For a moment I would like to return back to the image of my bedroom. There’s still my Nintendo Switch, my gaming PC, my Xbox One, and my iPhone. And yes, all of these devices still provide all of their own distinct, unique experiences. Each of these devices still has games that are best suited for it. And yet, after playing Legend of Solgard , I’m forced to re-contextualize my iPhone not as a phone that can play games, but rather, a type of gaming platform in its own ri
Thought safely entombed in a tomb deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient princess (Sofia Boutella of Kingsman: The Secret Service and Star Trek Beyond) whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia and terrors that defy human comprehens
There’s no denying that all of the WoW expansion cinematics are pretty fantastic and using only a few for this list was a hard task. The Burning Crusade trailer runs with the same theme as the original and the others start working more and more lore into the reveals. However, these five stood out the most for their impact and genuine wow (no pun intended) fac
Again, Pokémon is my favorite series and without any title in 2015, I found Yo-Kai Watch to be an excellent substitute. Comparing the two is definitely easy but after playing Yo-Kai Watch and watching the cartoon, it’s worth noting Yo-Kai Watch can stand on its own. The mix of kooky characters is great and each one having its own personality makes the game a unique experience. Yo-Kai Watch is a wonderful RPG for those in search of something that’s just plain fun. I would consider this game as my best 3DS title of the year.
Though they have many thematic similarities, there are a plethora of differences between the two. This creates a wide contrast in the user’s experience. And, it’s difficult to say whether their different qualities truly constitute strengths or weaknesses. This is particularly important to remember when the fundamental differences between these games were formed with intentional design philosophies in m
The Heroes of the Storm trailer is potentially a controversial inclusion on this list. The trailer doesn’t include any logical story, but in that sense, it is a perfect representation of the MOBA game guide that it is selling. Heroes is all about action and fun,and the trailer runs with both of those concepts and pumps the volume up to 11. Viewers have the chance to see six of Blizzard’s most iconic heroes and villains square off in a high-powered battle and it is incredibly reward
Optimus Prime is back, Josh Duhamel is back, Megatron is back, and Michael Bay is back. Transformers 5 ( Transformers: The Last Knight ) is aimed to be a continuation of the mega Hasbro movie franchise but also a fresh start for newcomers that will launch – you guessed it – a share cinematic universe Marvel style) with the first spinoff coming in 2018 based on Bumble
_ Heroes of the Storm _ doesn’t have that problem. If one team is getting particularly stomped, games can be over in as little as 10 minutes. Most games last about 20 minutes, with only the rare match reaching the 30-minute mark. This makes it much easier for me to put out the kitchen fire and still be back in time for my next g
Another strategy game I played on my list is SteamWorld Heist and it’s a winner for me. Understanding the gameplay is simple and the story jumped right into the action. Exploring randomly generated ships and shooting it out with robots makes every stop along the way a true challenge. The old west aesthetic and steam-powered environment in SteamWorld Heist is pulled off much better than Wild Wild West. It’s almost the complete opposite of SteamWorld Dig but you could say SteamWorld Heist is a more grown-up version in the series. It’s a game to both kill time and robots with.
Once again, _ HotS _ doesn’t have this problem due to the shared experience. There are certainly heroes that have a more potent role early on, or are more effective in the late game, but the role of the damage dealer is no more or less important than any other role on the team. Likewise, this helps to keep egos more in check in the Blizzard M
Regardless of what the most hardcore fans thought, the Mists of Pandaria trailer became an incredibly popular TV spot in the month’s leading up to the game’s release. It featured exciting action with its three way battle, but more importantly, showcased Blizzard’s sense of humor. The trailer isn’t full of jokes at all, but a few well-placed visual gags make it impossible not to love the cinematic introduction of the universe’s new r
While Legend of Solgard ‘s genre-fusing gameplay will feel refreshing to capital G gamers, I can’t help but think that the more casual Candy Crush crowd will inevitably fall off the wagon. Despite Snowprint’s commendable effort to hold players’ hands during the first few stages of the campaign, the game inevitably introduces deeper mechanics and more complex strategic elements that may be off-putting to less-seasoned gamers. Throughout my time with Legend of Solgard , I often used my father’s fascination with Candy Crush and other similar mobile games as an impromptu litmus test. Every time the game introduced one of its new mechanics, whether it be a character’s unique ability, mana, or Sun Gems, I kept asking myself, “would my dad continue to play th