It was a big week for Overwatch! From hero fixes to playlist updates, the new year started with a series of news surrounding Blizzard’s award winning first person shooter. Here are some of the announced, implemented, or rumored changes for Overwatch after its December developer update. Hook 2.0 After months of outrage from players, Roadhog’s hook mechanics were finally […] Read more
Infinity Ward’s decision to move the Call of Duty franchise into a distant, space-exploring future was controversial. The reveal trailer for Infinite Warfare became the series’ most unpopular, with over three million dislikes on the game’s official YouTube channel. The game’s sales suffered from this negative reception, falling in comparison to its predecessor. Analysts reported that physical copy sales of Infinite Warfare... Read more
On December 5th, Nintendo renewed their trademark for the image of the Super Famicom controller. The Super Famicom, of course, is the Japanese title for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. While this news might seem like a normal business practice, many have speculated on its implications. This trademark could be an indicator that Nintendo plans […] Read more
Netflix’s Stranger Things was critically acclaimed when it released last summer. Being a love letter to the cinematic charm of the 80’s, the series’ popularity is unsurprising. Many viewers were brought back to times of Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, innocent middle school friendships, and outdated hairstyles. Naturally, this rush of nostalgia inspired a video game that captures the show’s retro setting. Developed [... Read more
Nintendo’s latest mobile game, Super Mario Run, became the fastest app in history to reach 40 million downloads. Just four days after its release, Super Mario Run climbed to the number one spot in the “Top Free” apps chart. This figure exceeds Pokemon Go‘s previous record for most first-week app downloads. Though the app is free to download, this initial […] Read more
In this month’s Overwatch developer update, Blizzard’s Jeff Kaplan reviewed the many updates and tweaks that have come after the game’s release. Kaplan also spoke about development plans for the release of future content. Inspired by player feedback, many of Overwatch‘s heroes and features were restructured after their initial release. Changes to the game’s competitive skill ratings over its first three seasons of [... Read more
It’s beginning to look a lot like Sales-mas! With the holidays already in full effect, shoppers everywhere are frantically searching through their favorite stores for savings and last minute gifts. But there’s no need to panic if you’re looking to buy some digital stocking stuffers! This week’s PC and mobile gaming sales deliver on 2016’s most […] Read more
Get ready to say ‘Alola’! Modeled after the most recent entries in the video game franchise, Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon will welcome players to the series’ seventh generation. The latest expansion to the Pokémon Trading Card Game will take players to the sunny and tropical Alola region. New booster packs of 10 random cards from the expansion will be […] Read more
A new trailer for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue hinted at several plot points that the title will feature. Kingdom Hearts 2.8 HD Final Chapter Prologue will be the final update before the release of Kingdom Hearts 3. This compilation sets the narrative for a long-awaited conclusion to the Dark Seeker Saga. Kingdom Hearts 2.8 HD Final Chapter […] Read more
The Slender-made formula of the White Noise series is at its best when it redesigns it predecessors. White Noise Online rejuvenated the horror and appeal of the original with a four-player co-op experience. White Noise 2, Milkstone Studios’s latest adventure in terror, aims to offer a fresh experience by adding a competitive spark to its multiplayer options. For the first time in the series, players can take on […] Read more
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