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For a while there, I was really starting to think that the era of great single-player games was coming to an end. I was probably overreacting, but there were a few years where the priority seemed to shift to an online multiplayer. So many games would have a short, uneventful and uninspired campaign mode and then a ton of content for the online portion. And of course there’s nothing wrong with this, it happened because online gameplay became incredibly popular. Maybe that happened because people misguidedly thought that a copy of Call of Duty 4 would make a good gift…

There are few franchises simultaneously as popular and as baffling to outsiders as the Disgaea series. Technically, there are only six mainline Disgaea entries, but the series is fairly labyrinthine, stretching across multiple consoles, various different editions, and literal thousands of hours of gameplay. The Disgaea franchise’s main selling point is its unutterable length; players often boast of spending hundreds upon hundreds of hours optimising characters in each game. Into this storied little series comes Disgaea 4 Complete Plus. This is Nippon Ichi’s name for the repackaged port of Disgaea 4, a game that originally launched way, way back in…

When the original Call of Duty: Modern Warfare launched back in 2007, it’s fair to say it revolutionised not only the first-person shooter genre but gaming as a whole. The single-player campaign was filled with memorable moments – the ghillie suit mission, the finale, that nuclear blast – but it was the multiplayer that truly shone. Modern Warfare defined an entire generation of gaming and dictated the direction the entire seventh generation would take, so following it up was always going to be a tough act. Activision have done just that several times with varying degrees of success. It’s generally…

The phrase “games for children” is a curious one. When I was younger, the games I played were mainly those intended for adults (yes, I know, I was very bad). The line between games for kids and games for adults was blurry, with stalwarts like Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon ostensibly being aimed at children but offering eye-watering challenge nonetheless. Meanwhile, Final Fantasy VII’s mature dialogue and complex plot seemed perfectly appropriate for a nine-year-old back then. That said, there are some games which are unequivocally aimed in kids’ directions, and Destiny Connect: Tick-Tock Travellers is absolutely one such…

It’s the responsibility of some games to push the boat out and challenge what gaming can really mean as an art form. For games like Return of the Obra Dinn, Undertale, and Papers, Please, the mission is to advance our medium and see how mechanics and storytelling can best be united on a moment-to-moment basis. Those games absolutely have their place, and we salute them. That said, there’s also definitely a niche for games that do what they do so well that it’s hard to find it anywhere else. Franchises like Assassin’s Creed, Just Cause, and even Dark Souls offer…

The biggest football game on the planet was released at the end of September, but the release has been met with a tirade of negative reviews from some of the players. The number of glitches in this early edition of the game has left many questioning whether a later release of the game could see the game benefit. However, there is also a feeling that some of the issues that players have encountered could be something that could be easily amended with a simple update. It just seems at the moment that a day can’t go by without an issue…

The Resident Evil series of survival horror games has been terrifying us since way back in 1996. The first instalment, Resident Evil, proved massively influential, spawning a legion of imitators and sequels. Many of these games have successfully stood the test of time, while others…well…haven’t. Thankfully, Resident Evil as a series has made it to the PlayStation 4, and some of the franchise’s finest instalments are available to play on everyone’s favourite console. Here are all 9 Resi games on PS4, ranked for your enjoyment. Resident Evil 6 Resident Evil 6 was the game that made the Resi franchise go…

The history of Codemasters’ TOCA series is a long and sprawling one. It began way back in 1997 with the PlayStation’s TOCA Touring Car Championship, an odd rough diamond that’s worth a revisit just to see the origins of this high-flying franchise. Sequel after sequel followed, and before long the TOCA series had morphed into Race Driver: Grid. This being the franchise’s new identity, Grid 2 and the slightly more authentic Grid Autosport came next. Now, we have this year’s Grid (yes, it’s just called Grid, and yes, it’s the first game in the series to bear that title). Codemasters…

