Author: Nate R.

PlayStation Virtual Reality is finally here, and I can’t possibly be happier. This is going to be the future of gaming, and we get to experience it right out of the gate! From racing to horror, VR is so perfect for the video game medium, and outside of the launch titles, there are already plenty of games coming out that are looking to take full advantage of what PSVR can do. The following is a list of the top games that I’m looking forward to finally getting my hands on (in no particular order, of course)… Paranormal Activity: The Lost…

Learning about Sony’s new PS4 Pro was certainly exciting, and with PS VR now available, it’s time to get back to what really matters; games. Here I take a look over 10 that are shaping up to be awesome. Let’s get started. Horizon: Zero Dawn Robotic dinosaurs roam a post-apocalyptic earth, and you’re a tribal warrior armed with a bow and arrows, a collection of traps, and the ability to hack some of those aforementioned dinos. What do you do? You survive. No matter your playstyle, Horizon: Zero Dawn has something for you. It’s an open-world action RPG with a…

With the recent announcement of the PS4 Pro, gamers around the world are buzzing. Many people are wondering what exactly the Pro is and others already know they’ll be picking one up at launch. If you’re not sure where you fall, this article should help you figure out if the PS4 Pro is a product that you can justify dropping $400 / £349  on. What is the PS4 Pro? First of all, it’s not a PS5, but more like a PS4.5. Simply put, it’s a more beefed up version of the console you already know and love. The biggest difference…

Pro Evolution Soccer has, in recent years, offered one of the best football video game experiences available, but it was always in close competition with FIFA… Now that PES 2017 is here, though, we can say without a doubt that the Pro Evolution Soccer franchise is better than FIFA 17 on just about every level, and it will definitely be considered not only one of the best football games of all time, but one of the best sports games period. If it Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix it The best thing about this game is that it doesn’t try to do anything…

The PS4 Pro was only just recently announced, but it’s already just around the corner. Available for purchase on November 10, 2016, the PS4 Pro is only a few months away, which doesn’t give you a ton of time to prepare. In order to be ready when the Pro does finally launch, we’ve come up with a few things to think about as release day draws near. First, we’ll go through just what the PS4 Pro is in order to a highlight a few reasons why you should be getting ready. What is the PS4 Pro? Think of your PS4…

The PS4 Pro is an exciting piece of hardware considering the fact that it allows PS4 games to run in 4K resolution. Past games like Uncharted 4 have been optimized for the PS4 Pro hardware, but the real excitement is the future titles which will come with PS4 Pro support right out of the gate. Horizon: Zero Dawn This original IP from Guerrilla Games (Killzone franchise) looks simply amazing. The premise is totally unique; it takes dinosaurs and robots and puts them together to create something we’ve never seen before- basically, you’re a tribal warrior armed with a bow…

The PlayStation 4 is great for movie lovers in that not only does it act as a Blu-ray player and allow you to use streaming services like Netflix directly from the console, but it has a whole host of fantastic movies available for you to digitally purchase or rent directly from the PlayStation store. As I recently found out by doing a recent re-watch of all of the movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, though, this isn’t the cheapest way to watch a bunch of different movies in a row (especially due to the fact that you have to buy certain…

One of the many great things about the PlayStation 4 is that it’s not region locked, which means that if you’re in the US, you can use your PS4 to play games designed solely for the European or Asian markets. Past PlayStations didn’t offer this feature, so unless you were a bit handy with mods, you were stuck with the games in your market. Now, however, you don’t have to worry about being restricted from playing anything just because it wasn’t released in your area. This is particularly great news for fans of Japanese games, which rarely see a release…

The PlayStation 4 is still a relatively new console, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t games out there that are considered collector’s pieces. Whether you managed to snag a copy of Retro City Rampage during its limited run or you just-so-happened to pick up an improperly-rated Australian version of Saints Row IV, you’re in possession of a piece of PS4 history, meaning that the game sitting on your shelf is worth much more than you originally paid for it. Even if you don’t own any rare PS4 games and are looking at copping one or you’re simply curious as to…

Aside from a few minor annoyances, the DualShock 4 is an amazing controller. In order to make it even better, though, you can definitely find accessories that improve it in a lot of unique ways. From charging stands to thumb grips and everything in between, we’ve come up with a list of controller accessories that will take your DualShock 4 game to the next level. You can find all of these products on Amazon, and each and every one of them is a fairly inexpensive buy that you’ll end up getting a ton of value from. Thumb Grips These serve…

The gaming season is normally getting into full swing come September, but you wouldn’t know it when looking at September 2016’s lineup. October is the real month to put down in your calendar, as PS VR and other PS4 exclusives are released. Consider it the quiet before the storm. Still, there are a few gems hidden in the schedule next month, and we can’t forget about the release of the 2017 versions of our favorite sports game franchises. With that being said, let’s dive in and see what’s going to be hot on the PS4 as the weather outside starts…

