There is a type of game that The Legend of Zelda should give priority. There is no doubt that the main line Zelda registrations have always been a great success, proven by the monumental launch of Tears of the Kingdom last year. With this in mind, it wouldn’t be a surprise for Nintendo to focus its efforts on a sequel that is based on TOTK. Yet, Nintendo must not lose sight of the experimentation and creativity provided by Zelda spin-offs. Nintendo hasn’t always been willing to push the Zelda franchise outside of its comfort zone, sticking mostly to more traditional…
Author: Stephen Howard
As the release of the long-awaited Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 With the edges getting closer, many gamers will be wondering if the new title will be released on day one for Xbox Game Pass. The latest entry follows the critical and commercial success of its predecessor, Microsoft Flight Simulatorcomplete with a host of new career and challenge modes, plus the most detailed version of Earth to date. With such an exciting new title on the horizon, many Game Pass holders will certainly be hoping to get in on the action right away. Xbox Game Pass serves as Microsoft’s main home…
After being dormant for nearly nine years, the Mario & Luigi The series finally has a shot at revival. Mario & Luigi: Brotherhood Has a lot to live up to as the series’ first original entry in nearly a decade. Not just must brotherhood Continue to maintain the series’ upbeat tone and offbeat humor that made the previous entries so beloved, but it must be able to evolve the series and take the Mario Bros in a bold new direction. The release of a new Mario & Luigi Play is a miracle. After the underwhelming response to Paper jam, Mario…
The success of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 could have some major ramifications for Xbox Game Pass. It’s no secret that Microsoft has made a big push for Game Pass over the past few years, whether through the day one launch of several titles or the addition of Xbox Cloud Gaming to move the Game Pass library to other devices. Now, following Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard in 2023, Call to action is being considered one of the biggest additions to Game Pass, with Black Ops 6 being a day one launch for the service. As one of the…
There is a fundamental difference between the Wii U and the Nintendo Switch this makes the previous console superior and it all comes down to the game library. It’s hard to deny how the Switch managed to outperform the Wii U, thanks in large part to the console’s innovative hybrid gameplay style and excellent original lineup. Despite that, part of the dedication and support that the Switch gave to one of Nintendo’s franchises leaves a lot to be desired. This franchise is The Legend of Zelda. With the enormous success of Zelda titles released on Switch, such as Breath of…
The releases of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Echoes of Wisdom introduce a new gameplay trend that could become a pillar for the Zelda franchise. Despite some notable differences in story and art direction EOW and TOTK have a lot in common with each other. The best example of this concept is how both entries utilize their own unique mechanics that open up new opportunities in their respective versions of Hyrule. Link’s Ultrahand and Fuse abilities in TOTK share similarities with Princess Zelda’s Echo and Bind abilities in EOW on how these mechanics can be applied…
No game in history has maintained as high a critical and cultural status as The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Its initial release on the Nintendo 64 on November 21, 1998 sent shockwaves throughout the industry, becoming a landmark title and a showcase of what video games were truly capable of. Ocarina of TimeThe company’s advancement in 3D games was a feat never seen before and it was something to marvel at. With that in mind, it’s no wonder that Ocarina of Time It quickly achieved status as the best video game of all time. However, 25 years later,…
Super Mario Party Jamboree is proud to be the biggest Mario’s Party entry to date. The game’s multiple modes and playstyles provide a diverse entry that gives players more than one way to party. This ambitious scale extends to the classic modes included in Jamboree also. Mario’s PartyThe game’s unique Party Mode returns with seven boards available to play on, five of which are entirely newshowing how big the game is Jamboree it really is. How Party Mode is often everyone’s main attraction Mario’s Party title, the quality of the boards included is extremely important. The best Mario’s Party The…
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom It’s a big departure from the more typical Zelda entries, and highlights one way in which the series needs to change. From finally putting Zelda herself in the protagonist role to implementing the new Echo mechanic that changes players’ approach to combat and puzzle solving, Echoes of Wisdom it’s all about paving a new path for the future of the franchise. Another way that Echoes of Wisdom you can do this because renouncing the main antagonist of the Zelda series in favor of an original villain. Ganon, whether appearing as a pig-like creature…
Almost nothing is known about Marvel’s WolverineThe upcoming title from Insomniac Games. Since revealing the game in 2021, Insomniac has remained radio silent on the progress of development. Naturally, this has caused the anticipation to skyrocket as speculation grows about how the final product will turn out, but it also comes with worries about what could go wrong for Logan. In particular, there is one popular point of discussion among Marvel games in general, Which can serve as a main pit for Wolverine. It’s no secret that Marvel’s Wolverine Has a lot to live for. Not only does the game…