There’s something very comforting about the concept of tradition. If there’s something you’ve always enjoyed doing or experiencing, then whether something earth-shaking has just happened or not, that tradition can make you feel calm and relaxed. This goes for everything from clothing to music to video games. Some games exist simply to say “yes, this is more of the thing you love, so come on in and make yourself feel at home”. Maybe that’s not the most flattering description, and maybe it isn’t one that The Alliance Alive HD Remastered developers Cattle Call and FURYU Corporation would like to hear,…

Every lover of games has a particular genre they love to play and while dinosaurs might seem like a completely odd genre for some, it is some others’ favorite. Until recently, dinosaur games were not promising, leaving dinosaur lovers to either play videos of lesser quality and bugs or not play at all.  The diversity in the entertainment world today has helped several sectors, including games, pay attention to even the minutest details and explore all options. Who would have thought decades ago that there would be a time you could play dinosaur games online and even with better quality?…

Decades ago, the future of racing games was uncertain, due to poor technology. However, technology has improved over the years and there are now more than enough options for quality racing games with the best experience.  From cartridges to compact discs and now to different consoles, racing games have been improved. There are now also more genres, ranging from action-themed to horror to more. Everyone who plays racing games knows how engaging and fun it could get and the best of them also have great sound and design to match. Several modern games are now available online and you can…

Looks like Microsoft’s Xbox Scarlett now officially has something to be scared of. In a blog post earlier today – and in an interview with Wired magazine – Sony officially outed the existence of the PlayStation 5. We now know its name – PS5 is official – and its release window. It’ll hit the market next year, “in time for holiday 2020”, according to Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan. That’s in time for Christmas if you’re not up on your lingo. Better start saving now. We say that, but we’re still not sure what the PlayStation 5 will cost.…

The Tropico series is an odd one. It’s been running since the first game launched for PC back in 2001 and has trundled along perfectly well ever since. These games aren’t massive hitters; they’re not in the same league as Sid Meier’s Civilization or Microsoft’s Age of Empires. Still, they attract a pretty solid fanbase and there’s clearly enough interest in the franchise continuing to warrant the consistent appearance of new instalments, despite the core concept being a fairly divisive one. The latest game in the series, Tropico 6, came out for PC back in March this year. It hasn’t…

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Consider, if you will, the humble JRPG. Since the “J” in the genre name stands for “Japanese”, you’d be forgiven for thinking that JRPGs necessarily must be developed by Japanese studios to be considered JRPGs. Usually, JRPG franchises don’t leave their homeland, and it’s rare even for JRPGs to be developed by different studios to the ones they’re usually helmed by. That would make a JRPG developed by a Western studio a very rare and curious thing indeed. Such is the case with Super Neptunia RPG. This is a spinoff in the fairly long-running Neptunia series, which began back in…

It is traditionally agreed by critics and writers that keeping a consistent tone throughout a story is crucial to communicating the story’s key points. If your story flits wildly between comedy and tragedy, between absurdity and sense, then you’ll probably lose your audience. The best way to move between tones is to do so gradually, more of a gentle hike than a rollercoaster. This is a point worth bearing in mind as we consider Dragon Star Varnir. This game comes to us from the combo of Idea Factory and Compile Heart under the latter studio’s Galapagos label. You might recognise…

Simulators are a strange and fascinating genre. If you were to go back in time and tell the gamers of the 1980s that in 2019, games would all be about building trains, driving trucks, and running a farm, they’d think you were crazy. Still, here we are in that fated year, and simulators are incredibly popular. Through a mixture of semi-ironic Twitch streaming, genuine enthusiasm, and surprisingly well-designed game mechanics, simulators are absolutely here to stay. It’s no surprise, then, that a game built around designing a car would come along sooner or later. After all, if we’ve already enjoyed…