Abzu is not a video game; it’s a work of art. Keep that in mind when you decide to pick it up- the action is brief, the gameplay simple, and the challenge virtually non-existent. This isn’t your typical PS4 experience, but it is an awe-inspiring journey into the alien world that comprises the majority of our planet’s surface… the ocean. From the magical opening to the breathtaking set pieces scattered throughout and the satisfying ending that leaves you immediately wanting more, you’ll truly find yourself sucked into another realm as you play Abzu, and if you like mesmerizing and therapeutic…

Have you ever realized that the LEGO games keep getting worse and worse? I don’t know about you, but after suffering through last year’s LEGO Avengers, I was ready to call the franchise quits for good. The gameplay had gotten stale; the jokes bad, and the simplicity mind-numbing… but that has all changed in LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Developer Traveler’s Tales has finally given the LEGO franchise the serious kick in the butt that it’s needed for the past couple of years, and the result is a game which would be more aptly titled LEGO Star Wars: The…

Things are starting to get ever more exciting for PlayStation 4 gamers. With that said, here are 20 game releases, a mix of exclusives and multi-platform titles, that I’m already hyped to play. Let’s begin. Horizon Zero Dawn Everything about this game looks amazing. The story looks like it’ll definitely draw players in, the robotic dinosaur enemies look terrifying and intriguing at the same time, and the exploration, survival and combat elements all look like they fit together perfectly. If it plays as good as it looks, Horizon Zero Dawn is going to blow us away. Friday the 13th Not…

FIFA 16 was one of the better FIFA offerings in quite awhile, but the series could still use a lot of improvements, especially if they are to compete with Pro Evolution Soccer, which was arguably the better football game of 2016’s offerings. There isn’t a long list of improvements or innovations can make to FIFA (after all, the downfall of many sports games is that the developers try to do too much), but there are definitely a few key areas that could be worked on. Make Teams Feel Unique Playing against different teams should result in different strategies due to…

From beginning to end, Uncharted 4 is amazing. It’s certainly not without flaws, but these complaints are so few and far between that it’s hard to call this experience anything but stellar. It’s not only the best adventure game of all time but one of the best PlayStation 4 games and really one of the best games of all time period. Developer Naughty Dog has delivered an all-in-one technical masterpiece, emotional story, and straight up fun gameplay experience with Uncharted 4, which makes it really sad that this was their last time making an Uncharted game. It really is that…

Sunshine and warm weather are gracing most of the world, but for PS4 gamers, the real beauty is going to be inside come June. Yes, it’s going to be another fantastic month for our favorite gaming console, as quite a few awesome games are going to be dropping. From the ambitious No Man’s Sky to the long-awaited Mirror’s Edge sequel, this gaming season shows no signs of slowing down at least until July, which is great news for gamers who are used to the sparse release schedule that usually plagues the summer months. Let’s get into which games you should…

Thanks to the upcoming release of PS VR, the world of gaming is about to change forever. We are going to be immersed in experiences like never before, and sometimes those experiences won’t be all fun and games… sometimes, they will be scarier than anything we’ve ever known. PSVR is simply perfect for horror games, and with a slew of new terrifying titles on the horizon, it’s coming just in time. So whether it’s a dark and stormy night or you simply want an adrenaline rush like no other, get ready to dive into these upcoming PS4 horror games. Until…

Since the original release of the PlayStation console back in 1994, we’ve seen many amazing characters appear in front of our screens, and this is all thanks to Sony. This article takes a look at some of the most iconic game characters to-date, however, that’s not to say that we won’t be introduced to many more in the coming years, because we will. So, let’s begin a trip down memory lane. Cloud Strife (Final Fantasy VII)   Cloud is so famous that a large portion of his fans have never even played Final Fantasy VII. It’s easy to see why, though-…

After it was released to overwhelmingly positive reviews on the PC, developer and publisher Codemasters decided to bring DiRT Rally to the PS4, and they have once again done an incredible job with bringing rally racing to the virtual world. If you haven’t yet heard of DiRT Rally, fasten your seatbelt and get ready to learn why this spectacular title is hands-down the best racing game on the PS4. What is Rally Racing? Take the high speeds and precision handling necessary to win a traditional auto race and then remove the asphalt and add some extremely harsh terrain, and baby…

Summer is almost here, which means the last great games of this fiscal year will be rolling out in the next month or two. Luckily, avoiding that summer gaming drought will be easy in 2016, as so many fantastic titles have either just been released or will be hitting shelves very soon. This May will be the time when gamers finally get their hands on Uncharted 4, but plenty of other titles will be doing a good job of stealing your attention. So, since anybody can just make a list of all the games coming out in May, we wanted…

