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2022 is going to be an incredible year for games. After 2021 proved somewhat disappointing thanks to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic (and various other delays), we think that 2022 is set to be a truly special time in the world of gaming. With major exclusives from Sony and Microsoft due to arrive this year, as well as indie games and big studio projects galore, there are plenty of reasons to be excited for gaming this year. Here are our top 22 upcoming games for 2022. Pupperazzi (Xbox, PC) – January 20th If you love Pokemon Snap and you love doggos,…

Say what you will about the Nintendo Wii (and many did), but it was undeniably a rip-roaring success. Many debate whether the PS3 or the Xbox 360 won the seventh console generation, but the simple fact of the matter is that the Wii emerged dominant, although other metrics might crown a different victor. A large part of the Wii’s success was down to the sheer number of multiplayer games it offered, as well as the large amount of control schemes available. If you had a Wii, then you could easily call friends over and be playing something with them in…

Final Fantasy XIV is truly a success story for the ages. After a disastrous launch back in 2010 – albeit one that still has its adherents to this day – producer Naoki Yoshida was brought on board to salvage the sinking ship. His solution was to revamp the entire FFXIV experience, turning it into something more akin to other modern MMORPGs but with a Final Fantasy-themed twist. The transition was rampantly successful, with the resulting product, A Realm Reborn, turning the game’s fortunes around in a single swoop. Critical acclaim would follow, with three excellent expansions (well, two excellent expansions…

The Sega CD is an oft-overlooked little marvel of a machine. You might know it better as the Mega-CD, since that was the name Sega gave to it in many regions around the world. Whatever you call it, the Sega CD is a CD-based add-on for the Mega Drive (or Genesis, depending on where you live) that adds CD functionality, as well as better CPU power and the capability for improved graphics. Some of the best games in the Mega Drive’s lifetime were released for the Sega CD addon. It gave developers new and exciting tools to play with, resulting…

Ubisoft has come under a lot of criticism in recent years for its formulaic open-world map design. In most Ubisoft games, you start off uncovering just a small amount of the map, climbing towers and gradually revealing more of the game’s explorable area. This is true of Far Cry, Assassin’s Creed, Ghost Recon, Watch Dogs, and even Grow Up, but it looks like Ubisoft is starting to learn its lesson. Far Cry 5 lets players explore its map however they want, and now Riders Republic is taking that lesson to heart once again by offering its entire map for players’…

“Talent borrows, genius steals” is a quote most often attributed to famous wit Oscar Wilde, although he’s had so many quotes attributed to him that it’s hard to know which ones he actually said. His point was that if you’re smart, you’ll incorporate ideas from other sources into your work, but if you’re really clever, then you’ll just steal them wholesale and pass them off as your own. It’s a typically self-deprecating quote (assuming Wilde did actually say it), but it tells us a lot about games like Back 4 Blood as well. So, into which of these two categories…

Brawler (beat ’em up) games feature hand-to-hand (HTH) combat between a protagonist and a slew of opponents. While most of these games feature revenge and crime-fighting-based plots, some employ fantasy, science fiction, and historical themes. Here is an overview of ten of the best brawlers: Guardian Heroes Developed by Treasure and published by Sega, this 2D side-scrolling brawler game features RPG elements. Guardian Heroes allows you to alter your game’s storyline through your actions. For instance, you can choose between several branching paths that lead to multiple endings, levels, and bosses. The game also comes with a versus mode…

New research shows that playing video games can increase the brain’s gray matter associated with spatial navigation, perception, memories, and muscle control. As such, video games can boost reaction time and creativity. With that in mind, let’s look here’s a list of ten games that help make you more creative. Portal 2 Released in April 2011, Portal 2 was developed and published by Valve. Like the original 2007 game Portal, players have to solve puzzles using a portal gun. Portal 2 has some additional features, including paint-like gels, light bridges, lasers, and tractor beams. In the single-player campaign, you’ll take…

In role-playing games, you will take the role of controlling the action of characters immersed in a well-defined world. Playing RPG games cultivates creativity, teaches you problem-solving skills, and levels up your social skills. Keeping this in mind, let’s look at ten of the most popular RGP games. Final Fantasy 7 Remake Set in the dystopian cyberpunk Midgar metropolis, Final Fantasy VII Remake is an ARPG video game that allows the player to take the role of mercenary Cloud Strife. The beautifully detailed world that players were familiar with in the Final Fantasy VII video game has changed. The…

When you’re thinking about the best headphones to use for gaming, earbuds might not immediately cross your mind. After all, gaming is usually seen as an immersive pastime, and over-ear cans seem to be generally agreed upon as the most immersive way to experience gaming audio. However, there’s no reason that high-quality wireless gaming earbuds couldn’t rival even the best over-ear alternatives. In fact, thanks to the increased convenience and compact feel of earbuds, they may even be preferable to some people as a gaming audio solution. That’s where the EPOS GTW 270 hybrid wireless gaming earbuds come in. Make…

Who would have thought that an online murder mystery game would be exactly what everyone needed to survive the year that was 2020. This Indie multiplayer game, known as Among Us, requires players to determine who amongst them is a murderer, all whilst the cunning murderer tries to cover up any deceit and win the side of the players in order to slowly kill them off one by one. Although this all sounds quite violent and not very family-friendly, you’ll actually give-in to its colourful cartoon aesthetic and soon find yourself quite addicted. The best way to describe the games…

