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It’s September and the year is almost finishing, but that does not mean that we must be sad; it’s quite the opposite, because usually the best video games or the biggest surprised are released in the last months of the year. This year has been absurdly good in terms of video games, and the best thing is that despite we are in the final months of the year, a lot of AAA video games will be release in the next 3 months, and that is exactly today’s topic. Today we are going to rank the 10 best upcoming video games…

Rare’s 2006 life sim Viva Pinata is a unique beast, which, we admit, is not the strongest start for an article discussing similar games. The principle is simple: you must attract pinata animals to your garden, and you’ll do so via a variety of different means, including planting grass, adding ponds, or even letting them eat other pinatas that have taken up residence. Viva Pinata and its sequel, Trouble in Paradise, espoused a strange atmosphere that balanced adorable pinatas with brutal kill-or-be-killed food-chain simulation. It stands to reason, then, that there aren’t too many games out there that are strikingly…

One of the main reasons why a videogame can get tattooed in your mind is because the first mission. It’s not necessary that a good videogame should have a great opening level, but it is a very nice and important touch, because this will be the first thing the gamer will experience the moment they start the single player mode. While right now most games are less structured around levels, there are a lot of opening missions that will be remembered forever for being so good. This is the topic of today boys, so this is our top 10 best…

I always say that a good story must have an even better ending than the story itself, this applies to video games too; a good video game must have a well written ending. The last mission or level in a video game is usually considered the most important level because is the end of the road, and usually the moments that stick to the gamer the most lie in almost every final level. A bad ending is always really hard to swallow, so today we are ranking the best final levels or missions in video game history, so let’s begin.…

The mobile gaming industry is the home of simple yet addictive gameplay mechanics. Many mobile games boil down to extremely basic and straightforward controls, yet manage to attract and retain an audience due to presentation and implementation. That’s certainly the case for Egg, Inc., an idle clicker game created by the Los Angeles-based studio Auxbrain. Egg, Inc. is currently available for Android and iOS devices, and it’s got a very straightforward setup: click to spawn chickens, chickens make you money. Of course, there’s a lot more going on behind the scenes when it comes to Egg, Inc.’s success, which is…

Microsoft’s Xbox Series X/S may be trailing the PS5 in terms of sales (and perhaps even cultural significance), but it’s hard to argue that the console’s lineup isn’t stellar. With great multiplatform releases like Assassin’s Creed Mirage on the horizon, as well as huge sellers like Elden Ring and Hogwarts Legacy providing ample reasons to pick up an Xbox, Microsoft shouldn’t panic just yet if it looks like they’re underperforming compared to their longterm rivals. With the Activision-Blizzard acquisition looming on the horizon and Xbox Game Pass bringing many quality games to players at low prices, the Xbox Series…

It’s official: FIFA 23 is the final EA-developed game to bear the FIFA name.  After this instalment, EA will pivot towards its franchise’s new name of EA Sports FC, with the inaugural game in that series being this year’s EA Sports FC 24. FIFA has pledged to create its own series of video games, but that series won’t start this year, so for now, if you want the 2023-24 FIFA experience, you should opt for EA Sports FC 24. However, right now, many gamers are still enjoying FIFA 23, and EA recently released an update that made…

Despite the fact that Apple’s hardware is often extremely powerful and well-suited to gaming, the number of games that feature innate macOS compatibility is shockingly low.  Most games out there right now are playable on Windows machines, and many even have Linux compatibility built into them, but lots of major triple-A releases don’t support Mac, meaning that Apple gamers are often being left out in the cold. Unfortunately, EA’s flagship FIFA franchise is no exception to this rule; most recent FIFA games simply don’t feature any kind of innate Mac compatibility, with 2011’s FIFA 12 being the last FIFA game…

Video games have evolved a lot since the Pong and Pac-man days and with each passing year, the developers create new things to give us a whole new experience. Nowadays, video games can give us layered and interesting narratives, good motion-capture performances, realistic graphics, and also, voice acting that can create something spectacular and everlasting. Several video games can pull your heartstrings by the voice performances of the actors, and today we are here for that. Today, we are ranking the 10 best voice acting performances in video games. Let’s begin. 10. Jen Taylor – Cortana (Halo 4) Everybody knows…

The video game industry in the last 10 years gave us a lot of videogames that will be remembered forever. Spanning more than a thousand games and three console generations, from 2013 to 2023 is considered one of the best moments to be a gamer. If doesn’t matter if you are a PC gamer or if you prefer video game consoles, throughout these 10 years, the industry gave us masterpieces for any console in existence, including mobile games. Today we are going to rank the 10 best video games of the last years, so sit back, take a soda and…

