Islanders review–Streamlined, simple and satisfying
Islander's charming aesthetic and straightforward objectives make each trip to a new speck of land a relaxing delight.
Islander's charming aesthetic and straightforward objectives make each trip to a new speck of land a relaxing delight.
The Elite Atlas may be pricy, but it balances its moderate sound by being a handy Jack of all trades that’ll easily work on whatever you throw at it. It’s primary function more than meets the demands of even the most stressed out esports star when they’re playing a clutch match, its modular nature makes it a reliable kit to travel around with and its a surprisingly comfortable headset to wear for long periods of time. It may not master everything thrown at it, but it’s more than capable of meeting any challenge head-on.
In Borderlands 3, that gap between the various weapons-dealers is expanding even further, as each company doubles down on what makes their particular death-dealing tools of mass head-popping destruction so unique. Here’s a quick rundown of how guns are evolving in Borderlands 3.
As convenient as current capture options are, a properly dedicated piece of hardware is still handy if you’re planning to get serious with not only grabbing the best possible video footage, but also streaming it. Razer has decided to muscle in on Elgato’s territory, as their new Ripshaw HD aims to be a multi-platform capture card with a few tricks up its sleeve.
In August 1999, Activision and Neversoft released Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, and a genre went mainstream. While THPS may not have been the first skateboarding game on the market, it was still the very best that a burgeoning genre could offer.
A decade later, and the original Borderlands is still a heck of a diversion thanks to a recent update that celebrates the anniversary of developer Gearbox’s greatest hit.
Last week saw the rise of a new Elder God in the form of Cetrion, who wields the power of Mother Nature and can unleash titanic destruction all over your face. This week? Mortal Kombat 11 is scaling down, with a character who looks like the bastard child of Gollum and Goro. Say hello, to the Kollector.
Hey Agent! Fans are divided over the recent changes introduced by the recent Invasion for DC patch in The Division 2, which seems to have nerfed several skills.
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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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