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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]
Reviewing It Wrong: Final Fantasy VII as a Beat-‘em-Up
Couldn’t punch its way out of a bag (Note: this is a parody series where we review a beloved game incorrectly. This is not serious. Please don’t kill us!) I really don’t get why people are so into Final Fantasy VII. Honestly, the whole Final Fantasy series prior to 2016 baffles me. How can people idolize a series that gets beat-‘em-ups so wrong? I love games where you can beat people up. The...[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]
PlayStation 3 Ending Production in Japan
And Then There Were None All things must end. For Japan, Sony’s PlayStation 3 – and the seventh generation of video game consoles – has reached that point. The official Japanese PlayStation website shows the standard 500GB variant of the console ceasing production in Japan in the near future. The 500GB model is the only one still being produced in Japan. According to a tweet from a game shop...[Read More]
Horizon: Zero Dawn Review
Horizon: Zero Dawn Review Developer: Guerrilla Games Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment Platform Reviewed: PlayStation 4 Release Date: February 28, 2017 Acquired via: Purchase by Reviewer From the moment I saw Horizon: Zero Dawn at E3 2015, I was intrigued. It interested me even more when it was shown at E3 2016. Now that it’s out, I can’t tell you how much I enjoy play...[Read More]
Nintendo Switch Launch Garners Well Wishes from Video Game Industry
The Nintendo Switch has officially launched worldwide today. I then stumbled upon a GameSpot article that left me dumbfounded for a good second before I recovered my senses: “PlayStation, Xbox, And More Congratulate Nintendo On Switch Launch.” The article mentions how some big names in gaming – including its two erstwhile not-really-competitors – took to Twitter to congratulate Nintendo on the lau...[Read More]
We Have a New Overwatch Hero. Her Name is Orisa and She is a Robotic Centaur!
There has been a bit of speculation as to who the 24th hero in Overwatch is going to be. Many speculated that Doomfist, the hero turned villain, would make an appearance. It turns out that the new hero selected as the latest playable hero is the entity selected to protect the city of Numbani: Orisa! The hero is a tank-based centaur-like character and is meant as a counter-balance to Reinhardt fans...[Read More]
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Review
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Review Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Platform Reviewed: Xbox One Release Date: January 24, 2017 Acquired via: Purchase by Reviewer I’m trying to catch up with all the responsibilities I have with the Digital Crack website. One of them is getting this review out. It’s taken me a bit, but I got it out. Playing this game put me in a bit of an existential crisis. In le...[Read More]
Ghost Recon Wildlands Beta Impressions
The Digital Crack crew put the closed beta for Ubisoft’s Ghost Recon Wildlands through its paces. Two members decided to give their impressions from two different perspectives: single player and multiplayer. Here are their impressions. Single-Player Impressions by Uncle Willy I was unfortunately segregated from my Digital Crack mates when the closed beta for Ghost Recon Wildlands opened up. Each o...[Read More]
Inside Review – Walk the Line
Inside Review – Walk the Line Developer: Playdead Publisher: Playdead Platform Reviewed: PlayStation 4 Release Date: August 23, 2016 Acquired via: Purchase by Reviewer Inside is last year’s sequel/spiritual successor to 2010’s creepy indie darling title, Limbo, made by Danish indie developer Playdead. It’s the natural evolution of both their aesthetic style and gameplay mechanics, while neve...[Read More]
Limbo Review – Master of the Dark Arts
Limbo Review – Master of the Dark Arts Developer: Playdead Publisher: Playdead, Microsoft Studios Platform Reviewed: PlayStation 4 Release Date: July 21, 2010 Acquired via: Purchase by Reviewer Somehow, among the heaviest of heavy hitters released in 2010, indie game developers were building on the mainstream gaming media attention that Jonathan Blow’s Braid had started two years previously. Small...[Read More]