GAME REVIEWSMay 18 · 42 views
Demigod Review (2009): A Gloriously Bombastic yet Flawed Gem
Demigod, a fantasy strategy game from Gas Powered Games, offers a beautifully imaginative world with intense battles between powerful demigods. Despite its engaging gameplay and delightful character designs, the experience is marred by a lack of tutorial, poorly explained mechanics, and technical issues. With an 81 score, Demigod is a must-play for fans of the genre, albeit with its flaws.
NEWSMay 16 · 43 views
Fortnite's Overwatch Butt Buffing Conspiracy Theory Exposed
Fortnite's latest update has sparked a bizarre conspiracy theory regarding character model adjustments, notably a perceived "butt buff" for female characters, drawing comparisons to Overwatch's similar controversy. Players and content creators have blown up the issue on social media, with many demanding transparency from Epic Games. The debate highlights the delicate balance between character design and community perception in live-service games.
GAME REVIEWSMay 16 · 38 views
Fortnite's Tracer Model Sparks Amusement: A Butt of Jokes Among Overwatch Fans
Fortnite's recent integration of Overwatch heroes has sparked community discussion, notably over Tracer's and D.Va's more emphasized rear ends compared to their Overwatch counterparts. The stark difference has left fans amused and wondering about the design choices. Tracer's voluptuous model, in particular, has drawn attention, contrasting with the "nerfed" rear end of Metal Gear Solid's Snake in Fortnite.
NEWSMay 9 · 45 views
Star Fox Creator Prefers Movie Design Over Switch 2 Game Reveal
Star Fox's creator, Imamura, expresses mixed feelings towards the new character designs in the upcoming Switch 2 game, preferring the movie version. The game, a fresh port of Star Fox 64, has received a mixed response from fans. Imamura's comments highlight the challenges of reimagining iconic characters.
GAME REVIEWSMay 8 · 61 views
Lords of the Fallen 2's Controversial Armor Reveal: A Calculated Risk or Misguided Pandering?
Lords of the Fallen 2 sparks controversy with its revealing female-only armor collection, touted as a response to player demands in a sponsored video featuring YouTuber TheBackgroundNPC. Critics argue it caters to misogynistic demographics, echoing character design comparisons to The Last of Us Part II's Abby. The move backfired, with the announcement ratioed and critics labeling the designs as falling into the "unhorny valley."
TECHNOLOGYMay 6 · 50 views
Resident Evil Requiem Team Sees Fan Backlash as Validation of Grace Ashcroft's Design
Resident Evil Requiem's director, Koshi Nakanishi, interprets the strong negative fan reaction to Grace Ashcroft's AI-powered DLSS 5 makeover as confirmation the character's original design was successful. Fans had initially praised Grace's distinctive look before criticizing its DLSS 5 overhaul. The team views the passionate response as a positive, indicating Grace quickly became a fan favourite.
INDUSTRY NEWSApr 19 · 49 views
David Menkin Reflects on His Journey in Pragmata
David Menkin shares the emotional journey behind his role as Hugh in Pragmata, revealing the challenges of secrecy and the excitement of release.
GAME ARCHIVESApr 9 · 49 views
Early Build Of Mirror's Edge Reveals Cringe Inducing Quote
An early build of Mirror's Edge reveals a surprisingly cringe line from Faith, showing how development choices shape iconic characters.
LATEST RELEASESApr 8 · 42 views
Magic: The Gathering's TMNT Set Embraces Video Game Nostalgia
Magic: The Gathering's new TMNT set brings beloved characters into gameplay, blending nostalgia with modern mechanics for a fresh experience.
NEWSMar 26 · 65 views
Fortnite Layoffs Hit Jonesy’s Original Artist
Epic’s recent cuts reached the artist behind Jonesy, Fortnite’s poster boy. Fans are asking what this means for the game’s identity.