[Column] Do the new rulesets for 3v3 modes create competitive viability?

Arcade mode has always been a good way to cool off after an intense bout of competitive Overwatch. However, amongst the new skins and goodies found in the latest anniversary patch, are a set of rule c

[Column] To survive, Halo must get back to basics

This weekend, I finally completed the campaign for Halo Wars 2, Microsoft’s latest real-time-strategy spinoff. Set shortly after the events of Halo 5: Guardians, it’s an entertaining ride

First impressions: The Surge understands what makes the Souls games great

2017 has already seen excellent games like Resident Evil 7 and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but another unexpected title has managed to quickly crawl up my “best of” list. The

“Fun” isn’t the enemy of video game storytelling

Electronic Arts recently made the decision to put the Mass Effect franchise – one of its most acclaimed series from legendary developer BioWare – on the back-burner following the massive d

How Assassin’s Creed can save itself

Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed franchise has been suffering from inconsistent quality for several years, with each new entry making gameplay and narrative additions while seemingly ignoring th

The trouble with showing a game too early, and how it can help

Last week, THQ Nordic and Gunfire Games – a studio made up of former staffers from THQ’s defunct Vigil Games – revealed Darksiders 3, the long-awaited sequel to one of the most under

Game Overload: Enjoying what you already have

2017 has already been a prolific year for video games across both consoles and PC. No matter where your interests lie, both major publishers and independent game studios have likely released a title w

Nintendo hasn’t made the case to charge for the Switch’s online service

The Nintendo Switch just might be the greatest game console the company has ever produced. Launching with the stellar The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild certainly helped the system receive recogn