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Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection’s Multiplayer Has Been a Disaster

Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection’s Multiplayer Has Been a Disaster

Aspyr's re-release of the classic shooters appeared to be a slam dunk, but its multiplayer roll-out has been disastrous, to say the least.

The Fall of Payday 3

The Fall of Payday 3

From a hyped sequel to a title that barely averages 1,000 players daily on Steam - how did Payday 3 fall so far in such a short period?

Is Dragon’s Dogma 2’s Uncapped 30 FPS a Dealbreaker?

Is Dragon’s Dogma 2’s Uncapped 30 FPS a Dealbreaker?

Capcom's open-world action RPG faces scrutiny for "only" running at 30 FPS, but is it justified given all the new features and increased scale?

Are PS4 and Xbox One Finally Out of Date? 

Are PS4 and Xbox One Finally Out of Date? 

Are the eight generation consoles obsolete or is that more of a myth?

Why Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is All Set to Realize the Full Potential of the Strand Genre

Why Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is All Set to Realize the Full Potential of the Strand Genre

Death Stranding 2 is looking like it is set to deliver on the promise of the original and then some.

Lightyear Frontier – A Unique Mix of Survival and Sandbox Simulation

Lightyear Frontier – A Unique Mix of Survival and Sandbox Simulation

With this feature, we talk about FRAME BREAK's upcoming Lightyear Frontier and how it could potentially stand out against a barrage of similar survival games.

Ghost of Tsushima 2 PS5 – Where Is It?

Ghost of Tsushima 2 PS5 – Where Is It?

Sucker Punch's 2020 open-world title is one of Sony's most successful new IP of all time. So why is the sequel taking so long?

Why We Need More of Those 10 to 12 Hour Gaming Experiences

Why We Need More of Those 10 to 12 Hour Gaming Experiences

With this feature, I gush on about my thoughts about modern AAA gaming's weird obsession with scale and how titles that don't take hundreds of hours to beat might just be our adulthood salvation.

Everything You Need to Know About Rise of the Ronin’s Open World

Everything You Need to Know About Rise of the Ronin’s Open World

Here are the key locations you'll be visiting as you explore Rise of the Ronin's 19th century Japan setting.

Why WWE 2K24 Will Maintain the Series’ Upwards Trajectory

Why WWE 2K24 Will Maintain the Series’ Upwards Trajectory

WWE 2K24 is all set to continue the series resurgence post the disaster that was WWE 2K20.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth vs Final Fantasy 16’s Combat – Which Game Comes Out on Top?

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth vs Final Fantasy 16’s Combat – Which Game Comes Out on Top?

Both games excel in the combat department, but which one does it better?

We Don’t Know Much About Pokemon Legends: Z-A Yet, but it’s Already Got us Excited

We Don’t Know Much About Pokemon Legends: Z-A Yet, but it’s Already Got us Excited

A Pokemon Legends game set in the Kalos region is an incredibly exciting prospect.

Helldivers 2 is Getting Even More Popular – Here’s Why

Helldivers 2 is Getting Even More Popular – Here’s Why

Despite multiple server issues, big-name competitors and a live-service approach, Arrowhead's shooter continues to pull in players.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Looks Solid, but Microsoft’s Messaging Has Been Questionable

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Looks Solid, but Microsoft’s Messaging Has Been Questionable

It feels like Microsoft can't decide whether Hellblade 2 is a AAA megaton or an arthouse sequel.

Rise of the Ronin Looks Set to be One of 2024’s Most Promising Games

Rise of the Ronin Looks Set to be One of 2024’s Most Promising Games

Team Ninja and Sony's open world action RPG continues to look promising.

Skull and Bones – What Went Wrong?

Skull and Bones – What Went Wrong?

The long-delayed pirate title is finally here, and unsurprisingly, it's not great. Aside from everything we already know, what went wrong?

Helldivers 2 is Superior to Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League – Here’s Why

Helldivers 2 is Superior to Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League – Here’s Why

Both titles aim for live-service excellence, but Arrowhead's shooter is the clear winner with its gameplay, structure and monetization.

Can Dragon’s Dogma 2 be the Standout RPG of 2024?

Can Dragon’s Dogma 2 be the Standout RPG of 2024?

Hot on the heels of last year’s many RPG releases comes another colossal offering in Dragon’s Dogma 2.

Helldivers 2 – What is Going on?

Helldivers 2 – What is Going on?

The live-service third-person shooter has seen some mixed reactions to a few practices, but player impressions are positive so far.

For Their Own Sake, Single Player Studios Need to Stop Chasing the Live Service Trend

For Their Own Sake, Single Player Studios Need to Stop Chasing the Live Service Trend

From Rocksteady and BioWare to Crystal Dynamics and many others, the live service trend has proven to be a deadly trap for a number of beloved single player studios- when will the industry learn?