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.
Should you play Genshin Impact? Raising the bar for Free-to-Play Games
At a glance, Genshin Impact may appear to be nothing more than a clone of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. But the game does so much more so differently that it can stand on its own. More importantly, it raises the bar for what you can now expect from a free-to-play title.
Mega Man 11, A Glorious Return to Form
After putting it off for a little over 2 years, I finally got to sit down and take a proper look at Mega Man 11. Mega Man 9 and 10 brought the 8-bit classic style back to the series. And while they were amazing games, I was still looking for that modern 2.5-D transition that I expected the series to naturally evolve into.
Super Mario Bros. 35 is an Interesting Take on a Battle Royale Game
The battle royale genre has made its mark in gaming as a mainstay in the current and foreseeable generation. With Tetris 99, Nintendo has proven that the battle royale concept isn't limited to shooters. And as part of the Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary, Nintendo has released another unique take to the genre with Super Mario Bros. 35.
On the Outside Looking In - Convincing Myself to Get Into an MMO
MMOs have been a mainstay in the gaming scene for many years. But what is it like to jump into an MMO today for players who aren't familiar or haven't touched the genre?
Marvel's Avengers Open Beta is a Hot and Confusing Mess
Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics' Marvel's Avengers game just had its 2nd online BETA over the weekend. With this BETA session being open to all PS4 owners, we took the time to check it out and see what the hubbub was all about.
Getting Back Into Overwatch - Revisiting the Game After a Two Year Hiatus
It's no secret that we here at Too Much Gaming have spent hundreds of hours playing Blizzard's hero shooter, Overwatch. But as with most things, interest wanes and we move on to other games that demand our attention. And after having not played the game for over 2 years, how does it fare today?
Should You Play Watch Dogs 2 in 2020?
During the Ubisoft Forward livestream, the company gave gamers a copy of Watch_Dogs 2 for free on UPlay as a means of saying thank you for watching the stream and following their gaming news for the E3 season. But with the game being nearly four years old and with the first game being riddled with issues and controversies, is it worth it to play Watch Dogs 2 in 2020?
Thursday Will Be A Very Important Day for The Future of Halo
Will Halo Infinite be an open-world shooter, expanding on the open-ended maps of sister franchise Gears of War? Will it be a service game like Destiny? Or will it be something else entirely? Whatever identity it takes will be crucial to its future.
Sony Can’t Stay Silent On Its PS5 Cross-Generation Strategy Forever
Sony isn’t just a platform holder but one of the biggest publishers on its own devices. Sony needs to ensure they have a cross generational strategy that doesn’t make them the villains of their own platform
$70 Next-Gen Games Aren’t Unreasonable, But Publishers Are Rarely Reasonable
An increase in the price of videogames might be a long time coming. And while they’re necessary to cover rising development costs, can publishers be trusted with the extra money?
Xbox Boss Says First-Party Games Will Be Diverse, Won’t Copy PlayStation
At a keynote fireside for GameLab Live, Phil Spencer said that while first-party exclusives are important, it doesn’t help the industry for all the players to do exactly the same thing with their platforms, services, or content.