Posts by Pieter Naude:

Mortal Kombat 11 – Review

Posted on: 05 May 2019

Mortal Kombat represents more than a game: it has taken on something close to a counterculture within our industry. It is an I.P. that has consistently laughed in the face of censorship boards, and has never compromised on delivering the unfiltered carnage of close combat. In fact, this franchise is literally (partly) responsible for why … Continue reading Mortal Kombat 11 – Review →

Rocket League has been review bombed after announcement of Epic Store exclusivity

Posted on: 05 May 2019

Another game has been tested by Steam’s new review moderation algorithm as the store page of  Rocket League succumbs to an inordinate amount of negative reviews. This follows after an article from Variety in which a public relations statement from Epic Store announced that Rocket League will become another exclusive to their client.

Transistor is currently free on Epic Store, World of Goo coming 2nd May

Posted on: 24 Apr 2019

The action-RPG lovechild from Supergiant games named Transistor is currently available on the Epic Store, and it will leave your cash completely unhindered. The game will be celebrating its fifth birthday this year, but rest assured that its visuals and  amalgamation of real-time gameplay with turn-based encounters still provide for a rare treat.

Assassin’s Creed Unity flooded with positive reviews on Steam

Posted on: 21 Apr 2019

Assassin’s Creed Unity on the Steam store is being bombarded with a barrage of positive reviews to the point where the game’s overall score has been raised. In support of both Ubisoft donating 500K Euros towards the Notre- Dame restoration fund, as well as giving away the game for free until April 25th, gamers everywhere … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed Unity flooded with positive reviews on Steam →

Valve adds moderation to Steam after Borderlands review bombing

Posted on: 08 Apr 2019

Since the announcement of Borderlands 3 as yet another timed exclusivity deal with the Epic Store, some players have performed mass protest by review bombing the Steam store pages of the first 2 Borderlands  games with negative reviews. Unlike previous attempts where similar protests have occured, Valve has now decided to implemented a system of … Continue reading Valve adds moderation to Steam after Borderlands review bombing →

One Piece: World Seeker – Review

Posted on: 29 Mar 2019

When I first heard of One Piece: World Seeker, I remember thinking it was about time they brought one of Shonen Jump’s most widely-beloved exports to gaming. Unbeknownst to me, the now eight hundred and seventy-three episode anime has actually ventured into our industry numerous times over the last nineteen years. Some quick research revealed … Continue reading One Piece: World Seeker – Review →

Oxenfree is free to play on Epic Store, The Witness to be free on April 4th

Posted on: 22 Mar 2019

While the Epic Store is receiving… shall I say… mixed responses all over the internet lately, we mustn’t forget that the client does toss us a free game every now and then. I finally got to play the fantastic Subnautica a few weeks back with my wallet left untouched, and the indie gem that is … Continue reading Oxenfree is free to play on Epic Store, The Witness to be free on April 4th →

Bioware responds to Anthem’s loot drop controversy with latest update

Posted on: 16 Mar 2019

A few days ago, we wrote that a subset of Anthem players were threatening to boycott the game should Bioware fail to address the unsatisfactory manner in which rare loot items were being dropped. In response, Bioware has since implemented an update for Anthem which increases the chances for players to receive ‘Masterwork’ and ‘Legendary’ … Continue reading Bioware responds to Anthem’s loot drop controversy with latest update →

Valve brings back game streaming with Steam Link Anywhere

Posted on: 15 Mar 2019

As the dream of cloud-based gaming comes closer to being a reality, Valve has gained new enthusiasm for the idea of players accessing their bountiful Steam libraries while being away from their PC’s. While the company swiftly killed off production of the original Steam Link box and controller in November of 2018, they have been … Continue reading Valve brings back game streaming with Steam Link Anywhere →

Anthem players threaten boycott

Posted on: 14 Mar 2019

A Reddit post by user ‘Afinda’ is gaining an astounding level of response after it implored Anthem players to  boycott the game from the eleventh of March until the fifteenth. Much like players who tried to draw attention to the issues For Honor faced at launch, the thread calls for unified action against the scant … Continue reading Anthem players threaten boycott →