MakeUseOf - Video Game Review

How to Track and Rate Your Video Games Using Backloggd

Brad R. Edwards — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:00:14 GMT

With the speed at which the gaming industry moves, you likely have tons of games that you have played and plan to play in the future. If you enjoy tracking and rating apps such as Letterboxd, then you may want to do the same thing for your video games.

The 7 Best Gaming News Sites and Game Review Sites

Ben Stegner — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 20:30:14 GMT

Hundreds of video games get released every year, and there's not enough time to play them all. How are you supposed to know which games are worth your time? Video game news and reviews sites are a good way to keep up with what's happening in the gaming world and see if the latest releases are worth buying.

How Are Video Games Graded?

Adam Williams — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:45:46 GMT

The demand for retro video games has never been stronger, and there’s no denying the enormous amount of old video games being bought and resold every day.

4 Emulators to Play Microcomputer Games on Windows 10

William Worrall — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:00:13 GMT

Microcomputers are making a comeback thanks to products like The C64 and The Mini PET Kit. These options are pretty expensive if you're looking to get back into microcomputers, costing potentially hundreds of dollars and in some cases requiring a lot of technical knowledge.

5 YouTube Channels for Video Game Reviews You Can Trust

Ben Stegner — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 08:30:11 GMT

With the wealth of information available about video games today, there's no reason to ever get burned by a video game purchase again. One of the best ways to find out whether a game is worth buying is by devouring video game reviews from various sources.

Understand the Mass Effect: Andromeda Storyline and Meet the Characters

Megan Ellis — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 17:00:00 GMT

While Mass Effect: Andromeda was one of the most hotly anticipated games of 2017, the game's launch saw intense backlash from fans of the franchise. In the weeks following its release, the developers scrambled to patch issues and regain some faith among players.

Steam Tries to Stop Haters Review-Bombing Games

Dave Parrack — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 23:30:12 GMT

Valve is attempting to make Steam's user reviews of games more useful. It's doing this by trying to lessen the effect review-bombing has on certain titles. And it's hoping to achieve this by adding a histogram showing the ratio of positive and negative reviews over the life of the game.

Why You Should Play the Guardians of the Galaxy Game

Philip Bates — Thu, 04 May 2017 19:30:00 GMT

Before 2014, only hardcore Marvel fans knew about the Guardians of the Galaxy. Initially, it seemed a bizarre choice to add a talking raccoon and a walking tree with limited dialect to a cinematic roster that already included Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor.

Sniper Elite 4 Review: Should You Load Up Your Rifle?

Ben Stegner — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 23:00:00 GMT

In a sea of shooters, the third-person Sniper Elite series has always stood out for bringing tactical action. Instead of charging into the battle, you're encouraged to play stealthily and eliminate your enemies from afar.

Tips and Tricks for Playing For Honor

Ben Stegner — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 21:30:00 GMT

For Honor is one 2017's most anticipated titles, and it's available now. This third-person brawler from Ubisoft lets you choose one of three factions -- Knights, Vikings, or Samurai -- and join online battles to win territory for your team.

Yakuza Is the Best Japanese Franchise You've Never Played

Tim Brookes — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 20:30:00 GMT

Yakuza 0 (UK) is finally available in the west, just 10 months after it arrived in Japan. Despite earning a fierce reputation in its native country, the series is still mostly unheard of among mainstream western audiences.

Is Resident Evil 7 Worth Playing?

Ben Stegner — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 04:00:00 GMT

The Resident Evil (RE) franchise has had a rocky past. In 1996, the original Resident Evil defined the survival horror genre by trapping players in a claustrophobic mansion with tricky puzzles, limited ammo, and awkward camera angles that enhanced the tension. Recent games in the series have eschewed survival horror in favor of a more action-oriented experience, culminating in 2012's disappointing Resident Evil 6.

Bored With Lego Dimensions? Time to Look at Expansion Packs!

Christian Cawley — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 21:00:00 GMT

Lego Dimensions is an amazing game, with characters and environments from an unrivaled 30 different franchises. If you own a copy of the game, you might have thought about buying some of the expansion packs.

Final Fantasy XV Is Finally Out! Is It Worth Buying?

Ben Stegner — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:30:00 GMT

Ten years after being announced, Square Enix has released Final Fantasy XV. The first thing displayed on-screen when starting the hotly-anticipated game lets you know that this game is "a Final Fantasy for fans and first-timers."

Pokémon Sun and Moon: Are They Worth Buying?

Ben Stegner — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 20:30:00 GMT

Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon are finally here. The hotly-anticipated titles are the first new games in the series since 2013's X and Y. As the most pre-ordered games in Nintendo's history, it's safe to say that Pokémon fever is high as ever.

Should You Buy Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare?

Ben Stegner — Sat, 12 Nov 2016 21:30:00 GMT

The end of the year means an influx of AAA games, and Call of Duty headlines that each year. Being the thirteenth Call of Duty game, it's reasonable to expect that gamers are getting sick of the franchise.

Why Rocksmith 2014 is the Perfect Tool for Guitar Beginners

Ben Stegner — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 17:00:00 GMT

Technology has made learning even non-technical skills much easier. From apps that can serve as guitar tuners to devices like the Jamstick+ (our review) that let you learn to play guitar from scratch, there's no better time to be learning!

Assassin's Creed Syndicate Is Here - Should You Buy It?

Harry Guinness — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 21:30:00 GMT

Assassin's Creed: Syndicate is the best "pure" game in the series in years and a huge improvement over the previous — arguably maligned — Unity. Syndicate runs with what's made the series great (rather than adding in pirate ships to cover the cracks), makes some much needed improvements to areas that needed them, and cuts out a lot of the bloat that's grown since AC III.

Is Angry Birds 2 Worth Downloading, or Should You Skip It?

Mihir Patkar — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 22:30:00 GMT

The world's favorite flock of cartoon birds is back! Angry Birds 2 is the first numbered sequel to the mega-popular original. It takes everything you liked about Angry Birds, and adds enough new elements to make for a fun way to pass some time. Oh yeah, and it's free.

Is New Indie Action RPG Kyn Worth Buying?

Rachel Kaser — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 18:30:00 GMT

Kyn really wants to be a combination of Diablo and Baldur's Gate. It isn't quite there, but it really wants to be, so they get points for aspiration. This real-time action RPG with Viking heroes is not one of the most exciting releases of the year, but it has a few interesting mechanics and a solid combat system.

Is Project CARS the Racing Game You've Been Waiting For?

Dave Parrack — Wed, 13 May 2015 20:30:00 GMT

Project CARS is a new driving game in a field already packed full of serious contenders. Can this new IP zoom to the front of the pack and stay there until the checkered flag waves? Or is it destined to remain a back-marker, lapped time and again by the more able racers?

Mortal Kombat X is Here! Should You Buy it?

Dann Albright — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 20:30:00 GMT

NetherRealm Studios' latest entry in the Mortal Kombat series was one of the most highly anticipated releases of 2015—we haven't seen a new MK game since 2011, and we've been excitedly waiting for a great storyline, new characters, interactive levels, brutal new fatalities, and a host of other things. But does Mortal Kombat X deliver? And is it worth $60?

Is The Order: 1886 Worth Buying?

Ben Stegner — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 20:30:00 GMT

It's fairly common knowledge that most video game launch titles are nothing special. Though some launch games have been amazing, usually the power of the new system hasn't been fully realized yet and as such the games are underwhelming.