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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?

The Rise and Fall of Rocksteady

The Rise and Fall of Rocksteady

How the developer went from the Batman: Arkham series to the underwhelming Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League remains a mystery.

Could Rise of the Ronin Outdo Ghost of Tsushima?

Could Rise of the Ronin Outdo Ghost of Tsushima?

Team Ninja's open-world action RPG could give meaning to the bonds formed with its various characters, even impacting the ending.

Why I am Not Impressed with Silent Hill 2 Remake’s Latest Trailer

Why I am Not Impressed with Silent Hill 2 Remake’s Latest Trailer

Bloober Team and Konami's remake continues to raise red (or at least somewhat red) flags.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League – What Went Wrong?

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League – What Went Wrong?

How did Rocksteady go from the Batman: Arkham series to this disappointment? The answer is more complicated than it seems.

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker In 2024 – Is It Still Good?

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker In 2024 – Is It Still Good?

Metal Gear Peace Walker was quite ahead of its time when it released on the PSP. How well does it hold up in the modern gaming landscape?

Why Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is One of the Most Promising Games of the Year

Why Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is One of the Most Promising Games of the Year

Of the many megaton releases lined up for the year, Square Enix's action RPG is perhaps looking the most promising.

Why is Starfield Such a Divisive Game?

Why is Starfield Such a Divisive Game?

Why is there such a divide in opinion on Bethesda's massive sci-fi RPG?

Batman: Arkham City in 2024 – How Well Does It Hold Up?

Batman: Arkham City in 2024 – How Well Does It Hold Up?

With this feature, we take a look back at the incredible Batman: Arkham City with the aim of analyzing it from the perspective of a 2024 release.

20 Years Later – A Look Back at Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes

20 Years Later – A Look Back at Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes

We analyze Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes and see how it holds up in the current gaming landscape.

Why Are Players Returning to Monster Hunter World?

Why Are Players Returning to Monster Hunter World?

Launched in 2018, the action RPG has seen an explosion of players on Steam. Here's why and what makes Monster Hunter World so great.

Why Made Max Payne 1 Remains an Unabashed Classic

Why Made Max Payne 1 Remains an Unabashed Classic

What made Max Payne an amazing experience?

How Does inFAMOUS Second Son Hold up 10 Years Later?

How Does inFAMOUS Second Son Hold up 10 Years Later?

inFAMOUS Second Son was one of PS4's best exclusives, but does it hold up a decade later?

Why Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is Shaping up to be One of the Biggest Games of 2024

Why Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is Shaping up to be One of the Biggest Games of 2024

With Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth imminent, the series has seen major revamps again.

Tekken 8 Will Be a Complete Blast, and Here’s Why You Need to Look Forward to it

Tekken 8 Will Be a Complete Blast, and Here’s Why You Need to Look Forward to it

Bandai Namco is ramping up the hype for the latest entry in its iconic fighting series.

StarEngine Might be Our First Look at the Future of Video Game Graphics

StarEngine Might be Our First Look at the Future of Video Game Graphics

Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games’ latest tech demo boldly posits their in-house game engine as the future of gaming.

12 Years Later, L.A. Noire is Still an Excellent Experience

12 Years Later, L.A. Noire is Still an Excellent Experience

There was a lot to love about Rockstar and Team Bondi's 2011 open world title.

Light No Fire – What We Know So Far

Light No Fire – What We Know So Far

Light No Fire is the latest upcoming game from developer Hello Games, and this feature runs down 10 of the biggest details that fans should know about it.

Can Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Deliver the Goods?

Can Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Deliver the Goods?

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s reception following a Sony State of Play deep-dive last February was universally critical.