Gaming

Streamer TheBurntPeanut has pushed back against the wave of early criticism surrounding Bungie’s latest extraction shooter, Marathon, urging players to give new games a fair shot before writing them off based on early impressions.  “If we keep dogging on new…

It happens multiple times a week in online fantasy reader circles: Someone says they’re new to fantasy, or a former avid reader returning as an adult, or otherwise looking to join the space by asking what they should read first.…

Masterpieces. As IGN celebrates its 30th anniversary, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the past and celebrate the defining experiences that shaped gaming as we know it. In recognition of the release of a new Resident Evil (a series…

This man can’t take anything seriously

It’s officially the gaming high season. Over the past few weeks, we’ve gotten a new God of War, a new Nioh, and now a new Resident Evil. These come on the heels of instant classics like Cairn, Mewgenics, and Mio:…

War never changes. When Skyrim featured in the Switch reveal trailer back in 2016, it was a statement of intent for the system. This was a big title in every sense of the word, and for the first time, Nintendo-only…

Metal Gear Solid 5 famously released in two highly disproportionate parts, with its short (but highly replayable) prologue Ground Zeroes releasing roughly a year before the full-fat Phantom Pain. This has always struck me as an odd decision. Prior to…

One of my very favorite things to see in movies and TV shows is an actor cast against type. Nothing beats that feeling of surprise when an actor successfully plays a character totally opposite from what they’re known for. Not…

Deciding to destroy or release Elpis in Resident Evil Requiem determines which ending you get, and so if you’re here and aren’t near the end yet, begone! I don’t want to spoil it for you, so please stop reading now.…