Rami Ismail’s 1ReasonToBe remains uplifting despite visa troubles
Every year at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, Rami Ismail‘s panel #1ReasonToBe showcases diverse voices from around the world. This year, the...
In Far Cry 5, you heal your dog by petting him
All dogs go to heaven, except for Boomer. Far Cry 5‘s faithful canine companion is just like the real thing — he plays fetch...
PlayerUnknown Brendan Greene points to PUBG’s future after its smashing first year
In exactly one year since launching on Steam in Early Access, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) has shipped more than 40 million copies. That’s an astounding...
Far Cry 5’s intro is cinematic and fast-paced
I’m playing through Far Cry 5 right now, and I’ll have a review up soon. I went into the game with some doubts, but...
HTC launches first Ready Player One VR apps
In just under one year’s time, HTC’s VR partnership with Steven Spielberg’s movie Ready Player One has gone from promise to (virtual) reality. HTC...
Why survival sim Frostpunk is eerily relevant
Presented by Intel Six days. That’s how long I survived Frostpunk’s harsh world until the people overthrew me. Eliminating homelessness and mining coal for...
Here’s what Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner MARS looks like in 4K
Konami is still releasing video games, and it is going to keep that trend up at least through September when it launches the updated...
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds introduces Events with 8-player squads
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds continues to grow and change, and this week its designers are testing a feature that enables you to experience the last-player-standing shooter...
Ubisoft announces new studios in Mumbai and Odesa
In what’s beginning to become a tradition, Ubisoft is using the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco to announce more studios are joining its...
The Curse of Monkey Island is easy to buy again thanks to GOG
The Curse of Monkey Island is a beautiful, hand-drawn point-and-click adventure game from LucasArt’s golden age. It’s also been nearly impossible to buy, as...