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Taylor’s Top 25 Albums of 2020: #25-21

It’s that time of the year again! This year, music brought us comfort, normalcy, and even a bit of reprieve from the chaos of a global pandemic. I’m back to count down my top 25 albums of 2020 beginning with #25-21. In…

Three Things We Learned from NoA’s Doug Bowser

In a recent interview, Nintendo of America’s Doug Bowser spoke with a gaming journalist about some of the biggest questions on Nintendo fan’s minds right now. I think a lot of us have questions about the future of the Switch, including whether…

Justifying Bugs in Video Games – Is It Possible?

People are livid over the performance of Cyberpunk 2077 on PS4 and Xbox One. Even on the PS5 and Xbox Series X, performance is worse than compared to a PC. That last part isn’t surprising, most games work better on powerful PCs than…

The Tragedy of Cyberpunk 2077 and Hype Trains

Everyone is excited to get their hands on Cyberpunk 2077. I’m sure a lot of people have their suspicions that it might not be all that it’s been built up to be. I know I do. After delays, a few reviews for PC…

Monster Sanctuary (Switch) Review

The many elements that make up Monster Sanctuary‘s gameplay are some of my favorite mechanics in any game. I love a good tactical, turn-based strategy game. I’m a fan of monster-collecting. Furthermore, I’m a huge fan of games that look unique and…

Microsoft Flight Simulator VR Will Be a Free Upgrade

Some excited fans of the Microsoft Flight Simulator series wanted to wait to play the game until VR support went live. It’s understandable, with photorealistic visuals and a ton of detail, it’s a game built for VR. Or rather, VR feels built for…

I Can’t Stop Thinking About the Macy’s Parade Dancing Pikachus

It was a holiday unlike many others for most of us. Some didn’t get a chance to gather with family for fear of the COVID-19 pandemic. Others face financial hardships that make a road trip tough to pull off. I’m grateful for…

Black Ops Cold War Falling Short of #1 Spot

There are a few things we expect in the gaming industry to happen regularly. We know that when a new console releases, they’re often hard to find. We also know certain games pack a huge punch in terms of sales and popularity.…

Will Consumers Buy $70 Games or Wait for Sales?

It’s impossible to talk about a large, diverse collection of people as one collective. That said, I’m going to address a concern that will eventually impact most of the gaming community. It appears that gamers are staring $70 in the eyes as…

AC: Valhalla is Strongest Launch of The Series

The illustrious Assassin’s Creed series has had many memorable moments. From the first game’s ability to reinvent the stealth action title to the more recent open-world adventures, the series is always pushing boundaries. In its latest release, Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, players are clearly…