The Sims Is Getting Some Competition From Paradox
Strategy specialists Paradox had the weirdest press show the other week, in which they announced a Sims competitor but didn’t actually say or show anything about it. Now they have.
Six Cool Details In The New Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Trailer
The latest story trailer for Respawn’s _Star Wars Jedi: Survivo_r drops some new tidbits that have me excited to play Respawn’s upcoming sequel to its fantastic 2019 soulslike action game, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
Huge NBA Jam Mod Is Basically A New NBA Jam For 2023
Dedicated fans are out there uploading new rosters for old sports games all the time, but this new update for 2010's NBA Jam goes above and beyond by adding so much new stuff that it’s practically an all-new game.
The Resident Evil 4 Remake Changing Ashley’s Skirt Gives Me Hope
I’m anxiously awaiting Capcom’s, so far, highly praised Resident Evil 4 remake, but not because I’m preoccupied by updated fight mechanics, or graphical fidelity, or any monsters, really—I’ve been thinking about skirts.
Let's Talk About Diablo IV's Most Controversial Change
The first thing I did in the Diablo IV beta was try to roll. After playing games for 30 years I’ve internalized two important things: Always check behind the waterfall, and rolling is always faster than walking. So I rolled. And it was faster. And then I tried to roll again and I couldn’t…not for another five seconds.…
The New Bayonetta Prequel Makes Up For 3's Bad Ending
After suffering my way through Bayonetta 3’s final act, I’d all but written off any subsequent Bayonetta video game and moved on to greener character-action game pastures. While I still stand by the closing statement in my review that I’ll never replay Bayonetta 3 ever again, PlatinumGames’ prequel spin-off game, …
New Lego Racing Game Appears In Leaked Screenshots
More details and reputed screenshots from Lego 2K Drive, a yet-to-be-announced Lego racing game from 2K, have leaked online. This aligns with past reports that 2K was working on a series of Lego games.
Diablo IV Is The Perfect Head Empty, Kill Stuff Game
Diablo is one of those games you’ve definitely played—even if you haven’t. It’s so influential in its design, from its RPG mechanics to its loot and progression systems, that the franchise has its demonic horns stabbed through countless other games from Borderlands and Destiny to Hades and Phantasy Star Online. Me,…
The Mystery Of GTA V's Six-Star Wanted Level
If you have a one-star “wanted” level in GTA V, the police will chase you. At two stars, they’ll shoot to kill.
Most Open-World Games Feel Samey, But This One's Got Heart
More often than not, open-world games grind against my own gaming sensibilities. I’m the type of person who’s very goal- and narrative-oriented, so the simple act of existing in a world can sometimes feel meandering—no amount of clearing dots off a giant map will hit the same as a crafted, linear experience.