In 2020, Square Enix managed to pull off what many thought impossible by remaking Final Fantasy 7 and delivering a game that reimagined the beloved role-playing classic with modern day gameplay. With gorgeous visuals and an exciting hybrid combat system, Final Fantasy 7 Remake proved to be a huge success. …
Read More »Spider-Man 2 Is Building On Familiar Ideas To Take Web-Slinging In Exciting New Directions
While playing Insomniac’s Spider-Man 2 and searching for a way to verbalize my overall impressions, I kept coming back to the phrase “more of the same” but in this case it’s important to clarify that “more of the same” means more of one of the most accomplished, thrilling, and authentic …
Read More »Super Mario Bros. Wonder Devs On Breaking The Rules Of Mario To Inspire New Ideas
Whether its adventures in 2D or 3D, the Mario franchise has repeatedly delivered fresh, fun, and fascinating gameplay concepts that elevate and reinvent the platforming genre. It’s this focus on ensuring new ideas are explored that has allowed the character, and the games he has featured in, to become an …
Read More »Are Too Many Games A Bad Thing? | Spot On
It feels like this year has been hit after hit after hit. From Dead Space and Resident Evil 4 Remake to Starfield, Final Fantasy XVI, Baldur’s Gate, and Tears of the Kingdom, there’s been no shortage of incredible games to play and even more are on the horizon. It feels …
Read More »Let's Talk About The Starfield Discourse | Spot On
Sigh. It’s been a long week on the internet. The Starfield review embargo is up and discourse around it has been running wild–just look at the comments on our review. But in the midst of all this chatter, we can’t help but think about how much it distracts us from …
Read More »Why It's Hard To Fix Live-Service Games | Spot On
Gamescom is in full swing but that doesn’t mean Spot On is taking a break. The event provides an ideal opportunity to catch up with developers and talk to them about the nitty-gritty details of game development. Of particular note, Blizzard’s appearance at Gamescom affords a chance to talk to …
Read More »Why You Should Keep Your Hype In Check | Spot On
With Gamescom just around the corner and gaming personality Geoff Keighley all set to host the showcase’s Opening Night Live event, hype is something that’s been weighing heavy on our minds lately. While the event is sure to be packed to the gills with new gameplay footage and exciting looks …
Read More »GameSpot's Play For All 2021 Charity Event Is Raising Money For AbleGamers
Update: GameSpot’s Play For All 2021 charity event was a huge success. With the help of partners across the video game industry in development, publishing, marketing, and PR, as well as influencers and content creators, a staggering $114,275 was raised for amazing causes. “I’m extremely proud of the team and …
Read More »Is It Too Late To Get Into Street Fighter? | Get Good
In our new series, Get Good, we break down how to get started in games that you may have been too intimidated to try. First up, can Tamoor teach fighting game novice Lucy the joys of the dragon punch in Street Fighter 6? Lucy has never properly played a fighting …
Read More »The Nintendo Switch 2 Needs To Be As Powerful As Its Competitors | Spot On
Earlier this week, VGC reported that a Switch successor is slated to hit the market in 2024. According to various sources, the upcoming console will work in portable mode, similar to the Switch, and will revert back to an LCD screen in an effort the manage costs. However, there’s one …
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