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Yu Suzuki Clarifies Shenmue III Funding

Posted on: 25 Jun 2015

Well here I am, writing another story about how some in the press have misrepresented Shenmue III’s funding. Seems Yu Suzuki has been forced to address this issue, which arose from, hopefully, mistakes made in various reports about Shenmue III.

In the War Between Xbox One & PS4, PC Gamers Win

Posted on: 23 Jun 2015

While E3 has typically been a spectacle its shine had seemed to fade. Over the past few years I’d argued that E3 contained few noteworthy announcements, even if one were to look at it through the lens and perspective of a console gamer — the demographic the convention has historically focused on.

PSA: Shenmue III’s Funding is Very Reliant on Kickstarter

Posted on: 23 Jun 2015

It appears a “mistake” has been made by some outlets when they were reporting on Shenmue 3’s funding sources. Controversy follows, you know the routine by now.

Blizzard Bans 100,000 World of Warcraft accounts

Posted on: 15 May 2015

Blizzard has apparently hit over 100,000 accounts with bans in a large bot purge. Accounts impacted were detected to be using gameplay automation methods. The ban doesn’t end with hardcore botters either, casual bot users were apparently hit as well. Blizzard classifies any automation of any action as botting and a violation of their Terms … Continue reading Blizzard Bans 100,000 World of Warcraft accounts →

Dead or Alive 5: Last Round – Video Review

Posted on: 23 Apr 2015

I did this as more of a quick look than a scripted review, which is a first for me. You’ll find out why as soon as you start the video… As for the game? I was very excited for Dead or Alive 5’s release on PC. Find out if my excitement was justified after the … Continue reading Dead or Alive 5: Last Round – Video Review →

Virtua Tennis 4 is Being Delisted

Posted on: 20 Apr 2015

The bad news? SEGA’s Virtua Tennis 4 is planned to be delisted from digital storefronts, including Steam, by April 23rd. The good news? You can grab one of my favorite tennis games for $2.99 before that happens.

In Anti-Spam Efforts, Steam Locks Features to Paying Customers Only

Posted on: 19 Apr 2015

Valve is set to introduce a new set of restrictions on Steam accounts in an effort to reduce the occurrence of spam & phishing on their service. One of which includes making group chat exclusively for those of whom have spent at least $5 in the store.

Microsoft Targets Halo Online Modders, Issues DMCA Takedowns

Posted on: 03 Apr 2015

Recently Microsoft announced Halo Online, an online multiplayer only F2P FPS. The closed beta was announced exclusively for the Russian marketplace however, so given we game on PC, one of the things that happens on PC, happened; mods. Chiefly mods that allowed gamers to bypass said Russian region lock.

Death’s Gambit Trailer Features Climbing Colossi & Grappling Hooks

Posted on: 13 Mar 2015

Do you like huge bosses? Do you like grappling hooks? No? Sorry you dislike fun. Death’s Gambit looks like it might be for folks who like fun. It’s combat looks to be of the type that requires your attention to succeed, defending until the opportunity for a strike safely arises. It has nice sprite-work. It … Continue reading Death’s Gambit Trailer Features Climbing Colossi & Grappling Hooks →

“Dark Dreams Don’t Die” Ran on PC at GDC, Steam Release Incoming?

Posted on: 09 Mar 2015

Japanese Game Developer Swery65’s Xbox One title, D4 (which stands for Dark Dreams Don’t Die) may be getting the PC treatment down the line. At GDC D4 was demoed on PC with a mouse.  After a fan asked Swery65 to bring it to Steam, the developer replied “Do you really want it?”