We are about of cap off another great year for videogames. 2019 has been yet another year with a good mix of fantastic indie titles and stellar entries from tentpole franchises. Big names like Resident Evil, Devil May Cry, Gears of War and Smash Bros have all delivered the best version of their games yet….
The nominees for this year’s Game Awards have recently been announced. Admittedly, the nominees this year seem rather timid with just a few heavy hitters compared to the powerhouse of titles that were nominated last year. However, that is not going to dampen the festivities during the show as this year’s show promises plenty of…
Back in 1996, a little kid was spending most of his time off school in the makeshift arcades that had spawned in the streets of Delhi. The likes of Metal slug and Cadillacs-and-Dinosaurs fascinated him. And within the treasure trove of games found in those arcades, an unknown fighting game named Tekken which showed up…
The feeling of having played a surprisingly good game is priceless. But, in a time where most games are designed to make the most money and sequels make the most sense for companies, such surprises are few and far between. However, there have been quite a few surprises in the recent past that we will…
The eighth generation of consoles is in its last legs now, and while we gamers eagerly await the new line up of consoles and games, let’s take a moment to appreciate the gems which made each of the existing consoles that much more special. Here is a list of console exclusive games that justified the…
With Sony recently going on record and officially announcing the PS5 along with a release window, and Microsoft name dropping Project Scarlett every now and then, one thing is very clearly established. The arrival of the next generation of consoles is imminent. In just over a year, players around the world will be graced with…
Silent Hills Microtransactions. Not the holiest of words in the videogame industry. It was a practice that started as a way to add value and prolong the life cycle of a game and has now evolved into a monster of gargantuan proportions. While the various monetization practices executed by game companies are questionable and not…
Silent Hills PT was a revolutionary, yet short-lived triumph. A masterclass in its genre, that blended psychological and atmospheric horror in the best way possible. It induced fresh energy into horror games and many games have since been inspired by it. Blair Witch sets out to use the same formula in its eerie world and…
Sony’s PlayStation 4 recently reached an important milestone of having sold 100 million units. And, this was achieved in great fashion as PS4 was also the fastest to reach a 100 million taking five years and five months to get there, second only to its legendary cousin, the PS2, who reached the same milestone in…
Videogames have now become the most money-making entertainment product besting music, movies and sports. And helping the industry get there are some big-name franchises that churn out a sequel every year or two. However, as with any entertainment medium, a franchise can only hold on for so long before it gets stale. Enter the idea…