COVID-19 has led to most of the 2020 gaming shows being canceled or turned into digital-only events. Gamescom 2020 was canceled back in April, but the organizers assured fans that a streaming show would take its place. Gamescom is the biggest video game trade show in the world, and it’s normally hosted in Germany. In 2020, a digital version of Gamescom is due to take place from August 27 to August 30....
Since Maneater is a silly, open-world shark game, so it’s not surprising to learn that it’s filled to the brim with pop culture references. Within the game, you can find easter eggs alluding to a variety of intellectual properties like Titanic, Spongebob Squarepants, Waterworld, and even Killing Floor, the popular FPS created by Maneater’s developer Tripwire. Most of these nods to popular franchises simply throw in one object and have Chris Parnell say a witty one-liner about it....
Genshin Impact has only been growing bigger and bigger every week. With millions of players and the recent release of Version 1.3 adding new quests, rewards, and the highly anticipated character, Xiao, buzz about the game never stops spreading across the internet. Thankfully, neither do the memes. Wherever adventure may take the player, their companion, Paimon, is always by their side. Toddler sized and always floating by the Traveler, Paimon offers useful and sometimes hilarious insight into the game’s story as events unfold....
The newest big anime game, Genshin Impact, is a ton of fun and is honestly deserving of all the popularity it’s been getting. While there are other games like it, this one feels like something special. It has a ton of amazing character designs, a million different puzzles, hours and hours of well-written narratives, and is adding new content and events at a pretty consistent rate. But, it also has quite a few flaws, and that is not referring to the Gacha system, even with all the people throwing money at it....
The region of Liyue in Genshin Impact is rich with quests that can help players raise their work level quickly. For those looking to do this quickly, grabbing one of the many short quests situated near the Wangshu Inn can do the trick. Luhua Landscape is a quest that can be started at any time as long as the player is up for venturing into the middle of the region....
Since its release, Genshin Impact has given players a fair amount of content to play through. While the game now bears multiple large regions, and has confirmed plans for further additions, even its launch version boasted Mondstadt and Liyue, two massive territories. With the large sections of the continent of Teyvat to explore, travelers now have plenty of monsters, treasures, and amazing sites to uncover in Genshin Impact. And while many players might keep general track of their important stats and discoveries, the game’s developer miHoYo has made a habit of releasing a series of fun-fact-filled newsletters known as the Teyvat Times....
The saga of Genshin Impact’s Zhongli is a bit all over the place. On one hand, Mihoyo has some serious challenges to overcome considering their response to the state of his kit, on the other, some of us are just really big fans of his design. If you fall into folks concerned with the latter, perhaps you’ll be interested in the fact that Zhongli is apparently an award-winning Olympic swimmer....
Ghost of Tsushima is a serene, yet powerful open-world experience that deserves to be called Game of the Year at The Game Awards. Its emotionally charged story, spectacular environments, and smooth combat all make for a groundbreaking game that deserves the trophy on December 10. NOTE: There are significant spoilers in this article. You have been warned. The Incredible Landscapes Wind flows in the grass A beautiful sky above Danger looms the land Ghost of Tsushima will be remembered for its beauty....
Ghostbusters offers a top-down co-op shooter with light RPG elements that fails to capitalize on the magic and humor of the supernatural franchise. Revisiting old franchises has become a staple of the summer blockbuster season for the last few years (with Jurassic World making a boatload of money last summer) and many of those classic franchises also have strong roots in the world of video games. This summer Ghostbusters is back on the big screen with a new cast of heroes and Activision is attempting to cash in on the hype with a new co-op shooter set in the same universe as the 2016 film....
Blending genres is a fickle beast. Sometimes, it’s a harmonious combo, and results in a potent, palatable brew that offers players the best of both worlds. Others… well, take a look at how rote and blase the “numbers go up” RPG hybrids that come out of Ubisoft and Sony are. When established genres cross-pollinate, it’s important to amplify the best parts of each, without letting the worst parts of certain components drag the whole package down....
Dark Deity is a brand new turn-based tactical RPG from the developers of Sword and Axe that was just announced at E3. It is available on Steam to purchase and play right now, but be sure to keep an eye on our Twitter as we’re doing a free giveaway of five codes. It features 30 voiced characters, even managing to recruit the talented Kira Buckland who is known for her work as 2B in NieR: Automata and Izumo Kamiki in Blue Exorcist....
