Breaking Free from Battle Passes: Reflecting on Helldivers 2's Warbonds

Breaking Free from Battle Passes: Reflecting on Helldivers 2's Warbonds

Helldivers 2’s next Warbond, Cutting Edge, is now available, providing new armor, weapons, and equipment to bolster the galactic war between the Automatons and Terminid races. This latest title from Arrowhead Games offers a fresh take on premium content and progression that makes me look at the popular battle pass system differently, a system that has become the standard for live service titles.

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review-in-Progress: Exploring the First 15 Hours

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review-in-Progress: Exploring the First 15 Hours

I’ve embarked on a journey through the immersive world of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth as we leave the metal skies and delve into the open world. Read on as I express my initial reactions based on the first 15 hours of the game, focusing on the game’s open world and all the fun activities that populate the second game in this remake trilogy.

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Palworld Is Now Top 3 Most Played Game in Steam, and It Hasn’t Been a Week Since Lanch

Palworld Is Now Top 3 Most Played Game in Steam, and It Hasn’t Been a Week Since Lanch

Pocketpair’s Survivor Pokemon-like game released on Early Access on Steam and in PC Game Pass on January 19 and it’s already breaking all kinds of records, officially making it 2024’s biggest breakout game as it’s now Steam's top 3 most played game of all time, beating games like even Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2.

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Here’s What To Expect From the Persona 5 Tactica Cafe Collaboration in the Philippines

Here’s What To Expect From the Persona 5 Tactica Cafe Collaboration in the Philippines

Sega collaborated with a local cafe in the Philippines called Moon Rabbit Cafe + Restaurant to celebrate the launch of their new game Persona 5 Tactica, another spin-off title that takes the Persona 5 formula to a more strategic turned-based approach. We attended the launch of the event as the cafe was transformed into a perfect Persona 5 hangout spot with special activities.

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ESGS 2023: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Hands-on Preview

ESGS 2023: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Hands-on Preview

During ESGS 2023 we got to try out a demo of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth which allows you to explore the changes to the turn-based RPG formula and the many absurd activities that are waiting for us in January 2024.

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5 things I learned about Tekken 8 during its Closed Network Test

5 things I learned about Tekken 8 during its Closed Network Test

The Tekken 8 Closed Network Test is over after two weekend sessions to try the game’s online connectivity and crossplay. It was also the perfect opportunity for players to try out the game Bandai Namco has been working on. I’ve been fortunate enough to participate in both sessions and I learned a few things about a game I haven’t actively played in a long time.

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Hi-Fi Rush’s Arcade Challenge Update Is a Welcome Addition to an Already Amazing Game

Hi-Fi Rush’s Arcade Challenge Update Is a Welcome Addition to an Already Amazing Game

I played the new Arcade Challenge Update for Hi-Fi Rush and found it a great addition to an already excellent game. Players that loved the game during their initial run will appreciate the opportunity to come back and challenge themselves in these modes, unlocking new rewards along the way.

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Diablo IV Early Access - A Mostly Smooth Ride to Hell

Diablo IV Early Access - A Mostly Smooth Ride to Hell

While PC players enjoyed a relatively smooth launch with minimal lag and queue times, console players faced significant challenges. Issues surrounding licensing errors left many unable to access the game, causing frustration in the community. Despite these hurdles, Diablo IV showcased its premium gameplay and captivating storytelling to those that got access to the game’s early access.

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Street Fighter 6 Open Beta Shows That They Might Just Release a Stable Online Mode

Street Fighter 6 Open Beta Shows That They Might Just Release a Stable Online Mode

Street Fighter 6’s Open Beta demonstrated that it is possible to provide a stable online experience for any player in the world as if you’re roaming the floors of a video game arcade store. They could launch with a competent online game mode, and that’s exciting.

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Exoprimal Beta Impressions - Dino Crisis Gambit

Exoprimal Beta Impressions - Dino Crisis Gambit

Over the weekend I participated in Capcom’s open beta test for their upcoming online action game Exoprimal. There was only one game mode available, Dino Survival, and it gave me a rather good impression of the game’s multiplayer portion, but also some concerns if Capcom wants this game to have a decent player base weeks after release.

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Joseph’s Top Games of 2022

Joseph’s Top Games of 2022

2022 has come and gone but here are Joseph Choi’s best games he experienced last year. He mentions over ten games mentioning titles such as Sonic Frontiers, Bayonetta 3, Elden Ring, and even older titles like Mario Kart Tour, Catherine: Full Body, and more.

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