Game Fanatics

I remember my days in High school competing with friends on Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, trying to set the longest combo. EA’s Skate took things to the next level with a game that was quite a bit more challenging but far more realistic and super rewarding. There was a time when skating was a big …

Looking to Shred? Skater XL Could Be The Skateboarding Game We Need While We Wait For Tony Hawk 2020 Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/looking-to-shred-skater-xl-could-be-the-skateboarding-game-we-need-while-we-wait-for-tony-hawk-2020/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

We take a look at some of the most brutal cutscenes in games that either made us shriek in horror or cry in tears.The post https://thegamefanatics.com/gamings-most-brutal-cutscenes/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

Can Battlefield 6 return to form and finally challenge Call of Duty?The post https://thegamefanatics.com/how-can-battlefield-6-keep-up-with-call-of-duty/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

This week, Joel and Ben discuss the breaking news regarding Mixer being shut down and becoming part of Facebook Gaming, the huge wave of sexual assault and harassment allegations sweeping the Destiny and Twitch communities and we finally get to talk about The Last of Us Part II! **No Spoilers** Each week, Joel and Ben …

Mixer Shuts Down & The Last of Us Part II No Spoiler Impressions | Final Checkpoint Podcast Ep. 42 Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/mixer-shuts-down-the-last-of-us-part-ii-no-spoiler-impressions-final-checkpoint-podcast-ep-42/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

The Waylanders is an upcoming fantasy RPG with heavy Dragon Age: Origins and Baldur’s Gate influences with a Celtic flair. The game started out with its Kickstarter back in 2018 and now Gato Studio has released an alpha version on Steam’s Early Access. That being said, the current release is exactly what they said. Rough, …

The Waylanders: Dragon Age But Make It Celtic Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/the-waylanders-dragon-age-but-make-it-celtic/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners came as a surprise to many during CD Projekt Red's Night City WireThe post https://thegamefanatics.com/cyberpunk-edgerunners-netflix-and-studio-trigger-team-up-on-an-anime/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

We are halfway through 2020 and there are still a lot of games to look forward to. Here are 5 that make the top of our list.The post https://thegamefanatics.com/top-5-games-im-most-excited-for-in-2020/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

CD Projekt Red's Night City Wire just gave us a ton of Cyberpunk 2077 news and teased us at the same time.The post https://thegamefanatics.com/night-city-wire-a-cyberpunk-2077-exclusive-look/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

There was a time where the MOBA genre was at the center of the universe for gamers. While games like DOTA and League of Legends are still widely popular, any new additions to the genre are rare with most of the news space being occupied by Battle Royal titles. With the news that a new …

Pokemon Unite: A New Cross-Platform MOBA Game for Switch and Mobile Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/pokemon-unite-a-new-cross-platform-moba-game-for-switch-and-mobile/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Tsushima is just around the corner and our first impressions showed us that they wear their inspirations on their sleeves. The focus on solemn duels, honorable Bushido, and nature in motion were all wonderfully demonstrated in their 18-minute preview. If this is your first time into Samurai Cinema, here is a …

Fanatical Five | 5 Samurai Flicks Prepare yourself for the Vibrant World of Ghost of Tsushima Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/fanatical-five-5-samurai-flicks-prepare-yourself-for-the-vibrant-world-of-ghost-of-tsushima/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

This week Joel and Ben react to the PlayStation 5 reveal. They breakdown the games announced and their overall impressions of the design of the console and PlayStation’s showing. They also discuss Demon Soul’s Remastered, Horizon Forbidden West, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, and much more. Each week, Joel and Ben discuss the biggest stories …

PlayStation 5 Finally Revealed! | Final Checkpoint Podcast Ep. 41 Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/playstation-5-finally-revealed-final-checkpoint-podcast-ep-41/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

Cyberpunk 2077: Trauma Team will hold us over with the game being delayedThe post https://thegamefanatics.com/this-new-cyberpunk-2077-comic-looks-rad/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

With little time left this month, there are still a couple of games that can get you venturing off in a galaxy far, far away or battling in a war zone and jumping into the trenches. Both titles are jam-packed with replayability, so pick your poison. Let’s check out what’s free for June’s PlayStation Plus …

Last Chance! Don’t Miss June 2020’s PlayStation Plus Games Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/last-chance-dont-miss-june-2020s-playstation-plus-games/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

GOG is giving you a free copy of The Witcher 3 on PC if you have purchased it previously.The post https://thegamefanatics.com/own-the-witcher-3-on-console-claim-your-free-pc-copy/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

