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A Tale of Two Warriors | Assassin’s Creed Shadows Impressions

1 month 3 weeks ago
These impressions will be spoiler free After years of speculation and multiple delays, The Assassin’s Creed franchise finally made it to Japan. With the stealth gameplay and assassination combat style, it only made sense to incorporate ninjas and samurai into the Assassin’s Creed world. In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you play as a dual protagonist, the […]The post https://thegamefanatics.com/a-tale-of-two-warriors-assassins-creed-shadows-impressions/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
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Julian Harris

Is The MCon The Best Smart Phone Controller Yet?

3 months ago
With the growing popularity of mobile and cloud gaming, many have been on the hunt for the perfect controller. The Backbone and Razer Kishi have done a great job making mobile gaming more portable and accessible but I always felt like something was missing. The MCon controller from Ohsnap aims to address everything that is […]The post https://thegamefanatics.com/is-the-mcon-the-best-smart-phone-controller-yet/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
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Julian Harris

LG at CES 2025

4 months ago
Every year CES comes around and every year, LG has a great booth. They may be one of the most consistent companies when it comes to showing technology at the trade show. For years they have continued to improve incrementally and this year it has really paid off. From transparent televisions and projectors to small […]The post https://thegamefanatics.com/lg-at-ces-2025/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
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Julian Harris

Real Warfare with Six Days in Fallujah

4 months 2 weeks ago
Six Days in Fallujah was originally announced in 2009. It is a first-person shooter based on the 2004 conflict in Iraq. It was met with much opposition because it is based on modern real-world events. This may not seem like a big deal in 2024 but things were slightly different in the years following 9/11. […]The post https://thegamefanatics.com/real-warfare-with-six-days-in-fallujah/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
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Julian Harris

Level Up You Racing Experience With the Mad Catz M.2.X. Pro Racing Wheel

5 months ago
Mad Catz, the company known for their fight sticks, is releasing a new force feedback racing wheel. The Mad Catz M.2.X. Pro force feedback racing wheel is the perfect plug-and-play solution that works with your consoles and PC. In the box you get the racing wheel, a six speed shifter, foot pedals and all the […]The post https://thegamefanatics.com/level-up-you-racing-experience-with-the-mad-catz-m-2-x-pro-racing-wheel/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
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Julian Harris

How Fortnite Hurt The Gaming Industry

5 months 3 weeks ago
When Fortnite was initially released in 2017, it was a PVE defense game that didn’t seem like it would be around for long. With the growing popularity of games in the battle royale genre, Fortnite decided to throw its hat in the ring. Soon it would become not only the most popular battle royale but […]The post https://thegamefanatics.com/how-fortnite-hurt-the-gaming-industry/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
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Julian Harris

What Halo Infinite Should Have Been

6 months 2 weeks ago
https://youtu.be/Cagxj2RchQI?si=_fFf3fs_fsh7d0Fq Many people have a gaming franchise that changed their life in some way. I have life-long friendships that have been formed while playing games like Mario Kart and Golden Eye late into the night. Halo is the franchise that shaped a good portion of my gaming life. Halo 2 strengthened my passion for the […]The post https://thegamefanatics.com/what-halo-infinite-should-have-been/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
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Julian Harris

Should You Buy A Meta Quest 3S?

7 months ago
https://youtu.be/EVSbA2Yxx2k?si=G2KXmPguAB_45u5n Meta recencetly heald their Meta Connect conference and announced some excited things if you’re into VR and AR. The Meta Quest 2 was once the hottest item in their lineup be we have some new tech on the horizon. It looks like the Meta Quest 2 is no longer being sold but it may […]The post https://thegamefanatics.com/should-you-buy-a-meta-quest-3s/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
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Julian Harris

What Is The Future of Halo?

7 months 1 week ago
https://youtu.be/a2CCRgycbLI?si=3juhSUwirUTpKWoJ There have been rumors for years about what is next for Halo. Today during the Halo World Championships, we got our answers. 343 Industries will now be known as Halo Studios. This is exciting because it let’s the fans know that Xbox/Microsoft has not given up on the franchise. The long rumored move to […]The post https://thegamefanatics.com/what-is-the-future-of-halo/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
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Julian Harris

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind | Developer Interview

7 months 2 weeks ago
It may surprise many, but there has never been a Power Rangers arcade beat ’em up game. (I know right!?!?!) Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind is a passion project from people who felt the Power Rangers deserved their shine. You and four friends can join up to go against classic enemies from the Power […]The post https://thegamefanatics.com/mighty-morphin-power-rangers-ritas-rewind-developer-interview/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
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Julian Harris

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and What’s Next For Xbox | Let’s Chat

