Photo courtesy of AntMan3001, Flickr. “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” has been one of the most popular video games of this generation, in part due to the additions of new fighters thanks to the game’s downloadable content. Adding onto the initial list of 69 playable characters, 13 additional fighters were added to […]
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Super Monkey Ball comes back with major flourish
Photo courtesy of Free Use, wiki. Some ideas are just so weird in concept that one cannot help but adore them when they come to fruition. This is the case with “Super Monkey Ball,” a platforming video game series that began all the way back in 2001 in arcades and […]
“Deathloop:” Creative and ambitious
Photo courtesy of CC Commons, instacodez Time loops are a tried-and-true formula when it comes to storytelling, and it also serves well as a mechanic in video games. “The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask,” “12 Minutes” and “Returnal” are just a few of the most well-known games that use a […]
“Mortal Kombat” remake has potential, but still flawed
Photo courtesy of Fair Use, Wikipedia Video game film adaptations usually do not turn out well. With the exception of “Pokemon: Detective Pikachu” and “Sonic the Hedgehog,” most attempts to bring games to the big screen end up with mixed to negative critical reception, regardless of their box-office success. […]
“Oddworld: Soulstorm” makes yet another comeback
Photo courtesy of Fair Use, Wikipedia There are many underrated series in PlayStation’s history that are not as recognizable compared to popular franchises like “Ratchet and Clank” or “God of War.” One of these series is “Oddworld.” First coming into existence with the 1997 PlayStation game “Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee,” […]
Pokémon celebrates its 25th anniversary with new media
Photo courtesy of The Come Up Show, Flickr On Feb. 27, the Pokémon franchise celebrated its 25th anniversary. With countless fans around the world, Pokémon is currently the highest-grossing media franchise in history. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, The Pokémon Company announced various brand deals, music opportunities, and […]
“Persona 5” surprises fans with exciting new release
Photo courtesy of Fair Use, Wikipedia “Persona 5” was one of the biggest games in the world when it was globally released April 4, 2017. Earning several accolades and selling over a million of copies, the game inspired several other projects, including a dancing spin-off game, an anime adaptation […]
Games like “Animal Crossing” can improve mental health
Photo courtesy of Quinn Dombrowski, Flickr We’re all looking for little ways to escape our turbulent lives, and playing “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” has been a recent popular choice. But with the simple gameplay, it is easy to assume that this game could grow old over a period of repeated […]
“Destruction AllStars” succeeds with its simplicity
Photo courtesy of Fair Use, Wikipedia The PlayStation Five is one of the most in-demand objects in recent years, with the Internet going crazy every time supplies are restocked. While there are merits to currently owning one, there is one obvious issue with it; here is a severe lack […]
New Football League puts fans in charge
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikipedia With the latest NFL season coming to a close thanks to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Super Bowl win, football fans should look to the FCF League to get their continued football fix. Instead of going through a football drought, sports enthusiasts can turn to […]