Most people don’t associate PS4 games with casino games. After all, a state-of-the-art console with a huge amount of processing power does seem to be a bit much for the simpler casino games. PS4 Casino Games However, you might be surprised to learn that even PS4 offers a range of casino games for your entertainment. Of course, being PS4 games, they offer you a different take on these classic games. Here are the top 3 casino games offered by PS4. The Four Kings Casino and Slots This is by far the most popular casino game on offer by PS4. It…

According to statistics, oonline gaming has become the fastest growing industry in the world, with its worth staked at nearly $135 billion in 2018. The gaming industry has been growing at a whopping 10.9% per year, and is expected to keep up that momentum over the next few years. In fact, by the year 2021, the industry is expected to have a market capitalization of $180.1 billion! Which Games Rule the Online Gaming World? While the PlayStation games have their own massive fan following (Sony Interactive Entertainment was deemed the richest gaming company in the world in 2019!), it is…

When it comes to peripherals and accessories for the PS4, nothing beats the original. Sony crafts accessories for its console with a care and attention that only the original manufacturer can display. With that said, there are lots of accessories and extras you can buy for your console that are manufactured by third-party companies and are excellent. If you’re looking to supercharge your gaming experience, here’s how you should do it. These are the best third-party accessories for PS4. Best controller – Nacon Revolution Unlimited Pro (£133.14) If you’ve ever felt like the DualShock 4 was too small or like…

2019 is gradually drawing to a close. The nights are getting colder and longer, the weather is getting more inclement, and the games industry moves towards that magical time when all the major releases jostle for position and give gamers something to be excited for. We’re also not far from a new console generation; Mark Cerny gave WIRED an exclusive glimpse of the PS5 this year, while Xbox Scarlett has been announced for holiday 2020.  With all the excitement around a new console generation, you might well be asking yourself this question: should I still buy a PS4 in 2019?…

Well, this is an unexpected twist. Utawarerumono is a visual novel series with some light tactical elements that’s been trundling along since way back in 2002. The first game spawned a sequel, an anime series, a manga, and a few drama CDs. Utawarerumono: ZAN represents the first foray for the series into action territory, so it’s taking a sideways leap, to say the least. Will this game manage to succeed in shifting genre, or will we all wish we were back reading the original visual novel? The first thing to note here is that Utawarerumono: ZAN is based largely on…

Roblox has managed to discreetly accumulate more than 90 million users ( soon to be 100 ) – including half of American children between 9 and 12 years old – is going to launch its platform in French and German within its commitment to the thriving game market of Europe. The Californian firm Roblox, valued at 2,400 million dollars (about 2,135 million euros) in a fundraising round last year, has focused on international markets after creating a community with more than two million developers, which In some cases they have won millions of dollars with the platform. About a quarter…

Rally driving is a terrifying prospect. For those of us who’ve never tried it or never been interested in trying it, watching the drivers career around bends that should by rights launch their cars into roadside ditches is a scary experience. Luckily, we’ve got video games to help us live that fantasy vicariously (because Lord knows you wouldn’t get most of us here into a rally car). Specifically, we’ve got the WRC series. This franchise goes right back to 2001’s World Rally Championship, created by Evolution Studios. The series has passed through three different developers since its inception; it took…

Sony might be gearing up to release a new console next year, but there’s life in the PS4 yet. It’s not the time for a new console generation, so Gamescom 2019 – often dubbed the German E3 by the gaming media – still had plenty to showcase on everyone’s favourite black box. From shooters to RPGs and everything in between, Gamescom was a pretty good place to be a PlayStation 4 fan. Here are the most exciting PS4 games we saw at this year’s Gamescom show. Death Stranding Hideo Kojima can always be relied upon to deliver a very strange…

Many want to know when Rust might appear on the PS4 and although planned you’ll need to wait longer for an announcement about the release. This article looks at the best skins for Rust. Want to enhance your look in Rust? Choose skins to impress and instill fear in your enemies. In this cruel survival environment, you can stand out with one of the items from our top six. In addition, they will add fun to your gaming experience. Players may purchase any skins they like or wait for them to drop in the game. However,  you need to know…

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