Best and Worst Games of 2018 So Far
With the deep summer upon us, and half the year gone, it’s time for Todd to rank the three best, and one worst, games that 2018 has offered players so far. Taken as a whole, the year has been pretty good, though there are always exceptions. Find out if Todd’s picks matches your own thoughts on games this year.
Todd Ranks E3 Expo 2018 Press Conferences
Like most of us, Todd watched the E3 Expo press conferences looking for news about some of the great games that we would all soon be able to play. And like most of us, he has strong opinions about what company did the most to wow gamers.
Steaming to Greatness with Frostpunk
Developer 11bit Studios have done it yet again, this time combining deep city and empire building, a haunting story, and plenty of surprises into the frozen masterpiece that is Frostpunk. Those looking for something new and cool (or cold) can chill out with this unique city-building experience.
E3 Press Conference Schedule and Predictions
Like most of us here at GiN, Todd will be watching all the major E3 Expo press conferences with a careful eye. Given the state of the market, and what happened last year, who will most wow their fans this time around? Bethesda? Sony? EA? Microsoft? Ubisoft? Nintendo? It’s time!
Supporting The Adaptive Controller for Disabled Gamers
News that Microsoft was working on a controller to help disabled people enjoy videogames should have been met with universal praise and support, and joy that more people could experience our beloved pastime. Unfortunately, the reality was a bit different.
Nintendo Finally Taking the Switch Online
News that Nintendo will finally create an online service for their Nintendo Switch has got Todd, along with millions of Nintendo fans, pretty excited. Todd breaks down some of the greatest announced features, alongside a couple that may need a little work.
Don’t Let Games Ignore Single Player
We all know the trend where certain games are moving to an all-multiplayer format, like PUBG and Fortnite, without any single player content. That’s fine, but rumors that the next Call of Duty wont have a single player campaign may be too much for one super-fan.
Videogame Baseball Season Begins with RBI 18
The RBI Baseball series has always been known for great ballpark details and arcade action, and RBI Baseball 18 keeps that tradition going. Despite some oddball glitches, the new game is lots of fun for fans, and keeps its roster updated daily throughout the season.
The King of Kong Con
For years, everyone believed that gamer Billy Mitchell earned the first one million point score on Donkey Kong, but a deeper investigation into the matter has uncovered a more sinister truth. Mitchell’s Twin Galaxies score has been voided, and the gamer banned from further score submissions for life.
Sailing on a Sea of Hypocrites
Avast ye mates! Todd gets in touch with his inner swashbuckler with Sea of Thieves this week, despite the haters saying that the game is sparse and incomplete. But two million early adapting pirates can’t be wrong about a game they now love, can they?