We take a look at what politics in games actually does, why people don't like it and whether it's a good idea to get rid of it altogether.
Are video games allowed to be political?
7 video games perfect for couples
Couples that play together, stay together---and we've got the 7 best titles for you and the special geek in your life to laugh, cry, and ragequit over. 1. Portal 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0K5EXfgJnk Just when you thought Portal 2 couldn't get any better, you start playing the co-op campaign. The simple mechanics but devilishly difficult puzzles... Continue Reading →
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen Review
War of the Chosen adds content. A lot of content. A fuckload of content. So much content, in fact, that it was almost made into the sequel, rather than an expansion. Read more: Which is the more successful XCOM expansion: Enemy Within or War of the Chosen? You get: New soldier classes New enemies New maps... Continue Reading →
Is bigger really always better?
Focusing on size rather than substance can be a hindrance for a title, rather than a help.
Opinion: Microtransactions have officially drifted into the darkest timeline
Shadows of War. Deus Ex. Destiny. These are just a few of the beloved franchises that have introduced (or re-introduced) microtransactions to the latest title in the series---and people are pissed about it. Shadow of Mordor's sequel, Shadow of War, has introduced a marketplace where you can buy everything from new enemies, new equipment and... Continue Reading →
Which is the more successful XCOM expansion: Enemy Within or War of the Chosen?
They've both received incredible reviews, but is War of the Chosen or Enemy Within the more successful XCOM expansion pack? Read more: Is an XCOM 2 expansion pack on the way? [UPDATED] Let's face it: a single review is a pretty awful way of determining the success of a game---and it's the same for DLCs and... Continue Reading →
Video game music: the secret weapon of the most productive people?
It's a proven fact that music has a significant effect on your brain, your mood, your concentration and your ability to endure even the most boring of tasks. But it might surprise you to find out that it's video game soundtracks that are the most effective productivity-boosting tunes out there. Read more: 6 sites for all... Continue Reading →
6 sites for all your video game sheet music needs
Tabs and video tutorials only go so far; sometimes you just need to get a hold of that video game's sheet music. We've gone out and found six of the best video game sheet music sites that should give you all the bars, crotchets and quavers you need to play your favourite gaming soundtrack. 1.... Continue Reading →
The 3 Best Game Cults (You Weren’t Allowed to Join)
You're either with them or against them---cults are polarising at the best of times. But every so often, there's a cult in a video game that is so powerful, so strong, so undeniably cool that you can't help but try to join up. But sometimes, heartbreakingly, you simply aren't allowed to.
5 Strange Cults in Video Games (That Actually Had Pretty Good Ideas)
Cults in video games are kooky, crazy, violent and dangerous---but also sometimes right. Sure, they might sometimes want to bring about the apocalypse through the raising of an evil god, or they might feel the need to kill literally everyone and merge them into a big ball of dead flesh. But sometimes, just sometimes, they... Continue Reading →
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