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King of Seas First Impressions

Naval combat in video games has always intrigued me. Ever since experiencing a virtual-reality Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disney World as a kid, I’ve had a soft spot for the world of the seven seas. Ship combat has been explored in…

Cyberpunk 2077 Release Times Announced

Finally, I can breathe a sigh of relief and know for sure that Cyberpunk 2077 will be playable in one week’s time. This assurance comes from the game’s developer, CD Projekt Red, unveiling the release time for the game across the world on December…

Spoilers Before Release Day and How to Avoid Them

In the age of social media, getting something spoiled is as easy as opening Facebook or Twitter. All it takes is the first post in your feed to give away some juicy details ahead of something you’re really looking forward to. Even…

Flavor of the Month Games in 2020

With lockdowns and the general state of 2020, it’s safe to say a lot more games were played this year than in previous years, at least in my household. The abundance of free time had to be filled and there were certainly…

Infamous: First Light (PS4) Review

It’s been a few years since I fired up Infamous: Second Son, but I recall having a blast. With tight controls, a sprawling Seattle open world, and fantastic visuals for the PS4’s launch window, it still deserves to be in the discussion of…

PlayStation Black Friday Highlights

As if Black Friday wasn’t dangerous enough, the global pandemic has destroyed the notion of the shopping rush that takes place on Thanksgiving Day every year. As such, the majority of deals have flocked to the internet, and we aren’t confined to…

Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War Campaign (PC) Review

When you fire up a Call of Duty game for campaign mode, you pretty much know what you’re in for. Guerilla warfare with impressionable characters and motives that dictate the lives of millions. The protagonist never or rarely speaks and is integral in saving…

Handball 21 (PC) Review

I’ve always been open to weird sports. While I enjoy mainstays like Hockey and Football, I also engaged in Lacrosse and Volleyball in my school days. So when I heard that the sport of Handball was getting a video game, I thought…

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer First Impressions

Unequivocally one of the most popular gaming franchises of all time, it seems like Call of Duty is always ahead of the FPS curve. Landing millions of loyal annual buyers and a consistent player base in the millions, it’s maintained relevance for over…

Not Every Game Needs A Do-Over

It’s launch week for a new generation of consoles, as we see the Xbox Series X and Playstation 5 hit store shelves. Alternately, we’re also seeing them fly off of shelves, in most places. My coworker Keiran remarked not to worry about…