Mike Fahey

Dead Or Alive 6’s Quest Mode Is Exactly The Single-Player Content I Wanted

There’s a hefty amount of solo content in Dead or Alive 6, including an expansive branching story mode that should keep players occupied for hours. But it’s the new DOA Quest mode, with its goal-oriented battles and costume unlocks, that’s captured my attention. It’s a series of bite-sized missions that I could play through all…

Thanks to today’s Jump Force update, players can now skip the game’s hideous, frozen-faced cutscenes. The first big patch, already out on PS4 and PC and coming soon to Xbox One, also greatly improves load times and offers various battle and stability fixes. And hey, the fighting is still fine.

Finally, A Dreamcast Controller Built For Comfort

The original Dreamcast controller is a thing of beauty, but it lacks some of the features and ergonomic design that make modern controllers so pleasant to hold. Accessory maker Retro Fighters’ “Next Gen Dreamcast Controller” brings the classic design up to date. Retro Fighters is a family-owned company that has already produced modern takes on…

How To Play Your PS4 When You’re Stuck In A Hospital For Nearly A Month

From January 23 through February 18 I was confined to a hospital bed, recovering from a surgical procedure that required me to remain almost completely prone in order to heal. Fortunately I came to the hospital prepared, and managed to still play Kingdom Hearts 3, Jump Force, Apex Legends and Anthem. All I needed was…

There’s A New Game Based On How To Train Your Dragon And It’s Actually Pretty Good

Movie tie-in games that pop up with little fanfare are seldom good, so I didn’t expect much from Dreamworks Dragons: Dawn of New Riders. I certainly didn’t expect a charming, puzzle-packed old school Zelda-style action role-playing game. What a pleasant surprise. Released last week on Xbox One, Playstation 4, Switch and PC in advance of…

Jump Force Does A Lot Of Stuff Wrong, But The Fighting’s Fine

There are many things that bother me about Jump Force, Bandai Namco’s all-star anime fighting game. There’s the massive roster that has only three female characters. The jarring dissonance between the plastic, lifeless anime characters and the realistic textures of their clothing. The jilted gait my character affects while exploring the game’s expansive yet largely…

The final open beta for Black Desert, the MMORPG with the ridiculously detailed character creator, is now live on Xbox One. Thefree download allows players to explore the beautiful world from now through February 17. That should be enough time to get a character created before the game launches on March 4.

One of the most popular mobile multiplayer arena games is now on PC. Super Evil Mega Corp’s Vainglory is now on Steam, free-to-play with cross-platform play with the mobile version. Time to show those tablet touchers how it’s done. 

Transformers Cyberverse Toys Get Armored Up In 2019

While I’ve been loving Hasbro’s Transformers Cyberverse animated series on YouTube, the simplistic tie-in toy line, aimed at younger fans, hasn’t caught my fancy. That could change later that year, when the Cyberverse Transformers get vehicles that turn into awesome add-on armor. As Transformers toy gimmicks go, Cyberverse’s new “Spark Armor” is pretty cool. Each…

It Takes Six Transformers Trading Cards To Build Devastator

Predaking? Weak. Superion? Bah. Before the Autobots and Decepticons started transforming teams of five into one giant robot, there were the Constructicons, six construction vehicle robots who combined into the mighty Devastator. The original gestalt is a “towering warrior” in the Transformers Trading Card Game’s upcoming Rise of the Combiners expansion. The Rise of the…

Razer Is Making Everything Pink Now, Including Laptops

Last year hardware maker Razer turnedfour of its peripherals pink. This year the company’s “Quartz” line of pink gaming gear expands by a microphone, wireless PlayStation 4 controller, headset stand, phone case and, best of all, a limited edition pink metal Razer Blade Stealth laptop. Pink metal. Mmmm. My love of pink things, specifically pink…

Video Game Menu Music Gets Its Own Tribute Album

The music we listen to as we play our favorite games is nice, but what about the music we hear when we aren’t playing? The Materia Collectivecommunity celebrates the music of the start screen with Menu: An Homage To Game Title Themes, a 52 track remix album featuring music from Final Fantasy, The Witcher, Mario…

Ace Combat 7′s Most Lovable Character Is A Picture Of A Dog

The cutscenes in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown take place in gorgeously rendered environments populated by excellent 3D character models. Also, this static picture of a very good dog. Introduced in a lengthy cutscene leading into the game’s sixth mission, Ace Combat Dog sits stoically by its master’s side. Its tail never wags in excitement.…

Ace Combat 7 Is A Proper Ace Combat Game

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown delivers the supremely satisfying air combat players crave and the melodramatic narrative we’ve come to expect. There’s nothing quite like shooting down drones while your squadron calls you “murderer.” Ace Combat has been serving the arcade-style dogfight loving public for more than two decades. Since 1995’s Air Combat for the…

There’s A Power Rangers Fighting Game Coming In April

Coming in April from nWay, the developer and publisher of mobile fighter Power Rangers Legacy Wars, Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid pits rangers and villains old and new against each other in battles across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch and eventually PC. nWay’s teamed up with Hasbro and Lionsgate to tap 25 years of…

Everything We Learned At Today’s Mortal Kombat 11 Reveal 

It’s got advanced character customization options, some new fight mechanics. time travel and an MMA fighter as Sonya Blade, but so far, Mortal Kombat 11 looks like more Mortal Kombat with the gore dialed up a notch. Great fountains of blood punctuated our first look at NetherRealm Studios’ latest in action. Mortal Kombat is known…

Revealed today during Netherrealm Studio’s special event, MMA superstar Ronda Rousey is the voice of Sonya Blade in Mortal Kombat 11. That sounds about right.

Limited Edition Peeps Cereal Misses The Point Of Peeps

Fill a bowl with colored marshmallows shaped like duckies and bunnies. Done. That’s all Kellogg’s needed to do to make Limited Edition Peeps brand cereal. But no. This is an outrage, is what it is. Not a huge outrage, like when your favorite candy bar is discontinued or Burger King runs out of hamberders, but…

Launching on June 4, the latest expansion pack for The Elder Scrolls Online takes players back to Kahjiit country for the first time since Arena. The land of hairballs and cat boxes also introduces the Necromancer class to Tamriel. Spooky. Want to know more? Check outthe official announcement.  

New Indie Vane Looks Great, But Isn’t

A black-winged bird soars over desert sands. It’s a lovely visual that’s captivated me since developer Friend & Foerevealed Vane back in 2014. Now the game is out on PlayStation 4, and the desert flight is one of the few redeeming sequences in an otherwise short and clumsy adventure. Style has never been Vane’s problem.…