Since the launch of the original Xbox console back in the early 2000s, Halo has been the brand’s killer app. The first Halo game revolutionised first-person shooters, combining the arcade-like sensibilities of early FPS games with the military focus and emphasis on realism which would come to dominate the latter half of the decade. Throughout each Xbox console’s lifespan, Halo has been present, and although the original Xbox is the only Microsoft console to actually launch with a fully-fledged Halo game, the two brands are now inextricably linked with one another. When Halo Infinite was originally announced, it was going…

The battle of the best between Xbox Series X vs. PS5 is heating up. When we compare the Xbox Series X vs. PS5 consoles there is a lot of information to digest. We know more than ever about the game libraries, design, and specs of Sony and Microsoft’s next big releases due to deep dives and game releases but the gaps in our knowledge regarding the prices and exact release dates need to be filled. It’s time to gear up as the next chapter of the ‘console wars’ is almost upon us. Xbox Series X vs. PS5 System Specs PS5 has a processor of…

Google’s track record has not been very phenomenal when it comes to stepping outside of their comfort zone. Google has more whined than banged with their failed products like Google Reader and Google+. Depressingly trivial library, missing features, and limited communication are some of the morbid features of Stadia making it another dead product in Google’s graveyard. with an indie developer program and a brand new studio, Google seemed fully confident about staking their claim in the gaming space despite a terrible launch of Stadia. The saddest part is that Google itself is guilty for Stadia’s failure with its lack of transparency and…

After an unbelievably long 7 year wait and a handful of other hiccups, Naughty Dog launched their highly anticipated sequel to the Last of Us; the Last of Us 2 on the 19th of June. Following the launch, the game received very split reviews with a majority of the Playstation community labeling the project as an epic flop.  I certainly won’t go so far as to say that, though I will note that there are several aspects of the game that let it down  a bit in terms of initial expectations. Let me clarify, that’s not all we are here…

Genuinely enhanced version with the original essence. Video games are being remastered to the point of almost making us desensitized. One can hardly be surprised with one of the oldies getting an enhancement, a remake, or reboot. A few of such titles have made our hearts skip a beat, but many failed to justify the excitement. Command & Conquer and C&C: Red Alert fall into a category of long-awaited remasters that awoke that inner kid we all hide inside. And that kid got so emotional and nostalgic that the Petroglyph and Electronic Arts had almost an impossible task to fulfill.…

It’s been a little over two months since Animal Crossing: New Horizons graced us with its long-awaited presence and boy, what a crazy couple of months it has been. Like most people I know, I’ve been playing it every day since it came out. Everyone knew that it would be a hit when it eventually released. The hype, the devoted fan base, the years of waiting and tantalising trailers had made sure that when this title finally hit shelves, it would be flying off them immediately. Pair that with the special edition console, and the then-recent release of the Nintendo…

After the news about the indefinite delay of release date for the new installment to The Last of Us, The Last of Us 2 has received a new (and close) release date, along with a new trailer to hype ourselves up! Last month, Naughty Dog, the company behind the new upcoming title for The Last of Us, gave us the sad news that due to the coronavirus situation that has been going around, their hand was forced to indefinite delay the release of The Last of Us 2 due to logistical issues. But you know what they say, “hope always…

Hunting games have come a long way since Duck Hunt first hit the arcades in 1984. The fundamentals of a good hunting game have not changed much but the gameplay experience has vastly improved from that first coin-operated machine.  Next time you get the itch to stalk a buck or take down big game, take a look at our top Hunting games for Console or PC. Pro Deer Hunting 2 If you are looking for a realistic deer hunting simulator, then Pro Deer Hunting 2 is worth a consideration. It advances from the original game with improved visuals, and extras…

Rogue Company, for the uninitiated, is an upcoming multiplayer third person shooter game, made by Hi-Rez Studios in Unreal Engine 4 and plays similarly like the rest of the class-based shooters but with a battle royale twist. To talk a bit the game itself before diving into the trailer, the game currently features two game modes. The first one is Extraction, a 4v4 game mode where the attacking team has to hack the objective or just straight-up kill the enemy team, and the second game mode is Wingman, a 2v2 game mode with similar win conditions. Currently, we have five…

Military strategy is a pretty popular genre, and for obvious reasons. The appeal of watching troops execute a perfectly-planned strategy and take down their enemy with ruthless efficiency isn’t one that needs to be explained. Nevertheless, this crowded genre has hundreds of games, some better than others. Here are the top 20 military strategy games you can play in 2019. BattleTech (PC) While BattleTech doesn’t technically feature the real-life military, it does revolve around a group of mercenaries piloting mechs, so it is military in spirit. The strategy in BattleTech is deep, complex, and interwoven; every system interlocks perfectly, and…

Nintendo is absolutely killing it in the gaming industry right now. The on-again-off-again pattern of the company’s console releases means each console is alternately successful and a disappointment. The N64 did great business, but the GameCube was underwhelming. The Wii put Nintendo back on track, but the Wii U was a disaster. Now we’ve got the Switch, a great idea with excellent execution that fills a niche we didn’t know we needed to be filled until it was. It stands to reason that a console like the Switch would be absolutely rammed with great games. There are, of course, some…

It’s finally getting colder. Temperatures are dropping, the leaves are falling from the trees, and the Pumpkin Spice Latte is back on sale. It’s almost time for Halloween. Almost. But if you just can’t wait for the spooky season to kick in, how about playing some terrifying video games to tide you over? We’ve compiled a list of some of the best around and some of the more obscure titles you might want to check out if you’re in the mood for a scare! In no particular order, here are our top 20 horror games. 1. Silent Hill Often regarded…