A Hardcore Sunset: The End of an Era
After 22 years charging every windmill in the game industry and offering his blood, sweat and tears to provide fans with thoughtful and entertaining articles, Todd Hargosh is hanging up his Hardcore column. This week begins the final countdown for Hardcore. And, Todd names his well-vetted successor.
A Beginner’s Guide – Games To Try If You Don’t Really Play Games
Ever wished you could find the perfect game to give to a non-gaming friend to show them why you love the artform so much? Or maybe it’s you who wants to get into the hobby, but you’re just not sure where to start. Either way, Drew is here with an exhaustive list of three whole options that just might be what you’re looking for.
Death Stranding For Everyone?
This week, when not constantly playing The Outer Limits, Todd is excited about the news that Hideo Kojima’s (maybe) masterpiece Death Stranding is breaking out of the PlayStation 4 platform and coming to PC games as well. Not that everyone feels the same way.
Shambling Along: Are Zombies Overused in Horror Games?
Like any fan of horror gaming, our online editor loves Halloween. But what was once a beautifully frightening creature, those walking corpses known as zombies, have become a bit overused and dull in games today. Check out some other scary creatures that could amp up our frightening fun.
Four Better Ways To Spend 100 Bucks Over A Fallout 76 Subscription
Bethesda have announced a subscription service for the Fallout game that you probably thought was as abandoned as the wasteland it depicts. Does Drew think the subscription is worth the asking price? Well, judging by the article title, obviously not.
MSI Upgrading University of Missouri Esports Facility
Under a newly announced partnership, MSI will outfit the University of Missouri Esports team with state-of-the-art gaming systems and provide resources and expertise to bolster their program. The campus will enjoy a high-tech gaming space with high-end broadcasting capabilities and a spectating area.
Todd Returns to Gaming with PlayStation
With his missing PlayStation 4 finally back in place, longtime Xbox player Todd Hargosh tries out some PlayStation gaming services like PlayStation Now. With all the improvements Sony has made recently, he’s shockingly impressed.
Esportz Network Building New California Broadcast Center
Backed by more than 50 experienced, independent esports reporters, the Esportz Network is building a new state of the art broadcast center in Orange County, California, with completion targeting the end of the first quarter of 2020.
John Wick Hex and the Art of Voice Acting
John Wick Hex may or may not be a triumph of game mechanics, but it’s certainly a triumph of acting. This week Drew discusses the differences between screen acting and videogame voice-over, and shows us how it can all go wrong.
Still Angry About Timed Exclusives
Todd is angry about all the new timed exclusives coming out these days, where a game stays on one platform for up to a year before moving to others. His latest target: Call of Duty exclusives only going to one console.