Does Jedi: Fallen Order herald the death of F2P Monetisation in AAA Games?
It seems like it’s been such a long time since one of the big three publishers released a Game. Not […]
Leaving Triss Behind – The Great Sadness of the Witcher 3
After 108 hours of exploring, killing, talking, negotiating, searching, hunting, looting, riding, racing, jumping, dying, potion-making, crafting, repairing, buying and […]
Xbox is already winning the next generation by learning from its mistakes
Remember how Xbox screwed up the One announcement? I think they’ve learnt from their mistakes and are ready to win the next generation.
The Year is 2024 and the games industry must change or die
The industry isn’t what it used to be. The last 5 years have been tough on everyone. Trump won a […]
A Lifetime of Xbox Achievements – The Sad Thoughts of a Multi-Platform Gamer
My darling beloved bequeathed me with a Playstation 4 this last Christmas, something I didn’t expect and to which I […]
Spider-Man PS4 – A Superior Spider-Man?
Does Spider-Man PS4 reach the lofty heights that my nostalgia has pushed Spider-Man 2 up to? Is this an Amazing Spider-Man game?
Walking away from a Free-to-Play time sink
I’ve quit playing my favourite free-to-play game after 3 years of daily play. Why? Do I regret it? Do I want my money back? Should free-to-play die?
Switch & Phone – The Glass Age of Gaming
If you think “games” are only what you find on the Xbox One dashboard or your latest Humble Store email, stick your hand in your pocket and open the App Store. Take a look. See the wonders that it can behold.
Fortnite ignoring the Google Play Store is selfish
Epic Games has released Fortnite on Android, and not through the Google Play Store. Instead, they will self-host the APK on their own website, and also distribute through the Samsung Galaxy Store. There is one reason for this: they want the 30% In-App Purchase cut that Google demands.
Battlefield V’s monetization: EA is trying to win back some goodwill
After a wealth of bad publicity for tentpole titles over the last couple of years, it seems EA and DICE are trying very hard to generate some positive press and buzz. Can they restore player’s faith and confidence by walking back their aggressive monetization of blockbuster titles?