*This piece contains gameplay and story spoilers for the first act of Ghost of Tsushima.* It’s only fitting that the PlayStation 4’s last console exclusive is one of its most interesting. Offering fun combat and a beautiful open world, Sucker Punch Production’s Ghost of Tsushima (2020) is the much-needed breath of fresh air before the […]Read More
Nearly fifteen years have passed since a mainstream Suikoden title hit the UK’s shelves. Despite being heralded as one of the greatest roleplaying series of all time, Konami have shown few signs of reviving the cult-classic from the ashes, much to the chagrin of Suikoden’s die-hard fans. Still, not all hope is lost, as JRPG fans have plenty to be excited about. […]Read More
*THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS MINOR SPOILERS FOR PRESENTABLE LIBERTY* Picture this: the world as you know it has been turned on its head by a mysterious pandemic. You have no choice but stay in your room and play video games to pass the time, waiting for a message from a friend or an update from those […]Read More
Among the gaming delights on offer in August are the chances to put yourself in an iconic action franchise, take the lead in an immortal war, explore a new Colorado, discover the hidden past of an Alaskan family, or take your first steps into the Octagon or onto an NFL field. Fast & Furious: Crossroads […]Read More
If you ever find yourself staring blankly at a wall muttering “man, I really need more protected mobility,” then seek professional help…or stop playing Steel Division 2 (2019). Steel Division 2 is the latest offering from Eugen Systems. It’s a real-time tactics game simulating brigade level battles on the eastern front of WW2 during Operation […]Read More
A character review of Abby and the parallels that exist between her and Ellie.Read More
As summer gets into full swing, gamers will be able to test their skills on the track, save the kingdom, take a dive into Welsh folklore, defend against a Mongol invasion or just destroy the world and harvest humans with this month’s gaming releases. F1 2020 Compete to be the best in the world with […]Read More
I fancy myself as a bit of a defence pundit. I’m also in my second year of a War Studies BA at King’s College London. So, with the inordinate arrogance of youth (and mediocre talent), I thought Wargame: AirLand Battle (2013) would be a breeze. I was wrong. Very wrong. Turns out this whole ‘fighting […]Read More
Following the success of Persona 5 (2016) and Persona 5 Royal (2019), Persona 4 Golden (2012) was recently ported to Windows. Persona 4 was particularly well received by critics and regarded as one of the greatest games of all time. Prior to Persona 5, the series had a huge following in Japan, but failed to reach […]Read More
One of the most exciting times of the year for FIFA fans is almost here. On June 18th EA is set to officially unveil the next iteration of the famous franchise, FIFA 21. Over the course of the subsequent three months leading up to the game’s September release, we are sure to be inundated with […]Read More
LEGO and Star Wars go hand in hand. The Danish giant and Lucasfilm’s franchise became synonymous with each other following the launch of Star Wars related LEGO franchises in 1999, which tied in with the release of the Phantom Menace. These proved so popular that an acclaimed video game series was launched in 2005 covering […]Read More
For as long as games have been worth playing, they have implemented at least some form of Artificial Intelligence, or AI. An integral part to the gaming world, examples can be found in almost every genre, from the enemies in classic shooters to the incessant ghosts in Pac-Man. However, despite the ubiquity of AI, it […]Read More
It was about one week into lockdown boredom that I found myself scouring the internet for ‘things to do inside’. I unearthed a minefield of listicles suggesting that I do something productive such as clear out my wardrobe Marie Kondo-style, or get rid of the vanilla essence that’s been hiding at the back of my […]Read More
The Uncharted series is now, surprisingly, 13 years old. It remains one of the greatest selling PlayStation original series and one of the most acclaimed for the developer Naughty Dog. It seems an apt time to rank the output of the series to date (excluding The Lost Legacy spin-off in 2017) and provide an overview […]Read More
Persona 5 Royal was released worldwide on March 31 of this year and is an enhanced version of Persona 5, which is similar to Persona 4 Golden. The story follows a young man who is falsely accused of a crime and transferred to Tokyo to live out his probation. During his time at school, he […]Read More
