Anthem may look like a slick blend of action and exploration all wrapped up in some shiny armour, but beneath its surface lies a game that is riddled with bugs, shallow world-building and a paint by numbers approach to its design.
Anthem may look like a slick blend of action and exploration all wrapped up in some shiny armour, but beneath its surface lies a game that is riddled with bugs, shallow world-building and a paint by numbers approach to its design.
It doesn’t take much to create a great sequel to a video game that has proven to be a hit with fans. After all, when the original game has managed to create an attractive foundation, all that’s left for developers is to build something bigger, better and bolder on top of it…right? Well, not exactly. Some times, video game sequels don’t just drop the ball, they kick it into a bottomless ravine from which there is no escape.
The third instalment in this FPS survival horror franchise moves the action above ground, and out into the Russian hinterland in 4A Games’s most ambitious effort yet.
It’s not exactly illegal to want to rule the world, but it’s the methods that a person uses to accomplish their goals that makes all the difference.
These days, Samsung has a lot more competition nipping at their heels, thanks to the likes of Huawei, LG and Google. And that’s great! Competition breeds innovation, and while the newly announced Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ may seem like yet another black box that transmits social media feeds of doom to your face, they’re still as Samsung as can be in the design department.
Every Javelin has an arsenal of tricks up its mechanised sleeves, which when used correctly and in tandem with your other teammates, can help dish out some staggering damage on the more tenacious bullet sponges that inhabit the world around you. So how does it work in Anthem?
The Razer Raiju Ultimate is a tactile treat. Solidly engineered, designed for specific market needs and surprisingly flexible for more generic gaming needs. You could call it the ultimate PS4 controller.
You can run, you can hide and you can cry…Hell you might as well do all three, because when Toy Fair 2019 kicked off, there was no refuge available for your wallet. Instead, the weekend saw more plastic unveiled than the supply closet of a Hollywood doctor. From Transformers to Batman, the New York show floor was filled with all manner of content that would bring out the inner child in even the most jaded cynic. Here’s a look at the best of the best, that tickled plenty of fancies.
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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