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This week, Joel and Ben welcome back Logan Myer to the show to discuss Final Fantasy VII Remake more in depth with pros, cons, and no spoilers! Joel gives his thoughts on Riot Games’ challenge to CS:GO, Valorant. The gang also discusses the current state of their quarantine life and a lovely revisit of their …

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Welcome to the month of April! We have a great variety of games once again this month to keep you going during this crazy time. Let’s jump right in and check out what Microsoft has to offer this time for Games with Gold on Xbox Live. April 2020 Games with Gold Lineup Project CARS 2 …

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Here we are into April, and the world is much different than where we were a month ago. That definitely doesn’t stop the games from coming in to keep us busy during this difficult time. So, let’s go ahead and jump right in for this month’s free PlayStation Plus games you don’t want to miss. …

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The COVID-19 epidemic has thrown a wrench in everyone’s lives. Weeks into the quarantine, many are searching for things to do. Well below is a list of some of the games that you can sink hours into. There is a solid mix of experiences here so things don’t start to feel stale. The Division 2: …

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This week Joel and Ben discuss PlayStation 5’s DualSense Controller, its look, specs, and overall sadness of the death of the DualShock. Also discussed, Final Fantasy VII Remake first impressions, Nioh, and of course, more Animal Crossing New Horizons. Each week, Joel and Ben discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently …

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This week, Joel and Ben cover the latest delays caused by the everlasting pandemic affecting Iron Man VR and The Last of Us Part II. They also discuss the rumored Mario re-makes/re-releases floating around the internet, as well as Final Fantasy VII Remake‘s great reviews and the growing hype to play the game. They also …

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This week Ben gives us his eyeball exploding review of Half Life: Alyx. Joel and Ben discuss the NeiR Replicant announcement and give their quarantined life status updates. Joel discusses finally conquering Shadow of the Colossus, first impressions of RBI Baseball 2020. They also go over the Resident Evil 3 Demo and their excitement over …

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Resident Evil 3: Remake is worth your time, that is, the little run-time you’ll get from this action-horror. It is without question a game that looks, feels, and runs extraordinarily, but suffers from a somewhat gutted experience in comparison to 2019 GOTY contender Resident Evil 2: Remake. While each scenario in RE3’s predecessor can be …

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We all know by now the world has been flipped, turned upside-down. Thanks to the pandemic that has invaded our society, we’ve gone from a civilization that thrives on social interactions to a 2-week old hermit lifestyle, confined to the boundaries of our living arrangements. Yet, in the history of human civilization, we’ve never been …

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During PAX East 2020, The Game Fanatics team was able to meet with the great minds behind the Whirlwind FX Element Keyboard. This is the first RGB keyboard that displays dynamic effects for whatever game you are playing. The technology and application that controls the lighting is really cool and lightweight. The software is written …

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This week Joel and Ben discuss the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X tech specs now that Sony finally spilled the beans. Ben talks about Half Life 2 Episode 2, Planescape Torment, and the Resident Evil 3 demo. Joel lazily only played Call of Duty Warzone. Lastly, Joel and Ben give their impressions of Animal …

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Seven Deadly Sins is dope, there, I said it. While the anime takes a while to get into, at about 10-15 episodes in, I was hooked to the series. I was first put onto this Netflix exclusive by all the hype surrounding the show in the anime community. It doesn’t take much to make a …

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Welcome Back! This week we discuss Reggie Fils-Aimé’s new position on the board of GameStop. What does this mean? Is it just a check or is GameStop about to make a comeback. Then we cover our mouths to discuss COVID-19, it’s the disease that’s sweeping the nation! and Finally we look at a new Lego …

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PlayStation held a deep dive discussion by Mark Cerny around the architecture of the PlayStation 5’s hardware. This was very technically detailed and mainly serves as a substitute for the GDC talk that was cancelled due to the concerns around Coronavirus.  In my personal opinion there aren’t a ton of new headline details revealed in …

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This week Joel and Ben discuss their impressions of Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Did Ori’s new adventure surpass our expectations? Joel discusses his impressions of Call of Duty: Warzone, the new and unexpected free to play battle royale release by Infinity Ward and Activision. Ben discusses his thoughts on Half-Life 2 and …

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If you have a set of headphones but you’re not satisfied with the microphone, Antlion Audio has just what you need. They have created the first modular microphone that you can attach to whatever set of headphones that you like. The Modmic Wireless is the company’s first fully wireless option with audio quality that rivals …

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The future is in the (memory) cards. Months ago, we saw a leak of the back of the Xbox Series X console. Most of the ports were normal, run of the mill ports but there was a slender port that many thought was a diagnostic port. Today in a blitz of new information, we find …

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This week Joel and Ben discuss the Final Fantasy VII Remake demo’s gameplay, graphics, and overall impressions, as well as, Ghost of Tsushima’s release date, and the announcement of an HBO show based on the Last of Us. Joel and Ben also discuss the latest games that they are playing including Nioh, Shadow of the …

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Welcome Back, everyone! This week we are dissecting Joker’s new girlfriend Punchline. Is she the right move for the Clown Prince of Crime? Or is she merely there to fill a void to make the male reader feel powerful? It’s been a long ride, but we finally made it to the finale of Doctor Who, …

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What a time to be alive. We are officially on season 3 of the Netflix adaptation of one of the most iconic gothic-horror action game series ever. Written by Warren Ellis, one of the most outstanding writers in the business, and performed by several esteemed British actors makes it even more surreal to dwell upon. …

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We are so close to spring that we can almost taste it. You know what that means? Spring break is pretty much around the corner. We got some great titles that will keep you relaxing and occupied. So, let’s go ahead and check out what is in store this month for March’s Games with Gold. …

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Dangerous Driving is back with a lot of improvements. 3 Fields Entertainment has put a lot of love into Dangerous Driving 2.The post https://thegamefanatics.com/dangerous-driving-2-pax-east-2020/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.

