This Day in Gaming History: A Cult Classic Launches in Japan

This Day in Gaming History: A Cult Classic Launches in Japan

On January 22, 1985, Nintendo released Balloon Fight for the Famicom in Japan. While it might look like a simple arcade port on the surface, this title stands as a monument to the programming genius of the late Satoru Iwata and a pivotal moment for Nintendo’s R&D1 team....
Amazon Games Confirms 2027 Shutdown for New World: Aeternum

Amazon Games Confirms 2027 Shutdown for New World: Aeternum

It’s a tough week for the New World community. After years of exploring Aeternum, the end of the road has officially been marked on the map. Amazon Games has confirmed that the servers for New World: Aeternum will permanently go dark on January 31, 2027. For those of...
Review: Legends BMX (Xbox)

Review: Legends BMX (Xbox)

Legends BMX is a straightforward, trick-focused BMX game that’s easy to pick up and play, especially for casual players. I highly recommend starting with the tutorial—it does a great job teaching the controls and makes it easy to unlock levels quickly right from the start. The core gameplay...
Review: Terrifier The ARTcade Game (PlayStation 5)

Review: Terrifier The ARTcade Game (PlayStation 5)

I went in with no idea what I was doing with Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, and that was all part of the fun. Most of these video game adaptations of horror films are completely by-the-numbers: you get a few jumps, you get a retelling of the film’s story,...
Review: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Campaign (PS5)

Review: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Campaign (PS5)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 marks a deliberate shift to an always-online, co-op-first experience that supports up to four players (solo play is technically possible but heavily shaped by the same design). Set in 2035 as a direct continuation of Black Ops 2, the story follows David...
Review: Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL Pro Keyboard

Review: Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL Pro Keyboard

A Strong contender in the ten-keyless mechanical gaming keyboard space. At $119.99, the Turtle Beach Vulcan II packs a punch in its combination of value, features, and build quality. The Vulcan II is a hot-swappable mechanical keyboard that offers premium features in a compact design that will keep...
This Day in Gaming History: Nintendo Day

This Day in Gaming History: Nintendo Day

The Name Nintendo is synonymous with video games. In fact, back in the NES days, video games in general were referred to as Nintendo by most parents. Nintendo took a risk by launching a game console in America just after the industry's crash in 1983. This decision single-handedly...
This Day in Gaming History: Nintendo Announces Virtual Boy

This Day in Gaming History: Nintendo Announces Virtual Boy

It's no secret that console manufacturers sometimes fall short of expectations. While the idea may look great on paper, the execution just isn't up to par with what fans are promised. From Sega, to Sony, to Microsoft, NEC, among others, no one is immune to this. However, one...