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Today in Gaming History – Splinter Cell

Today, April 9th, marks the anniversary of a hugely influential title in video game history: Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell. Releasing back in 2002, the title was a revolutionary take on the shooter genre. Spy games had been developed before, but Splinter Cell used…

Why are the Bioware Reports Surprising?

I’m saddened to hear about the terrible working environments over at Bioware, especially during the production of their last two games. Is anyone surprised? If there’s one thing most studios in the entertainment industry have in common, it is the overworking of…

Minecraft Finally Comes to Xbox Game Pass

If you haven’t played Minecraft at this point, it might not be on your radar. That being said, trying it out for free is a whole other story. Xbox Game Pass is a subscription program offered by Microsoft. For a monthly fee, subscribers…

Starlink Toys Discontinued by Ubisoft

Starlink: Battle for Atlas is still moving forward with its space aerial combat content, just without the toys. The game, published by Ubisoft, issued a press release regarding its upcoming content with an announcement that the toys were no longer being developed.…

Nintendo Switch Online April NES Games

Three new titles are coming to the Nintendo Switch Online NES library on April 10th, and one is a heavy hitter. Pun absolutely intended. Punch-Out!! leads the pack with some boxing fun. The game, developed and published by Nintendo in 1987, was…

UNIQLO Releases Super Mario Clothing Line

UNIQLO, the popular bang for your buck Japanese retailer, has collaborated with Nintendo on a series of great Super Mario themed pieces. If you live on the east or west coast, you may have come across a UNIQLO brick and mortar store. In…

Phillips Hue Lights to Work with Xbox One?

Phillips Hue, the app-enabled color changing line of lightbulbs and similar products, may be working with Microsoft on compatibility with the Xbox One. A lot of gamers, particularly on the PC, like to have some lights set up to make their gaming…

Today in Gaming History – Guitar Hero: Metallica

On March 29th, 2009, the world’s largest metal band became playable characters in their own Guitar Hero game. Metallica had long been spreading their brand and music into more commercial settings, but an entire Guitar Hero game at the height of the game’s popularity was…

Clone Wars Game Mode Coming to Battlefront II

A bulk content drop for Star Wars: Battlefront II is coming, and it’s all about the Clone Wars. I’m still playing Battlefront II regularly, and largely enjoying it. For those who have started to let their copy collect dust, this may be a good…

Final Fantasy VII Now Out on Xbox One

Final Fantasy VII is playable now on Xbox One. Weird timeline, no? Well, if you missed it and favor Microsoft over Sony, you’re in luck. If you have never experienced FFVII, here’s the lowdown. One of the most iconic games of the PlayStation One…