Back when Mortal Kombat was starting to get popular I remember playing it with friends in the arcade and later, on home consoles. The Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection does an incredible job of paying homage to this popular fighting franchise and showcases what helped to make Mortal Kombat the iconic series that we all know…
Helldivers 2 has arrived on Xbox finally and now a whole new group of players can fight for managed democracy. With the era of exclusives (hopefully) coming to an end, Xbox gamers can now join the fight as the last line against oppression. One thing that initially turned me off from the Helldivers franchise is…
One of the biggest surprises that came out of “E3 season” in June was Lego Horizon Adventures. There have been many Lego games over the years covering a wide variety of properties but no one expected we would see Aloy’s journey in Lego form. After going through the game and seeing how Aloy’s world transformed…
Sony has been looking for a family friendly mascot for quite a long time now and it appears that Astro Bot from Team Asobi fits the bill. This platformer is a fun-filled homage to PlayStation’s history while also taking concepts from other popular games in the platforming genre to give fans a largely polished and…
Rise of the Ronin takes place in 19th century Japan, where citizens find themselves in struggles with foreign influence and the changing landscape of the world. The Shogunate has ruled over Japan for over three centuries, but the Black Ships of the West threw everything into chaos. One samurai must navigate a political minefield between…
Square Enix has one of the most anticipated games in many years with the upcoming release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Exclusively on PlayStation 5, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth picks up after the events of Final Fantasy VII Remake. Cloud and the rest of the crew have now left Midgar searching for answers with no…
Years ago, Nintendo developed a fun formula for a family-friendly shooter. The development team named it Splatoon, and it has become a very successful franchise. Square Enix noticed Splatoon’s success and decided to see if their development team could replicate it. The result of that experiment has arrived with Foamstars. Foamstars features both single and…
Later this month, Square Enix will finally release Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. A few weeks back, we received an invitation to check the game out early and left impressed with what Square Enix had to show. Square Enix allowed us to play the first two chapters of the game, which can be both a blessing…
The Last of Us Part II Remastered picks up after the events of the first game. Joel and Ellie have found their way to Jackson, a refuge for survivors of the outbreak. After getting through the prologue, the player assumes control of Ellie after approximately four years have passed. Ellie and Joel have become productive…
The Prince of Persia franchise has lay dormant for years. When Ubisoft announced its return, fans rejoiced. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown features side-scrolling action as the player assumes the role of Sargon, an immortal warrior charged with the protection of Persia. The events for this new game occur on Mount Qaf, a place…
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