1 year 3 months ago
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is the next big game set for release and the rumor mill has been set ablaze with talks of Xbox going multi-platform. We take a few minutes to talk about our past with the Final Fantasy franchise and Brandon gives us his thoughts on what he thought of the State of …

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Julian Harris

The Pimax Crystal 8K VR Headset | CES 2024

1 year 3 months ago
AR and VR were some of the bigger topics during this year’s CES. Last year I was able to go hands-on with the Pimax Portal but this year it was all about the Pimax Crystal. The Pimax Crystal has some of the highest quality when it comes to VR headsets on the market. Each eye …

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Julian Harris

NVIDIA Announces 40 Series Super Cards and More at CES 2024

1 year 4 months ago
A year can’t go by without a huge announcement from NVIDIA. During CES 2024 in Las Vegas, NVIDIA announced an upgrade to its 40 series cards. The GeForce RTX 40 Super Series will allow gamers and creators to step up their game and have a ton of gas left in the tank. The pricing for …

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Julian Harris

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Impressions

1 year 4 months ago
Videogames based on movies have been around as far back as the release of E.T. on the Atari back in 1982. Movie-based video games have not always been the best experiences but they sold because gamers were familiar with the characters and franchises. In recent years, the gaming community has been blessed with games like …

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Julian Harris

The First Celestoidvania – Lucid Interview

1 year 4 months ago
If you enjoyed Celeste and games like Metroid and Castlevania, Lucid is a game that you need to keep your eye out for. We have had the chance to check out Lucid a couple of times over the last few years. PAX West 2023 gave us our first hands-on experience and it was a great …

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Julian Harris

Amazon’s Fallout Series Teaser Trailer

1 year 5 months ago
Live-action video game adaptations continue to get better and better. The Last of Us showed us what was possible when retelling the stories of a great video game on screen. Amazon has proven itself with shows like ‘The Boys’ and “Gen V’ so we are excited to see what they do with the Fallout series. …

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Julian Harris

GTA VI Trailer Incoming: Here’s What We Know

1 year 5 months ago
Get the latest scoop on GTA VI! Rockstar confirms trailer release for Dec 5, hinting a thrilling return to Vice City. Stay tuned for more details!The post https://thegamefanatics.com/gta-vi-trailer-incoming-heres-what-we-know/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
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Brandon Cash

Bringing L.A. Comic Con 2023 From the Scene to Your Screen

1 year 5 months ago
Hey, Fanatics! Buckle up, because L.A. Comic Con is making its grand return to the City of Angels this weekend, December 1-3, and it’s shaping up to be an out-of-this-world experience! Last year was epic with 126,000 fans geeking out in a world of comics, gaming, anime, cosplay, and all the pop culture you could …

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Brandon Cash

PDP & VICTRIX REVEAL LIMITED EDITION COD-INSPIRED CONTROLLERS

1 year 6 months ago
PDP, Victrix, and Activision have had a great relationship for some time now. Last year they released a special edition Las Almas version of their their Pro BFG Controller. This year, we get a look at two new amazing-looking Call of Duty themed controllers. The new Midnight Mask Victrix Pro BFG has programmable buttons and …

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Julian Harris

Ebenezer and the Invisible World Interview | PAX West 2023

1 year 7 months ago
When you mix Metroidvania and the holiday season, you get Ebenezer and the Invisible World. While walking around the PAX show floor this caught my eye. Not only because it was one of the only Christmas-themed games I’ve seen but the action and combat were intriguing. I had to stop and talk to Carlos about …

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Julian Harris

PDP Introduces the Realmz Controllers

1 year 7 months ago
PDP (formally Pelican) has been producing some of the best third-party consoles and PC peripherals for years now. Most of their releases are officially licensed through the console manufacturers so the quality is always top-notch. The latest creation to come out of the PDP labs is their new REALMz controllers. Each controller features a multilayered …

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Julian Harris

Lords of the Fallen Hand On | PAX West 2023

1 year 8 months ago
As I mature in my gaming journey, I have increasingly enjoyed the soul-like genre. I have a new level of patience when it comes to diving into more challenging games and you are really going to need that patience when playing Lords of the Fallen. I was a fan of the original Lords of the …

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Julian Harris

Pdp Makes the Perfect Zelda Accessories for Your Switch

1 year 9 months ago
PDP (Formerly Pelican) is known for making some really cool looking accessories for consoles and PC. If you head to the PDP site, you will see hundreds of products themed around games like Mario, Call of Duty, and more. With the current popularity of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdon, PDP sent over …

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Julian Harris

What Am I Playing | Rogue Legacy 2

1 year 10 months ago
There are always a ton of games to play but that doesn’t stop us from getting into a gaming rut every now and then. It is often easy to jump into a game we are familiar with for a quick session but sometimes, many of us don’t feel like playing some of our favorite games. …

