The feeling of having played a surprisingly good game is priceless. But, in a time where most games are designed to make the most money and sequels make the most sense for companies, such surprises are few and far between. However, there have been quite a few surprises in the recent past that we will…
The eighth generation of consoles is in its last legs now, and while we gamers eagerly await the new line up of consoles and games, let’s take a moment to appreciate the gems which made each of the existing consoles that much more special. Here is a list of console exclusive games that justified the…
With Sony recently going on record and officially announcing the PS5 along with a release window, and Microsoft name dropping Project Scarlett every now and then, one thing is very clearly established. The arrival of the next generation of consoles is imminent. In just over a year, players around the world will be graced with…
Silent Hills Microtransactions. Not the holiest of words in the videogame industry. It was a practice that started as a way to add value and prolong the life cycle of a game and has now evolved into a monster of gargantuan proportions. While the various monetization practices executed by game companies are questionable and not…
Videogames have now become the most money-making entertainment product besting music, movies and sports. And helping the industry get there are some big-name franchises that churn out a sequel every year or two. However, as with any entertainment medium, a franchise can only hold on for so long before it gets stale. Enter the idea…
Twenty Nineteen has been a mixed bag in terms of videogames. And while there has been no shortage of releases, the quality of the games in question has not always been the best. For Every Resident Evil 2, we had a Jump Force or an Anthem. Below is a list of five such games that…
As we sink deeper into the second half of 2019, it is hard to ignore the drought of hard-hitting and excellent games over the past couple of months. That said, we do have some truly great games that came out earlier this year, some of which were highly anticipated and one that nobody saw coming….
Video games today come in many way shapes and forms. From the short and sweet indie titles to large scale Battle Royale games, video games have evolved quite rapidly in the last 15 years. And one of the products of this evolution is the term AAA Gaming. AAA games span across multiple genres and, of…
It was a sunny Sunday afternoon in Bangalore. The Big Pitcher pub in Old Airport Road was bustling with activities as usual. People of different cultures and communities were unwinding and having a good time. But there was one corner in the pub with a group of individuals who seemed more involved in what they…
There is no better way to unwind after a day of hard work than to fire up a game and get lost in its world. And while there are plenty of games that have sprawling open worlds with rich stories that keep you hooked for dozens of hours, these games require some long-term time commitment….