This giveaway is sponsored by Tales From the Hinterland, the latest from The Hazel Wood author Melissa Albert, isn’t just a stunning collection of dark fairy tale stories; the book itself is art. The 12 stories inside are accompanied by full-page illustrations from Jim Tierney, foil stamping, two-color interior printing, and printed endpapers. In a time when it is so damn easy to buy or borrow the ebook, Tales From the Hinterland is a book you want on your bookshelf or coffee table, adding a little bit more beauty to your everyday routine....
Our quick take Google Nest Hub - 4.5 / 5 Design 118 x 67 x 179mm footprint; 480g mass 1.5m power cable - always plugged in Colours: Sand, Aqua, Chalk, Charcoal Display and Functionality 7-inch touchscreen display Works with: Lights, Media, Broadcast, Thermostat, Cameras, Locks 6 months free YouTube Premium subscription Google Home tips and tricks: Get the most out of your Mini, Max and Nest Hub Hardware and Specs Works with Android, iOS, Mac, Windows and Chromebook Wi-Fi & Bluetooth support Google Assistant 80dB speaker Software and Google Assistant Google Assistant built-in To recap
Our quick take Google Pixel Buds A-Series - 4.0 / 5 What’s different to the previous Pixel Buds? Design & Build Earbud: 20.7 x 29.3 x 17.5mm; 5.06g Colours: Dark Olive / Clearly White Case: 63 x 47 x 25mm; 52.9g IPX4 water-resistant Three ear tip sizes Connection, setup and control Native Pixel support Pixel Buds app Touch controls Google Assistant and smart features Google Assistant integration Adaptive Sound Sound quality and performance Buds: 5 hours battery life Case: 19 hours extra Spatial Vents Bass Boost To recap These in-ears offer a lot for your money, including good sound performance, a great case, comfortable design, and deeply integrated Google Assistant....
Our quick take Google Pixel Watch - 4.5 / 5 Design 41 x 41 x 12.3 mm - 36 grams Stainless steel case/frame - Champagne Gold, Matte Black or Polished Silver Gorilla Glass 5 lens 5ATM waterproof Display, software and features 1.2-inch AMOLED display - 1000 nits peak 320ppi pixel density Wear OS 3.5 Fitbit in a smartwatch Optical heart rate sensor - ECG - Blood oxygen saturation Altimeter, Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope GPS for route tracking Battery and performance 294 mAh battery - up to 24 hours use Magnetic wireless charger Exynos 9110 processor - Cortex M33 coprocessor 32GB storage - 2GB RAM Bluetooth 5....
Capcom’s long-running Resident Evil franchise is currently at a standstill, as fans await news on a Resident Evil 7. Even on the film side, it’s unclear when the sixth movie starring Milla Jovovich will begin production. Still, the Resident Evil series isn’t going anywhere because of its accomplishments in the past, dedicated fans, and interesting lore brought to the forefront by lovable and memorable characters. To celebrate the cast of the series, we’re partnering with Hot Toys and Sideshow Collectibles to offer an amazingly detailed Ada Wong sixth scale figure to a reader....
There are a number of crafting and gathering jobs for players to pick up in Final Fantasy XIV. Each one provides a unique role in supplying the game’s markets and can influence the economy on some level. For most players, however, they are a source of useful gear and supplies to use on themselves. While the player will eventually become well versed in all jobs it is important to start with the right ones....
UPDATE - Microsoft has also announced that Death Squared is leaving Game Pass on consoles, Reigns: Game of Thrones is leaving Game Pass on PC, and Death’s Gambit is leaving all versions of Game Pass on January 29. Xbox gamers have a fortnight to experience Noctis’ adventures on Game Pass, as Final Fantasy 15 is leaving the service at the end of the month. Game Pass is a fantastic service for fans of JRPG, thanks to stellar support from Square Enix....
Publisher and developer Square Enix officially reveals the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One digital pre-order bonuses for its forthcoming RPG Final Fantasy 15. Now that there’s just a little more than a month left to go before the long-awaited release date for Final Fantasy 15, Square Enix has decided to give fans a look at what extra features are included in the pre-orders for the game’s costly Digital Premium version. For those unaware, the price difference between the standard, physical iteration of Final Fantasy 15 and the Digital Premium version is about $25, as the former is going for $60, while the latter is being sold at $85....
The history of gaming is rich and diverse in many ways, and it goes without saying that some events have become a mainstay of this culture due to the sheer impact they had on gamers as a whole. One particular scene in a legendary game that has easily become perhaps the most well-known spoiler in gaming history has to be Aerith’s death — an event so groundbreaking and cataclysmic that everything from urban legends to full-on mods were concocted in order to prevent this event from ever happening....