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Julian Harris

The Blackening Review: Predictable Yet Hilarious

1 year 10 months ago
Have you ever wondered what black people would actually do when placed in a horror movie? Well, Tim Story takes an ‘all black’ cast to remove the horror movie trope of the black character dying first. The Blackening is a horror comedy film about a group of Black friends who are trapped in a cabin …

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Julian Harris

Combo Breaker 2023 with Mad Catz

1 year 11 months ago
A ton of fighting games are in the pipeline to release in the next couple of years so it only makes sense that we go and check out one of the best events in the FGC. Combo Breaker has been around since 2015 and what better way to experience this event than with one of …

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Julian Harris

Mia and The Dragon Princess Impressions

1 year 11 months ago
FMV or Full Motion Video games have been around since the early days of gaming. From Dragons Lair to more modern games like Her Story and Late Shift, it has been a niche genre that players still enjoy. Mia and the Dragon Princess is one of the latest entries in the genre from Wales Interactive, …

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Julian Harris

Free Games for May 2023

2 years ago
Many of us may have forgotten about the many free games available to us each month on various platforms. With the increasing cost of games, we have to take advantage of all of the free experiences that we can. Between Games with Gold, PS Plus, and the Epic Games Store, there is something here for …

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Julian Harris

Is the Xbox and Activision Deal Dead

2 years ago
In this video, we are going to talk about why the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has blocked the $69 billion deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard, the biggest acquisition ever in the gaming industry. I’ll also discuss what this means for Xbox, Activision, and the future of cloud gaming. What do you all …

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Julian Harris

Strayed Lights Review: A Dreamlike Action-Brawler with a Heart

2 years ago
Strayed Lights is a stunning action-adventure game that takes you on a journey of discovery and transcendence. You play as a tiny being of light that grows and evolves as you explore a beautiful yet dark world of nature and ruins. As you delve further into this world, you will face a variety of enemies …

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Julian Harris

Ubisoft’s XDefiant Developer Interview

2 years 1 month ago
If you haven’t been paying attention, XDefiant is a free-to-play, first-person arena shooter where you can mix and match factions from Ubisoft’s worlds, such as Ghost Recon, Splinter Cell, The Division, and more. You can customize your loadouts with different weapons, attachments, and abilities. You will compete in fast-paced online matches with various gameplay modes. …

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Julian Harris

Amazon Partners with Partie to Deliver Exclusive Content

2 years 1 month ago
Have you ever wondered what you would get if you combined Discord and a social media network? Well, Partie is exactly the app you need if you want to find a person or group to help tackle those difficult raids or to just jump into that cult classic with a small active community. With Partie, …

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Julian Harris

Save the Multiverse in Trinity Fusion | PAX East 2023

2 years 1 month ago
Trinity Fusion is a sci-fi adventure that takes you across multiple realities on a quest to save a multiverse on the edge of total collapse. Explore 3 dark and unique worlds, engage in slick and stylish combat, and unlock permanent upgrades as you switch between three parallel selves with unique powers. Trinity Fusion is a rogue-lite …

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Julian Harris

A Wrestling RPG with a ton of Character | Wrestle Story Interview PAX East 2023

2 years 1 month ago
Many of us were and still are fans of wrestling. The intense action and crazy storylines pulled us in and kept us engaged. Wrestle Story encapsulates everything that is special about the sport while allowing players to participate in the story. Even if you have stepped away from the sport, this game is a ton …

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Julian Harris

5 Cozy Games You Should Definitely Play

2 years 1 month ago
In today’s gaming world, you have hundreds of games that offer stunning graphics, immersive storylines, and complex gameplay that can take hours to complete, but sometimes after a long day of work or school, all you want to do is to play a game that will help you unwind and relax. Here are 5 cozy …

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Bree Bender

Jump into Wayfinder | PAX East 2023

2 years 1 month ago
Wayfinder is a new multiplayer hack and slash adventure game from Digital Extremes and Airship Syndicate. The developers of the title are striving to allow a high level of customization for your character as well as your gameplay experience. If you know anything about Digital Extremes, you know that they have a ton of experience …

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Julian Harris

The MIX @ GDC 2023

2 years 1 month ago
We are making the best use of our short time at GDC this year and The MIX (Media Indie Exchange) brought a ton of the best indie talent to one space. There were definitely some standouts amount the crowd but there were too many games to play in one night. There was a mix of …

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Julian Harris

Hogwarts Legacy and the Stain on Harry Potter’s Legacy

2 years 2 months ago
This week the much anticipated Harry Potter game Hogwarts Legacy was released. Its goal is to capture what every Harry Potter fan wants: a true Hogwarts experience. From customizing your character to getting sorted, and attending classes it’s what we’ve always wanted from a Harry Potter game. Like many millennials, the series was a source …

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Bree Bender