Author: Aiden Crawford
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Wonderlands Redux Mod for Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is Better Than Original
The gaming industry is an ever-evolving ecosystem, with players and developers alike continually innovating and pushing boundaries. One example of this is the recent release of the Wonderlands Redux mod for Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, a spin-off from the popular Borderlands franchise. This mod, created by a team of dedicated modders, provides a vast array of…
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Sony Aims to Sell 25 Million PS5 Consoles in 2023
Sony’s PlayStation 5 (PS5) continues to surpass sales expectations, with the company announcing that it sold 6.3 million units in the last quarter alone, bringing the total number of units sold to 19.1 million for the full fiscal year of FY22. Sony’s latest earnings report revealed that supply shortages are no longer a problem, with…
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Strayed Lights: How The Combat Mechanics Affect The Gaming Industry
Embers, the developer and publisher of the recently launched game, Strayed Lights, is revolutionising the hack-and-slash genre by encouraging players to adopt a defensive playing style rather than an offensive one. Strayed Lights is an action-adventure game with an immersive atmosphere that revolves around a light-based creature battling against shadow monsters and finding its lost…
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Niantic’s Tweet About “Going Outside” Raises Questions About the Future of Mobile Gaming
In a recent tweet, Niantic, the developer of the popular mobile game Pokemon Go, made a joke about the game’s players going outside. The tweet, which has since been deleted, read, “95% of critics praise going outside, with 100% audience approval. #getoutside.” The tweet was met with immediate backlash from Pokemon Go players, many of…
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Pokemon Battle Revolution: Why it Deserves More Recognition for Its Animation Quality
In 2007, Genius Sorority released Pokemon Battle Revolution, marking Pokemon‘s debut on the Wii console. While it was an extension of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, what set it apart was its incredibly detailed combat animations, which were unmatched in the series at that time. However, the game received mixed reviews due to its lack of…
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Diablo IV: The Impact of the Server Slam on the Gaming Industry
As Diablo IV‘s June 6 launch date approaches, Blizzard has announced yet another beta test period, this time called “Server Slam.” The test will run from May 12-14 on all platforms and will be available for anyone who wants to participate. Its purpose is to help the development team better prepare for the massive horde…
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Horizon Forbidden West DLC: Aloy Comes Out as Queer
The gaming industry has seen a significant shift in recent years, with developers focusing on inclusivity and diversity in their games. The latest example of this is the release of the Horizon Forbidden West’s Burning Shores DLC, which reveals that protagonist Aloy is queer. This is a big step forward for the gaming industry, as…
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Pokemon Card Craze: How Collectibles Affect the Gaming Industry
The Pokemon Card Company recently dropped a new expansion pack for the trading card game, centered around Scarlet and Violet’s four Treasures of Ruin in the Paldea region. However, due to the hard-to-get cards, the company has admitted that all Pokemon card game products are currently sold out in Japan. The new packs, Clay Burst…
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OTXO: A Thrilling Bulletstorm Game – PC Review
As a writer who appreciates nostalgia and sentimentality, I’m constantly delighted when a game successfully merges the best of the past with the excitement of the present. OTXO accomplishes precisely that. This contemporary spin on the timeless classic Hotline Miami exemplifies how to take the essential components that made a game exceptional and expand upon…
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EVE Online: How Video Game Heists Can Affect the Gaming Industry
EVE Online, a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) set in space, is known for its complex gameplay mechanics and player-driven economy. However, it’s also known for being a hotbed of player-driven drama and controversy, as evidenced by the recent “heist” pulled off by a pair of players. This event highlights how player actions, even…
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The Controversy of the Call of Duty: Warzone Pay-to-Win Skins
The games industry has always had a contentious relationship with microtransactions, but the latest controversy involving Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0’s DMZ mode takes it to a new level. The introduction of “DMZ bonus effects” attached to premium cosmetics has caused a stir, with some players accusing the game of becoming pay-to-win.
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The Impact of Blizzard’s Recent Feral Druid Changes on WoW Classic
Blizzard’s recent changes to the Feral Druid specialisation in WoW: Wrath of the Lich King Classic have caused quite a stir among players. The changes were intended to eliminate the popular “bearweaving” playstyle and make the class more powerful in PvE without affecting its performance in PvP. However, the changes ended up being stronger than…