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Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite Collector’s Edition Unboxing
Infinitely Disappointed Back during PlayStation Experience 2016, Capcom announced Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite. I’m not a major fighting game fanatic, but I’ve enjoyed playing previous games in the series. So I was looking forward to the game. Then Capcom announced the different versions available for pre-order. One version immediately caught my eye: the $200 Collector’s Edition. It was expensive, ...[Read More]
Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite Review
Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Platform Reviewed: Playstation 4 Release Date: September 19, 2017 Acquired via: Purchase by Reviewer Normally, Uncle Willy would be reviewing Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite. Him and Grumpy Joe are the fighting game fanatics. But Uncle Willy is trying to dig himself out of a pile of work and articles. Plus, I had pre-ordered the Collector’s Edition and was dying to g...[Read More]
Middle Earth: Shadow of War Microtransactions
You go to hell! You go to hell and you die! After the absolute delight that was Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor, I was actually looking forward to the upcoming sequel. The trailers and written materials for Middle Earth: Shadow of War certainly had me intrigued. The inclusion of smarter Ogres in the Nemesis System that had more fleshed-out personalities and strengths/weaknesses sounded great. Plus ...[Read More]
Retro Review: Night Trap (SEGA CD)
Release Date: October 15, 1992 Developer: Digital Pictures Publisher: SEGA No. Just…no. Night Trap: 25th Anniversary Edition just got an August 11th date for the physical PlayStation 4 release. The PS4 and PC will see a digital release on August 15th. Many people, including Digital Crack Podcast mate Dv310per – a smart and thoughtful fellow gamer who is nevertheless wrong – are excited about...[Read More]
E3 2017 Impressions: Sony Conference
Now with fishing! Another long one. I sure could use a drink… Microsoft had itself one impressive conference the day before. Its Xbox One X was the most anticipated announcement of E3 and they trotted out a very respectable slate of games. The onus was on Sony to respond, and many of us at Digital Crack wanted to know how they would. Their response was…curious. Sony has its own stable of heavy hit...[Read More]
E3 2017: Days Gone
Zombies…yay… I’ve already had my fill of zombie games. During E3 2016, tidbits of Days Gone were shown. It was short on info and heavy on the undead. I dismissed it. Lo and behold, Days Gone makes a more substantial appearance – with actual gameplay – during E3 2017. I’m still bored of zombies – called freakers here – but I’m listening. The gameplay trailer shows some of th...[Read More]
E3 2017: Marvel’s Spider-Man
“Hi. Is this the flight to Newark?” Here we go… Before we go on, just know that I am THAT guy. I’m the Marvel-head who obsesses about all Marvel-related minutiae. If the slightest thing doesn’t line up with the official continuity, I get butt-hurt. Naturally, the MCU drives me bonkers, even though I’ve generally enjoyed the movies thus far. I really don’t do it with malice; it’s a refl...[Read More]
Marvel vs Capcom: Imfinite Gameplay Trailer Leaks
Ultron confirmed as playable in trailer For those who are still hyped up after the Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite Story Trailer released yesterday, some more eye candy has surfaced. A gameplay for the fighting game has leaked. While the video itself is not extremely high-quality, it does give us a glimpse into how the game’s combat and many systems will function. The first thing I notice while w...[Read More]
Call of Duty: WWII Reveal Trailer Released
After a solid month of speculation and leaks, Activision has officially released the trailer for Call of Duty: WWII. This title, which will release on November 3rd, will return the series to its roots. The trailer features much of the same gritty, on-the-ground violence that we saw in movies like Saving Private Ryan and the excellent Band of Brothers series. The trailer was fully cinematic and hea...[Read More]
Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite Story Trailer 1 Released
A new universe shall be forged… I’m still trying to catch up after my right knee decided to do its best impression of a balloon. This one is late as a result. Yesterday, Capcom released the first story trailer for Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite. Along with fleshing out more of the impetus for the crossover, new characters are revealed. The biggest reveal, of course, is the reveal of the ul...[Read More]
For Honor Players Threaten Boycott; Ubisoft Reacts
Consumers exercise their power for good After a contentious back-and-forth between French publisher Ubisoft and players of their fighting game For Honor, gamers have resorted to the only thing publishers seem to listen to nowadays: RAGE! And it worked! On a post in the For Honor subreddit, redditor Jbaayoun proposed a boycott of the game. The boycott consisted of a 24-hour blackout beginning on Ap...[Read More]
The Digital Revolution of Media and How it Affects Gamers
Sooner or later, EVERYTHING is going to go digital! Variety recently posted an article on their website that started an interesting discussion between the crew here at Digital Crack. The article spoke about the desire of six of the biggest movie studios to offer new-release movies for home viewing. This is not new. Last year, the proposal would offer first-run movies to home viewers who have a spe...[Read More]