Author: Joel

Assassin’s Creed Mirage, the latest installment in Ubisoft’s long-running historical action-adventure series, has been generally well-received for its return to the franchise’s roots. However, one visual effect has become a point of contention among players: chromatic aberration. This visual effect is enabled by default in the game, and there is currently no in-game option to disable it. The effect has been criticized for being overly pronounced and distracting, prompting players to take matters into their own hands by modding the game. Assassin’s Creed Mirage uses chromatic aberration to create a rainbow-like halo around objects, similar to the way light bends…

Armored Core VI marks the triumphant return of a franchise that had long remained under the radar. Fresh on the heels of the critically acclaimed Elden Ring, developer From Software hardly requires an introduction. The choice to resurrect Armored Core VI has proven to be a masterstroke, as evidenced by the game’s soaring popularity. Whether you are a seasoned veteran of Elden Ring and Dark Souls or simply a mecha enthusiast, the anticipation surrounding the launch of Armored Core VI was palpable. In the intervening years since the last installment of Armored Core, From Software has ascended to unparalleled prominence…

A famous Brazilian YouTuber accidentally published his review of Starfield, the soon-to-be-released action role-playing game developed by Bethesda Game Studios. This YouTuber holds high review standards, particularly for Bethesda games, and gave Starfield an impressive rating of 8.5 out of 10. This early review offers a comprehensive look into the game’s graphics, performance, gameplay, and quest structure. The YouTuber was effusive in his praise for the game’s graphics and ships, describing them as “incredible.” He played the game on the Xbox Series X and reported that the performance was “way above average” compared to other recently released titles. Despite running…

The popular sandbox adventure game, Minecraft, has been given a unique rating by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) for its compatibility with the Xbox Series X. This rating is in addition to the game’s previous rating in Germany. The ESRB rating offers valuable information about the game’s characteristics and what players can anticipate when playing Minecraft on the Xbox Series X. The ESRB rating specifically applies to the Xbox Series X version of the game and includes warnings for “Fantasy Violence,” “Users Interact,” and “In-Game Purchases.” According to the rating summary, Minecraft allows players to explore and mine cube-shaped…

The epic Western adventure Red Dead Redemption and its zombie-horror companion, Undead Nightmare, are coming to the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 for the very first time. The release, scheduled for August 17, has been crafted by Double Eleven Studios and will be available in a single package, including backwards compatibility with the PlayStation 5. Reliving the Classics on Modern Consoles Red Dead Redemption has become one of the most critically acclaimed games of all time, winning over 170 Game of the Year Awards. It tells the tale of former outlaw John Marston as he traverses the vast American West…

The next installment of the highly anticipated “Final Fantasy VII Remake” trilogy, titled “Final Fantasy VII Rebirth,” has been confirmed by Square Enix to be released in early 2024. This announcement was made as part of the company’s latest financial results briefing. “Final Fantasy VII Rebirth” follows the success of the 2020 action role-playing game “Final Fantasy VII Remake” and will be exclusive to the PlayStation 5. It was announced during the 25th-anniversary event of “Final Fantasy VII,” where other expansions and adaptations were also unveiled. The original “Remake” was well-received, earning both commercial success and critical acclaim for its…

Red Dead Redemption 2 has reportedly been able to run at 60 frames per second (FPS) on hacked PlayStation 5 systems with Firmware versions 3.00 to 4.51. Red Dead Redemption 2, developed and published by Rockstar Games, is the third installment in the acclaimed Red Dead series. The game immerses players in the exploration of the Wild West through the character of Arthur Morgan, an outlaw and member of the notorious Van der Linde gang, in a fictionalized representation of the United States in 1899. The game has been praised for its storytelling, open-world design, graphics, music, and meticulous attention…

Recently, Square Enix made a statement addressing the sales performance of their popular game, Final Fantasy XVI (FF16). They shared that they sold 3 million units, which met their expectations but fell short of their higher targets. This sales performance is important for the company as they consider their broader financial standing. The first-quarter financial results showed a significant year-over-year drop in operating income, which was mainly due to the high development costs associated with Final Fantasy XVI and other games being fully expensed. However, this decision places the company in a favorable position, as future sales of FF16 will…

It seems that Baldur’s Gate I & II, two classic role-playing games developed by BioWare and Black Isle Studios, may soon be available on Xbox Game Pass. This information was discovered through a notification sent via the Game Pass mobile app, although no official announcement has been made yet. This is similar to what happened with Maquette, a game that was added to Game Pass 8 days after a similar notification. Baldur’s Gate I & II are set in the Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms campaign setting and are known for their deep storytelling, intricate gameplay mechanics, and immersive world-building.…

Following recent updates, online matchmaking for the entire original Gears of War trilogy has been restored, a move that will thrill fans of the renowned series. Effective today, players can return to the war-torn planet of Sera in Gears of War 1, 2, and 3, allowing them to participate in online multiplayer matches. This represents a significant landmark in the series’ ongoing support. The match-finding feature for the inaugural Gears of War game is now back in service, facilitating players in searching and joining multiplayer matches seamlessly. This update complements the recent fixes made to the matchmaking system in Gears…