Anyone who knows me would know that I love the universe set a Long Time Ago in a Galaxy Far, Far Away. Star Wars was the epitome of my childhood – from the movies to the novels to the video games.
And now, one of my all-time favourites has been remastered for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. Is it as good as I remember, though?
Continue reading Star Wars Episode 1: Racer (Review): IT’S A NEW LAP RECORD
The Elder Scrolls Online has a new expansion: Greymoor. With little bits and pieces added to the overall game
Now, the entire Western Skyrim is open for adventurers to explore. And my gosh is it just beautiful. Best of all? I could enjoy this on my Mac.
Continue reading The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor Review: Oh hello, Skyrim
I could have gotten it long, long ago. I told myself that if I ever got Minecraft that I’d want it in cartridge form for the Switch. More so to make absolute sure that I wanted it.
I know, I’m strange that way. But is a really good way to save money!
So since you’re reading this right now…I guess I did buy it?
I’m considering this a #LateToTheParty post because most people would have finished playing their copy of Pokémon Sword or Shield while here I am…just about finished because I only got my copy of Sword for Christmas.
What’s more perfect than immediately jumping into the Galar region when I’m in the area that inspired it’s creation?
Continue reading #LateToTheParty Game Review: Pokemon Sword and Shield is an absolute banger, mate
Hello, 2020! Oh myy haven’t we had an interesting decade? Not just in real life but the gaming industry has just been absolutely booming these last 10 years.
The release of PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch… Google Stadia… 4K gaming… Cloud streaming… So many things! Best of all…THE GAMES!
With Christmas literally a week away, I thought a fun little Christmas-y post was in order!
Some people may have only gamer friends, some may have that one gamer friend that’s cool with everyone else who isn’t one (I’m normally in the latter). I’m sure a lot of you have had many-an awkward Christmas where you are gifted with some absolutely random gaming-related thing or have sat through the same Christmas movie about a gazillion times and really they want to have a more “active” time spent with everyone they love. Where is the middle-ground?!
Continue reading How to celebrate Christmas with the gamer in your life
As you well know, I’m running this blog on my own which is why I’ve decided not to post news-related things here – it’s too much! At the same time, I’m also a freelance photographer and as of writing this piece I’ve got another year to go before I become a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, which I’ve been doing for the last few years as a distance learner.
I feel like as time goes on, it becomes a lot more difficult to do the things that I love to do and I really wish I didn’t have to write this. But shutting my thoughts away doesn’t make it any less true.
Continue reading Being a gamer in an increasingly busy world
The Layton series played a big part in my schooling years. Little ol’ me and my Nintendo DS, absolutely stoked to have this series in hand. If there was any gaming franchise that kept my mind alight, these were it, thanks to all its puzzles.
There are now seven games in the Layton series. This is also the first to feature a different Layton as it’s protagonist, and a female one at that!
Last year, the SEA Games held in Indonesia held the first ever esports event albeit only a demonstration event. This December, at this year’s SEA Games in the Philippines, there will be the first ever medalled esports event in the world. The Olympics have been contemplating adding esports as a demonstation event and looks to be making moves to make it a reality already. Next year, in the run up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, there will be the first ever Olympics-sanctioned esports event: the 2020 Intel World Open.
Esports is big and looks to only be getting bigger from here. Its no wonder some companies are diversifying into the scene.
One Championship has been a major player in the mixed martial arts scene for almost a decade and last November they announced their new event-ure: esports. It shouldn’t have been that great of a surprise though, with the signing of known gaming enthusiast Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson late last year and One’s general acceptance of his hobby.
My first question really was: “when?”. They didn’t exactly mention a specific date during their announcement and had given a vague “we plan to have esports alongside our main MMA-events” description. At each MMA event they’ve had this year, you’ll catch their promo ad showing that their first esports event will be “coming soon” in 2019 and as a teaser, One Esports had minor Tekken and Street Figher competitions alongside their “Martial Arts Fan Fest” event organised in conjunction with their 100th event in Tokyo, Japan last October.
But now their first-ever esports event is just around the corner: December 20th to the 22nd in the home of One: Singapore.
They seem to be starting off simple with their first major event: one event, one game – DOTA2. Thus far they’ve announced the attendance of some pretty big teams, with the likes of Evil Geniuses, Team Secret and Gambit on the list. With the recent run of The International finishing with record numbers and a record prize pool, its no surprise that the company decided to test the waters with DOTA2 instead of Street Fighter or PUBG, games that “Mighty Mouse” is known to dabble in.
Maybe in the future they’ll hold a more mixed bag event, maybe they’ll stick to the one event, one game route. Only time will tell.
I’ve personally never seen a company from a completely different genre of events decide to dip their feet in the world of games. What will the transition be like? Smooth? Rocky? We’ll see in December. They already have another event planned for April next year in Jakarta, Indonesia so its safe to say that they’re feeling confident.
Anyway, if you happen to be in Singapore and are interested in snagging some tickets, click here (non-affiliate link). Psst! They’re currently running a 20%-off promo, so get your tickets quick! If you’d like to know more about the upcoming ONE Esports DOTA2 Invitationals, check out their event page.
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I have to admit: I’ve never played Smash Bros until I got Smash Ultimate the moment I got my Switch. I like to call myself a “fighter” (read: gamer who likes to kick butt in-game via fighting games) and Nintendo-lover but I’ve never once laid my hands on the ever-popular brawler.
A lot of gamers tend to shy away from the unfamiliar, or when they do they blame it on the game and refuse to admit that they may just be a noob at that one game. Smash is a whole new ballgame for me but I’m not afraid to say it: ich bin ein Noob!
Continue reading The Complete Noob’s Incomplete Guide to… Smash Bros.
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