Video games have had a complicated relationship with romantic...relationships. But what about *insert game with romance options here* ? Most games treat relationships as an act of lust. Rewarding players through building a bond with a relationship, often solidified by a kiss or sex scene, simplifies their complicated nature. This official label is also often … Continue reading Romance with Haven
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Devil May Cry 5’s Cathartic Purity
Devil May Cry 5's existence is remarkable. Devil May Cry 4's troubled development led to a positive response upon launch, which has fallen more out of favor as discourse has evolved through the years. Ninja Theory's divisive reboot, followed by a Definitive Edition release two years later didn't instill much confidence in the original series' … Continue reading Devil May Cry 5’s Cathartic Purity
Quantum Break Review(8/10)
Founded in 1995, Max Payne carries Remedy Entertainment's legacy. In the fourteen years since Max Payne 2, only two console games have come from the studio--Alan Wake and Quantum Break. The latter was built up as one of Microsoft's major eighth generation exclusives, though it came and went with a whimper. Is Quantum Break worth … Continue reading Quantum Break Review(8/10)