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Board Games Aren't Great For The Environment
16.3.2023
As the planet veers ever closer to climate catastrophe, more and more people—and businesses—are working to lessen their impact on the planet. Cars are going electric, straws have gotten organic and even video game cases have gotten slimmer. One industry that’s lagging well behind, though, is board...
Let’s Break Down Dead Island 2’s Gnarly, ‘Anatomically Correct’ Flesh System
15.3.2023
Zombie-spotted action-adventure Dead Island 2 spent the last nine years pinballing between studios—original developer Techland, then Yager Development, then Sumo Digital, and finally Dambuster, which has ties to the TimeSplitters series in its former, ‘00s life as Free Radical Design. Recently,...
13 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Destiny 2: Lightfall
14.3.2023
I’ve spent dozens of hours playing through Destiny 2: Lightfall’s new campaign (disappointing), waging war in its new city on Neptune called Neomuna (delightful), and comparing loot tables, stat lists, and perk options for all the new gear (mixed bag). Here’s some of what I’ve learned in...
Former Age of Empires producer talks blockchain game adoption and GameFi
14.3.2023
Web3 gaming is the future, and mainstream veteran Peter Bergstrom reveals how the ecosystem can expedite the inevitable
DAO Maker founder builds game based on abandoned Logan Paul project in just 30 days
10.3.2023
“Degen Zoo” has seen more than 115,000 wallets register to join the game, pledging over $700 million
Lego Prepares a Metaverse Collaboration With Epic Games to Target Digital Markets
10.3.2023
Lego, the Danish toy company famous for its colorful plastic bricks, expects to diversify its entertainment offerings portfolio, targeting the metaverse. The company is preparing to present a virtual world in partnership with Epic Games, the gaming engine company, to continue increasing its market...
THNDR Games Launches Play-to-Earn Bitcoin Blocks Puzzle Game
9.3.2023
The Bitcoin gaming company’s latest product will allow players to test their problem solving skills against others to win bitcoin
Scarlet & Violet Pokémon Cards Will Make It Easier To Get Rare Holos
8.3.2023
It seems that inflation comes for everyone. Pokémon card collectors took a massive L when The Pokémon Company announced late last year that the price of its card packs would rise from $3.99 to $4.49. However, it seems like they’re trying to compensate by improving the pull rates for fans who still...
Destiny 2: Lightfall’s First Secret Exotic Mission Is A Great One
8.3.2023
Destiny 2’s newest expansion dropped its first major secret on Tuesday. Following the game’s weekly rest, players discovered clues in the European Dead Zone leading to a new exotic quest. I finished it earlier today, and can confirm it’s a certified banger.Read more
14 Things I Love About Destiny 2: Lightfall
7.3.2023
Destiny 2’s Lightfall expansion how now been out for a whole week. It made a bad first impression, but the post-campaign has been much stronger. There’s plenty to appreciate in between the disappointing story and the overall mixed bag of new additions and confusing changes. Outside of the jovial...
Old G4 Review Is Forcing Gaming To Reckon With Its Racist JRPG Past
6.3.2023
Last week, Final Fantasy producer Yoshida Naoki objected to the label “JRPG,” stating that the term felt “discriminatory.” His comments kicked off a round of discussion about whether or not the term “JRPG” was racially problematic. Some couldn’t understand how JRPG could be pejorative, especially...
The Lucky Seven Strips Tactics Gaming To Its Bones
6.3.2023
Last year we said a sad goodbye to Zachtronics, developers of some of the most interesting independent video games of the past decade. And this year we say hello to The Lucky Seven, a new card game—from some of the very same people—that looks extremely cool.Read more
GameFi analytics help blockchain gamers sift through crypto games
2.3.2023
How and where to get analytics on the emerging projects in the GameFi space
Blockchain Game The Sandbox Warns of Phishing Email After Security Breach
2.3.2023
An unauthorized third party had gained access to a Sandbox employee's computer and used it to send a false email to users
8 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Octopath Traveler II
1.3.2023
In a lot of ways, Octopath Traveler II can feel like a pretty straightforward turn-based RPG, but when you take into account its eight characters’ original mechanics, its non-linear storytelling, and how unapologetic it can be about throwing you into the deep end, there’s a lot of complexity under...
Final Fantasy XVI Producer Doesn't Seem To Love The Term 'JRPG'
28.2.2023
Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida aka Yoshi-P revealed in a recent interview that he and other developers in Japan didn’t like the popular term JRPG (Japanese role-playing game) when it first popped up years ago, thinking it was “discriminatory” or being used to “make fun of” Japanese...
What are Web3 games, and how do they work?
28.2.2023
Web3 games are decentralized, blockchain-powered, and offer true ownership of in-game assets
The Internet Reacts To Street Fighter 6's New Cammy
25.2.2023
Yesterday during Sony’s State of Play showcase, the fighting game community witnessed three character reveal trailers for Street Fighter 6. I say three, but if we’re being honest with ourselves, the only street fighter who’s on anyone’s mind is one Cammy White. So let’s count the many ways that...
Overwatch Players Want The Mei Murder Grenade To Be Real
24.2.2023
Overwatch 2 doesn’t have a Mei homing grenade, but it could, and the promise of a weapon that would single-handedly seek out the ice-loving pain in my ass is enough to have players daydreaming about the possibilities.Read more
Destiny 2’s Best Campaign Ever Is Free Until Lightfall
24.2.2023
Bungie announced on Thursday that Destiny 2’s Witch Queen expansion will be free to access for all players through the weekend. With a flashy new expansion, Lightfall, coming in hot on February 28, it’s a perfect time to give one of the best sci-fi shooters around a second chance. Or a third, or...