High quality weather effects are the icing on the cake when it comes to a compelling experience. For years’ weather has been integral to gameplay, as monsters come out at nightfall, in harsh rains and misty landscapes! All the way back to N64’s Zelda Ocarina of Time, you knew you were in trouble if you were stuck in the fields at night. Below we take a look at 5 games with amazing weather effects that will draw you in to the gaming experience. Dying Light  One of the best games in recent memory to cultivate a convincing weather cycle was…

Today I’m looking at the boss of Marvel vs. Camcom, Onslaught. The game itself doesn’t say much about who Onslaught is, but it also bears out that whoever he is, he has a lot of power and is mostly certainly an evil villain of some sort, given the city in the background of the fight seems to be on fire. After a bit of digging, though, I did indeed find out who he was. His origin is a bit complicated, but can be summarized fairly well. Basically, Magneto, long time enemy of the X-Men and a mutant with magnetic powers,…

As one of the highest quality smartphone offerings on the market, the Samsung Galaxy S8 has buyers across the world very excited. 2017 will see the hordes of shoppers rushing to get their Samsung S8’s, and will be looking for the best add-ons that can be found on the market. Below we take a look at the best accessories to match with the Samsung Galaxy S8, so you can get the most out of your purchase! Samsung Wireless Convertible charger  The Samsung Wireless Convertible charger is a great option for those who want to keep their devices charged without the…

Present day gamers have it easy when it comes to getting their hands on high quality videogames. That’s why a little help may be needed to get the right hardware, which will allow the visuals to be viewed in all their non-pixelated glory. For the best choice of projector to go with your game station of preference, whether it be the Nintendo Switch, PS4 pro, (soon to be released) Xbox One Scorpio or even your latest high tech gaming laptop or PC build, see our top 10 picks for gaming movie projectors below! ViewSonic PJD7720HD – under £500 There’s nothing…

 It’s 2017, and a new type of sports is slowly making its way to the big leagues of the sports industry– eSports. A clear sign that times are changing and we’re slowly making ourselves comfortable in the virtual dimension, eSports is an entire world of gaming established between electronic systems, moderated by human “referees” and computer interfaces, and played by professional gamers across the globe. That’s right. Who knew gaming could actually become a profession? What are eSports? Typically, eSports come in multi-player video game tournaments organized and played between gaming facilitators and skilled players. Common games include fighting, real-time…

Today I will be looking at Digimon World 3, one of my favorite JRPGs and indeed one of my favorite games in general. Specifically, I will be explaining the mechanics of the game and how one could get started playing it. So, to begin with, we start the game on a street corner, where a boy, Junior, is waiting for his friends, Teddy and Ivy. As he waits, he sees a news report from some store TVs that many members of the terrorist group A.o.A. have been captured. The group does play in with the story later, but they aren’t…

Every development cycle, there are new games to get excited for and this year is no different. There are some fantastic games to look forward to, and some more are sure to be unveiled at E3 next month. You’ll also be pleased to hear that a lot of the games on the way have significant ties to comic books, so let’s look at some of the coolest titles coming soon. Spiderman PS4 Exclusive to PS4 is Spiderman, and while we don’t have a release date yet, we can’t wait for this one. Unveiled at the last E3, it’s got hit…

Whilst some might think that we are heading in a direction of compact hardware, monitors still have the upper hand against built in displays, find our top 5 choice of ultrawide monitors below: Acer Predator X34 A solidly built gaming monitor from one of the most popular electronics corporations, which also has a sleek design, it is still standing strong against its competitors. With 100% sRGB coverage and a whopping 34-inch curved monitor, it can effortlessly immerse you in the gaming universe. Best for: Gaming Display The Acer Predator X34 is a 34-inch monitor with an aspect ratio of 21:9…

Racing games played on a standard controller are captivating, but they aren’t as immersive as a full-on steering wheel controller. A high-quality racing wheel can help put you right in the driver’s seat, whether you are cruising inner-city roads or are going 120mph round the Nürburgring! As you steer the wheel, you’ll be able to feel the contours of the road, the harshness of the terrain, and the thrill of the pushback as you drift around the racetrack. There is a wealth of options on the market, but if you’re looking for a high-quality steering wheel, you’re going to want…

