Hanzala Iftikhar
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eXputer Originals
Shadow Of The Erdtree Unveils The Lands Between Is Built On A Graveyard
From the origins, betrayals, and massacres to Miquella's possible role, Shadow of the Erdtree presents more vague but fascinating lore.
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eXputer Originals
Looks Like Assassin’s Creed Shadows Is Already Headed Toward Monetization Hell
With physical copies requiring internet, insane pricing, and paywalled content, Ubisoft's massacre of Assassin's Creed Shadows has begun.
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eXputer Originals
I’m All In For Hellblade 2, But The Last-Minute Embargo Is Questionable
Fantastic games like Hellblade 2 should have nothing to hide; early reviews only strengthen its case, while secrecy might backfire.
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eXputer Originals
N64: Recompiled — Creating Native PC Ports Is A Godsend For Game Preservation
In a time when companies don't care about preserving games, I have high respect for the creators of projects like N64: Recompiled.
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eXputer Originals
Is It Fair That A Game Studio Gets Killed Off After One Mistake?
From Arkane Austin and Japan Studio to Visceral Games and Radical Entertainment, one "lackluster" project erased all their past glory.
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eXputer Originals
No Matter How Good Assassin’s Creed Shadows Looks, I Can’t Trust Ubisoft
Assassin's Creed Shadows' dual protagonists and Japanese setting may seem fascinating but Ubisoft ruining the gameplay is what I fear.
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Reviews
Nioh Review — Team Ninja’s Impressive First Draft
Although plagued with frustrating loot, uneven story pacing, and repetition, there's no denying Nioh 1's combat sets a superb foundation.
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eXputer Originals
No Steam And Physical Release, Alan Wake 2 Not Profiting Was Inevitable
Choosing Epic over Steam and antagonizing the entire physical media fanbase, it's no wonder the masterpiece Alan Wake 2 didn't make a profit.
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eXputer Originals
Ghost Of Tsushima’s PSN May Be Online-Only, But People Still Can’t Play It
The particulars aside, Sony obstinately sticks to its PSN requirement in Ghost of Tsushima, even though it means losing innumerable players.
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eXputer Originals
Microsoft’s Absurd Antics Have Me Scared For Dishonored And Arkane Lyon’s Future
With Arkane Austin no more and Lyon living for who knows how long, the superb Dishonored is in serious danger; Microsoft cannot be trusted.
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eXputer Originals
All Hopes I Had For A Prey Sequel Have Been Crushed — Well Done, Microsoft
The magnificent Prey was once again abandoned as Microsoft disregarded Arkane Austin's achievements and crucified it just for Redfall.
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eXputer Originals
With Devs Like Tango Gameworks Getting Sunsetted, Creative Gaming Has No Future
Microsoft killing Tango Gameworks has made it clear that no matter how ingenious games you create, profit triumphs creativity these days.
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eXputer Originals
A Flawed Game Till The Very End, Redfall Deserved To Die, But Not Arkane Austin
Redfall was a bland, repetitive game with no post-release support; it deserved to die, but why kill Arkane Austin over one mistake?
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eXputer Originals
Sony Recanting Its Decision Isn’t Going To Undo The Damage Done To Helldivers 2
After disheartening the fans of Helldivers 2 and dragging its name through the mud, Sony expects to take it all back, but it's not that easy.
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eXputer Originals
If I Can’t Own Online Games I Pay For, They Shouldn’t Be Allowed Access To My Data
From securing your privacy to improving connection speed and bypassing restrictions, a VPN can relieve at least some of online gaming's flaws.
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eXputer Originals
By Sinking Asmodee In Debt, Embracer Has Jeopardized The Future Of Board Games
First Embracer destroys the future of many IPs, and now conveniently dumps its debt on Asmodee to do the same to the beloved board games.
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eXputer Originals
Sony And Bend Studio Need To Bring Back Syphon Filter, Not Some Vain Live Service
The iconic stealth-action Syphon Filter series is nowhere to be seen, while Sony's busy planning more ridiculous live services.
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eXputer Originals
How Many More Victims, Like Garry’s Mod, Will Nintendo’s Hurtful Crusade Create?
As Nintendo takes out 20 years' worth of stuff from Garry's Mod, I watch in shock, thinking why it continues to hurt and discourage its fans.
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eXputer Originals
The Name “Embracer Group” Is No More, But Don’t Say You Didn’t See It Coming
A reckless buying spree only to jeopardize it all, Embracer Group's heinous practices have done a lot of damage; it had the downfall coming.
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eXputer Originals
Foamstars Choked Hard A Mere 2 Months After Release; What Went Wrong?
With uninspiring gameplay, hollow live service, platform restrictions, and being outclassed by Helldivers 2, Foamstars didn't stand a chance.
