As we inch towards the most anticipated multimedia release in human history, more details begin to emerge. Best Buy has leaked their pre-order program via an affiliate marketing email to their customers. This wrinkle unravels the date the game will be available for pre-orders across various platforms while also shining a light on how to get a commission on the title.
The Last of Us is a game that was known not only for its graphics, pushing the PS3 to its absolute limits when it was released, but also for its story, which was critically acclaimed. People fell in love with the characters known as Joel and Ellie during the duration of the game. The father/daughter bond they formed was groundbreaking and the extent to which Joel went to save Ellie was both empathizing but also incredibly controversial in that it asked a question, if it meant saving the world, would you let a loved one die in the hopes that a vaccine could be developed against a deadly disease that wiped out a majority of humanity? It is a question that absolutely makes you think, and one that considering the circumstances, absolutely made you empathize with Joel for what he did at the end of the first game. The game sold extremely well, to the point where fan demand for a sequel was made.
Okay, where to begin? I am legit having trouble knowing where to start when it comes to talking about Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition, it took me a long time to fully appreciate this game for what it is but appreciate it I do. Let me start out the gate by saying that the game is a masterpiece! Not only does it look amazing, but it plays every bit as good as it looks as well. This is one of those special games that hits it out of the park in just about all areas. Literally everything about it is top notch, aside from a few minor faults. More about that later.
What’s up everybody welcome to RealGamerNewZ. Today the new Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War has released on PS4, Xbox, and PC platforms with next-gen upgrades on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 as well. We’re playing on PC using high frame rate settings and noticing the many differences between this game and Modern Warfare 2019. For starters, there is far less recoil on the guns – virtually none in fact. The sound design is less realistic and the gameplay feel is ultra fast with less thought given to realism in the shooting, reloading, tossing of lethals, etc. to an interesting result. This game is very fun once you get used to it, but certainly a bit more cheesey and less skill based compared to Modern Warfare 2019.
In Animal Crossing: New Horizons Version 1.2.1b players will experience a living world with thousands of tasks and rewards as well as a thriving online community. This game features DIY projects in this game, playing a merchant role, mining, crafting, fishing, logging, collecting insects, fossils, building up a museum, town, shops, and more. It’s original release was at a very specific time in human history which gave way for a greater need of wholesome, relaxing games.
Resident Evil Resistance employs some of the more Action focused gameplay the series has been known for, but the timing is off. Capcom is in the process of restoring Survival Horror roots with RE2 Remake surpassing 5 million sales and being in most RGN Authors’ Top 5 Games of 2019. Sadly, clunky controls and a half-baked ‘puzzle’ gameplay loop are not enough to provide compelling reason to install RE Resistance and no word on cross-play still means you’ll probably need to play with strangers or round up friends on the same version of the game as you. (PS4, Xbox, or PC)
Update: Rest In Peace Vince Zampella sadly was involved in a car accident and passed away shortly after the release of magnus opus, Battlefield 6, years after this article was initially written.
Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order is a single player action-adventure game set in the Star Wars universe developed by Respawn Entertainment and Published by Electronic Arts. Although Fallen Order is a stand alone game not connected to any other IP, it comes out around the same time as Disney+ and its new exclusive Star Wars series, The Mandalorian.
For the first time ever, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC gamers can all join the fight together in Modern Warfare.
Bonfire is a quaint virtual reality interactive experience starring Ali Wong and developed by Emmy-winning VR/AR producer Baobab Studios. Each person may react to this differently, but with Quest currently still awaiting a lot of its best content – many gamers may be eyeing up this virtual experience as well. Gamers like value-buys, and likely want to know if it’s worth the asking price.
Mutant Year Zero: Road To Eden is a tactical adventure game mixing RTS ( Real-Time Strategy), stealth, exploration and some RPG elements into its gameplay. Developed by The Bearded Ladies Consulting and published by Funcom. In this game players take the role of a member of “The People” a faction of humans living a mutated life in The Ark, an isolated area, and going out on missions within the rest of the post-apocalyptic world. These concepts and the overall game itself are all based on the Mutant series of board games which sees mankind fleeing to segmented underground communities.
The one Smash Bros. game to rule them all. Fans have been waiting to see all of the Smash Bros. characters in one place for years. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate provides that insane library of characters, while adding new ones, and above all excels at every area of game design to produce a top notch quality release for the family-friendly fighting game franchise which truly celebrates the love of gaming. Try it out with a group of friends or engage in its brand new single player story mode with boundless items and tweaks to unlock.
Fallout 76 is an online-only exploration and survival role playing shooter game quite unlike any other. This spin-off title was developed by BattleCry Studios (which was folded into Bethesda Game Studios in March 2018), and while the release has been marred by various controversies surrounding leaks, the game’s launch, and the handling of customer relations, this review will seek to discuss the actual game itself after an extensive amount of gameplay and deep dive on what this live experience has to offer for those who are still interested in playing.
Rockstar Games is finally back after last releasing Grand Theft Auto V in 2013. Red Dead Redemption 2 is the prequel to one of the last generation’s best games, Red Dead Redemption. Taking place in 1899 at the tail end of the age of the wild west, the end of the age of outlaws, players take on the role of Arthur Morgan, one of the gang’s longest running members. Arthur finds himself on the run from the law, other gangs, and is unsure of the situation he is in. Throughout his journey, and your journey, Arthur just may find himself on the road to redemption. Society and civilization versus the wild west and its infamous outlaws, a tale so old it can almost write itself…
Set in 1924, Call of Cthulhu: The Official Video Game follows the down on his luck detective Edward Pierce, a struggling war veteran who operates out of Boston Massachusetts is asked by a Mr. Webster to investigate the mysterious death of the Hawkins family on an island called Dark Water just outside of Massachusetts. While working on this case he discovers a cult that wishes to bring back ‘the old gods’ from the worlds of Lovecraftian horror lore. The game is in first person view and is a survival horror type game with very little combat, some stealth elements, and a heavy reliance on Investigation.
Party Hard is a unique serial killer simulator released in 2015 that attempts to combine dark comedy with enjoyable gameplay and gruesome, but calculated murder. The result was a huge hit with the Steam version of the game receiving very positive reviews from thousands of gamers. With a pixel art landscape, stealth objectives, and various strategies to enact in order to achieve your goals, players must take out certain members (or the entire crowd) of an ongoing party. This has to happen with the least disruption and panic as to avoid being caught by the police. Witnesses are also not good!
Black Ops 4 marks the first Treyarch developed COD game since 2015 and the extra time taken for its development certainly shows. While not perfect, this year’s Call of Duty has taken on a lot of praise from skeptics and loyalists alike. There’s a reason why sales in the series have been going downhill whenever Treyarch isn’t involved, and with BO4 they’ve proven once again that they’re not to be underestimated. At the top of the priority list for BO4 is quality, performance, precision, and a brand-new take on battle royale.
An Odyssey awaits. Explore the past within the world of Ubisoft’s flagship Assassin’s Creed franchise. This time instead of running through streets in white hoods and being a blade to the crowd players head back to 431 BC in Ancient Greece. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey takes place during the Peloponnesian War which was fought by the city states of Sparta against Athens.