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REVIEW: Chivalry 2
(Warning: this review contains images of a gory nature) There was a time when honor and courage were something more. Traits of a hero destined for greatness, claiming the spoils…
REVIEW: The Big Con Demo
Nineties nostalgia has been en vogue since millennials grew old enough to experience existential dread, but few games are as committed to the bit as The Big Con: a coming-of-age…
REVIEW: Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Episode INTERmission
Final Fantasy 7 Remake was my favorite game of last year, so when Episode INTERmission, the game’s first and—presumably only—DLC, was announced I was thrilled. Arriving alongside the game’s Intergrade…
REVIEW: Umurangi Generation is the GOTY, Again
Umurangi Generation is just that good. Every now and then, if you’re lucky, you’ll come across a piece of art, media, or a work that you know you’ll probably think…
REVIEW: Mass Effect Legendary Edition
When the Mass Effect Legendary Edition was announced, everyone around me was talking about it. We have the box set on PlayStation 3 at home–courtesy of my fiancé–but I personally never got around to…
REVIEW: Glyph
Mired in the dregs of quarantine last summer, I engaged in an activity I can only attribute to acute boredom: I became extremely invested in Netflix’s Floor is Lava. The game…
Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield Review
Indie games are, without a doubt, the most creative and experimental whirlpool for gamers to dive into if they are looking for something other than the latest AAA blockbuster release….
REVIEW: Demeo (Oculus Quest)
The VR industry has certainly taken some vast leaps over the past several years, allowing us to transport ourselves into some extraordinary worlds that we simply could not experience in…
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Nier: Replicant Turns Cliche Into Commentary
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: an action-RPG video game in which you fight through various areas, such as a forest, an old temple, a desert, a community…
The Early History of Naughty Dog
We’re all – more or less – familiar with several of the classic Naughty Dog titles: perhaps the original Crash Bandicoot or, years later, Uncharted or even The Last of…
Ghost of Tsushima: The Magic of Ilan Eshkeri and Shigeru Umebayashi’s Score
The components that build a compelling game are not just visual nor mechanical. Sound design drives gameplay into realism, and jingles that signifying the collection of an item are always welcomed. However,…
Crash Bandicoot – Harder Than You Remember
Based on its premise, Naughty Dog’s Crash Bandicoot trilogy should’ve been a breeze. Playing as the eponymous bandicoot, those original PlayStation 1 games pit players against platforming marathons, perplexing boss battles, and a unique…
Half-Life 2 Episode One’s Underwhelming Fifteen Years
Half-Life 2: Episode One looks like a fifteen-year-old footnote to one of the most important games ever made. Valve crafted in Half-Life 2 an approach to storytelling that’s both hands-off…
Grim Fandango Was My Formative Adventure Game
I have a lot of very useless skills. If I put my hands together and wiggle my finger muscles, I can make my hand wave in a way that is…
The Double-Edged Sword That is Gaming Nostalgia
Nostalgia can often be a fickle thing. On the one hand, it can be heart-warming to reflect upon one’s life by remembering old media from your past, thinking about how…
Building Bonds Through Skateboarding Games
I had my first real online gaming experience with Skate 2. This game holds special significance regarding the journey my mental health has taken from middle school to adulthood. Everyone…
PLAYCast
PLAYCast #21: – E3 2021 Predictions
Sterling is joined by Ben, Oisin and David from the PLAY team to get into their predictions for E3 2021.
Sam Comrie,
4 days ago
1 min read
PLAYCast Episode #20: – Is The PlayStation 5 worth it?
Six months after the PlayStation 5 entered their lives, Sam / Aaron / Kyle sit down to chalk up whether it is worth the purchase. Are the games there? Will…
Sam Comrie,
4 days ago
1 min read
PLAYCast Episode #19: – Returnal, Roguelikes and Residents
This week the appeal of “Roguelike” and “Soulslike” games is discussed, among the controversy of save points and difficulty modes. Sam, Kyle and Sterling also dive into Resident Evil: Village…
Sam Comrie,
4 weeks ago
1 min read
PLAYCast: Episode 18 – Mental Health: Comfort In Gaming
To coincide with our May theme of Mental Health Awareness week, Sterling is joined by Siobhan, Lucy (Lucy Goes To Hollywood) and Brandon (HP Critical) to talk about the comfort…
Sam Comrie,
2 months ago
1 min read