Zach Bateman

29

May

By Zach Bateman

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Gray Zone Warfare : Tacti-Cool Modern Dadfare

In a world where shooters rain supreme with heavy hitters like Call of Duty, Halo, and Battlefield, it is safe to say that the genre plays a huge role in today’s gaming-scape. With the inception of these titles, another form of shooter has been on the rise resulting in its…

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28

May

By Zach Bateman

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Review : Killer Klowns From Outer Space the Game: Klowning Around Never Felt So Good

As horror has expanded into the multiplayer scene with asymmetrical titles like Friday the 13th the Game, Dead by Daylight, Predator: Hunting Grounds, Evil Dead the Game, and most recently The Texas Chain Saw Massacre the Game, players have come to revel in the chaos these IP’s which bear grafting…

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14

May

By Zach Bateman

Latest News

Overview : The Texas Chainsaw Massacre : Virginia and The Mill

It’s been quite some time since the last State of the Saw. In that time there has been a new victim added to the roster, some balance changes, cosmetics, a new map, and I graduated college, which explains a portion as to why my new analysis is a bit late…

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04

Mar

By Zach Bateman

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Review : The Outlast Trials : Grotesque Horror Party

Outlast has always been a staple in the horror genre since its debut in 2013 when it shocked the world with it’s found-footage-esque story that would have players screaming in the comfort of their homes. With an even more successful sequel and, now, The Outlast: Trials, it is more evident…

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28

Feb

By Zach Bateman

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Preview : Enshrouded

In 2024, we have been met with an amazing list of titles that give the player a multitude of ways to play with their friends. With the majority of these being brand new survival crafting ventures, such as Palworld and Nightingale, one stuck out to me: Enshrouded. Enshrouded is a…

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13

Feb

By Zach Bateman

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Review : Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League : My Death Has Been Greatly Exaggerated

When Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was announced, the general consensus amongst the DC fandom was negative overall, stating how Rocksteady was making a game that no one wanted. Everyone wondered, “Where’s the Superman Game?” or “What about the Arkham series,” fully knowing it had been years since the…

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22

Dec

By Zach Bateman

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Impressions : Texas Chain Saw Massacre: Danny and Nancy DLC

Danny Gaines and Nancy Sawyer burst their way into The Texas Chain Saw Massacre this holiday season. Both additions add different playstyles for players to master. And with these additions comes the popular discussion of balance. The latest update builds upon the legendary The Texas Chain Saw Massacre in a…

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12

Oct

By Zach Bateman

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Review : Lords of the Fallen : Dying is the Latest Fashion

In the latest souls-like to grace shelves this year, we have the dark fantasy that is Lords of the Fallen. You might be wondering, “Didn’t they already create a game called that?” and, indeed, that is true. This new instance is a reboot from HEXWORKS and CI Games, which boasts…

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10

Oct

By Zach Bateman

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Preview : Deceit 2

Deceit 2 from World Makers advertises itself as a horror game, and yes, the elements are there; but what the early access title really fails to mention is that it is almost a carbon copy of Among Us. There are a lot of differences, but at the heart of the…

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29

Sep

By Zach Bateman

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Review : Lies of P : Just Like a Real Boy

Lies of P breaks all of the expectations that comes with being an indie Souls-like. With an engaging story based around Carlo Collodi’s Pinocchio and a familiar gameplay loop that many players will recognize from FromSoftware’s Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, it is worth wondering if it…

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14

Sep

By Zach Bateman

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Review : Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon : Heavy Metal

FromSoftware is most known for making difficult, beautifully rendered worlds where you, the player, face peril at every turn. With exhilarating and rewarding trials at the center of their gameplay loop, their titles have stood the test of time and live on in the hearts of dedicated players everywhere.  While…

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13

Aug

By Zach Bateman

Reviews

Review : The Texas Chain Saw Massacre : Fun For The Whole Family

A couple months ago, I was able to play The Texas Chain Saw Massacre the Game during the tech test. I had an absolute blast, and you can read my initial thoughts here. The first thing I want to iterate for this review is that it is written with immense…

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20

Jun

By Zach Bateman

Articles

Preview : Starship Troopers Extermination

Starship Troopers Extermination is a multiplayer experience devoted to creatively crafting an experience that is unique among its genre. Growing up watching the film, this early access title from Offworld Industries made me feel like I was at the heart of the cinematic counterpart to this franchise, though it does…

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07

Jun

By Zach Bateman

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Preview : Texas Chainsaw Massacre the Game

Tobe Hooper’s original film that debuted in 1974 is considered a masterpiece among slasher fans. His use of off-screen violence, macabre context, and film grain would terrify viewers for years to come. Many viewers think its events are legitimate to this day because of the film’s gruesome intro. I can…

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17

May

By Zach Bateman

Articles

Early Access Preview : The Outlast Trials

Outlast from Red Barrels has become a staple among horror fans, and, for an indie game, it has become a franchise that rivals some of the biggest franchises in the genre. The Outlast Trials is no different but aims to create a cooperative multiplayer experience that horror fans will have a…

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