Have you ever wanted to play a video game so bad but suddenly, from out of nowhere, the developers cancel the project and never release the video game? Yes, then this list is for you. A lot of video games have been cancelled when the development was almost finished; we saw the screenshots, the characters, and even the gameplay but for mysterious reasons the company cancels the project, that is normal… Painful but normal, and the saddest thing is that we knew, just be looking, that many of those games would be a success. Tonight, we are going to rank…

After the June rush, Gamescom Opening Night Live is arguably the next major event on the gaming calendar. Hosted by gaming journalist and presenter Geoff Keighley, Opening Night Live often features a mixture of trailers for already-announced games and genuine surprises, but this year, Keighley set expectations right from the get-go. He told expectant gamers that the event would largely consist of games that had already been announced. This, of course, potentially left room for one or two surprises, but for the most part, we did indeed see lots of games we already knew about. Naturally, these games received brand…

With over 10 million downloads on Android and more than 1.6 million ratings on iOS, it’s safe to say that BitLife is one of the most popular mobile games on the market right now. The game’s principles are simple; it’s basically a text adventure in which you must make a series of decisions about your life, monitoring how they change your character as you go. Despite that simplicity, there’s an addictive quality to BitLife that makes it a joy to fire up every time you grab your phone, and that kind of compelling design isn’t found everywhere in the gaming…

When you’re the owner of a console, it’s always nice to have an exclusive game arrive and justify your purchase. Whether it’s an excellent PS4 game like Bloodborne or one of Nintendo’s many hits for the Switch, an exclusive game can make the most of the hardware it’s been created for, as well as any unique features that console happens to have. 2022 had no shortage of great console-exclusive games, so without further ado, let’s take a look at the best of them.  Horizon Forbidden West If you’re a PlayStation owner, then 2022 was a great year. Horizon Forbidden…

The Call of Duty franchise is one of the most famous and most played in the world. Call of Duty is mostly known because of its competitive multiplayer but other gamers also enjoy the campaign and the storylines. You may think that Call of Duty campaigns are only corridors full of enemies but that is not true, many of the Call of Duty campaigns were well-received and are still remembered to this day thanks to some unforgettable missions. Spoiler: “No Russian” won’t appear. Today we are going to rank the 10 best Call of Duty campaign missions so let’s begin.…

When it was released in September 2020 (after a period in Early Access), Hades proved to be a phenomenon. Developed by Supergiant Games, the roguelite tells the story of Zagreus, the son of Hades, who attempts to make his way out of the underworld in a rebellion against his father. Naturally, Zagreus fails time and time again, but each time you die, you’re treated to new dialogue and a chance to upgrade your abilities and weaponry. Even if you’re not usually a fan of the die-restart-die loop of roguelites, Hades consistently feels fresh and exciting on each run, and…

If you haven’t played Terraria yet and you’re a big fan of crafting and building games, we’d strongly recommend it. This unassuming-looking 2D indie game hides oceanic depth; you’ll be constructing imposing fortresses and entire cities before you even know it.  With that said, even Terraria can lose its lustre over time, and you might find yourself hankering for some similar experiences that wander off the beaten path just a little bit. If that’s the case, then you’re in luck, as the gaming world is full of great alternatives to this indie classic. Here are 12 great games like…

For many months, the rumour mill surrounding a new Nintendo console has been swirling. At time of writing, recent rumours have been giving the concept of a next-gen Nintendo machine renewed vigour, but Nintendo has yet to announce anything, and the company’s silence makes a lot of sense.  With The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom doing rip-roaring sales numbers and even games like Pikmin 4 putting in a fairly impressive performance, there’s really no reason for Nintendo to release a Switch successor at the moment, even if the console’s performance is noticeably starting to flag. While…

The PC was a generational invention and kick started the video game world. Starting with simple games like Pacman and Space invaders, the PC gaming scene has come along way since 1962, when the first ever game came out. Even though many users have turned their attention to gaming consoles like Xbox and PlayStation, there is still many individuals who prefer the PC. The PC still has many games only exclusive to its platform. However, what are the best games out there? Anger Foot Kicking off our list is a PC game that is scheduled to be released very soon.…

Video games that are inspired by movies can be hit or miss, most are atrocious, some are decent, and very few are masterpieces. Over the Hedge (the game) is a multiplayer, action game developed by Edge of Reality, Vicarious Visions, and Beenox, and published by Activision. It was released on May 5th, 2006, for the PS2, Xbox, Game Boy Advance, Microsoft Windows, GameCube, and Nintendo DS. While most movie tie-ins will follow the movie practically verbatim, Over the Hedge worked as a sort of sequel to its movie counterpart. When I played the game before the movie even came out…

