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Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot VR Impressions

Phil Neyman6 years ago6 years ago06 mins

At the end of the day, Cyberpilot feels like a hollow cash grab that exists purely to get the Wolfenstein brand onto VR platforms.

Rage 2 Review Report (Less Edgy and More Fun)

Dustin Furman6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

The Handsome Phantom Rage 2 Review Report Details Our Thoughts From The First 10 Hours Of Rage 2 Gameplay (Retail Release). Rage 2 makes for a fun shooter with sufficient RPG elements that keep us engaged and excited to wrap up the entire game within the days to come.

Long Live Single Player Experiences

Phil Neyman7 years ago7 years ago07 mins

When I was growing up video games were a social event. LAN parties were the pinnacle of this experience. We would load up as many televisions and Xbox consoles as we could and head to any space big enough to hold all of us. Before the internet and social media exploded, this was the only…

Early Access: How Does It Make Sense?

Dave Lambden7 years ago7 years ago012 mins

While I love the idea of sampling something early, I’ve never understood exactly how it works. To me, it’s a bit like throwing a party and purposely inviting a few exclusive guests over early. The sun is still out, the floors haven’t been cleaned yet, and I’m still walking around in an unfortunately revealing bathrobe with appetizers in the freezer. Most of those exclusive guests would apologize for showing up early and walk out. And if they were also gamers they’d then complain about my unfinished party on Reddit.

Great Expansions: Bethesda Edition

Handsome Phantom7 years ago7 years ago011 mins

Can you hear the Geiger counter going “tick-tick-tickety?” Cause there is a ton of fallout from the recent launch of Fallout 76. The online-only survival title has generated controversy over the basic concept, the lack of NPC interactions, stability issues, game-play balance, and end-game viability. Add to that the recent scandal over a collector’s edition bag, and Bethesda is in a bad way with its fans.

Staff E3 Favorites – Kevin’s Pick – Elder Scrolls: Blades

Handsome Phantom7 years ago7 years ago04 mins

There’s a smell in the air, and a painfully tingling sensation in my wallet. It’s the smell emanating from the stampede of games coming in the fall of 2018 and spring of 2019. It’s a flood that may be marking the end of this gaming generation with a definite bang.

E3 Predictions (2018) – Bethesda

Handsome Phantom7 years ago7 years ago08 mins

Bethesda rose from its humble, Where’s Waldo origins, to become one of gaming’s industry titans. This year’s E3 will continue the new tradition of Bethesda hosting its own mini-conference, affectionately called BE3. Rumors abound around this tight-lipped developer, but possible leaks are too tantalizing to ignore. Here’s a few predictions for what’s sure to be an exciting installment of BE3

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR – Review (PSVR)

Dustin Furman8 years ago7 years ago07 mins

PSVR has come a long way, and Skyrim VR is its crowning jewel.

Dishonored: Death of the Outsider – Review (PS4, XB1, PC)

Dustin Furman8 years ago8 years ago08 mins

2016’s Dishonored 2 set a new bar for the immersive sim genera. The sequel built on core concepts laid out in the original, as well as adding a slew of new powers, new locations, and a graphical overall thanks to the new console generation.