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06

Dec

By Ains

Latest News, Reviews

Review : Path of Exile 2 : Natural Selection

The early access release of Path of Exile 2 is finally here. After years of waiting, fans of the long-running ARPG can finally jump in and see what Grinding Gear Games has been working towards. With Path of Exile 2, GGG has taken the route of going with a full,…

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22

Nov

By Ains

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Preview : Path of Exile 2 Aims for Diablo 4’s Throne

June 26th, 2012. A surely forgettable date to nearly everyone, but, for me, that date over twelve years ago represents the first time I signed up for a beta for a new, dark fantasy ARPG titled Path of Exile. Developed by a small team in New Zealand, named Grinding Gear…

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04

Oct

By Ains

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Review : Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred : Let the Hate Consume You

When I reviewed Diablo 4 last year, I was very impressed with the state of the game at launch, but I also had questions about how Blizzard would deliver on the seasonal cadence. While they were saying the right things and the plan was solid on paper, I think we've…

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07

Sep

By Ains

Latest News, Videos

Razer Wolverine V3 Pro Review : The Best Xbox Controller?

In this controller review, Ains details the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro and breaks all the features down for those interested in a competitive gaming controller. He also compares it directly to the Xbox Elite 2 and SCUF Instinct Pro controllers, shows the Razer App, and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irMwQnyZTM0

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05

Sep

By Ains

Summer Game Fest Coverage

Review : Tieguy & Tiegirl Tie the Knot : Dee-Day

Seated next to my beautiful wife and close friends under the iconic Rotunda at the Palace of Fine Arts, I listened to a stirring, string-quartet rendition of music from Halo: Combat Evolved. With a beautiful day in San Francisco as the backdrop, along with that accompaniment, I witnessed two amazing…

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28

Aug

By Ains

Reviews

Review : Concord : Shooting with Character

It's been a few years now since we heard from PlayStation about wanting to drive towards more cross-platform multiplayer and live-service experiences. While it seems like the strategic direction of PlayStation (and Xbox for that matter) is in a constant state of evolution, the team at Firewalk Studios, acquired by…

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23

Aug

By Ains

Latest News

Stoic’s Towerborne Wins Hearts at Gamescom for Xbox

UPDATE from August 22, 2024: Towerborne is featuring heavily at Gamescom 2024. Below you can find the latest deep dive on the game from Xbox with Stoic CEO and President, Trisha Stouffer, along with Game Director, Daniel McLaren. You can also find out full preview below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVL1fjxg-B4 ORIGINAL PREVIEW: One…

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05

Aug

By Ains

Latest News

Console Wars : The Card Game

This summer at Summer Games Fest, I had the pleasure of being one of the first to play a pre-release version of Console Wars : The Card Game. Created by my friend and XboxEra co-founder, Jon Clarke, the game is a "a satirical, parody-filled spin on the gaming industry." In…

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02

Aug

By Ains

Latest News

Bungie Layoffs : Full Details on the Fallout and Impact to Destiny

To say it's been a tough year for game developers would be an understatement. Across the industry we've seen an incredibly large re-structuring which has left greater than 20,000 developers of varying disciplines looking for work since the beginning of 2023. This has been true for publishers and studios big…

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28

Jun

By Ains

Latest News

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D : Remaking a Classic

One of the most exciting games I played at Summer Game Fest was Square-Enix's upcoming remake of DRAGON QUEST 3; one of the most important JRPGs in gaming history. DRAGON QUEST 3 HD-2D Remake is a stunning re-imagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The ErdrickTrilogy –the first…

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17

Jun

By Ains

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Impressions : Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

With over 450 hours (and counting) invested, Elden Ring is firmly placed among my favorite games of all-time. As I have covered the game extensively since launch, I was exceedingly happy to sit down with Bandai-Namco last week at Summer Game Fest to enjoy a brief hands-on demo of Shadow…

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12

Jun

By Ains

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Preview : Phantom Blade Zero : Action Hero

Somersaulting towards the latest minion foolish enough to stand in my way, I execute a stylish combo with my dual-blades, chain the attack together with my two-handed katana, and finish him with a blurred flurry of fast-paced, stylish slashes just for good measure. Was it overkill for a simple minion?…

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21

May

By Ains

Reviews

Review : Senua’s Saga Hellblade 2 : Maturation of Madness

As I sat motionless, mouth gaped in awe at what was unfolding on-screen, it became readily apparent that Ninja Theory had crafted something truly special. It's been nearly seven years since Ninja Theory released Hellbade: Senua's Sacrifice, yet it's still unique in its presentation and its representation of the impacts…

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14

May

By Ains

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Review : Top Spin 2K25 : Return to the Podium

Unlike the Maddens, NBA 2Ks, NHLs, and FIFAs (or Football Clubs) of the industry, the sport of tennis isn't represented with a major, annual release. Sadly, it's sometimes many years between notable tennis releases, which is baffling considering that tennis is reportedly one of the top five most-watched sports in…

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10

May

By Ains

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Xbox President Sarah Bond’s Interview with Bloomberg : An Analysis

Capping off a tumultuous week regarding press for Xbox, President of Xbox Sarah Bond joined Dina Bass on Bloomberg Tech yesterday to discuss the latest within the organization. While nothing was said that I would consider ground-breaking, new information, there were some tidbits worth analyzing. Given what we've known about…

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