It's no secret that Microsoft has spent the last few years pushing for gamers to join Xbox Game Pass. With its lineup of incredible titles, along with the Cloud Gaming feature that has been added to the Ultimate tier, Game Pass is being heralded as the easiest and most affordable way for gamers to experience the best that gaming has to offer. The service clearly attracts a variety of gamers, with millions of people using Game Pass monthly. This success has only grown thanks to the phenomenal updates to Game Pass in 2024. The number of new games added to…
Author: Stephen Howard
Almost eight years after its release, it's hard to deny how much The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild improved and expanded the series as a whole. From the emphasis on exploration and player freedom to the gorgeous cel-shaded art style, there are many factors that BOTH manages to do better than many of its predecessors. A specific area in which BOTH does better than previous entries with the characterization of the titular character herself, Princess Zelda. BOTHThe narrative is far from being the game's high point. Its story is basic and loosely interconnected, likely meant to keep the…
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is looking to be Naughty Dogthe biggest project to date. First shown during The Game Awards 2024, IntergalacticThe reveal was certainly one of the highlights of the event, finally bringing players to what the acclaimed studio has been working on for so many years. However, now that the dust has settled on the reveal, there are many questions about how Naughty Dog plans to continue, or even surpass, the quality of its previous titles. It's a good line of inquiry, given Naughty Dog's reputation. With the studio being responsible for many critically acclaimed franchises such as…
AstrobotThe success in the few months it was released was simply spectacular. Players quickly fell in love with the beautiful robot and the vibrant, breathtaking worlds he explores in search of his crew. The abundance of creativity and charm on display in every facet of Astrobot makes its recent success at The Game Awards even clearer. In truth, AstrobotClaiming the top prize only cemented the title as one of the best offerings currently available on PlayStation 5. AstrobotSony's Game of the Year win is certainly a validation for Sony in allowing developer Team Asobi to create a PlayStation 5 title…
The success that Nintendo Switch achieved in the last seven years is simply incredible. Since its initial release in 2017, gamers have consistently been treated to several stellar titles, which has allowed the Switch to maintain its success for so long. However, as with any console on the market, there will eventually come a time when gamers start to look to the future and what Nintendo may have in store. It's no secret that Nintendo is currently gearing up for the Switch 2. With a new console coming, and considering how long the Switch has lasted as the company's flagship…
Nintendo Switch Online has become the main place for gamers to access Nintendo's library of classic titles. The service currently offers a number of incredible games, including titles that were once considered a lost cause, such as Banjo-Kazooie and Golden Eye 007. However, to say that NSO has every classic title a gamer could ask for would be a stretch. Although it has an impressive library, NSO still misses many of Nintendo's classic games. These absences are a huge disappointment, as they deny Nintendo fans an accessible way to experience these much-loved titles. Fortunately, NSO is constantly updating, which means…
The Legend of Zelda the series may have had the best time in its 38-year history thanks to the Nintendo Switch. As one of the most iconic franchises in Nintendo's repertoire, the Zelda the series has been well suited to a long history of praise and sales success. However, even with ZeldaWith its popularity well established, it would have been difficult to predict how the series reached new heights with the launch of the Switch, achieving sales figures that rival even games from Nintendo's biggest franchise, Super Mario. This sudden rise in popularity was certainly a pleasant surprise when it…
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…
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…