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What Makes Final Fantasy XV‘s Aranea Highwind Boss Fight Great
Final Fantasy XV has some wonderful boss fights. Aranea Highwind offers an memorable encounter thanks to an onslaught of smart design choices. We take a closer look in this video. Transcript: The combat system in Final Fantasy XV lends itself to some grand moments. More often than not, you’re battling hoards of monsters or clashing…
By Heather Alexandra Published December 16, 2016 -
Battlefield 1’s Latest Patch Nerfs Popular Sniper Rifle
The Martini-Henry is one of Battlefield 1‘s most interesting guns. It is a sniper rifle that is very difficult to use. You have no scope and one shot before reloading. If you made it count, the Martini-Henry could be a beast. ButBattlefield 1‘s latest patchhas transformed it into a something of a joke weapon. You…
By Heather Alexandra Published December 15, 2016 -
Minecraft Gets A Fallout Makeover
A new add on pack to Minecraft will add locations and characters from the Fallout series. In a new blog post, Mojang revealed that the additions are coming soon to the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. The pack will cost $5.99 USD and will add a variety…
By Heather Alexandra Published December 15, 2016 -
The State Of The PlayStation 4 In 2016
The PlayStation 4 evolved this year. Sony’s flagship console got a little bigger and a little more powerful, though its potential is as yet undertapped. It also got its very own VR headset, though that headset noticeably fails to match its PC counterparts. It’s not clear whether Sony has moved their gaming system in all…
By Kirk Hamilton Published December 14, 2016 -
Dishonored 2’s New Game Plus Lets Players Combine Corvo And Emily’s Abilities
Dishonored 2 is adding a New Game Plus Mode as part of its latest free game update. The mode won’t just let you play a new game with your old powers. It will let you play with every power there is. Game Update 1 is the first of two major free updates. It releases today…
By Heather Alexandra Published December 14, 2016 -
Battlefield 1‘s New Spectator Mode Highlights Player Stories
Battlefield 1‘s December Update has dropped. It adds a new map, Giant’s Shadow, as well as a surprisingly robust spectator mode. The tool is easy to use and allows players to see the Great War from a whole new perspective. Spectator Mode can be accessed when selecting your server. A quick look at information will…
By Heather Alexandra Published December 13, 2016 -
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The Winners Of The 2016 PlayStation Awards
Tonight in Tokyo, Sony held its annual awards ceremony. Not only are biggest PlayStation titles honored, but also people’s favorite games of the year. Via Famitsu and 4Gamer, here are the winners. Keep in mind that why some of these titles are multiplatform, all of the awards relate to how they did on PlayStation hardware.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 13, 2016 -
Streamer Spends 14 Hours Punching Let It Die‘s Toughest Enemy To Death
The Jackals are Let It Die’s most dangerous enemies. All players who have encountered these professional killers have perished. Until now. Linda the Legend spent half a day punching one of them in the face until they died. Let It Die is a Playstation 4 action RPG made by Suda 51 and Grasshopper Manufacture. It’s…
By Heather Alexandra Published December 12, 2016 -
The Debate Over Cheating In Grand Theft Auto Online, Waged By Two Friends Who Disagree
Dirty Worka and Carbine King—not their real names, as you may have guessed—are two Grand Theft Auto Online players who clash about one important thing. Dirty Worka hates the rampant cheating in the game. Carbine King is a boastful cheater. Despite this, they’re friends and sometimes play against each other. “Dirty Worka is a great…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 12, 2016 -
As they did last summer, the makers of The Division are inviting fans to provide in-person feedback regarding some changes to the game. This time, they’re flying fans to Red Storm in North Carolina this January in preparation for changes to The Division’s most controversial component: The Dark Zone. More info here
By Stephen Totilo Published December 9, 2016 -
Wow, Rise Of The Tomb Raider Was Really Good
I had read our positive review of the 2015 Xbox One version of the game. I’d seen colleagues say it was one of the best things on that console. But I really had no idea how good Rise of the Tomb Raider was until I finally played it the PS4 version last month. I had…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 8, 2016 -
Final Fantasy‘s Best Bromances
As we cruise down the highway with our bros in Final Fantasy XV, it’s worth reflecting on the notable bromances and friendships throughout the series. Final Fantasy has a strong lineage of bros and I’ve collected some of the best of the bunch so you can learn what it means to be a real bro.…
By Heather Alexandra Published December 7, 2016 -
Battlefront‘s New Update Made Lando Calrissian Unstoppable
Star Wars: Battlefront just released its Rogue One: Scarif DLC. It adds new heroes, an additional game mode, and also managed to turn Lando into the toughest hero in the galaxy. Step aside, Jedi and Sith. Billy Dee Williams is here to save the day. The key to Lando’s newfound success isn’t a deal with…
By Heather Alexandra Published December 7, 2016 -
Free PS4 Game Let It Die Is Fun, But Clunky
Goichi Suda, known better as Suda 51, has made some bizarre games. From the political thriller Killer7 to the highly satirical No More Heroes. His games are vibrant and unabashedly tongue-in-cheek. What happens when he makes a free to play dungeon crawler? Pure chaos. Let It Die feels like it came out of nowhere. It…
By Heather Alexandra Published December 5, 2016 -
Bungie’s Cult Classic Oni Almost Had A Sequel
Oni was an action title released in 2001. It was the only game made by the short lived Bungie West studio. In spite of mixed reception, it turns out they were working on a sequel. Thanks to an intrepid archivist, we finally can see what it was like. Andrew Borman has a knack for getting…
By Heather Alexandra Published December 5, 2016 -
Sony Is Bringing Wipeout Back With A Multi-Game Collection
After several years away, the classic PlayStation racing franchise Wipeout is returning with the Wipeout Omega Collection coming in summer of 2017. It’ll include 2012’s Wipeout 2048, 2008’s Wipeout HD and that game’s expansion 2009 expansion Wipeout Fury. The collection is for PS4. Over on the PlayStation blog, Sony is saying that the games “are…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 3, 2016