Video games have a well-established marketing cycle; a key part is releasing a teaser. The process for this can often be quite involved, with some publishers creating a breadcrumb trail of clues and mysteries to solve before eventually giving up the goods. And while this is undoubtedly a great way …
Read More »GTA 6 Announcement Is Reportedly Happening Soon, With A Trailer Release Following
Rockstar Games plans to announce Grand Theft Auto VI “as early as this week,” according to sources speaking to Bloomberg. The announcement will reportedly be followed by a trailer, which will be published to coincide with the celebration of Rockstar’s 25th anniversary. [Update: Rockstar has now confirmed that a GTA …
Read More »The Human Cost Of Game Developer Layoffs | Spot On
2023 has been a rollercoaster for many reasons, but the video game industry in particular has hit some soaring highs and real tragic lows. This year has been fantastic for game releases in terms of quality, as we’ve had incredible experience across all platforms, from big-budget blockbusters and fascinating role-playing …
Read More »Spider-Man 2’s Creative Director Explains Ending, Key Story Moments, Characters
Insomniac Games has hit it out of the park once again, delivering a third great Spider-Man game that smartly builds on the systems of the first two. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 sees you step into the suits of both Peter Parker and Miles Morales as the web-swinging duo tangle with the …
Read More »Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Ending Explained With Creative Director Bryan Intihar
Insomniac Games has hit it out of the park once again, delivering a third great Spider-Man game that smartly builds on the systems of the first two. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 sees you step into the suits of both Peter Parker and Miles Morales as the web-swinging duo tangle with the …
Read More »Introducing The GameSpot Reviewcast
Since it was founded in 1996, reviews have been a key pillar of GameSpot’s coverage. The website has developed and maintained a reputation for delivering in-depth and thoughtful appraisals of games, with the goal of providing readers and viewers guidance on the games they should seek out and play, as …
Read More »Is Assassin’s Creed Mirage A Step In The Right Direction? | Spot On
Assassin’s Creed Mirage is billed as a back-to-basics entry in Ubisoft’s long-running open-world franchise. It follows Assassin’s Creed Origins, Odyssey, and Valhalla, three large-scale RPGs in the style of The Witcher 3. Yet despite their ambitions, these games drew some criticism for their quantity over quality approach. As such, Mirage …
Read More »Are PS Plus And Game Pass Worth It In 2023? | Spot On
It’s no secret that the price of PlayStation Plus has risen substantially. Just this past month, all three of the subscription service’s tiers saw a 30% cost increase, with the highest tier now costing $160 annually. But Sony isn’t the only company raising rates. Earlier this year, Microsoft increased the …
Read More »Alan Wake 2 Is What You Get When Remedy Believes In Itself
When we last spoke to Sam Lake about the long and winding road to getting Alan Wake 2 made, he said, “What we have now as Alan Wake 2–I’m so happy it’s this version. I’m so happy we did not get the opportunity to go with the earlier ones because …
Read More »Don't Cast Hollywood Celebs In Video Games | Spot On
Mortal Kombat 1 has launched to critical acclaim, with special praise for the outlandish story and its new gameplay systems. However, there’s one area of the game that has attracted criticism: Megan Fox’s performance as Nitara. This is the second time Mortal Kombat has gotten caught up in bad celebrity …
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