It's Juneteenth! And we've teamed up with OS NY, L.A.N party, and your favorite creators to bring you 13 HOURS of awesome content today! The post https://thegamefanatics.com/todays-the-day-join-us-for-juneteenth-live-13-hours-of-charity-streaming-extravaganza/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

Humble Bundle is looking to support organizations that fight for racial justice. The post https://thegamefanatics.com/humble-bundle-gets-serious-about-fighting-racial-injustice-with-its-new-limited-time-bundle/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

Get ready for June's Games with Gold lineup. Let's check out the games that you can download right now!The post https://thegamefanatics.com/here-are-your-june-2020s-games-with-gold/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

Disintegration is n FPS with interesting RTS mechanics. Created by V1 Interactive, a small studio led by Marcus Lehto, Disintegration is a totally new experience.The post https://thegamefanatics.com/disintegration-review-a-totally-new-experience/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

Those Who Remain has something to say with its troubled cast of characters and darkness-soaked environments, but its message is muddled in questionable pacing, convoluted puzzles, and poor checkpoint placement. Despite all that, I still managed to have a good time in the spooky town of Dormont. At its core, the game is a ‘walking …

Those Who Remain Review Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/those-who-remain-review/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

This week Joel and Ben discuss the latest PlayStation 5 rumors including a possible Bloodborne remaster and PC port, the rescheduled reveal event, and Activision removing toxic and racist usernames from Call of Duty…finally! Ben discusses his impressions on the Xenoblade Chronicles remaster for the Nintendo Switch, and Joel has a giant list of games …

Bloodborne Remastered Rumors & Joel Plays Tons of Minecraft | Final Checkpoint Podcast Ep. 40 Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/bloodborne-remastered-rumors-joel-plays-tons-of-minecraft-final-checkpoint-podcast-ep-40/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

The PlayStation 5 - we've seen the console, the controller, and the games so here's a quick recap of all the information we know so far.The post https://thegamefanatics.com/what-we-know-about-the-playstation-5-so-far/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

Sony's first look into the PlayStation 5 has just concluded. Here is a round up of all the trailers in case you missed it. What are you most excited for?The post https://thegamefanatics.com/sonys-the-future-of-gaming-playstation-5-trailer-round-up/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

Was something lacking at Sony's Future of Gaming PlayStation 5 reveal event? Trevor's thoughts on the stream, new console, and the games we saw at today's event.The post https://thegamefanatics.com/sonys-playstation-5-event-almost-had-it-all/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

Sony is finally giving fans around the world the first glimpse of PlayStation 5 footage today, and you can watch it live right here! The post https://thegamefanatics.com/watch-sonys-future-of-gaming-playstation-5-event-live-here/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

Joel and Ben discussing their thoughts over current events and The Last of Us Part II State of Play. They also talk about the (at the time confirmed PlayStation 5 reveal event). As goes tradition, they also discuss the most recent games they have been playing including impressions on Minecraft Dungeons, Rune Factory 4, and …

Minecraft Dungeons Impressions and Ben Played Too Many Games | Final Checkpoint Podcast Ep. 39 Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/minecraft-dungeons-impressions-and-ben-played-too-many-games-final-checkpoint-podcast-ep-39/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

From Rainbow Six: Quarantine to Beyond Good and Evil 2. here are the Ubisoft titles we're excited to see more of at their upcoming digital conference.The post https://thegamefanatics.com/6-games-were-excited-to-see-more-of-at-ubisofts-digital-conference/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

Kika shares his personal experience dealing with racial injustice. The post https://thegamefanatics.com/weariness/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

Joel and Ben are back with a new episode of the latest video games that they have been playing including Ben’s review of Sucker Punch’s inFamous: Second Son and the possible doubts it could be giving him about Ghost of Tsushima. Joel continues his downward spin into his Teamfight Tactics obsession and talks to people …

Rumored PlayStation 5 Reveal Event Predictions! | Final Checkpoint Podcast Ep. 38 Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/rumored-playstation-5-reveal-event-predictions-final-checkpoint-podcast-ep-38/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

Joel and Ben are back with another episode reacting to the latest Sony State of Play focused on Ghost of Tsushima. They discuss the look of the gameplay and whether it caused more excitement for the game. They also discuss the announcement of Paper Mario: The Origami King, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 & …

