BioWare’s Premature Merchandising: Selling the Promise of a New Mass Effect
Frustration with BioWare’s Marketing Tactics The recent marketing maneuvers by BioWare have left many in the gaming community feeling exasperated. The company’s decision to monetize the anticipation for their yet-to-be-named Mass Effect game has raised eyebrows. In a bold move, they are offering a lithograph for sale, which features nothing more than a teaser image […]
Warner Bros. Shifts Focus to Live Service Games for Iconic Franchises
Warner Bros. is setting its sights on a new horizon for its iconic franchises, with a strategic pivot towards live-service gaming experiences. This marks a significant shift from their previous endeavors, aiming to keep players engaged with their favorite characters and worlds on a continuous basis. Image credit: Warner Bros, Rocksteady Warner Bros.’s New Gaming […]
The Simpsons Hit & Run: The Sequels That Could Have Been
The Simpsons Hit & Run—a GTA-style send-up that somehow managed to be actually pretty dang good—came out in 2003 to some stirring commercial success. I have some fond memories of romping around Springfield as an accident-prone Homer, and while I’m certainly not alone, the game never had a sequel. Turns out, it very nearly had […]
The Game Awards 2023: ‘Alan Wake 2’ and ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Lead with Top Nominations
The Game Awards 2023 Nominees Announced The nominees for The Game Awards 2023 have been unveiled, with ‘Alan Wake 2’ and ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ leading the pack. Both games have received a remarkable eight nominations each, out of a total of 31 categories. They are both in the running for the prestigious Game of the […]
The Mystery Behind ‘The Simpsons Hit & Run’ Sequels That Never Were
Released in 2003, The Simpsons Hit & Run quickly became a commercial hit, much to the delight of fans of the long-running animated series. This GTA-style game allowed players to explore and cause mayhem in a virtual Springfield, driving around as their favorite characters from the show. Despite its stirring commercial success and the potential […]
Rocket Arena sputters out, not with a bang but a whimper
Launched in 2020, Rocket Arena entered the gaming scene as a fresh take on the 3vs3 arena shooter genre. Developed by Final Strike Games and published by Electronic Arts (EA), the game initially received a warm reception for its gameplay, which drew comparisons to the likes of Super Smash Bros. It was praised for its […]