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Old World Review
In recent and upcoming 4X strategy games, developers are putting extra effort into innovating and pushing the sub-genre of strategy games forward. Combining these games with other genres is one of the best ways to expand, as we have seen in XCOM and the upcoming Lemnis Gate. Is Mohawk Games' Old World going to be preserved or will it soon become a dusty artifact?
By Jingjing Wang4 years ago in Gamers
No sex please, I am playing scrabble
We’ve been sold a pup! The wonderful world of social media offers so many extraordinary opportunities to connect with other humans, a godsend in these times of no travel, work from home and social lockdown. But there is a dark side.
By Michèle Nardelli4 years ago in Gamers
What Microsoft's Acquisition Of Bethesda Studios Means For The Console Wars
On the 12th of March 2021, after a long hard day at work, I settled down to unwind with my Xbox. I popped open Game Pass and was met with a new graphic for Bethesda and twenty of its titles added to the standard subscription at no extra cost.
By Paul Douglas4 years ago in Gamers
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector Review
Despite Games Workshop's Warhammer franchise being a huge success, many video games from the science-fantasy and fantasy versions of Warhammer failed to achieve breakthrough status. While only a few adaptations have been able to make Warhammer a timeless franchise, there is no sign that the franchise will slow down its efforts to reach that goal. Black Lab Games' Warhammer 40,000 Battlesector will be one of those success stories and help to establish the franchise's legacy.
By Cecilia Wang4 years ago in Gamers
F1 2021 Review
The F1 series has been relatively stable over the past decade, but things have changed a little since EA acquired Codemasters last years. Fears that the new publisher will ruin the experience are not valid. F1 2021 is basically the same game as the predecessors, with the exception of one mode, some refinements and a few microtransactions.
By Cecilia Wang4 years ago in Gamers
Cris Tales Review
Cris Tales identifies itself as a JRPG. It draws on the best structural, narrative and gameplay elements of heavy hitters such as Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger and Persona. Cris Tales is less like a game than it should be, thanks to the number-popping attacks and turn-based systems.
By Cecilia Wang4 years ago in Gamers
Samurai Warriors 5 Review
One of the most powerful power fantasies in video games is to dress up as a samurai and play it. There are many award-winning games that allow you to play as a fictional character set in historical settings. But what about being a legendary, historical, and legendary samurai? All while engaging in dramatic shonen rivalries?
By Cecilia Wang4 years ago in Gamers
Fuga: Melodies of Steel Review
Many games make it clear that war is hell. The Banner Saga, a game that puts themes like loss and the visceral horrors on the battlefield front-and-center, creates compelling narratives that strike an emotional chord. CyberConnect2's Fuga: Melodies of Steel puts this idea in a new light by putting you in the shoes of displaced children.
By Cecilia Wang4 years ago in Gamers
Carrier Commander 2 Review
MicroProse is back in 2019 with a host of new strategy and simulation-lite games. Highfleet was a solid return to form for the dormant publisher and showed exactly the required potential for creative game design in the current franchise and license-dominated strategy market. Geometa's Carrier Command 2 can bring back fond memories of the original and MicroProse's promise to return. Can this start a revolution?
By Cecilia Wang4 years ago in Gamers
Foreclosed Review
If a certain larger game from the cyberpunk subgenre didn't do it for you, or if you're looking to immerse yourself in a similar world with a smaller scale experience, then FORECLOSED may grab your attention. I was immediately drawn to the trailer's visual style and promise of a narrative-driven adventure that combines gunplay, stealth and hacking with a bit of grit. What substance lies beneath the futuristic lights?
By Cecilia Wang4 years ago in Gamers
Greak: Memories of Azur Review
Some of the best indies of the last decade have utilized the notion of a player controlling multiple characters in tandem as their key mechanic. There have been many solid entries to single-player cooperative games, from Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons to Trine. Greak: Memories of Azur is proud to join these titles with a similar premise, and enough charm to be successful on its own terms.
By Cecilia Wang4 years ago in Gamers
