Well, 2021 has been a year, and it’s about to be a different one. Picking my favorites this year was actually kind of tough, but it’s a pretty even split between indies and larger studio affairs. I’ve changed things up a bit this time, so I actually picked a runner-up and GOTY. Here’s the list of my favorite PC games of 2021. Without further ado, let’s get into it. Cyber Shadow Cyber Shadow really surprised me....
There’s no better sign that we’re living in a golden age of gaming than the prevalence of urination mechanics in video games. It isn’t something that you would expect to be included in your average action-packed adventure, but thanks to the twin powers of technology and creativity, we’ve reached a new age of realism in interactive media. Look no further than Death Stranding for the latest example of digital micturition. Hideo Kojima, being the madman that he is, has included the ability to weaponize your fluids against enemies, as well as some Dark Souls-esque multiplayer interactions if everyone tinkles on the same mushroom....
Key Points The German parson Philipp Matthäus Hahn invented the cylindrical calculating machines. Philipp Hahn was a mechanician, who was engaged in making clocks. Hahn manufactured about 5-6 devices. Philipp Matthäus Hahn The cylindrical calculating machines of the German parson Philipp Matthäus Hahn (see biography of Philipp Matthäus Hahn) were the first fully functional popular four-species mechanical calculating machines (the earlier machines of Braun remained relatively obscured and unknown to the public)....
Media Molecule’s Dreams is a wildly ambitious game that takes the philosophy of “Play, Create, Share” from LittleBigPlanet and elevates it to the next level. Although Dreams might have much more potential and offer many more possibilities for both players and creators, LittleBigPlanet still has some things that it does better. For some things, the simplicity of LittleBigPlanet is better, but other things require the complexity of Dreams. Just because something is more complicated doesn’t make it inherently better....
Since it was revealed at Sony’s June reveal event, the PlayStation 5’s design has captured the attention of meme makers, trending topic chasers desperate for internet points, and, yes, even gamers. Many are left wondering what the inspiration for such a…unique design is. Well, according to Sony Interactive Entertainment president Jim Ryan, the PS5 was designed to feel at home in the modern living room. “The PlayStation sits in the living area of most homes, and we kind of felt it would be nice to provide a design that would really grace most living areas,” Ryan said in an interview with the BBC....
Sony has still yet to offer any concrete release information regarding the PlayStation 5, but there is a strong chance that we could learn more this month, as the company has revealed that it will follow a similar timeline to that of past Sony consoles. Sony has announced the PlayStation 5 and we know some of the basics about the system (most notably the features in the controller), but there is still a lot we don’t know, most notably the price....
PlayStation has revealed the four games it’ll add to its PlayStation Now games for the month of December. As per the PlayStation blog, the first offering will be Grand Theft Auto III: The Definitive Edition. As you can likely guess from the title, this is the version of the game found in the Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition. The original game meanwhile has just turned 20, and you can read Josh’s musings on that milestone here....
Pokémon GO fever isn’t showing any sign of abating. The latest figures reveal that players have spent over $2 billion dollars on the game since its launch. So, Pokémon GO, huh? All kinds of gamers will have all kinds of mixed feelings about this one. Maybe you’re a casual dabbler still, or you dropped the app like a hot, radioactive potato during its troubled launch. Whatever the case, one thing’s for sure: lots of us are still playing....
The Team Building quest in Pokémon Go is research released alongside the Pokémon World Championships in August 2022. Available as part of a Twitch code giveaway throughout the event, the short Pokémon Go quest is designed to help you build out a strong Great League team. Part of that is a branching path - having you choose between Galarian Stunfisk, Drapion and Jellicent in Pokémon Go. Once you begin, the Team Building research is available until Wednesday, 31st August at midnight local time....
Five Facts about Portable Computer Portable computers typically have modest technological features and are inexpensive.In September 1975, IBM released the 5100. It weighed 55 pounds, making it significantly lighter and more portable than any previous computer.In April 1981, a company called Osborne, driven by a journalist turned entrepreneur named Adam Osborne, produced the first portable computer.The power utilized by a portable computer is lower than that of a desktop computer, which can aid with power and cost savings....
