Robbie Stevens

It is no secret, that loot box practices have saturated the lifeblood of the video games industry. What was once a flash in the pan concept, is now a proliferating issue set to spiral out of hand. In truth, most, if not all triple-A releases, contain in some form or another, exclusive, purchasable content. Be that cosmetic or otherwise. Despite…

In my view, Quantic Dream's leftfield works, encapsulate the essence of video games. Perhaps demonstrating most, the mediums potential to touch us in an emotional capacity. From humble origins, the developers, Quantic Dream, have become an established figure in the video games industry, known for promoting an authentic brand of storytelling.…

The hit survival series Dead Space was a bold revelation when it first graced the last generation. After what was a successful trilogy overall, EA eventually pulled the plug on Dead Space. Thus, announcing the closure of Visceral studio. The game's development team. At the time, die-hard, Dead Space fanatics where left disappointed. …

This week, PS4 owners are too receive a GOW celebratory gift courtesy of Sony via the PSN Store. In what is a week-long tribute to God of War, players can get their hands on a new, dynamic theme free of charge. Available now as a digital download, the freebie marks a seven-day campaign, paying homage to the critically acclaimed title.…

In truth, most memorable gaming experiences tend to possess a compelling narrative. But what if that story was relatable to real life. Many games draw upon cultural references for inspiration. However, very few portray a period or event with such purpose and accuracy that it leaves a lasting impression. With that in mind, we've perused through the…

In our long-running series of articles, we leapfrog from place to place each week, in a bid to uncover the best Esports teams around the globe. Today, we visit the French capital to discover the nations hottest talent. Despite, many high-profile teams folding up. And, throwing in the towel recently, Esports continue to play a significant part in…

Vainglory may not be the answer to League of Legends, and it does suffer from a host of performance problems along the way. However, as far as ports go, Vainglory transitions decently from Mobile to PC, despite those technical issues. Where Vainglory excels though, is in its deep character roster, along with cleverly implemented map designs which…

Sadly, the modern gamer may be unaware of split-screen, and its definition. Before online gaming became the immovable juggernaut, it is today, video-games typically had two redeeming features. The first was a solo campaign which acted as the primary source of interaction — supplemented by some form of offline multiplayer. That may seem like an…

In our long-running series of articles, we here a latestgameplay, are globetrotting, as we attempt to uncover the best esports teams around the world. Today, we visit Germany. In a bid to find the most successful teams the country has to offer. Europe, although behind in comparison to other regions, has begun to level the playing field…

MGS1, ah, where do we start? Well, let's hark back to a time when 3D environments in games were a relatively new concept and the narrative is told primarily through pre-rendered backdrops. Where the use of contextual dialogue bubbles and short, but well-crafted cutscenes take precedence. Then came along a real game-changer, which…