverse worlds. But one question kept coming up, why can't we play with our friends? That question has finally been…
Eight New Characters Coming to Killer Instinct Season Two
During a recent Play XBLA stream, Killer Instinct's new developers, Iron Galaxy, revealed that eight new characters are on the way to the game in Season Two. This will double the current roster, after Cyborg Knight Fulgore joined the ranks earlier this month in a title update. With the only…
Splinter Cell Echoes Comic Series to Launch in July
Dynamite Entertainment have announced through The Hollywood Reporter, that Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Echoes, a short four-issue comic series, will be launching this July. Originally bundled in with the collector's edition of Splinter Cell: Blacklist, this new publishing of Echoes will feature added material, and will be available both digitally…
Baulder’s Gate Arrives On Android
The original Baulder's Gate was one of Bioware's first steps into the video gaming world, and thanks to Overhaul Games, it is now possible to play the original game with enhanced visuals and remastered gameplay. Originally released in 2012 for Windows, then in 2013 for Mac and iOS, Baulder's Gate…
Black Desert Possibly Coming To Western Audiences
A few weeks ago a character creator video emerged that boasted a huge amount of detail and customization. upon watching said video I actually wondered if a game was attached to the creator, or whether it was a standalone character creating software. It turns out that the creator is the…
Grind or Not to Grind?
Having finally obtained a PS Vita and gained the ability to play PSP games, I have been able to try out the Disgaea series, something I have wanted to get into due to my love of other SRPGs like Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy Tactics. Having played for a few…
PS Store Offers 30 games for $0.99 This Weekend
There seem to be sales where ever you look in the world of gaming these days, but Sony have decided to take things up a notch... or three. This weekend, the PS Store is hosting a massive $0.99 sale, with 30 games making the cut. While called a flash sale,…
An Elegy for A Dead World: An Experimental Writing Game
With PAX East coming to a close on last Sunday, now is a good a time as any to go back and look at some of the more ‘out there’ indie games to come from the show. One that has had some coverage and looks incredibly interesting is An Elegy…
Tales Of Hearts R Confirmed For Western Release
Rejoice fellow Tales fans! From an announcement released on Youtube today, Tales series producer Hideo Baba has confirmed that Tales of Hearts R will be coming to the PS Vita this winter in both North America and Europe. This confirms many rumours that this installment of the Tales franchise would…
Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl 3DS Demo Now Available
Nintendo UK today announced via twitter that the demo for Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl is now available on the 3DS store. Published and developed by Atlus, The Millennium Girl is a remake and reimagining of the first entry in the Etrian Odyssey series. However, it is unique in…
First Broforce Update Adds Campaign Map
The first major update to the high adrenaline, 80s and 90s action bro'em up, Broforce, has just been released, adding a campaign map which actually allows players to go through different levels at their own pace, rather than play through the whole thing in one massive burst. Free Lives, the…
Incoming PS4 Update Introduces ShareFactory and Pre-Loaded Games
A major software update, 1.70, is on the way for PS4 owners, and it's bringing with it some nifty new features. The first big addition introduced in the update is ShareFactory, a rich video editor allowing you to customise your recorded gameplay videos. Similar to the type of free editing…
Square Enix’s Hitman Go Now Available for iOS
Hitman Go is the latest creation from Square Enix Montréal, and it is now available worldwide on iOS devices. The game will also be heading to Android sometime in the near future. As Agent 47's first venture out into the mobile world, the developers at Square Enix Montréal wanted to…
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls Review
If you think the world of Sanctuary is safe, think again. After battling the forces of evil, you would think nothing would disturb the peace, right? You couldn’t be more wrong. The souls of many are on the line as the Angel of Death makes an appearance in Diablo III’s…
The Last of Us Adds Grounded Mode in Final Season Pass Bundle
The Last of Us, Naughty Dog's post-pandemic sprawl across a destroyed America, is giving players another excuse to play through the game. The final piece of content for the Season Pass adds Grounded Mode, a new difficulty setting which promises to up the realism - and therefore the difficulty -…
Final Borderlands 2 DLC Now Available
It's been a long time coming, but today the final DLC pack for Borderlands 2 has been released in North America, with the content heading worldwide tomorrow. Borderlands 2: Sir Hammerlock and the Son of Crawmerax is the fifth addition to the Headhunter DLC series. The story begins when Sir…
Agarest: Generations of War Zero coming to Steam this week
Agarest: Generations of War Zero prequel to Agarest: Generations Of War is coming to Steam after the success of the first game being the #1 top selling SRPG. Generations Of War Zero is ready to pre-purchase now, the prequel will be released on Steam this coming Thursday 17th April 2014. Anyone pre-purchasing…
Conception II Now Available in US and DLC free for limited time
Conception II is now available and to go with the release of the game and the fancy collections edition you can watch the full trailer to get you in the mood. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WN1mMpYiac If you have not already started playing the full game you can still go and get the demo.…
The Last Tinker: City Of Colors Preview
Many games these days try to be as realistic as they can, which some would say is straying from the roots of video game design. Look back fifteen or so years to the era of 3D platformers and you will find a whole host of lovable characters and thus games.…
Inazuma Eleven Go: Light & Shadow Coming to Europe
Nintendo UK have today shared through their twitter the boxart and release date for Inazuma Eleven Go: Light and Inazuma Eleven Go: Shadow. Developed by Level-5, Inazuma Eleven is a football RPG, inspired by an anime of the same name. The latest in the long-running franchise, Light and Shadow are…