Xbox Game Pass members just received an awesome title as part of the service's December additions. It's no secret that Microsoft continues to push for Game Pass as the main service for all games, with its ever-growing library of popular titles. That said, the amount of fun and investment a player can find with Game Pass often depends on the tier they choose to purchase. Members of the Core tier of Game Pass, the cheapest option available on Xbox, will most often miss out on some big additions compared to players who purchase the Standard or Ultimate tier. It's a…
Author: Stephen Howard
With the incredible success of devices like the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck, it’s no wonder other companies like Sony are trying to enter the portable console market. The confirmation of an Xbox handheld, a first for Microsoft, is a testament to the attempts being made to build on success by making highly popular games available to play anywhere. As the handheld market starts to see major expansions with the aforementioned Xbox handheld and the Nintendo Switch 2, there is a possibility that Sony is also planning to throw its hat in the ring. Reports claim that Sony is currently…
The launch of Nintendo Switch 2 it will be a perfect opportunity to add a much-needed update to Nintendo Switch Online. It’s no secret that NSO’s track record with legacy content is far from perfect. The slowness with which classic Nintendo titles are added to the service means that certain iconic games have yet to get another chance in the spotlight. However, Nintendo has a chance to improve on NSO’s legacy content. The news of NSO’s port to the upcoming Switch 2 (along with the confirmation of the Switch 2’s backwards compatibility) means that the current library of retro games…
THE NintendoDS remains one of Nintendo’s greatest achievements to this day. Since its launch in 2004, the DS has enjoyed unbelievable success that has seen the device become Nintendo’s best-selling console of all time. Its reception further cemented Nintendo’s status as a champion of the handheld gaming industry, at a time when its main handheld competitor, Sony’s PlayStation Portable, was struggling to make big waves. 20 years after its debut, the DS remains as relevant as ever. The console was not only a huge success at the time, but also the DS was the catalyst that resulted in a seismic…
There is no doubt that Sony PlayStation Plus the subscription service has proven to be a hit with gamers and a strong competitor to Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass. The ability for gamers to gain instant access to a number of PlayStation’s best and most popular titles only adds to the system’s popularity, as the subscription service provides easier access to these sensational gaming experiences. Yet, There’s one aspect where PS Plus pales in comparison to its competitor: cloud streaming. The inclusion of Xbox Cloud Gaming in Game Pass is a huge benefit for members of the service. The ability to…
PlayStation could be about to suffer another big loss with the release of LEGO Horizon Adventures. For a game like Adventures on the horizon going in such a drastically different direction from the main titles meant that the game’s potential success was uncertain. Even so, Adventures on the horizonThe current numbers certainly won’t be what Sony, Guerilla Games or Studio Gobo expected. This defeat could be devastating for a platform looking to broaden its appeal to gamers. With the release of more family-friendly titles and a slew of PC ports for exclusive consoles, Sony is clearly making a conscious effort…
It’s safe to say that 2024 was overall a good year for video game releases after years of development, but updates for franchises like Hollow Knight and Mass Effect hasn’t arrived yet. Releases like Dark Myth: Wukong and Star Wars: Outlaws have finally put an end to the years of anguish players may have experienced waiting for development to finish. Despite this, there are still a wide range of games whose existence has been publicized for yearsbut these titles don’t have a clear endpoint when 2024 comes to an end. While frustrating, video game delays and long waiting periods are…
The launch of Nintendo Switch 2 could be the perfect opportunity to usher in a new era for Donkey Kong. The franchise remains one of Nintendo’s best series, with a number of groundbreaking titles that have proven to be some of the best games on their respective consoles. Despite this success, Donkey Kong It has recently gone through a strange period of dormancy, which has been disappointing for fans of the series. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freezefirst released for Wii U in 2014, it remains the last original entry in the Donkey Kong seriesIt’s been a decade since we last…
With the launch of Mario and Luigi: Brotherhood for Nintendo Switch, the Mario and Luigi the series may finally be making a long-deserved return. A lot was happening Brotherhoodrelease, as not only did it need to revive a series that had been without an original entry for nearly nine years, but it also needed to prove that Mario and Luigi has the potential to evolve with future entries. Happily, Brotherhood was able to achieve this, but the question of how it compares to other Mario and Luigi the entries remain. THE Mario and Luigi The series is known for its…
There is no doubt that Nintendo Switch 2 is currently Nintendo’s most anticipated release. The announcement of a new console will always be exciting with anticipation of how the latest hardware will continue to push and evolve users’ gaming experience. Unfortunately, as 2024 enters its final weeks, the chances of a full Switch 2 reveal are becoming increasingly unlikely. This reveal will certainly be disappointing for those anxiously awaiting what the Switch 2 has in store. However, Nintendo delaying a reveal until 2025 could be for the bestespecially when taking into account the company’s current focus on a multitude of…