While they failed to impress critics, the first two Payday games found a niche of their own. Payday 2 has proven to be especially popular since its release in 2013, with fans staying dedicated to the co-op heist shooter for over a decade. 10 years after the launch of Payday 2, Starbreeze Studios and Deep … Read more
It’s been almost three years since the launch of CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077, and to say that it has been a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs would be an understatement. From its rough launch in 2020 to its recent redemption arc spurred on by its anime counterpart, Cyberpunk 2077 has certainly been a … Read more
Mortal Kombat is turning 31 in 2023, with each of its past three decades associated with a different approach to the fighting game franchise. 2D arcade gameplay gave way to 3D fighting on consoles with 2002’s MK: Deadly Alliance, and then a return to 2D in 2011 with a rebooted story. The latest shift comes … Read more
One of Xbox Game Pass’ greatest strengths is that it has something for every kind of gamer to enjoy. While games rotate in and out of availability, at any given time, Xbox Game Pass subscribers have access to their choice of racing games, first-person shooters, action-adventure titles, puzzle games, and more. Xbox Game Pass also … Read more
MythForce wears its inspirations on its sleeves with a deep love and nostalgia for relics of a bygone TV era. The likes of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe or GI Joe once reigned supreme on Saturday mornings but these days, as their primary demographic has aged and become the creators, the genre is … Read more
Gunbrella is a tricky and beguiling game, but not in the obvious ways players might think. It tricks users into thinking it’s a simple rescue adventure story before turning into something much more terrifying. It tricks players by giving them a nifty movement system with the Gunbrella itself, but most will use it to simply … Read more
FromSoftware’s games have had a profound impact on the industry, with Demon’s Souls and Dark Souls establishing a brand-new sub-genre of action-RPG. These “Soulslike” games all have certain things in common, though each one has its own defining characteristic to stand out from the pack. With new Soulslike game Lies of P, that defining trait … Read more
Under the Waves is a narrative-driven adventure game from developer Parallel Studio, published by Quantic Dream, about the overwhelming power of grief and its effect on those who fail to face it properly. The title quickly gets to work emotionally investing players in its story and setting, introducing them to a vast and beautiful undersea … Read more
After the success Bethesda enjoyed with Skyrim and Fallout 4, the company could have played it safe and moved right along to The Elder Scrolls 6. Instead, Bethesda has decided to gamble on Starfield, an ambitious open-world sci-fi game and the first original IP from the company in over 25 years. The gamble has paid … Read more
The second offering from developer Sabotage Studio, Sea of Stars is a retro-inspired turn-based game that sprinkles in many of the elements that define a solid RPG experience. Two Children of the Solstice, born on that special day of the year, are blessed with the powers of the sun and moon. But along with that … Read more