Shambling Along: Are Zombies Overused in Horror Games?
Like any fan of horror gaming, our online editor loves Halloween. But what was once a beautifully frightening creature, those walking corpses known as zombies, have become a bit overused and dull in games today. Check out some other scary creatures that could amp up our frightening fun.
Four Better Ways To Spend 100 Bucks Over A Fallout 76 Subscription
Bethesda have announced a subscription service for the Fallout game that you probably thought was as abandoned as the wasteland it depicts. Does Drew think the subscription is worth the asking price? Well, judging by the article title, obviously not.
MSI Upgrading University of Missouri Esports Facility
Under a newly announced partnership, MSI will outfit the University of Missouri Esports team with state-of-the-art gaming systems and provide resources and expertise to bolster their program. The campus will enjoy a high-tech gaming space with high-end broadcasting capabilities and a spectating area.
Todd Returns to Gaming with PlayStation
With his missing PlayStation 4 finally back in place, longtime Xbox player Todd Hargosh tries out some PlayStation gaming services like PlayStation Now. With all the improvements Sony has made recently, he’s shockingly impressed.
Esportz Network Building New California Broadcast Center
Backed by more than 50 experienced, independent esports reporters, the Esportz Network is building a new state of the art broadcast center in Orange County, California, with completion targeting the end of the first quarter of 2020.
John Wick Hex and the Art of Voice Acting
John Wick Hex may or may not be a triumph of game mechanics, but it’s certainly a triumph of acting. This week Drew discusses the differences between screen acting and videogame voice-over, and shows us how it can all go wrong.
Still Angry About Timed Exclusives
Todd is angry about all the new timed exclusives coming out these days, where a game stays on one platform for up to a year before moving to others. His latest target: Call of Duty exclusives only going to one console.
The Newest, Freshest Nintendo Switch Games. Honest.
This week, with a smorgasbord of excellent Switch releases available for perusal, Drew opts to play and talk about the most current, bleeding-edge Switch games, and provides useful and timely reviews for all of them. Really. No lying.
Games That Should Be Added to the Sega Genesis Mini
Todd gets his hands on the Sega Genesis Mini, the latest package in the wave of retro console releases, and one of the best ones yet. It comes packed with 40 games, but of course Todd wants more. Find out which titles he thinks should be added, from the classic Sonic 3 to the obscure Snatcher thriller.
From the Desk of Cedric, Researcher at the Federal Bureau of Control
This official communique from a researcher employed by the Federal Bureau of Control is strictly for the recipient’s eyes only. Do not read this letter unless you are Cedric’s mum. Failure to comply may result in severe consequences, such as the universe turning inside-out.