As a belated tribute to Halloween, I thought I would freely reminisce this week about the scariest games I’ve ever played.

Game Name: The Outer Worlds Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch Genre: Action role-playing Publisher: Private Division Developer: Obsidian Entertainment Rating: M, for Mature By Gieson Cacho // The Mercury News (TNS) The new sci-fi game The Outer Worlds is a satire that skewers corporations and late-stage capitalism. It takes place in the […]

We all know that Spring 2020 is absolutely overloaded with big-name releases. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. First, we have a well-stacked fall to get through. What follows is a brief overview of the biggest titles coming out this holiday season.

Instead of designing a soothing and comfortable experience, horror-game developers aim to elicit unease and anxiety. For players, that adrenaline-soaked fear pays off when it’s combined with compelling gameplay and produces indelible moments.

I would be remiss if I did not touch briefly in this space about the big Blizzard-China controversy that has occupied much of the gaming world’s attention these past few weeks.

To say that Ghost Recon Breakpoint is overwhelming would be an understatement. With dozens of icons on the screen and a plethora of menus to navigate, the open-world shooter isn’t the most streamlined of games.

The worst kept secret in gaming is no more, as Sony formally released the first concrete details on the PlayStation 5 this week.

Difficulty has always been a barrier for Dark Souls. The franchise’s intimidating reputation is a turn-off for gamers who don’t see the joy in “getting good.” That’s a shame really because the series shines once players shatter those challenging roadblocks.

It’s not every day that a major fast food chain puts resources into making a satirical dating simulator about its geriatric mascot, but this is 2019, and clearly we departed from the bayou of good sense long ago.

Link’s Awakening is a departure from other Zelda games because it doesn’t involve the customary pieces. It has no Triforce, no princess and no Gannon. In its place, the adventure follows Link as he’s caught in a storm while sailing.