Heather Alexandra

I Love Monster Hunter Even More After Teaching It To My Girlfriend

My girlfriend recently bought a PlayStation 4 and a copy of Monster Hunter: World. We’ve been spending a lot of time in the game together, and helping her learn the ins and outs of hunting has turned me into something of a coach. It’s been an exciting new way to experience one of my favorite…

Seeing The Resident Evil 2 Remake In Action Soothes My Skeptical Heart

When Resident Evil 2 released in 1998, it had to follow up on a game that defined a new genre of horror. Not only did it manage to improve the formula, it went on to be what many people consider the best game in the series. After a long stretch with no new information besides…

We Played Unravel Two And Now We Love Yarny Even More

When Coldwood Interactive announced Unravel at E3 2015, its main character Yarny captured everyone’s heart. The adorable little yarn-man’s platforming adventures were fun, and the sudden arrival of a co-op focused sequel lets players share that fun with friends. Unravel Two is a relaxing game and a welcome return for Yarny.  In Unravel Two, Yarny…

Monster Hunter: World is adding the massive Behemoth from Final Fantasy XIV as a special monster later this summer. Fingers cross for a solid fight and armor worth strutting around in at high ranks.

The Division 2 Is Political, Despite What Its Developers Say

The Division 2 shifts the setting from New York City to a ruined Washington D.C. While the gameplay aims to fix issues players had with the original, statements from one of the game’s creative directors about the narrative are frustrating. The goal, we’ve been told, is not to make a political statement, but in this…

We’re Liveblogging Sony’s E3 Press Conference [Update: It’s Over]

We’re in the thick of E3 2018’s press conference bonanza and it’s time to hear from Sony. Maybe we’ll finally see gameplay for Death Stranding and get a release date for Ghost of Tsushima. Chris and I will have live commentary here for you in a few moments. You can watch the press conference here…

Fallout 76‘s Approach To Nukes Seems Like A Shift For The Series

Fallout 76 will have nukes. Provided players find the keys, they will be able to fire these nukes off whenever they please. This gameplay feature, announced at last night’s Bethesda press conference, is presumably meant to encourage player-created drama in the upcoming online survival game. It’s also the clearest signal yet that the Fallout series,…

Skull & Bones Is Way More Than Just A Black Flag Spinoff

Skull and Bones is still happening and has the makings of a damn good pirate game. At Ubisoft’s E3 2018 press conference today, the once-delayed pirate game received a fresh trailer that showed off massive pirate battles and some stealth gameplay. Ubisoft first announced Skull and Bones at their E3 2017 press conference last year,…

Babylon’s Fall Is The Next Game From Nier Developer Platinum Games

Platinum Games has a new project. During their E3 2018 press conference today, Square Enix announced Babylon’s Fall The reveal trailer dropped heavy lore for the setting and showed off some dark fantasy action. The teaser trailer didn’t reveal much about Babylon’s Fall, but eagle-eyed viewers can decipher a world history where the discovery of…

Kenshiro is coming to America. The studio behind Yakuza is bringing Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise overseas on October 2nd, exclusively for the Playstation 4. The high-octane brawler should give you plenty of chances to say “You are already dead.”

Metal Wolf Chaos, A Game About Presidential Robot Battles, Is Finally Getting Released In America

Devolver Digital is bringing FromSoftware’s cult-classic mech action game Metal Wolf Chaos to modern platforms. During their E3 livestream tonight, the publisher announced Metal Wolf Chaos XD, a remastered version of one of the Xbox’s wildest games. Metal Wolf Chaos was released on the Xbox in 2004 but only in Japan. FromSoftware, now best known for…

Doom Is Getting A Sequel, Doom Eternal

Players eager to rip and tear are in for a treat. Bethesda announced Doom Eternal during their E3 press conference tonight, showing off a trailer full of demons. Bethesda rebooted Doom in 2016, offering a slightly different take on the classic first person shooter that was full of arena fights and melee executions. At the…

We’re Liveblogging Microsoft’s E3 Press Conference [Update: We’re Done]

Another year, another E3. Microsoft undoubtedly has some tricks in store for its press conference today at 4PM EDT. Riley and I will have live commentary here for you in a few moments. You can watch the press conference here or follow along with our liveblog.

Respawn’s Star Wars Game Is Called Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 

Respawn Entertainment, the studio behind the awesome Titanfall 2, shared details on their upcoming Star Wars project today at the EA Play press conference. It will be called Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and take place during the time between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope Speaking at the EA Play conference, Respawn CEO…

It Took Six Minutes For E3’s First Battle Royale Announcement

Battlefield V bring the series back to World War Two and, dear God, has playable women. EA revealed more details today at the EA Play press conference including a closer look at the game’s multiplayer. And of course, that means a battle royale mode. The battle royale format mode will be called “Royale,” although no…

Hitman‘s Sniper Assassin Mode is a Deadly Puzzlebox

Hitman 2 is coming in November, but eager assassins can test their skills on an entirely new level. A mode called Sniper Assassin is available to people who pre-orders the game, offering a little puzzle box of trick shots and stealth. Just like anything in Hitman, it’s often at its best when things go wrong.…

A Game About Stopping Corporate Demon Takeovers

Settling a bet with Rock, Paper, Scissors is nice but it’s even better when you can read the future. In Fortune 499, you use fortune-telling cards to predict your opponent’s move and win battles against the demons attacking the human resources department. Fun combat and a unique twist on magical bureaucracy make it a perfect…

Monster Hunter: World’s first uber-high level monster, the “arch tempered” Kirin arrives in game tonight at 8PM EDT. I cannot imagine the sheer lightning-based hell that awaits hunters who attempt this fight.

Heather and Paul are playing the physics-hell battle royale Totally Accurate Battlegrounds live now on YouTube. Come and watch the carnage!

Hitman 2 Is Coming Out This November

WB Games and IO Interactive announced Hitman 2 during a livestream today. The game brings back Agent 47 for new missions where a conspicuous bald chef takes the place of Steve, who stepped around the corner for a smoke break. Hitman 2 will feature locations like rainforests and a racetrack in Miami, which seem like…