Ghost of Tsushima Gameplay and A New Paper Mario Incoming! | Final Checkpoint Podcast Ep. 37 Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/ghost-of-tsushima-gameplay-and-a-new-paper-mario-incoming-final-checkpoint-podcast-ep-37/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. A look into the film that changed a franchise on its 40th birthday. The post https://thegamefanatics.com/the-empire-strikes-back-40th-anniversary/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

Here we are in May and summer is slowly approaching us. The weather is much nicer, but that doesn’t mean time strayed away to get your gaming on. With that said, let’s jump right in and see what’s free for PlayStation Plus subscribers. Cities: Skylines – PlayStation 4 Edition The first game to introduce in …

Check Out May 2020’s PlayStation Plus Games Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/check-out-may-2020s-playstation-plus-games/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

We’re back at it again for May with a variety of titles. Choose to race on extreme and challenging courses or battle out against some demons on the Xbox One. If that doesn’t tickle your fancy, jump in on some soccer action and score some goals or enjoy an entertaining amount of minions. Let’s check …

Don’t Miss May 2020’s Games with Gold Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/dont-miss-may-2020s-games-with-gold/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

This week, Joel and Ben discuss Inside Xbox’s May digital press conference where they revealed games coming to Xbox Series X. Many believe this was Microsoft’s first Xbox Series X misstep but what do Ben and Joel believe? They also discuss a possible Diablo 2: Resurrected rumor, as well as the latest games they have …

Was Inside Xbox’s May Reveal Really A Misstep? | Final Checkpoint Podcast Ep. 36 Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/was-inside-xboxs-may-reveal-really-a-misstep-final-checkpoint-podcast-ep-36/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

Back in January, we met with JBL at CES and talked about their new push into the gaming side of audio and what makes them different than the competition. Everything we experienced at that time was great but now we finally have one of the headsets in our hands. The JBL Quantum One is the …

JBL Quantum One Headset Review Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/jbl-quantum-one-headset-review/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

On May 7th, Microsoft had their quarterly Inside Xbox stream, and this time around, they were giving the community a peek at what next-gen has to offer. There were a lot of games that you may not be used to seeing on the Xbox “stage”. Now the stream did receive some mixed feelings but overall, …

Inside Xbox May 2020 Trailer Round Up Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/inside-xbox-may-2020-trailer-round-up/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

Like many English speaking fans of the Ryū ga Gotoku series, known as Yakuza in the west, I’ve eagerly awaited a western release of their latest title Yakuza 7. With the SteamDB leaks that recently hit the news, the anticipation for a release date erupted to an all-time high. For perspective, Yakuza 7: Like a Dragon …

Yakuza 7: Like a Dragon Announced as a Launch Title for Xbox Series X Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/yakuza-7-like-a-dragon-announced-as-a-launch-title-for-xbox-series-x/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

This week Joel and Ben cover the big news including The Last of Us Part II leak, new release date, and whether this changes their anticipation of the game. They discuss Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest and what it could mean for gaming without E3 2020. They also cover games they have been playing including …

Summer Game News Explosion & Final Fantasy VII Spoiler Chat | Final Checkpoint Podcast Ep. 35 Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/summer-game-news-explosion-final-fantasy-vii-spoiler-chat-final-checkpoint-podcast-ep-35/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla was a secret to absolutely no one. The years of fan hype surrounding the concept of exploring the Viking Age became too much for Ubisoft to ignore, particularly with their latest releases Origins and Odyssey taking on the more voguish set pieces. This announcement, however, marks a new benchmark for the series …

Welcome to the World of Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/welcome-to-the-world-of-assassins-creed-valhalla/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

Final Fantasy VII: Remake has been on the shelves for well over two weeks, going by the early launch due to the complications of COVID-19. Not that we are complaining, we’ve been waiting for this title for decades now. It seems surreal to be alive for this game to finally reach fruition. After countless rumors, …

Final Fantasy VII: Remake Completionist Review Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/final-fantasy-vii-remake-completionist-review/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

This week Joel and Ben discuss the surprise announcement and release of XCOM: Chimera Squad. They also score their Metacritic predictions from Episode 23. After all that, they give updates on the current games they are playing like Final Fantasy VII Remake, Nioh, Pikuniku, Super Neptunia RPG, and more. Each week, Joel and Ben discuss …

XCOM: Chimera Squad Impressions and Scoring Our Metacritic Predictions | Final Checkpoint Podcast Ep. 34 Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/xcom-chimera-squad-impressions-and-scoring-our-metacritic-predictions-final-checkpoint-podcast-ep-34/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.