Schlagwort: gaming

Reading Time: 6 minutesAbove all else, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus takes a very hard stance on the righteousness of killing Nazis. It never falters, not once asking whether violent resistance is the wrong way to fight back against oppression–and the game is stronger for it. The series‘ tongue-in-cheek attitude provides a respite from both…

Reading Time: 8 minutesSuper Mario Odyssey displays a clear understanding of what makes Mario tick, and is neck and neck for top billing among its esteemed predecessors. It surprises you with not just inventive mechanics, of which there are many, but with expertly tuned level design and moments of charismatic wit. It is comfortable in…

Reading Time: 7 minutesWhen you need to see the bigger picture, sometimes it’s best to return to your roots. Assassin’s Creed Origins takes this thinking to heart and steps into the seamless and dynamic open world of ancient Egypt. Although this move shows glimmers of a brighter future for the series, it also becomes clear…

Reading Time: 2 minutesMicrosoft’s Kinect sensor, which sold millions across its Xbox 360 and Xbox One iterations but was often criticized, is officially dead. Ahead of its next earnings report later this week, the company has revealed that it has put an end to manufacturing of the device, meaning those still sitting on store shelves…

Reading Time: 3 minutesBandai Namco has released another new trailer and batch of screenshots for Dragon Ball FighterZ. This video focuses on one of the game’s newly revealed characters, the Saiyan general Nappa. As V-Jump magazine detailed, Nappa has a few unique tricks in his repertoire, which are shown off in the new trailer. The…

Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter teasing an imminent announcement, Konami has now confirmed the release date for Metal Gear Survive. The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One spinoff will launch on February 20 in the US and February 22 in Europe. This was confirmed in a tweet today. Everyone who pre-orders gets the Survival Pack. This comes…

Reading Time: 2 minutesAssassin’s Creed Origins is the latest entry in the long-running Assassin’s Creed franchise. Unlike past games, which continually pushed the ancestor timeline forward, this entry is a prequel. Set in Egypt, you play as Bayek, a warrior whose struggle against the corrupt forces of the time leads him towards becoming the first…

Reading Time: 3 minutesUsually known for impressive, but short-lived experiences, VR games at their best can be intensely immersive. So when I heard the developers of the superb Metro series were making a VR shooter, I was hopeful that 4A Games‘ stellar reputation for crafting powerful and foreboding worlds would translate well to VR. Arktika.1…

Reading Time: 8 minutesDestiny 2 is a lot more Destiny. The structure is largely the same, as is the mechanically excellent shooting and satisfying loot grind. But there are a variety of changes both under the hood and throughout your activities that make it a significant improvement over the original and a better experience for…

Reading Time: 2 minutesAlong with a cast of fan-favorite characters, Steven Universe: Save the Light, the upcoming Steven Universe RPG for PS4 and Xbox One, will feature a handful of new characters. Today, Cartoon Network revealed another Crystal Gem who’ll be making her debut in the title: Hessonite. Described as a „pompous Homeworld commander,“ Hessonite…

Reading Time: 5 minutesIO Interactive has announced Hitman – Game of the Year Edition, which will include the base game as well as all the content released as part of Season One, and a new campaign called „Patient Zero.“ Hitman – Game of the Year Edition will be available digitally for PlayStation 4, Xbox One,…

Reading Time: 2 minutesBandai Namco has shared a lot of exciting news about Dragon Ball FighterZ today. On top of announcing a release date for the highly anticipated fighting game, as well as an upcoming open beta for PS4 and Xbox One, today the publisher revealed the first details about the game’s DLC character pass.…

Reading Time: 2 minutesFollowing its release in Japan and Europe, Nintendo will soon bring the SNES-themed New 3DS XL to the US. The limited edition console launches in the region next month, on November 27. Unlike the European version, which was identical to the Super Famicom-themed New 3DS XL that released in Japan, the US…

Reading Time: 3 minutesWolfenstein II: The New Colossus is the follow-up to 2014’s The New Order. It once again centers around B.J. Blazkowicz and his struggle to overthrow the Nazi regime. This time around he’s trying to set up a second American Revolution with the help of a militant group of resistance fighters. With the…