At E3 2019 Microsoft finally revealed the next expansion to Forza Horizon 4 and it was arriving within days too. Following the trend set by its predecessor with a “serious” (Blizzard Mountain) expansion first and then the “fun one” (Hot Wheels) after that it was a real buzz […]
A small update while I’m waiting for the rest of my parts… After getting the controls up and running with the RetroPie and Arcade1Up cabinet I’ve spent quite a few hours “testing” games and seeing how it all holds up at this stage. And for the most part […]
Once again Nintendo may not have a presentation at E3 but they still had plenty to say and show via their Nintendo Direct. I’ll keep it short and sweet so you can jump through to the video. 🙂 Luigi’s Mansion 3 looks really, really good. I’m sure there’s […]
It’s been over 22 years since Square Enix released its genre defining RPG Final Fantasy VII but judging by the trailer shown at their E3 presentation it looks like the long awaited remake might be arriving soon. Potentially boasting two Blu-ray discs full of content Final Fantasy VII […]
The house that Rayman built opened their presentation with music from their past games which reminded me a little of a past Sony presentation which made use of an orchestra. It certainly made it feel more low key and professional… no Just Dance enthusiasts bouncing around here this […]
And now for something completely different… again… Devolver returns once more for their take on an E3 showcase. Considering their past presentations would give Doom Eternal competition in the violence stakes you’re always going to be curious to see what’s next… monster platformer Carrion looks like it could […]
Where would E3 be without Bethesda apologising for something? All jokes aside they’re back again with a raft of new titles to show. I’m keeping this one short and sweet but jotted down a few points: Fallout 76 is getting a Battle Royale mode! If you’re throwing 50 […]
This year’s E3 was going to be an interesting one for Microsoft with a lot of expectations following from their announcements last year of acquired studios and upcoming products and services. How it played out was much of the things people expected (to a degree) bookended the overall […]
First cab off the rank for my E3 binge watching is EA with their EA Play event. Being first means that there’s a lot less noise (apart from rumours) that can impact what they’re selling but also risks them being shown in a lesser light if they compare […]
No doubt by now you are getting the impression that apart from writing, I am long term gamer too. VR is such an amazing medium for great stories and a level of immersion you just don’t find on a TV. I’ve been playing quite a bit of my […]
The story of one person’s attempts to make their Rampage Arcade1Up cabinet do more.
A look back at some of the games we've played on Xbox One over the years.
Our own tips and experiences while trying to make a living out in the black.
The Late Night Session 