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Cliff Blezinski Confirms 'Lawbreakers' on PS4: No Cross-Play Because It's "Dumb"
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to play the fast-paced arena shooter Lawbreakers that PC gamers have been taking to over the past year? Fear not, as of today, our former #GearsofWar creator Cliffy B has not been shy about what is coming to the currently in closed-beta PC game.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
Blizzard Says 'Overwatch' Could Be Getting A TV Series And This Needs To Happen
Given the success of Overwatch, and how it's captivated Blizzard fans old and new, it isn't too surprising that a TV or film adaptation might be on the cards. Film and TV adaptations of video games are becoming increasingly common: Silent Hill and Resident Evil both became film franchises in their own right, while on the TV front Skylander's: Academy has just launched on Netflix, and we've even seen an anime series based off the video game series Danganronpa.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
'PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds': The Story Of Success And How One Game Built Itself Around Streamers
Rain is falling from the ominous clouds above, the smell of wet pavement and gunpowder has filled my nostrils. Before long, I realize I'm not alone here. There's 100 of us, some baring guns, others running around slugging others around the head. We're all the same in some way. Each of us are anticipating what's to come. We all know that the biggest fight for our survival is about to happen. We're already plotting out where we'll airdrop in, what our optimized gear will be, and what our personal weapon preferences are. It's a common trait for a survivor, for someone that knows only one of us will make it out alive.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
'Skyrim Special Edition' On Xbox One Has 2x Times the Mods PS4 Has
Friday night I sat down, a soda in my hand, bag of gummy worms in my lap, and a "Deluxe Edition" of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim so that I may reforge old memories into new ones. Along side it I had a copy of it on Xbox One, which I borrowed from an awesome pal (thank you sir!) and was able to sit down to compare the two.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
From Page to Controller: 7 Games That Were Based on Literature
Whether it's games like 2010's Enslaved, The Witcher franchise, or even the survival horror Parasite Eve, games have been riffing off novels for years. Recently, the most well known has been CD Projekt Red's The Witcher, based off a collection of short stories and novels from the early '90s.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
Shopping Guide: These Are The Most Super-Fly Clothing Options In 'Watch Dogs 2'
If you've arrived at this article, chances are you figured out the big secret in Watch Dogs 2 — that most of the money you make is going to be spent on clothing, clothing, and more clothing. Open-world games have gotten used to customizing characters with clothing options, and #WatchDogs 2 decided to double down, with more clothing options than most other open-world games.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
Steam Tackles User Reviews With Histograms After 'Firewatch' Backlash: Here's What You Need To Know
When it comes to the media industry, reviews are meant to function as a shorthand, telling you what you need to know just by looking at the numbers. The higher the score, the better the game, movie, or show. For gamers, Steam's user reviews are the popular consensus on whether a game is good or not, and has since become a place for meme like joke reviews (such as the ones below) that absolutely serve no purpose for actual users looking for an accurate assessment of a game.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
Did The Walking Dead's Season 7 Premiere Go Too Far? Here Are 6 Gaming Moments That Also Did
For the first episode of The Walking Dead's Season 7, many of us sat on the edge of our seats with our jaws on the ground. Many of us watched those fateful moments when Negan lifted his bat and took his swings we knew were coming.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
Steam Summer Sale Dates Apparently Leaked — Here's How To Prepare
Every year, Steam users prepare their wallets for a big hit. It's a time of year when PC gamers huddle around their computers, painstakingly preparing a wish list of games, awaiting that moment said games post for heavily discounted prices ranging anywhere from 35–95 percent off. It's a tradition that's been going for years, yet never gets old.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
'Titanfall 2' Has a Special WW1 Skin for Battlefield 1 Players
Battlefield 1 has taken the FPS world by storm since its launch last week for the world to play. It has allowed players to take to the skies by plane, to rush across the theaters of war on horseback, and to storm the trenches with flame-throwers.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
Games, Bonding, And A Son's Love For His Father
He sits to attention, hands on mouse and keyboard, glasses dipped partially down over his nose, his cheeks tense with anticipation. His beard is now white at 59, his smile slightly more weathered than before, but his intent on besting whatever challenge is thrown up on screen has never wavered. For 31 years, I've shared these sorts of experiences with my father, and will cherish the time ahead now it seems so limited.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
