Author: Ryan Reece
With the latest installment of the ridiculously popular Civilization franchise having been released on Oct. 9th, 2K Games and Take-Two Interactive have released a visually stunning launch trailer for the anticipated expansion to the hugely popular 2014 space colonization sim. The Civilization franchise never disappoints RTS gamers, and I’m sure Rising Tide will be no exception. https://youtu.be/iUVsIwh_mqo
In a blog post today, Electronic Arts announced that the release of the anticipated Sims 4 expansion pack, Get Together, was being delayed until December 8th in North America. According to the posts author, senior producer Lyndsay Pearson, this move will allow Electronic Arts to add “polish” and “depth” to the overall experience of the expansion. EA is hoping to make an impression on both hardcore Sims fanatics and casual gamers alike, and it shows in their commitment to holding off until the product is perfect. In addition to new features, the Sims team will also focus specifically on improving…
NBA 2k16, the latest release in the much-maligned franchise who’s last few titles have been met with almost universal scorn, has proven all the doubters wrong. The basketball sim has ridden positive critical reviews into record-breaking sales numbers in the first week of availability. Over 4 million units were sold in the last 7 days, destroying the sales record for the franchise. Check this website for the best basketball hoops! 2k Sports had been seen as a studio in decline, gradually losing the battle to EA Sports. But 2k16 has reversed that trend, becoming the highest rated game in its category…
With over 20,000 attendees and almost 2 million online viewers, it would be impossible to classify the first ever “TwitchCon” as anything other than a huge win for Twitch.tv The event took place in San Francisco last week over two days, and drew an unexpectedly large audience, proving Twitch has secured itself a niche in the gaming community. The event featured a typical convention or expo format featuring presentations, panels, booths, Q & As, and of course, exclusive looks at upcoming content and software. The event also featured appearances by some of Twitch’s most famous broadcasters, giving hardcore fans a…
Buy Fifa 16 Here Despite a little bit of glitz and glamour, EA Sports’ flagship soccer title FIFA 16 left me feeling a little foolish. Somehow, I had convinced myself that with new-gen tech fully harnessed, we would see a legitimate heightening of the gameplay experience after another full year of tinkering with the new consoles. Of course, I forgot that major gameplay changes take time, and I was consistently left, match after match, with that “I just bought the same game” feeling, in reference to ’15. Now, for many hardcore gamers and sports fans, this doesn’t matter. The chance…
Virtual reality is the future of gaming, right? PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida certainly thinks so. PlayStation and Sony been raving to the media about the capabilities of Sony’s PlayStation VR headset, which is currently set to be released sometime in 2016, calling it an “ultimate weapon” for developers. Despite criticisms that VR tech simply isn’t refined enough yet to provide a reliable or enjoyable gaming experience long-term, Yoshida praises the power of Sony’s VR device, and lauds its versatility, even on a small developer’s budget; “You can create totally amazing experiences with very very limited resources if you have the right…
Valve and Counter-Strike have released a gigantic update for what has become a major success for the Steam platform, fixing many of the main issues dragging down the player experience of what is now the most played game on Steam, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. The update aims to “modernize” player and character animation systems and hitboxes, providing gamers with a refreshed and improved experience in the popular PC shooter from 2012. The update aims to improve the overall visual quality of the game. From Counter-Strike’s official blog; “The new system modernizes the player’s skeleton and hitboxes to better express at-a-glance exactly…
As an unrepentant soccer fan, I speak for myself as well as millions of others who are painfully awaiting the much anticipated release of EA’s futbol powerhouse FIFA 16, when I say that this video is freakin’ cool. One thing that I’ve always loved about soccer sim titles is their unique ability to capture the realism of the motions and visuals to a better degree than other sports games. Growing up playing games of all sports from NHL to Tiger Woods, nothing made me feel I was truly in the game more than FIFA. That’s why this promotional TV spot,…
Nintendo has found itself at a crossroads as a company following the tragic passing of the popular Satoru Iwata, who had been the man driving Nintendo into the new generation of consoles. Today, Nintendo has chosen a path, and presented Tatsumi Kimishima as the new President and head of the creative direction of the company. He will face the tough task of guiding an established company through turbulent times as sales and technology of Nintendo’s flagship console, the Wii U, have struggled to compete in sales and fan interest with the juggernauts Sony and Microsoft. Despite having large shoes to…
Pokemon and Nintendo today unveiled details on a new Pokemon game that will be free for download on both iOS and Android sometime in 2016. Titled Pokemon GO, the game will be developed by Niantic in partnership with Nintendo and Pokemon, and will focus heavily on the real-world gaming experience, and will allow players the opportunity to travel the real world in search of Pokemon. According to Nintendo, players will encounter Pokemon, battles, trades, and other features of the game while simply going about their daily lives. To add to the fantasy, and to make the game easier, Nintendo is…