Who is ready for spring? We definitely are over here! With many of us ready for spring break, what great way to spend your time and relax by playing some video games? So let’s jump right in and take a look at March’s PlayStation Plus lineup. Shadow of the Colossus First game to get us …

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This week Joel and Ben discuss Xbox Series X’s Smart Delivery promise and the consumer friendly environment Microsoft continues to build, while Sony continues to whither away in silence with no word of what the PlayStation 5’s features or future will be (recorded before the pile of PlayStation news that happened this week!). Ben and …

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Like many other fans, memories of Final Fantasy VII are etched deeply into my heart. I reminiscence vividly over booting up my PlayStation for the first time to live through the tragic story of Zack Fair on a joystick-less controller pad. Wait… This was Cloud’s story? Oh well, Zack is cooler anyway. Experiencing the demo …

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This week, Joel and Ben discuss the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Direct and the excitement it has created for a fan of the series and a newcomer. Joel brings up the new No Man’s Sky Living Ship update and whether No Man’s Sky is fun to play, and Ben shares some sad news. They …

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Welcome Back, everyone! This week we are dissecting the Animal Crossing: New Horizons direct and deciding if we will be taking Tom Nook’s vacation getaway package. Then we ask the age-old question, “is it just a game?” as we discuss the latest Ninja drama. After all that, we sit down and have a one on …

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The NBA 2K League is one of the hottest topics in both the E-Sports and Basketball communities. Since its inception in 2017, the league has increased team participation from 17 NBA sponsored teams to 23 (22 NBA affiliates and 1 from Gen.G Esports). Interestingly enough, the league’s ownership is split 50-50 between Take-Two Interactive and …

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Welcome Back everyone! This week we do a weekend premiere review of Sonic the Hedgehog the Movie. All of our fears were quelled, all of our woes erased, and dare we say, our hopes raised? We thoroughly enjoyed the movie, and think it sets up well for future sequels. Who would’ve thought the thing to …

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Introduction NBA 2K20 allows its players to live out their basketball fantasies with its MyPlayer feature. Want a player who is dominant in the post like Shaq with the passing ability of Chris Paul? Why not? Or how about Dwyane Wade with Steph Curry’s shooting ability? Go for it, the possibilities are endless. However, because …

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This week, Joel and Ben discuss the winners from the 2019 DICE Awards. Ben shares his thoughts on Untitled Goose Game’s surprising victories, and Joel doesn’t quite understand the impact of Geoff Keighley dropping out of E3 2020. They also discuss games they are playing including Bleeding Edge‘s beta, The Division 2, Bloodborne, and Dreams. …

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Welcome Back, everyone! This week we will be talking about Amazon’s new Alexa aimed at kids. Is it fresh, ethical, or even legal? Then the name of the criminal Doctor in My Hero Academia was revealed and caused a bit of controversy. So we go over some of the famous, unknown, and infamous name changes …

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No genre in the video gaming industry is more saturated with games than battle royal (BR). The explosion of popularity can be attributed to the early successes of H1Z1 and PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS (or more fondly known as PUBG) and launched to astronomical heights by Fortnite. It is, for this reason, I avoided the genre like …

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My fellow fanatics, as we are still dipping our feet into the waters of 2020 and acclimating to its stinging temperature, it has been made all the more cold by the lack of any major games to really enjoy lately. For those with massive backlogs, that is a comfort, and for those focusing on the …

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This week, Joel and Ben play one of Ben’s diabolical games. Each person chooses their top 5 upcoming 2020 games they believe will be the highest rated on Metacritic. They also pick 2 games they think will be the worst rated. Joel discusses his impressions of Full Metal Furies, NBA 2K20‘s MyCareer Mode, and more …

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A few weeks ago we were given the chance to get an early look at what is coming to The Division 2. Everyone has already seen the story trailer for the Coney Island DLC, but we were able to get our hands on Warlords of New York. In this DLC, players will be hunting down …

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Welcome to February, Fanatics! It is another great month of various games to keep your gaming library busy. Whether you speed through a difficult mountain course, survive in a chilling horror title, hack-and-slash some enemies or take on the role of your favorite classic characters in a galaxy far, far away. These are your February …

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We’re back for February, and this month is loaded with some games you have to get your fingers on before they disappear. We have our usual two games of the month plus a bonus VR game. So let’s check out what Sony has to offer for PlayStation Plus members. BioShock: The Collection First game we …

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Welcome Back everyone! This week we are excited to bring you news of the first black Doctor, in Doctor Who! Jo Martin IS the Doctor! But questions abound where and how does she fit into the timeline, well we have some theories. Next we break down how Pokemon Home is going to work. It won’t …

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