2016 is an exciting year not only for videogames in general, but especially for the PS4. If you haven’t yet picked up the top selling console of this generation, 2016 is definitely the year to do it. From the games to the peripherals to the fact that everyone else is already playing it, it’s hard to find reasons not to pick up a PS4 this year. Since its more fun this way, though, here are the top 8 reasons why you definitely should get a PS4 in 2016. The Price Drop The Xbox One has finally dropped to about $50…

There are really only three reasons not to play this game, so I want to list them real quick and then use the rest of the review to convince you why they still don’t matter. That’s how good Dark Souls 3 is. So, if you don’t like: Dark fantasy Difficult games, or Minor technical and gameplay annoyances, Then Dark Souls 3 might not seem like the best game for you… but you’d be wrong. Personally, I’m not even really a fan of dark fantasy- I don’t like the feelings of desolation, depression and despair that the genre brings up in…

Are you ready to take your PS4 experience to the next level? The already-awesome PlayStation 4 is about to get even more awesome thanks to virtual reality. Once called Project Morpheus and now known simply as PSVR, this headset isn’t anything like the old Nintendo Virtual Boy that some of you may remember, and it’s definitely not a gimmick. PSVR is more akin to the Oculus Rift, a truly immersive virtual reality experience where the movements you make in real life are translated directly into the game via a myriad of high tech sensors and scopes. The headset is comfortable,…

If you’re into JRPGs or anime, Nights of Azure is probably going to be the biggest release of early 2016 for you. For anyone who isn’t really into that style of game or art, you won’t find much here to enjoy. That’s not to say that Nights is a bad game- there’s plenty to enjoy, from the gorgeous color pallet to the unique premise and exciting gameplay. The fact that all of this is bogged down by so many anime tropes, though, will make it hard for anyone turned off by the genre to really get into the title. The…

We’re through the first two years of the PS4’s life, which means developers have started to iron out the kinks of the hardware in order to create graphically stunning games. Many of the most beautiful games ever to grace a console are due out in the near future, and each one of them looks to immerse us in virtual worlds like never before. This article will look at ten of them, in no particular order… Uncharted 4 One of the most hyped games of 2016 is also one of the prettiest- Uncharted is back, and it’s looking better than ever.…

With April approaching quickly, it’s time to take a quick look over which games we have to look forward to. April will see a number of releases which we explore below. DiRT Rally- April 5 If you’re even remotely interested in rally racing, DiRT is a franchise that you’re probably going to love. Actually, even if you have no idea what rally racing is (but the thought of racing high speed cars through a variety of off-road terrain appeals to you), this game is worth a look. DiRT Rally was released to high critical praise on the PC, so the…

Gamers like immersion, so any game, product or peripheral that focuses on immersion is usually a good buy. When it comes to peripherals, nothing really beats a gaming headset for getting you truly sucked into the game you’re playing, whether it’s The Division, Fallout 4 or even Rocket League. Headsets do much more than immerse you, though. Whether you’re trying to block out the noise of loud roommates or trying to keep from waking your newborn baby, headsets do so much to contain your gaming experience that they’re pretty high on the list of peripherals you need to own. What…

If you haven’t yet heard of Horizon Zero Dawn, you’re definitely missing out on a great opportunity to get really, really hyped. HZD is a totally new IP being developed by Guerrilla Games (the Killzone franchise) that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where robotic dinosaurs have climbed to the top of the food chain and humanity has reverted to our hunting/gathering days. Imagine a third-person Far Cry Primal but with (robot) dinosaurs, combine that with the movement of Assassin’s Creed and toss in some role playing elements from Skyrim and just try not to get excited about it. Let’s…

From Pac-Man to Mario, arcade cabinets have been home to some of the most iconic video game characters of all time… but while the age of the arcade is all but over, the classic control system many of us grew up with is still viable in many modern games. Fighting game fans in particular seem to enjoy the feel of the arcade stick, and many hardcore fighters claim it’s the “only” way to enjoy and excel at a title such as Mortal Kombat or Tekken. Why Are Arcade Sticks Perfect for Fighting Games? The DualShock 4 is a fantastic controller…

With Street Fighter V having just been released and Tekken 7 just around the corner, more PS4 gamers than ever are looking into arcade sticks. There’s just something about the feel of that classic arcade control scheme, and many fighting gamers claim it’s hard to go back to a DualShock 4 after getting used to the precision and comfort offered by a fight pad. If you’re one of the many gamers that has decided to make the switch to an arcade stick, this article is for you- we’ll help you find the best stick for your budget so that you…