eXputer Originals
With there being an exciting new release every other week, the gaming industry is booming, with something interesting to offer here and there. But with such a massive industry, it can be hard to distinguish the right voice from the wrong.
At eXputer, however, we have industry veterans who have sunk hundreds and thousands of hours into various games over the years and are, hence, capable of forming a well-thought-out opinion regarding new releases, industry affairs, and more. Stay tuned to the site and join in the discussion ahead.
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Japanese Video Game Studios Need To Stop Catering To The Western Audience
Japanese video game studios tend to "improve" their game for the Western audience, which usually has an opposite effect.
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5 Extremely Hyped Games That Failed Right After Launch
Many prominent entries, initially expected to take over the industry, broke our hearts when they failed to deliver after launch.
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It’s Time To Admit Assassin’s Creed 3 Wasn’t That Bad
Assassin's Creed 3 is one of the most hated games in Ubisoft's popular game series, but I don't think it deserves so much flack.
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Superliminal Is A Benchmark For Modern Puzzle Games
Superliminal takes the aspect of lucid dreaming, tying it together brilliantly with liminality and puzzle-solving for a well-balanced game.
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6 Games That Make You Feel Overpowered As Hell
While some video games overwhelm you with sheer scale, titles like Asura's Wrath and Doom Eternal make you the boss player right upfront.
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The Downfall Of Call Of Duty Zombies
Call of Duty Zombies sacrificed atmosphere and wonder weapons for copied maps and cheap thrill, becoming a mystery box of disappointment.
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Ubisoft Portraying Yasuke As A Samurai Is A Massive Contradiction To Actual History
Ubisoft's portrayal of Yasuke as a samurai in Assassin's Creed Shadows has sparked a controversy due to it being historically inaccurate.
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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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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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Free-To-Play Arena Breakout Infinite Is Putting Tarkov To Shame
Escape from Tarkov's controversies open the door for Arena Breakout Infinite, a free-to-play action-packed extraction shooter.
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Why You Should Be Excited For Zenless Zone Zero
Zenless Zone Zero is bound to be filled with captivating combat, fluid animations, interesting lore and beautiful character designs!
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Remembering Gaming’s Forgotten Mascots
Over the years, we've seen many gaming mascots fall into obscurity, so let's take a moment to remember some of them.
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Gotham Knights Would’ve Succeeded Without The Arkham Games
Gotham Knights is considered a critical failure by Batman fans, but I think it's pretty good without comparing it with the Arkham games.
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ULTRAKILL’s “Full Arsenal” Update Made Me Fall In Love With It All Over Again
With the "Full Arsenal" update, Ultrakill makes a bold comeback, and it's impossible to overstate how happy I am.
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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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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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Square Enix Is Going Multiplatform; The Layoffs & Its Past Don’t Inspire Confidence
After its latest games didn't meet sales targets, Square Enix is going multiplatform but the company's track record isn't convincing.
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Bloody Roar, A Lost Konami Gem That Never Resurfaced
The Bloody Roar franchise although forgotten today, remains one of the most unique fighting game franchises ever.
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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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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.
