Well folks, it’s that time once again: time to spend the next few weeks arguing all over the internet about the best game of the year. As for PopOptiq, we’ve already done our squabbling, the result of which can be read below. There was a veritable barrage of excellent games released this year, from overstuffed …
Whether you buy your games off of a store shelf, or on one of the many online marketplaces available to us, before you make your purchase you’ll see a piece of art that the developer has chosen to represent their product. Sometimes boxarts are perfect representations of the game they embody, sometimes they’re blatant lies, …
With the year posed at its tempestuous halfway mark, we here at Sound on Sight must contend with the difficult task of laying out a list of the best games from the first six months of 2015. There are a ton of exciting games still set for a 2015 release, from Metal Gear Solid V, …
Recently there have been many notable platformers–in an industry with an immense history of them. So how does one go about making a platformer that feels unique, fresh, and original? Look no further than Ori and the Blind Forest, the first collaboration of Moon Studios and Microsoft Studios. By combining “Metroidvania” exploration, smooth controls, cinematic action sequences, genuine heartfelt moments, and a gorgeous score, Ori transcends the typical platformer and will likely be a fan favorite for years to come.