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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6 Years Later, Red Dead Redemption 2’s Hyperrealism Still Keeps Gunplay Lackluster
The fun in the gameplay of Red Dead Redemption 2 suffers due to realism taking priority in its game design.
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For The First Time In Ages, I Have Hope For Overwatch 2
Overwatch 2 takes strides towards success as Blizzard announces positive changes to the game's progression and hero availability.
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Destiny 2 Sucks, But Its Gunplay Elevates The Shooter Above Its Competition
Destiny 2 may have lost its charm ages ago, but what makes it a cut above others will always be its addictive gunplay and combat.
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Persona 3 Reload, Like a Dragon Success Proves The Viability of Turn-Based RPGs
With Persona and Like a Dragon, SEGA delivers a bold middle finger to the idea that turn-based games are outdated and I couldn't be happier.
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Before Miyazaki Retires, We Need To Get A Sekiro Sequel
A sequel to the studio's acclaimed title, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, would be the perfect swan song for long-time director, Hidetaka Miyazaki.
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Here’s Why Shadow Of The Erdtree Is Likely To Be Harder Than The Base Game
Elden Ring Shadow of The Erdtree is likely to feature harder bosses than the base game if FromSoftware follows its previous pattern.
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Shadow The Hedgehog Is The Most Unhinged Game Sega Has Ever Made
Shadow the Hedgehog, even 20 years later, remains one of the SEGA's most unhinged and comically edgy titles ever.
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Battle Passes Have Almost Entirely Replaced Loot Boxes, But Are The Consumers Really Better Off?
Battle passes are quickly becoming one of the biggest pain points in modern gaming, with many titles looking only to get money from players.
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Has Gaming Actually Gotten Worse Over The Past Few Decades?
Some among us believe that gaming is worse now than it has been in decades. But the truth is that now's a better time than ever to be a fan.
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The Unrealistic Expectations Players Have From GTA 6 Are Just Begging To Be Disappointed
I don't doubt that GTA 6 will be a great game, but I believe it'll also disappoint players with downright unrealistic and insane expectations.
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Stellar Blade Is Challenging Conventional Beauty Standards In Video Games
Female character design is a controversial topic on which both the developers and video game journalists seem to be divided.
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Shadow Of The Erdtree Already Sounds Like It’ll Have The Best FromSoftware Level Design So Far
Elden Ring's level design is changing for the better in Shadow of the Erdtree, and might be the best across all of FromSoftware's games.
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A Magic-Based Soulslike Is What This Hellish Genre Is Missing
A Soulslike that focuses only on magic and sorcery hasn't been done yet, so I think it's high time we actually got one.
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Helldivers 2 Makes Perfect Use Of A Game Master To Boost Replayability
Helldivers 2 is an exhilarating third-person shooter that stands out because of its use of the dynamic game master known as Joel.
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Nintendo’s War Against Player-Made Content Will Hurt The Company In The End
Nintendo has historically gone against player-made content and emulation of its games. This has done much to harm the company's image.
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I Wish More Games Embraced FromSoft’s Approach To Difficulty
FromSoftware's unique approach to difficulty in their games allows players to customize their own experience, which is really cool.
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Sonic Heroes Might Be Getting A Remake, And Here’s Why I’m Excited
Sonic Heroes is rumored to be getting a remake made on Unreal Engine 5, which is incredibly exciting to hear as a long-term Sonic fan.
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Creativity Isn’t In Short Supply, Studios That Take Risks Are
There's a tendency in modern game development to chase trends and not take risks, but gamers themselves are hungry for more creativity.
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s Platinum Trophy Is Not Worth Sacrificing Your Sanity For
As much as I've enjoyed FF7 Rebirth, its Platinum requirement was insane and downright frustrating, something I wish not to see repeated.
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Did Bend Studio Learn Nothing From Suicide Squad’s Utter Failure?
Bend Studio, the Days Gone dev, jumps on the "forget single-player, embrace live service" train, learning nothing from Suicide Squad.
