The latest DLC for Planet Zoo is unlike its predecessors. In the past, new content has had a varied focus, offering a handful of animals as well as new scenery that complements the pack’s theme. This time around the spotlight…
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My Favorite Part Of Oblivion Was The Arena, And It Should Return In The Elder Scrolls 6
“Good people of the Imperial City!” bellows the announcer, the gravel in his throat rising as he addresses the cardboard cutout crowd, “Welcome to the Arena! It looks like the Yellow Team has pulled a fast one by replacing their combatant with…
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We Asked Two Nature Photographers To Explain The New Pokemon Snap Trailer
Pokemon Snap has always seemed like the most sensible Pokemon game to me. I know the fact that these cute creatures just scurrying about in the world requires some suspension of disbelief, but I can get on board with the…
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Why On Earth Is Meganium So Massive?!
Pokemon sizes are stupid. Do you know how tall – or should I say long? – Eternatus is? 65-foot-seven. What the [insert profanity here]. Alolan Exeggutor is 35-foot-nine, which is almost double the size of an impressively tall male giraffe….
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The VR Game Launch Roundup: Masking the Horror
April has been a jam-packed month for virtual reality (VR) videogames and it just keeps getting better. Not only does next week have some big arrivals but there’s the Oculus Gaming Showcase to look forward to, with more details set…
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Wanderhome is a Redwall-inspired RPG that arms players with dialogue, not daggers
“You wield the blade that must never be drawn.” This is the first line in playbook for The Veteran, one of 15 classes in the highly-anticipated new tabletop RPG, Wanderhome. Created by independent designer Jay Dragon, on the surface it’s…
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Answering The All-Important Question: What Do Pokemon Smell Like?
This morning, as I was sipping lukewarm coffee because I hate pleasure and gazing into the abyssal void of existence in an attempt to comprehend at least part of the immense vastness of the human condition, a thought struck me:…
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GameSir X2 Bluetooth Mobile Controller Review – Game Pass Perfection
I’m still not quite a cloud gaming convert. I have dabbled in game streaming services a bunch of times now, having tested both Google Stadia and Xbox Game Pass since the services first became available, and while I’ve been impressed,…
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Carly and the Reaperman Out Now for Oculus Quest
Back in 2018 Odd Raven Studios released its co-op adventure Carly and the Reaperman for PlayStation VR and PC VR headsets, providing asymmetrical gameplay for two players. Today, Oculus Quest owners can join in the fun, with Carly and the…
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The Elder Scrolls Online Companion System Is Better Than I Expected
The Elder Scrolls Online is making big changes in the upcoming Blackwood Chapter. Most notably, players will now have the option to let a Companion tag along on their adventures. The Companion System has been a big deal in the…
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If Every Mobile Game Was Made By Riot, The World Would Be A Better Place
Despite the reputation, mobile is not a platform exclusively made for low-effort cash grabs and slot machine-style gacha games. There are plenty of worthwhile experiences to have on mobile, but they tend to get buried under a pile of trash….
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DLSS, Not Ray Tracing, Is The RTX 3060’s Secret Weapon
The PC hardware market is in pieces right now. The pandemic has wreaked havoc on the global supply lines of new hardware and technology, and thanks to the booming crypto and NFT market, graphics cards are even tougher to buy…
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