Like many long running video game series, Legend of Zelda has staples that gamers would come to expect, like the general nature of the game, running around, investigating dungeons, collecting items, and so on. Today, I will be looking at one of these staples, which pertains to boss battles, and usually the final boss: The Dead Man’s Volley. Simply put, the Dead Man’s Volley is where the boss(usually Ganon in some form or another) fires an energy blast at you, and you have to knock it back at them with your weapon. They will usually knock it back again, and…

With the explosion of live-broadcasting, partly thanks to Twitch, we thought that it would be interesting to interview someone who isn’t a newcomer to the scene. Jane, a life-caster, gamer and foodie, has plenty of knowledge within this field. Enjoy the interview. – When Did Your Life-casting Hobby Begin? I started October 25, 2007 – What Inspired You To Begin Life-casting? It was a fairly new concept at the time and I love being a pioneer. One of my friends told me that his brother was lifecasting on this new website, Justin.tv, and after a few minutes of watching him…

Today I am looking at the final bosses of the Nintendo 64 Spider-Man game. While it isn’t related to a movie and thus one I had forgotten, I took another look at it recently and the finale of it certainly stands out. So does the plot in general, since it isn’t based on a movie, but I’ll try to move on to the ending fairly quickly. The game starts at the Science Expo 2000, where Doctor Otto Octavius, formerly supervillan Doctor Octopus, is showing off some invention he made. Both Peter Parker and Eddie Brock are there taking pictures when…

2016 was a massive year for gamers, but 2017’s releases look to put last year’s to shame. This year we have the massive Call of Duty WW2 to look forward to, the first strictly ‘boots on the ground’ release from the franchise in years, and the next wave of intergalactic warfare in Star Wars Battlefront 2. If you’re not a big fan of multiplayer games, then Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption 2 will quench your thirst, with an expansive open world single player to keep you occupied for days. Below we take a look at 5 mainstream upcoming games that should…

Once you use the word conspiracy, an instant reaction might occur, and that is doubt. Some might immediately claim that those who entertain a conspiracy theory are nothing more than crazy – of course, sometimes they are right. Certainly, those with deep paranoia are sure to have many beliefs that simply aren’t true. For those who aren’t aware, David Icke is a British public speaker, ex footballer, and professional conspiracy theorist. As he, himself admits, he is often labeled as crazy. You might consider him the calmer version of America’s Alex Jones. With regular video updates, Icke has amounted over…

When it comes to first-person-shooters, Activision’s Call of Duty franchise has attracted a huge following. With the first release arriving in 2003, the series has continued to progress gradually, partly thanks to innovative features of which were often introduced on an annual basis. However, the approach to forwarding a futuristic era setting has come under fire from many veterans. We don’t need to look towards EA’s Battlefield 1 masterpiece to realise that a return to a previous setting would be highly welcomed. Here we delve into an article that explores why Call of Duty WW2 will be hugely appreciated and…

Compelling Director Darren Aronofsky leaps onto the stage of obsessive horror once more for Black Swan. Never lacking in power or imagery that resonates, this metamorphic waltz with the personal sacrifices of artistic perfection is orchestrated so that every note unbalances, prying beyond projection. Taking the most recognized of balletic productions Swan Lake and pirouetting off stage to tell the characters stories through fittingly a tale of woe that is allegoric in its harrowing events. As nightmare and reality become indistinguishable, vile metamorphosis eclipses stability at the price of befallen beauty in an eroding art. Nina (Natalie Portman) the pretty…

Today I’m looking at a boss from The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, Dongorongo. The game is a direct sequel to Wind Waker and carries many of the same concepts, like traveling from island to island by boat. Personally, I believe it does that a little better than the original, because while the ocean of this game is smaller, that actually works in its favor. Smaller waters means that everything is less spaced out, and thus you don’t have to go far before you find something interesting or get attacked by something. Another side effect of the smaller game is…

From the developers of the Dishonored series, Bioshock 2, and Call of Duty: World at War; Arkane Studios and publisher Bethesda Softworks; Prey is a first-person sci-fi survival game with enough unique qualities to set it apart from others within the genre. You play as Morgan Yu, with the option to choose between male and female, a scientist joining his, or her brother’s team aboard the Talos 1 space station on the morning of March 15th, 2032. After a beautiful introductory sequence helicopter ride, you arrive at a TransStar facility where you’re greeted by your brother Alex. He thanks you…

