Gaming Technology
One Of The Greatest Games Critics Of All Time Has Died
There is a reasonable chance you have not heard of Jonathan Nash. However, the games journalist and comedy writer has been such an inspiration for a generation of games critics, and the generation inspired by them, that his influence has almost certainly reached you. J Nash was extraordinary, and I’m very sorry to report he…
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Might Be Able To Do The Impossible And Satisfy All Fans
Earlier this month, I got to try out Assassin’s Creed Shadows via a livestreamed four-hour preview. Just a week before that preview, Ubisoft had announced that the next main entry in the open-world franchise about sneaky assassins and evil Templars had been delayed. Again. It’s clear that Ubisoft really needs a big win here and…
Infinity Nikki’s Seven Different Currencies, Explained
With a ton of stylish clothes to dress up in and a giant overworld to explore, Infinity Nikki offers plenty of fun looks and sightseeing to be had. But make no mistake, this is still a gacha game with limited-time cosmetics and the rare chance to get them. And another gacha hallmark that goes hand-in-hand…
How Does the PS5 Pro Compare to the Xbox Series X?
The console gaming landscape is heating up as Sony prepares to release the PS5 Pro, an upgraded version of the PS5 designed to push performance, graphics, and features beyond the base model. As the Xbox Series X has been Microsoft’s flagship console since its 2020 release, it already boasts impressive specs and remains a formidable…
6 Anime where The Main Character Is Brawn over Brains
Many shonen anime share a common trait in their main characters: they often appear a bit dim-witted but possess remarkable hidden talent. These protagonists tend to show a sweet and lighthearted side, yet they become fierce and determined when it’s time to fight. Related 10 Anime Characters With Strange Habits From Naruto’s insatiable love for…
When Toronto Sceptres goalie Carly Jackson isn’t stopping pucks, they’re playing Baldur’s Gate 3
It was a big deal when Electronic Arts added the Professional Women’s Hockey League to NHL 25. Though the game launched without the newly formed women’s hockey league, EA added the league and its players to NHL 25 in November 2024, coinciding with the start of the PWHL’s second season. Though women’s teams have been…
Hyper Light Breaker Early Access Review – IGN
Normally, when a sequel is announced that’s a wild departure from the original, I welcome it with open arms – look no further than my inexplicable but everlasting love of Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts as evidence. But after more than a dozen hours with Hyper Light Breaker – a follow-up (though not a proper sequel)…
Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii – Zelda: Wind Waker For Organized Crime
Back in September, I had the chance to play a small demo of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. I learned the story of how Majima ended up snagging his newest job as a pirate and finally making his big comeback as a protagonist, almost a decade after Japan’s release of Yakuza 0. My…
Arcade Classics Review – Switch, Steam Deck, and PS5 Covered – TouchArcade
For a lot of folks who have been following Capcom’s fighting games over the years, the Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics announcement was unbelievable given recent events and the reception of the last Marvel vs Capcom game. As someone who has only played Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 and Marvel vs Capcom Infinite,…
Nintendo Switch 2 launch titles: these games almost certainly aren’t that, but they definitely should be
It’s happened. The Nintendo Switch 2’s era of being a technically unannounced thing that everyone and their mother knows is coming has been brought to an end by the reveal we’ve all been waiting for. So, now we’ve seen the hardware, but there wasn’t much in the way of reveals of games we’ll be able…