Nearly every basic story has its established protagonists and antagonists, as typically supplemented by an eclectic cast of supporting characters to help progress, stall, or complicate events detailed within the overarching narrative. However, it’s the supporting characters that are often overlooked (or, in some cases, entirely taken for granted) in audiences’ generally larger attention to…
As one of the most effective ways to incorporate pathos within a particular piece of media, music can be used to invoke (and, to an extent, manipulate) emotional responses in audiences – of course, this is no exception even in the realm of video games. What follows is a selection of notable themes across various…
Having already taken a look at “hidden gems” for the NES and Sega Genesis, I wanted to move forward and shed light on other really great (but criminally overlooked) video games for Nintendo’s portable Game Boy console. Designed by Research & Development 1 (R&D1) and initially released in 1989 (later revamped as Game Boy Color…
As a compendium to another article I wrote on still-unresolved mysteries within the Resident Evil franchise, I’ve decided to do a follow-up involving – you guessed it – the Silent Hill series: one that I’m a massive, even obsessive, fan of (and do apologize for being so fixated on). Part of my love for the…
Going for a triple-header with my previous articles on retro-styled video games that I’d like to see developed from older media properties (which, again, is a lot of fun), I have brand-new ideas involving even more IPs that I think would make for some really entertaining titles. The following are my latest selection of franchises…
Video games, like any other major form of entertainment, lend themselves to a wide range of rumors and speculation from people who are eager to find the “new thing” that will occupy their time, attention, and/or wallets. However, such rumors and speculations also create opportunities for hoaxes and other falsehoods to circulate (be it blatant…
It’s been nine years of screams, chases, generators, and chaos—and Dead by Daylight is still going strong. At this year’s PAX East, Behaviour Interactive pulled back the curtain on what’s coming next for the game, while also taking time to celebrate how far they’ve come. Community Director Eric Pope and DBD Creative Lead Matt Cote…
With the highly promoted release of the Nintendo Switch 2 just on the horizon, rumors and speculations regarding a potential follow-up to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate have already started popping up across various corners of the internet. Fans are clamoring for potential new fighters to be included in the legendary fighting series’ pantheon, especially the…
Capcom introduces a new challenge mode to the Onimusha Warlords Remaster, adding new challenges for both newcomers and veterans. Find out what the latest update has in store for the classic samurai adventure. Capcom Revives Onimusha Warlords Remaster Capcom has only dropped a sensational and exhilarating update to its remastered version of Onimusha Warlords, the…
Given PlayStation’s legacy throughout the years, it is hard to recognize the true success Sony has had with gaming without acknowledging the original that started it all, the PlayStation 1 (PSX). While the PS2 gets the notoriety as the best-selling video game console of all time, it would never have gotten its foot off the…
