With the Resident Evil 3 Remake swiftly closing in on an April 2020 release, what secrets can be unearthed from the State of Play Reveal Trailer? *** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNjGFUaorYc Those who were there to recall the tale of that day remember it well. Throughout the year, devout followers of Sony, and the fourth incarnation of their [...]
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Manchester’s NQ64 Arcade Bar Achieves A Flawless Victory
Daylight reigns upon me, yet the purple glow of the NQ64 sign draws my eye. Glaring down the atmospherically lit staircase, I make my descent. Mere moments after entering the venue proper, I know that removing me from it shall be a near impossible task. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ltu0ElDrqQ&feature=youtu.be Like a military strategist, my eyes immediately get to [...]
Go! Manchester!: Pokémon Ultra MSS & PC Weekend (Reggie Reviews)
https://youtu.be/KIEI07VEUwk As my eyes registered the sights presented to me in the Vue at Manchester Printworks, I discovered that no one was exempt from joining the fun. Roughly 20 teenagers, students, and children had turned up to indulge in their shared passion. Even the parents who accompanied their children had no interest in removing the [...]
Difficulty vs Sensory and Autism in Gaming (Reggie Reviews)
Those with low sight are unable to detect the subtler visual clues that video games provide. Therefore, their progress may be impeded due to no fault on their part. Additionally, when one suffers from a hearing deficit, relying on audio cues is a no go with poor audio mixing only exacerbating the matter. The time [...]
EGX Rezzed 2019: A First-Hand Account (Reggie Reviews)
The Wind-up and the Pitch As I strolled through London’s Tobacco Dock, ingesting the numerous sights and sounds, I was struck with a sense of awe only an event on the same calibre as EGX Rezzed can produce. Upon finally breaking free of the queue, I eagerly anticipated all that lay ahead of me. https://youtu.be/qlyKbjuo5iM [...]
A Fresh Coat of Paint: Remasters and Video Game Preservation (Reggie Reviews)
Remasters can so easily be mishandled by corporate suits. None will quickly forget the ‘definitive edition' saga that plagued the industry during the early years of the current console generation. Therefore, throughout this article, I would like to take the time to analyse both the beneficial and utterly nefarious practices of remastering and determine once [...]
Let’s Rock Baby: Devil May Cry V Predictions and Thoughts (Reggie Reviews)
With it having been a decade since the last main instalment, long-time fans anxiously feared their beloved series to be deceased. However, on one indelible summer night in 2018, all fears were laid to rest. Devil May Cry V was coming. Character action lovers worldwide have since been blessed with an entertaining demo for the [...]
A Disturbance in the Force: EA’s Force Choke (Reggie Reviews)
By now the various controversies surrounding EA and their 'Battlefront' titles are common knowledge. However, new controversies have recently been circulating the world wide web. Most notably, another promising addition to EA's fledgeling Star Wars portfolio has bitten the proverbial dust. To gain an inside perspective on the issue surrounding this disappointing cancellation, one need [...]
The Uncanny Valley: Should We Aspire for Photorealism on Consoles? (Reggie Reviews)
While today’s releases no doubt look better than ever before, there are many issues that arise from the desire to have games look true to life. Chief among these are the three specific issues I will be exploring: performance, aging and consistent visual appeal. So, let us ask the all-important question. Is photorealism necessary on consoles? The [...]
Resident Evil 2 Remake Demo – Capcom’s Redemption (Reggie Reviews)
https://youtu.be/TuAM-b7m3iw https://youtu.be/0gBESLaqXFs Needless to say, my excitement for Resident Evil 2 (2019) had reached maximum levels by the time the E3 2018 had reached its conclusion. One of the reasons behind this is because the Resident Evil series is one near and dear to my heart. The original Resident Evil 2 (Capcom, 1998) is one [...]