Doppelgangers are a common enemy in video games. It only makes sense- it is always fascinating and difficult to face what is essentially yourself. However, the Castlevania series to me has always been what first comes to mind when considering this sort of foe. In particular, today I’m looking at the Doppelganger from Symphony of the Night. To understand this fight, first we must look at our character, Alucard. The story of this game is that for whatever reason, the current Belmont vampire hunter, who defeated Dracula previously, has not shown up to face him again when the vampire’s castle…

Generally, when a game is remade in some way, it is an attempt to not only update the game and bring it to more modern standards, but also to improve on it by adding what has been learned since its making. For instance, Metroid: Zero Mission is a remake of the original Metroid and I would wholeheartedly say it is an outstanding improvement in every way, primarily because unlike the original, wherein I could easily get lost, health was hard to come by, and the password system made continuing a pain, simply updating the game with features like maps and…

They are the device that we slip into a USB port with ease, yet it can be easy to ignore the security flaws involved when thinking about a USB stick. These minute devices are becoming more powerful and it won’t be long before serious processing power can make such a device question the desktop computers of today. However, with the leaps of tomorrow just around the corner, today we look at why you should consider owning a password protected USB stick. Let’s begin. From cassettes and VHS to CDRs and Blu-ray, physical media has certainly evolved, and will continue to,…

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… No, it’s just a bird after all. Sorry about the false alarm. But with so many superheroes crawling, running, flying, and generally crashing through our universe, it is an easy mistake to make. There are only so many super powers. Let’s see… super strength, super speed, producing spider webs, wait… what? When did producing spider webs become a power that anyone even wanted? The point being, there are only so many super powers. But they are paired with our endless appetite to experience them. There was a time when superheroes were just an…

Playing chess online has many astounding benefits. These benefits include increasing your brain power and function. The game is widely known as the “Game of Kings”. This game with Pawns has been known to help the brain in many ways anywhere from raising your IQ to improving yourself. It’s no wonder that some of these online play sites are 17 million strong and growing. There has been an increase in substantial growth online in regard to chess communities which inevitably means an increase in the global Community Players to assess your very own chess-playing skills with. The basis of Chess…

This article is for all of the gamers out there. Whether you own a gaming computer, Xbox or PlayStation you will find a gadget that you need to maximize your gaming experience. So, let’s get started with my list of gadgets that you should think about purchasing. Xbox One Play and Charge Kit This one is a no brainer as you know the hassle of buying a ton of batteries just for your controller. And then they invariably go away at the toughest of times, like in the center of an intense shootout on Battlefield 1. And so, you scramble…

Lego has made itself a very well known name since its inception, from the wood cars of their origination, to the plastic blocks the majority of us remember fitting together just right to make some complicated and largely representative spaceships. They seem to do best when they’re refitting a well known IP into their own silly style and interpretation. Exploring the worlds of such iconic characters as Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and more recently, Marvel Comics, it’s only natural that with their introduction to video games as early as the ’90s, these would help propel the Lego brand…

In recent years, the alien invasion film has been pushing at the studios imposed limitations on the genre. Defying expectation guerilla productions like Gareth Edward’s Monsters, Neil Blomkamp’s District 9 and Matt Reeves Cloverfield ration the fantasy elements replacing them with something uniquely satisfying in the form of genuine feeling. Continuing the trend, there is much to admire in the low budget British sci-fi /comedy; Attack the Block. Wisely Produced by Edgar Wright, (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) and directed with disarming aloofness by writer (Spielberg’s Tintin) and sometimes actor (Hot Fuzz) Joe Cornish, Attack the Block is a…

Credit: Injustice 2 via Facebook. When it comes to a brand or franchise people love, no stone is left unturned when it comes to fan interaction. The ability to spread out a fandom across offline, online, physical, visual, and audio platforms to engage fans enables exponential growth and success. You don’t have to look too far to find online versions of games you love to play – especially when you’re craving more and more interaction with a fandom. Let’s take a popular fandom – the superhero one, worth billions of dollars – to see just how interactive it can be.…

The Warhammer 40.000: Dawn of War franchise isn’t exactly a tale of consistent core gameplay. The original game was a pretty straightforward RTS. The follow-up, Dark Crusade mixed RTS with grand strategy a little bit, giving the player a map full of meaningful choices of the next areas to conquer. Dawn of War 2 felt more like a tactical action-RPG with slightly larger squad, but then it got tossed aside in DoW2: Retribution, which featured both heroes with individual progression, and armies which could become quite large, depending on your choices. The point is, Relic has always seemed eager to…