Ains

18

Jan

By Ains

Collectibles, Videos

Unboxing/Review : Yennefer of Vengerberg Witcher 3 Prime 1 Studio Statue

In his latest statue unboxing and review, Ains gives you an in-depth look at the new Yennefer of Vengerberg Exclusive statue from Prime 1 Studio. He also gives you a sense of scale and compares it with the other statues from the same line (Triss and Geralt). https://youtu.be/Cced4NEsmwg

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16

Jan

By Ains

Videos

What is Going on with PlayStation and the PS5?

In this Industry Perspective, Porshapwr takes a look at the PlayStation team's decision to not attend E3 2020, whether or not that matters in the larger picture, how Sony is accommodating fans, and what we can expect from PlayStation first party studios for the PS5's launch. https://youtu.be/_moHsXCGvCI

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08

Jan

By Ains

Articles

With the PS5 Approaching, it’s Time for Bloodborne 2

Over the course of the last decade, From Software has grown into a premier development studio. The success of the Dark Souls series speaks for itself and has influenced many games throughout the industry, both big and small. From's most recent release, Sekiro, was another critically acclaimed title that won…

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13

Dec

By Ains

Articles

Xbox Game Studios Beginning to Show its Strength in 2020

Over the course of the eighth console generation, there's been a constant narrative revolving around the Xbox One's game library thus leading to the word "exclusive" becoming a staple throughout the industry. Regardless of your personal opinion on the matter, improving first party output has been a driving focus for…

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16

Nov

By Ains

Reviews

The Outer Worlds Review : Adventuring through a Sci-Fi Capitalist Galaxy

Fallout and Mass Effect. Those two franchises hold a legendary reputation (generally) throughout the industry and are revered by fans the world over. However, in the last several years, their reputation has been tarnished with less than stellar entries while their developers, Bioware and Bethesda, have faced backlash as well.…

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24

Oct

By Ains

Videos

Industry Perspective : The Impact of Xbox Game Pass

In this episode of Industry Perspective, Porshapwr examines Xbox Game Pass, the questions surrounding it, and speak to how it's changing the industry. https://youtu.be/Z6MzsNfXQbU

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21

Oct

By Ains

Reviews

Yooka Laylee and the Impossible Lair Review : Blast from the Past

While 2D platformers were once the kings of gaming they’ve long been overshadowed by larger open-world titles, first person shooters, and engrossing RPGs. In recent years, this has led to smaller studios picking up the mantle and leading a renaissance of sorts for platformers which I for one, have thoroughly…

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20

Sep

By Ains

Articles

Opinion : Borderlands 3 is the Result of Gearbox Understanding its Fanbase

We see it time after time in the gaming industry. A new IP will gain an audience, grow a large, dedicated following, and generate substantial revenue for a developer. Over time, the need for change takes over the design methodology and a few titles later, the fans are left with…

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11

Sep

By Ains

Reviews

Gears 5 Review : A Stunning Return to Sera

The Gears of War franchise and I go back a long way. I was there on Emergence Day in 2006 and with the release of the sequel in 2008, I became engrossed in the community resulting in life-long friendships and unforgettable experiences. With Gears of War 4 being the first…

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06

Sep

By Ains

Videos

Industry Perspective Premier : Will the PS5 and Xbox Scarlett be the Last Consoles?

In this debut episode of Industry Perspective, I look at the future of cloud gaming and what it means for the generations of consoles after the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Scarlett. https://youtu.be/VOVKIUqIZ6E

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02

Sep

By Ains

Reviews

Blair Witch Review : A Twisted Descent into Madness

As most know, the Blair Witch IP dates back to 1999 when the low-budget movie debuted and took audiences by storm. Since then the franchise hasn't created much that's been memorable, so it was certainly a surprise when we received a trailer for a Blair Witch video game during Microsoft's…

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30

Jul

By Ains

Articles, Latest News

Opinion : It’s Time to Stop Making Excuses for Nintendo

There's no debating it, the Switch is a tremendous success. Introduced in 2017, there were some who questioned if the Switch would be the turn around Nintendo needed after the dismal sales of the Wii U, or if it would simply fall flat and leave Nintendo in disarray. That question…

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13

Jul

By Ains

Articles

Biomutant Preview : A Promising ARPG that Should be Worth the Wait

It's hard to believe, but Biomutant was first shown nearly two years ago now. Its debut, in August of 2017, was met with excitement and generated substantial hype for the new IP from Swedish developer Experiment 101. However, since that debut and a targeted release date of 2019, the game…

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28

Jun

By Ains

Articles, Examining the Classics

Examining the Classics : Bioshock

The second entry in my Examining the Classics series is Bioshock, a title that over a decade after its release in 2007, I maintain is one of the greatest video games ever developed. From its opening, to the character development, Rapture, and the brilliantly shocking ending, Bioshock is the purest…

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21

Jun

By Ains

Collectibles, Videos

Unboxing : Triss Merigold Exclusive Statue from Prime 1 (Witcher 3)

In my most recent statue unboxing, I give you an in-depth look at the new Triss Merigold Exclusive statue from Prime 1 Studio. I also gives you a sense of scale and compare it 1:1 with the Geralt of Rivia statue from the same line. https://youtu.be/zzYppwuF0Oo

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