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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Unpacking The Last of Us 2’s Flaws, How They Defined Perfection After 4 Years
The Last of Us 2, released by Naughty Dog in 2020, offers immersive gameplay but incites protest among fans due to its divisive narrative.
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Why Has The Trend Of LAN And Local Co-Op In Gaming Dried Down?
LAN gaming used to be one of the most popular modes of gaming via local co-op, unfortunately observing a decline in the past few years.
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7 Video Game Treasures That Don’t Get Recommended Enough
Some games in the industry slip right under the radar for many, with Tunic, Tinykin, and Metro 2033 being some examples.
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No Man’s Sky Is Easily One Of Gaming’s Greatest Comeback Stories
Despite No Man Sky's rocky launch, Hello Games managed to turn it into one of the best space exploration RPGs out there.
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4 Video Game Missions That Are Gaming’s Gold Standard
Here is my list of some historically significant missions which are examples of gaming being at its best as a medium.
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Warner Bros Should Turn The Last Dune Books Into Games, Not Movies
Video games are the best way to adapt the highly unusual story of the last Dune book. That's where the IP should go after Dune: Part Three.
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Elden Ring Killed Gaming For Me & It’s About To Do It Again
Utilizing its myriad strengths and masterful design, Elden Ring ruined gaming for me in a way I'll always be thankful for.
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7 Deserving Games That Never Got Backward Compatibility
Backward compatibility works for many games on newer consoles, but titles such as The Simpsons: Hit and Run have been left out.
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World Of Warcraft Is Making All The Right Decisions With Its Upcoming Expansion
Blizzard is finally giving players what they've been asking for with its latest World of Warcraft expansion.
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Let’s Be Real, There Is Nothing “Micro” About Microtransactions Anymore
Microtransactions have gotten ridiculously overpriced in recent years, with titles now offering cosmetic skins worth more than some games.
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Want To Go Pro In Valorant In 2024? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Going pro in Valorant is tougher than it sounds, but with a thriving esports scene, it's definitely worth it to give it a shot.
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Clever Ways Game Developers Solved Issues In Our Favorite Games
Developers come up with some of the most innovative concepts in gaming on very short notice. This piece highlights this practice at length.
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EA’s Publisher Sale Is Taking No Prisoners On Steam With These Fantastic Discounts
EA's latest Publisher Sale discounts the likes of Jedi: Survivor, Titanfall 2, Dead Space, and others by a remarkable margin.
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Nintendo Is The Most Predatory Company And I’m Tired Of Pretending It’s Not
Sony and Microsoft get hate from the gaming community for the most minor things, but Nintendo is the company that ire should be focused on.
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My Thoughts On Stellar Blade After A Week Of Playing
Stellar Blade is Shift Up's most incredible work to date, featuring exciting gameplay yet a few, ignorable shortcomings.
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7 Games With An Amazing Mechanic That You Have To Experience
These particular games may not sell a gazillion copies, but the perfection of their respective in-game mechanic makes them worth experiencing.
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Should Have Stayed Faithful To The Original; Here’s Why
The original Final Fantasy 7 is loved by fans worldwide, but its remake decided to make some major changes that I don't think it should have.
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Stray Is A Purrfect Example Of Why We Need More Animal Protagonists In Games
Stray's adorable kitty adventure proves that we crave more animal heroes in games by bringing fresh adventures and emotional connections.
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Blasphemous Works Both As A Metroidvania And Soulslike While Being Neither
Blasphemous blends Metroidvania exploration with brutal Soulslike combat, crafting a hauntingly beautiful world.
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Despite Coming Out A Long Time Ago, These PS4 Games Still Hold Up Graphically
The PlayStation 4 came out 11 years ago, but it's still got some games that look great, even to this day in 2024.