Steam is the biggest online video game launcher around and despite other launchers have emerged with the passing of time, Steam is still the king. Valve’s launcher has a lot of video games, but have you ever asked which video games are the most popular on this launcher? Steam has more video games you can ever imagine; single player to multiplayer, from action to terror, kid-oriented games to adults only games. Today we are going to check which are the 10 most played and popular video games ever in Steam. So, let’s begin! 10. Apex Legends – 624,473 players Respawn…

The Grand Theft Auto franchise has been with us for a long time and while everybody can easily decide which GTA is the best one in the franchise, is a harder task to choose who is the best protagonist in the series. Each protagonist is different from the others and while most of them are criminals, every one of them has their own motivations, story and personality. Choosing a GTA protagonist depends on each gamer’s personality so we are going to be as impartial as possible with this one. Today we are going to rank the 10 best GTA protagonists…

Consoles may come and go, but one thing is seemingly for certain: PC gaming is very much here to stay. With the advent of devices like the Steam Deck and the ROG Ally, it’s clear that PC gamers want more ways to play their games rather than to migrate to other console ecosystems, and these options are only likely to get more numerous as time goes on. This sense that PC gaming remains critical to the industry is bolstered massively by the fact that there are so many great games coming to the PC ecosystem. This September, we’ve got long-awaited…

Way back in May 2022, it was revealed that the long-standing institution that is the FIFA video game series would be undergoing a fundamental change. EA, it turned out, had failed to reach an agreement with football organisation FIFA, which had given its name to EA’s flagship video game franchise since 1993, and so the franchise would be changing its name. FIFA, EA said, would become EA Sports FC, and the franchise would adopt this moniker going forward. The studio was quick to assure fans that nothing else about FIFA would be changing; modes like Pro Clubs and Ultimate Team…

Catchphrases are one of those things that can make a video game memorable and if they are good enough you can apply them in you daily life. Well, it also depends on if the catchphrase is not weird enough to use it. These phrases and terms are usually associated with a specific character and the catchphrase itself can encapsulate its personality and traits. Nowadays, catchphrases have been integrated into modern society, usually in memes but despite that, there are no many catchphrases in gaming. Nevertheless, they exist and many of them are easily distinguishable. Today we are going to rank…

If you’re a PC gamer, then you’ll know that the PC’s library is pretty much unbeatable when it comes to longevity. Many of the games that were available to play back in the 70s and 80s are still available to check out today, and if there’s one platform that can reasonably be said to be “the best” for preservation, it’s absolutely the PC. You could easily spend the rest of your life playing every single retro game that’s been preserved for posterity on PC, but there are also a host of new games heading your way each month, so that…

It’s been what can only be described as a banner year for Nintendo so far. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which launched back in May, has proven to be one of the studio’s biggest hits of all time, racking up a massive number of sales in its first few days on release.  The rest of the year is unlikely to hold anything quite as epochal for the Big N, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any surprises up Nintendo’s sleeve when it comes to the Switch, or indeed any of Nintendo’s third-party partners. Let’s take a…

Microsoft’s June showcase gave us a lot of reasons to be optimistic for the future of the company. After the unmitigated disaster of the Redfall launch, Microsoft really needed to provide some kind of lifeline for Xbox fans; gamers were getting worried that the studio had nothing up its sleeve in terms of killer apps, but that turned out not to be the case.  We may not have learned quite as much about games like Fable as we wanted to, but we’re still excited for the upcoming Xbox lineup; Starfield and Forza Motorsport have our attention in particular. Before…

Triple A game development represents the pinnacle of the gaming industry, with high-budget productions that deliver immersive experiences and cutting-edge technology. In this article, we will explore the world of AAA game development, shedding light on the creative process, the teams involved, and the economic considerations that go into making these blockbuster games. Additionally, we will delve into the question of how much AAA games cost to make and the factors that influence their budgets. The Creative Process of AAA Game Development Pre-production: The pre-production phase involves conceptualizing the game, defining its genre, gameplay mechanics, art style, and narrative elements.…

The 90s is often considered the decade where the best video games ever created were published and I firmly consider this to be true. The gamers of that era like myself saw and experienced the release of 3D video games like never before. Also, the 90s is considered the resurgence of the video games industry because the industry nearly went bankrupt in the 1980s. It’s funny because in the 80s the industry was almost over but the next decade were released some of the best video games ever made… That’s how you should make a comeback. Today we are going…

Many of you already know what is a sandbox video game but many of you may get confused with the term so I will say it: a sandbox video game is a video game with elements that allow you to have more creativity to interact with. Usually sandbox games are associated with the open world concept and that is one of the reasons why it is called “sandbox”; the term is derived from a sandbox where children create nearly anything they want to create. Today we are going to choose the best sandbox video games ever made so let’s begin.…