Robbie Stevens

China has always exhibited a bold stance when it comes to blood in video games. And yet, for better or worse, blood has played a pivotal part in video games and their development. Besides, death is a fundamental element to almost every genre, bar from those of a sporting capacity. For instance, FPS games possess shoot-to-kill scenarios, and RPG's…

Could Ubisoft be set to join the streaming service phenomenon? Well, nowadays, it appears as though subscription-based services are rapidly becoming an industry norm. Recently, two corporate giants, in Google and Apple, announced their digital, streaming services, causing many to speculate on a shift in public opinion. Or instead, perhaps the hype…

Layers of Fear 2 builds upon the sturdy, but occasionally flawed foundations of its predecessor by combining compelling storytelling with unconventional methods of execution. This horror-infused hybrid gives birth to a by-product that benefits from its neglect of stereotypical genre tropes in favor of non-conformity. And this concept of originality…

Could it be that Expo 2019 is upon us so soon? Also, has it been almost a year since last year's showstopping event? In truth, it certainly doesn't seem like it. But time flies, especially when the 2019 gaming catalog is already overwhelmed with titanic titles. Thankfully, there's even more to come, as if we needed it. And, with E3…

In truth, Death Stranding is no stranger to peculiarities. But despite its often, bizarre nature, unnerving atmospherics and other-worldly themes, no one could have anticipated this next move. Recently, Death Stranding appeared out of nowhere on Twitch. And before you ask, yes, it's every bit as weird and wonderfully odd, as you might imagine.…

Metal Gear Solid is undoubtedly one of, if not the, most beloved and enduring franchises in video games history. That is, if we shove to one side for a second, the hostilities of the Konami vs. Kojima showdown. And of course, the abysmal MG Survive. Which to me, seemed like more of a retaliatory blow than anything. For a while now, Hideo Kojima's…

In a surprise move that has sent shockwaves through the video games industry, Sony and Microsoft have agreed to a long-term partnership. And, it's one based around the development of future cloud solutions. What's more, the collaboration is likely to focus primarily on streaming services. For years, Sony and Microsoft have been waging…

In truth, Sony, often keep cards reasonably close to the chest. At least when it comes to exclusives. However, if a job role on Sony’s career page is anything to bank on, then, the release of a new exclusive may be imminent. At this very moment, Sony is recruiting Audio designers on behalf of Insomniac Games. Of course, this is sure…

THQ Nordic is not shy of undisclosed projects, based on new Intel from the publisher’s financial report. Of course, these range in significance. That said, the most notable is a high-profile project from the developer 4A games. No doubt, a AAA title, considering the developers track record — Metro Exodus springs to mind.   In recent years,…

Minecraft is celebrating its 10th anniversary.   Minecraft first burst onto the scene as an official release back in 2011. Ever since, the sandbox game has gained significant traction in the industry, won over many critics worldwide, and provided hours of countless entertainment. Minecraft is the brainchild of Swedish developer…