Over the past few weeks, the gaming world has been under an onslaught of news, due to the yearly collection of summer showcases. As industry titans like Microsoft, Sony, Ubisoft, and more offer presentations on the upcoming projects of 2024 and beyond, gamers can’t help but salivate at all the new content just on the…
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Fallout TV Show and Resurgence of Interest in Old Fallout Games
Introduction: Amazon Prime created a huge hit when it recently launched the Fallout TV show. With its mixture of high-budget quality, sheer brutality, and oddball humor, it fully captures the feel of the famous video game franchise but also generates a resurgence of player interest in the original games, as well as a foundation for…
Expansion from Plazma Studio shows the Possibilities of Slow-Pace VR Games
Introduction: Most gamers associate VR titles with fast-paced and spatially-oriented gaming experiences. However, the new release from Plazma Studios shows that even genres like real-time strategy and card deck building can find a proper place in the virtual reality environment. Article: In the past decade and a half, most VR development companies have been focusing…
AEXLAB’s VAIL Release Shows the Hidden Potential of the VR Gaming Market
Introduction: As 2024 continues to bring massive layoffs in the global game development industry, many might consider that a niche market like virtual reality would be in particular danger of contraction. However, companies like AEXLAB and their latest game show that there is a big untapped potential in the same domain. Article: The decision to…
Sony Could Launch its PlayStation VR2 Version for PC this Year
Introduction: In a very unusual development, Sony Interactive revealed that it is creating a version of its VR headset intended for the PC platform. While this is not something many expect from the technologically very insular company, the move makes a lot of sense, especially from the perspective of the virtual reality gaming market. Article:…
Microsoft’s Unclear Approach to VR and AR Technology will Remain a Problem for 2024
Introduction: It is hard for any tech company, large or small, to make a decisive pivot towards or away from virtual reality and augmented reality. In the case of one of the largest companies in the global IT industry, Microsoft, the same difficult decisions are painfully visible and will likely make 2024 another wasted year…
Is Palworld the Next Pokemon Killer?
Palworld is arguably the biggest game of 2024 so far, garnering millions of players and thousands of viewers on livestream platforms. Developed by Pocket Pair, the same creators as Craftopia, Palworld has often been described as “Pokemon, but with guns”. It’s an interesting premise of juxtaposition that promises high-octane lead-driven action alongside cuddly companions. Growing…
The Top 5 PC Games of 2023
The best PC games of 2023 offered some truly memorable experiences, ranging from big-budget adventures to indie darlings. Plus, between services like Game Pass for PC and never-ending sales on Steam, obtaining the best PC games of 2023 often resulted in some stellar deals. While the console wars continued to rage on throughout the year,…
Meta Quest 2 – Perfect Entry Device to the VR World or a Has-Been Headset
Introduction The Quest 2, formerly known as Oculus Quest 2, is a virtual reality headset that has been around since the end of 2020. With a few years under its belt, the same headset has managed to generate both die-hard fans and those who steer clear of it no matter what. However, the question remains…
Rust: The Dynamic Open-World Survival Game That’ll Keep You on Edge
Known as one of the top open-world survival games, Facepunch Studio’s Rust first made its mark on the gaming world in 2013. This initial version, called “Legacy,” was an early release that showcased exciting but ruthless gameplay, and despite its basic graphics, caught on quickly in the gamer’s community. An official version of the game…