A game series inspired by the most notorious street racing group in Japan. Midnight Club was first released for PS2 in 2000 and was similar to Need for Speed because you had these really fast vehicles plus awesome soundtracks. However, Need for Speed games back then weren’t open-world. Not until Need for Speed: Underground in … Read more
What is Harvest Moon? First off, this isn’t a game that’s for everyone. Not because it isn’t fun- quite the opposite. Harvest Moon is a game that rewards your patience and provides short bursts of excitement in between long periods of mundane “grinding”. The plot of every Harvest Moon game usually starts with you inheriting … Read more
Parodius is a scrolling shooter game series made by Konami, and its appeal to many classic gamers out there is how the game parodies various titles under the Konami banner such as Castlevania, Xexex, Tokimeki Memorial, Mystical Ninja, Thunder Cross, Taisen Puzzle-Dama, TwinBee, Antarctic Adventures, Ganbare Goemon, and Lethal Enforcers. Parodius is an obscure franchise … Read more
Just Cause is an action-adventure game made by Avalanche Studios and Square Enix Europe where its focal points are pure chaos and open-world gameplay reminiscent of Grand Theft Auto and some other open-world titles that has third-person shooter elements in it. These are one of the games that never took themselves way too seriously and … Read more
Armored Core is a third-person shooter game made by FromSoftware with its original game being released back in the year 1997, during the PlayStation 1 era, and became a console-exclusive attraction. It was popular back in the day due to how well-known mechas are. For those who don’t know, the mecha subgenre originated in Japan … Read more
Overlord is an action role-playing game under the Codemasters label, the same development team that made popular game series such as the DiRT and Grid franchise which are both excellent racing titles. Overlord is a must-play for RPG players out there, but the series is left behind after various action role-playing titles came out later … Read more
Flatout, or stylized as FlatOut, is a racing/demolition derby game that came from Bugbear Entertainment and was passed down to several developers over the years, and it was the thing that led to the lowest point of the series as their underrated gem became one of the worst racing games ever made and it shows … Read more
Water in games has always been a deciding factor whether the game is detailed or not, especially when you try to interact with it. With AAA titles being released yearly, only a few of them stands out at how they apply realism in aquatic areas with physics that simulate the motion in real life. Whether … Read more
Dirt, or its previous name Colin McRae: Dirt, or stylized as DiRT, is a rally racing game that was around since the PlayStation 1 era, but the series never took off until it moved into a newer generation of consoles. Often regarded as one of the most engaging racing games, Dirt has amassed a fanbase … Read more
Papa’s Gameria is a series of flash games developed by Flipline Studios way back in 2004 and is a staple for everyone’s childhood. With its lore and gameplay catering to children, it’s easy to pick up and rekindle the games that came out from them. Sadly, Adobe Flash is disabled and unavailable for usage in … Read more
Metro is a post-apocalyptic first-person shooter and survival horror game made by 4A Games and is based on the titular series of novels written by Russian author Dmitry Glukhovsky in 2005. From the span of three games to the two remastered versions of the first two games, Metro has been regarded as one of the … Read more
Ultimate Fighting Championship or the UFC, in short, has accumulated fourteen games under their radar and they have been always a hit or miss situation with it. UFC games have moved from the arcade brawling to simulation to imitate realistic action that the sport of Mixed Martial Arts can offer, and there is one thing … Read more
So, you’re looking to play some Metal Gear Solid 2 on your old PS2 console that your mom purchased back when Blockbuster was still around. You wipe off the dust and hook up that ancient hunk of plastic to a modern 4K TV using an HDMI adapter. In goes the game disk, and you see … Read more
As someone who wears glasses, I am familiar with the inconvenience of wearing a full-sized over-the-ear headset. This issue is of particular importance for gamers. Because we spend multiple hours in a stretch, wearing headsets that weigh nearly a pound. If you’re someone who wears corrective/ gaming glasses, you need to look for very specific … Read more
A PS2 outputs video and audio through composite cables. This is a format that uses 3 connectors- one carries video (yellow) while the other two (red and white) carry stereo audio. If you purchase a modern television set, there’s a very low chance that it comes with composite inputs. The most popular interface today for … Read more
I never owned a console in my childhood since I have been a PC gamer from the beginning. But consoles from that era (early to mid-2000s) had a massive library of exclusive games that you just couldn’t play on PC. And one of the best consoles for playing exclusive titles was Sony’s PS2, which is … Read more
Enlisted is the latest game from Gaijin Entertainment, famously known for developing War Thunder. It’s a realistic WW2 infantry simulator with gameplay similar to old-school battlefield titles. You really get the feeling that you’re in a historical conflict where every life matters and every bullet counts. But why should you play Enlisted if you’re already … Read more
The PlayStation 5 has been designed for maximum performance, graphics, and speed. Not only that, Sony also considered giving gamers an immersive experience pretty well. The PS5 by itself is already a magnificent console that can really bring the games it plays to life. When it comes to visuals, a PS5 paired with a nice … Read more
Esports has come a long way, and Counter-Strike as a franchise has been there since its inception. From the golden age of CRTs to today, we have mice that weigh less than 50 grams to give the players an edge in their game. Every little bit one can squeeze from their peripherals counts when it … Read more
The Intel Core i5-6600k is a true workhorse and has been serving mid-range gamers exceptionally well since late 2015 (back when Skylake initially launched). Back then, all you needed was 4 cores for gaming. Even hyperthreading wasn’t deemed necessary, which is why the i5 could be found in so many expensive builds featuring GTX 1070s … Read more