Ben’s thoughts on the lack of FPS story modes
I love stories... So I play games... I don’t know if anyone else has noticed, or even cares, but in recent years the storylines of games within the FPS genre has become… Well, how do I put it nicely…? Fucking shite. The stories are either really far-fetched, over the...
Batman And His Rogues Gallery Invade Lineage 2: Revolution
Today, Netmarble Corp. revealed a new collaboration with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, on behalf of DC, involving the popular mobile MMORPG, Lineage 2: Revolution. In celebration of the game's first anniversary, Super Heroes and Super-Villains from the...
KENSHI Launches 6th December – Details + Trailer
After 12 years of development the epic sandbox RPG Kenshi will be launching for PC on 6 December. Watch the announcement trailer here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP4zOTSx2s8&feature=youtu.be After 12 years of development (including 4 in Early Access) Kenshi,...
Ben Reviews – Shape of the World
There are many different ways that a game can be produced, but when it comes down to it, you need money to be able to develop a game. This means that we're seeing more and more games popping up on websites like Kickstarter - Today, I’m looking at a successfully funded...
Remembering Stan Lee
We here at Respawning were very sad to learn of the passing of Stan Lee last night. A pure genius who created one of the greatest and largest universes that has gone on to become arguably the greatest of movie franchises as well as a source for many amazing games,...
Please Don’t Press F to Pay Respects
November 11th is an important date for many around the world. For Commonwealth nations, it marks Remembrance Day; in the US, Veterans Day; I don't think anyone would disagree that it's important to remember those who have served, and that war is a thing of horror. But...
Film & TV Club: Films & Shows to watch to scratch that Potter Itch!
Fantastic Beasts 2 is out this week and whilst many Potter fans were disappointed by the first one, here is a list of tv shows & films so full of magic that we had to recommend them to scratch even the biggest Potter-head's itch for magic. Luke I'll get this one...
Will Reviews – Damsel
'Yeah, that's a video game alright.' So every now and then, my editors will surprise me with a code for a game I've never heard of before - Some of them, like 'Rock of Ages II' and 'Attack of the Earthlings' are extremely enjoyable, and easily get a hearty...
The Detective Pikachu Trailer Is Finally Here
First Toy Story and now this. It seems today's the day for surprise trailers. And this is looking like it's going to be a good one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1roy4o4tqQM
Kingdom Hearts III: Reveal of Winnie the Pooh and the 100 Acre Wood
A new trailer for Kindom Hearts III has dropped, giving us a good look at what's to come from our favourite silly old bear. You can check out the full trailer below: https://youtu.be/NE-raf9UGFg "Sora joins the loveable Pooh Bear and his pals Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit,...
Toy Story 4- the first official trailer has been dropped out of the blue!
And it's a whimsical as you'd imagine. Disney has released a new trailer for the much-anticipated 'Toy Story 4', set to release in Summer 2019. That's only 8 months away! https://twitter.com/i/status/1061966850131582976 The trailer doesn't give away any story details...
Ben Reviews – Cities Skylines Industries DLC
Cities Skylines received a new DLC release towards the end of October entitled Industries. Having previously done a review looking at both the base game and each separate DLC before, I thought I would continue the trend by doing a more in-depth review of the new...