Author: Zachary Alexander Roberts

Zach is from sunny Los Angeles. He loves games, the culture around it, and the history. He also feels that Batman Vs Superman is a good movie and is unjustly hated.

Gang Beasts is a hit indie party game that has been adored by the PC community. When it was announced that it would be coming to PS4, console fans were elated. Well, that was over 2 years ago. And we finally have gotten a release date. The over-the-top brawling game-play of Gang Beasts makes it’s way to PS4 on December 12. The trailer showcases a handful of new modes including a 2-on-2 soccer mode. We’re excited to finally get our hands on Gang Beasts after several years. Will you be picking it up? Let us know in the comments.

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Bungie has announced a free trial for Destiny 2. Starting November 28, players can download the trial for Xbox One, PS4, and PC via Battle.net. The trial will consist of the early portion of the game’s campaign. Additionally, the trial will allow for players to try out the competitive multiplayer. All data from the trial will carry over into the full game should you decide to purchase it. Is this trial enough to get you to give Destiny 2 a shot? Let us know in the comments.

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Racial representation has been problematic in gaming for a while. While many backgrounds are misrepresented or underrepresented, this is especially the case for African-Americans. Growing up, I consistently saw black males portrayed as villains or ancillary and supportive roles for main characters. Black men were scarcely the main characters, and when they were the primary focus, they were the personification of some bizarre trope or stereotype. Zack from Dead or Alive was essentially a recreation of Dennis Rodman. He was an overly eccentric celebrity who came complete with bright clothing and an alien costume. Barret Wallace was an angry side…

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We finally have a release date for the next swarm of DLC characters coming to MVCI. Venom, Black Widow, and Winter Soldier are all coming to MVCI on December 5. We also got a nifty trailer showcasing some of their abilities. Its unclear at this point whether their will be another bunch of characters this year. However, Capcom has confirmed that more characters are coming in the future. Which character are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments!

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I love video games. It is unquestionably the biggest and most enjoyable aspect of my life. With that said, I am not blind to all of the negative energy that permeates this industry. Brand loyalty causes online disputes over consoles. Harassment towards women and the LGBTQ community, especially online, is still prevalent. Deceptive marketing and predatory sales tactics are still a thing. With that said, Games Done Quick will consistently be the most delightful event in gaming for me. Games Done Quick is a week-long marathon of speedruns in a variety of ways and stipulations. There are two…

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When J. Allen Brack, the executive producer of World of Warcraft, took the stage at BlizzCon’s opening ceremony, he did the obligatory “where are all of my <insert faction here> at?” statements. He would then go on with an awkward long-winded joke about ice cream before finally landing with a reference to vanilla being his favorite. At this point, the room exploded. This, of course, was a nod to vanilla, or original, content. More specifically, this was referencing World of Warcraft’s vanilla content. With a decade-long history, WoW has become an incredibly different game than its original release. This is…

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PlayStation has a rather beefy showcase for Paris Games Week this year. Here is a quick recap of some of the more notable announcements. Guacamelee 2 announced, and it brings 4-player co-op to the series. Top-down shooter with Max Payne and Hotline Miami vibes announced called The Hong Kong Massacre. Time-altering puzzle-platformer The Gardens In Between was announced. LocoRoco 2 Remastered was given a release date of December 9 Sims 4 is coming to PlayStation 4 on November 17. It will be a true PC port unlike previous console versions of Sims games. A bunch of PSVR games were…

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