This Power Rangers Beast Morphers review contains spoilers. Power Rangers Beast Morphers Episode 4 Beast Morphers? I’m worried about you. While perhaps not quite as strong as some people are making it out to be, the first three episodes of Power Rangers Beast Morphers have had a lot of potential. Sure, the second episode was weighed down with exposition but we could chock that up to getting it all out of the way....
This review contains spoilers. 3.10 The Light Above I cannot say enough about how well Preacher has learned from the mistakes of other shows on AMC’s roster. Ten episode seasons, plotted out tightly, keeping some recurring characters while killing off others? Once upon a time, The Walking Dead was known for being unpredictable. Anyone could die at any moment, and any background character could suddenly become the lead on the show....
One of the main benefits of Prime Gaming is that subscribers get a lot of freebies and unique items. If you are searching for Prime Gaming Roblox codes to win some rewards but not sure how and where to redeem them, look no further – this guide will come in handy. The prizes include accessories for your avatar and are available for a limited time only so make sure to hurry and claim them right away....
Scum publisher Devolver Digital has confirmed that a set of Nazi-related tattoos found within a customisation pack have now been removed from the game. Launching on Steam Early Access just a few days ago, Scum’s Supporter Pack DLC contained a fresh set of inking that you can apply to your in-game convict, some of which were discovered to have been used by neo-Nazi groups. Devolver was initially unaware of the link between the designs, notably the numbers 14 and 88, with Nazi propaganda, and has since apologised ‘unreservedly’ and plans to carry out a ‘full review of all assets and content in the game with [developer] Gamepires....
PlayStation 4 has sold through more than 50 million units to consumers worldwide as of December 6, Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced. Sales of the PS4 Pro are included in the 50 million figure, but Sony hasn’t said how many units the new system has moved. The new milestone follows “the best ever Black Friday week in the history of PlayStation”. Furthermore, PS4 software sales are now more than 369.6 million copies across retail and digital combined, as of December 4....
On PS5, there are quite a few games that you can enjoy with higher frame rates. In this article, we have compiled the list of all PS5 games that run at 120 FPS. Because why stop at 60 FPS when you can have the luxury of 120? With this setting, you can experience games in a much better way. In competitive games, it could even give you an edge over other players....
Publisher Kitfox Games has dropped a new trailer for dog photography game Pupperazzi ahead of its launch later this month. The game’s premise is pretty much as it sounds, playing like Pokémon Snap but with dogs. You’ll discover and snap a bunch of breeds including Shibas, Labs, Pugs, Terriers and more. You’ll be able to dress them up in various costumes, play fetch with them, chase them with vacuum cleaners and, of course, pet the good boys and girls....
Quantum Break has become the “biggest selling, new Microsoft Studios IP this generation”, Microsoft has announced, outselling the likes of Sunset Overdrive, Screamride and Ryse: Son of Rome. Remedy’s third-person shooter launched on Xbox One and PC last Tuesday, April 5, landing at the top of the UK All-Formats Charts. But despite its success, only 139 units separated it from No.2 game DiRT Rally, Eurogamer reports. Actual sales figures for the game have not been revealed....
Teamkill Media released a new video of its “cosmic horror” game Quantum Error. While this time we are not seeing any gameplay, we get to listen to one of the game’s music tracks by Micah L. Jones, titled “Time is Running Out.” It was first featured in the latest trailer showing PS5 footage released a few weeks ago. You can check it out below. If you want to see more of Quantum Error, you can enjoy the first trailer from a while back, a second video, the first gameplay trailer, another announcing the Xbox Series X version, one that will prove quite familiar for sci-fi fans, more gameplay, and another trailer....
Veteran UK studio Rare turns 30 this year and that could be the perfect opportunity to announce its next game, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has teased. “We know it’s [Rare’s] 30th anniversary,” Spencer told Eurogamer at GDC. “I can say that. And Rare’s a very special studio, and I think I said a couple of months ago that I got to play the prototype they had for their new game....
