Super Smash Bros. Creator on what Keeps Him Motivated

Super Smash Bros. Creator on what Keeps Him Motivated

Following the Super Smash Bros. Invitational at E3 2018, famed Nintendo game developer Masahiro Sakurai was asked, during a Q and A, what keeps him moving forward after all of the success he's already had. Sakurai replied: "I don't think I've ever made something that I'm totally satisfied...
Review: Victrix BFG Reloaded Controller (PS4/PS5)

Review: Victrix BFG Reloaded Controller (PS4/PS5)

Pros: Highly modular, adaptive to any playstyle Hall Effect tech prevents stick drift Comfortable Fightpad for fighting games Long battery life and low-latency wireless Tournament-ready with fast triggers Cons: No haptic feedback or adaptive triggers Customization app is PC-only Larger size may not suit smaller hands The Turtle...
Warren Spector’s Introduction to Seamus Blackley

Warren Spector’s Introduction to Seamus Blackley

At E3 2001, XBox co-creator Seamus Blackley approached famed game developer Warren Spector inside the Microsoft booth. Instead of exchanging pleasantries, Seamus grabbed Warren by the shoulders and planted his face three inches from Warren's saying, "Look me in the eyes and tell me you're going to make Thief...
Review: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 (PC)

Review: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 (PC)

When the menu loaded in for the first time and CKY’s “96 Quite Bitter Beings” started playing, it felt like I was transported back to high school, playing THPS on my buddy’s GameCube in his parent’s basement. The nostalgia hit hard, and I loved it. Review PC Specs:...
Thoughts: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 Demo

Thoughts: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 Demo

During the flurry of game announcements at the Xbox Games Showcase during Summer Game Fest, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 showed up and showed out. With it's gorgeous visuals and surprise appearance of Bam Margera as a playable character, we were blown away by what looks like a...
Review: Maximum Football (PlayStation 5)

Review: Maximum Football (PlayStation 5)

Maximum Football has big goals as a free-to-play football simulator. It aims to shake up a genre that EA’s Madden NFL series has led for years. This indie title from Maximum Entertainment gets noticed for its many ways to customize things, gameplay based on physics, and old-school look....
Review: Revenge of the Savage Planet (Xbox, PlayStation, PC)

Review: Revenge of the Savage Planet (Xbox, PlayStation, PC)

Revenge of the Savage Planet is an ambitious sequel to the quirky 2020 indie hit Journey to the Savage Planet. Developed by Raccoon Logic, a studio that emerged from the ashes of Typhoon Studios after after the Google Stadia debacle, this action-adventure platformer aims to expand on its...
Review: Turtle Beach Airlite Fit Headset (Nintendo Switch)

Review: Turtle Beach Airlite Fit Headset (Nintendo Switch)

When I initially picked up the Turtle Beach Airlite Fit headset for Nintendo Switch, I'll admit to keeping my expectations in check. Turtle Beach produces wonderful audio gear, but budget headsets often feel like a compromise. Yet after spending some quality time with this headset, I can confidently...
Review: The Precinct (PlayStation 5)

Review: The Precinct (PlayStation 5)

It’s time to strap in and hit the streets! The Precinct, the latest title from Fallen Tree Games, puts players in the boots of rookie police officer Nick Cordell Jr., fresh out of the academy and eager to prove himself. Mentored by a jaded training officer nearing retirement,...
Review: Turtle Beach Recon 70 Wired Headset (Nintendo Switch)

Review: Turtle Beach Recon 70 Wired Headset (Nintendo Switch)

Take your Nintendo Switch gaming audio to the next level with the Recon 70 headset.  Overview:  The Recon 70 I reviewed was the Nintendo Switch officially licensed version which is a wired headset that features a rubberized cable and flip to mute microphone. The design is lightweight, and...