The Division - Detailed Review And Critique Of The Open Beta
- By Ash
- in Reviews
The Division is Ubisoft's latest foray in to the open world genre and it features a beautifully realized Manhattan, an interesting take on multiplayer and some very competent cover based shooting.
I've spent a good chunk of time playing the open beta this weekend and while I certainly enjoyed it I am somewhat worried about the long term appeal of The Division. It is a well made game, there's no doubt about that, but it doesn't push any boundaries or make attempts to be more than just "good".
Dark Souls 3 Has A New Trailer Showcasing The True Colors Of Darkness
- By Ash
- in News
Action orientated gameplay set to a melancholic ill-fitting tune has been the staple of Dark Souls trailers the past few years and it seems not even Dark Souls 3 is able to avoid it.
The latest Dark Souls 3 trailer showcases the "true colors of darkness" which is apparently a code word for new bosses, enemies, locations and armor sets you will be able to toy around with. Here's the trailer:
All Future Counter Strike: Global Offensive Majors Will Have A Prize Pool Of $1,000,000
- By Ash
- in News
Valve might not be the best at communication but when it comes to fostering a community around their games they are absolutely unmatched.
And with the recent announcement that CS:GO Major Championships, starting with MLG Columbus 2016, will have a prize pool of $1,000,000 Valve has ensured that the CS:GO competitive scene will remain vibrant and exciting to watch for many years to come. Here's the full announcement message:
Spore's Spinoff ARPG "Darkspore" Will Be Going Permanently Dark Next Week
- By Ash
- in News
Darkspore is, or soon to be was, an ARPG based on the creature creation system from Spore. While that might sound incredible on paper, in reality your options were extremely limited which combined with the generic gameplay led to Darkspore's quick fade in to obscurity.
Unfortunately, due to its always-online requirement, even if you enjoy Darkspore and play it regularly you won't be able to do so once the servers shut down permanently on March 1st, so if you're up for giving it one last shot now would be the time. Here's the brief announcement message from EA:
We Are The Dwarves Is An Upcoming Real Time Strategy Game Starring Space Dwarves
- By Ash
- in Indie Games
We are the Dwarves is a real time strategy game where you take control of a trio of Dwarven astronauts on a mission that has gone terribly wrong leaving them stranded in the void of space, which in this universe is comprised of stone.
It features some incredibly challenging levels you will need to navigate through careful planning, skillful use of your Dwarven abilities and a whole lot of slashing & bashing. Here's the trailer, a bit of information on each Dwarf and the game itself:
Humble Indie Bundle 16 Is Now Live And Filled With Great Games - Here's My Overview:
- By Ash
- in Indie Games
After devouring countless Humble Bundles over the years it has become increasingly hard for me to get excited about yet another. One part of it is because the luster had worn off after dozens of other websites copied the formula and the other because I've ended up with a backlog so large I could not buy games for a year and still have it big enough to complain about.
However, today's Humble Indie Bundle is a much different story as its so filled with interesting games that I can't help but be excited about it. Allow me to share with you why that is the case by briefly going over each of the games:
Gears Of War: Ultimate Edition PC System Requirements Revealed
- By Ash
- in News
Gear of War: Ultimate Edition has been slated to arrive on the PC early in 2016 and as you might have noticed we are well within that period, so its a bit curious that the only information we're getting about it comes from leaks.
Due to a mistake that was swiftly corrected Gears of War: UE appeared on the Microsoft store and while the price and release date were placeholders the system requirements were not. You will find them below.