The Game Fanatics

02/01/2025

Six Days in Fallujah was originally announced in 2009. It is a first-person shooter based on the 2004 conflict in Iraq. It was met with much opposition because it is based on modern real-world events. This may not seem like a big deal in 2024 but things were slightly different in the years following 9/11. After a long hiatus, Six Days is now in Alpha and constantly being updated....

Six Days in Fallujah was originally announced in 2009. It is a first-person shooter based on the 2004 conflict in Iraq. It was met with much opposition because it is based on modern real-world events. This may not seem like a big deal in 2024 but things were slightly different…

12/12/2024

Mad Catz, the company known for their fight sticks, is releasing a new force feedback racing wheel. The Mad Catz M.2.X. Pro force feedback racing wheel is the perfect plug-and-play solution that works with your consoles and PC. In the box you get the racing wheel, a six speed shifter, foot pedals and all the cables needed for power and connectivity....

https://www.youtube.com/embed/cdCnUhyt4F4?si=x1DnnKWO0L-FcZVm Mad Catz, the company known for their fight sticks, is releasing a new force feedback racing wheel. The Mad Catz M.2.X. Pro force feedback racing wheel is the perfect plug-and-play solution that works with your consoles and PC. In the box...

21/11/2024

When Fortnite was initially released in 2017, it was a PVE defense game that didn’t seem like it would be around for long. With the growing popularity of games in the battle royale genre, Fortnite decided to throw its hat in the ring. Soon it would become not only the most popular battle royale but one of the most played games in recent history....

28/10/2024

Many people have a gaming franchise that changed their life in some way. I have life-long friendships that have been formed while playing games like Mario Kart and Golden Eye late into the night. Halo is the franchise that shaped a good portion of my gaming life. Halo 2 strengthened my passion for the franchise through its online multiplayer and the community that was build around it....

https://youtu.be/Cagxj2RchQI?si=_fFf3fs_fsh7d0FqMany people have a gaming franchise that changed their life in some way. I have life-long friendships that have been formed while playing games like Mario Kart and Golden Eye late into the night. Halo is the franchise that shaped a good portion of my g...

15/10/2024

Meta recencetly heald their Meta Connect conference and announced some excited things if you're into VR and AR. The Meta Quest 2 was once the hottest item in their lineup be we have some new tech on the horizon. It looks like the Meta Quest 2 is no longer being sold but it may have been replaced with something a lot better....

https://youtu.be/EVSbA2Yxx2k?si=G2KXmPguAB_45u5nMeta recencetly heald their Meta Connect conference and announced some excited things if you're into VR and AR. The Meta Quest 2 was once the hottest item in their lineup be we have some new tech on the horizon. It looks like the Meta Quest 2 is no lon...

07/10/2024

There have been rumors for years about what is next for Halo. Today during the Halo World Championships, we got our answers. 343 Industries will now be known as Halo Studios. This is exciting because it let's the fans know that Xbox/Microsoft has not given up on the franchise. The long rumored move to unreal engine was alos announced. It looks like the studio will be able to focus more on gameplay and story....

https://youtu.be/a2CCRgycbLI?si=3juhSUwirUTpKWoJThere have been rumors for years about what is next for Halo. Today during the Halo World Championships, we got our answers. 343 Industries will now be known as Halo Studios. This is exciting because it let's the fans know that Xbox/Microsoft has not g...

30/09/2024

It may surprise many, but there has never been a Power Rangers arcade beat 'em up game. (I know right!?!?!) Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind is a passion project from people who felt the Power Rangers deserved their shine. You and four friends can join up to go against classic enemies from the Power Rangers universe. There are a ton of easter eggs and hidden gems for you to discover and you make your way through Angel Grove. ...

It may surprise many, but there has never been a Power Rangers arcade beat 'em up game. (I know right!?!?!) Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind is a passion project from people who felt the Power Rangers deserved their shine. You and four friends can join up to go against…

11/09/2024

Going into PAX West 2024, I knew that I was going to enjoy ‘Jay and Silent Bob: The Chronic Blunt Punch’, but I did not know it was going to be my game of the show. Some may remember the retro style ‘Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl’ game that was released in 2020. Well, The Chronic Blunt Punch was made by those same people and is sporting a new hand drawn look. ...

Going into PAX West 2024, I knew that I was going to enjoy ‘Jay and Silent Bob: The Chronic Blunt Punch’, but I did not know it was going to be my game of the show. Some may remember the retro style ‘Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl’ game that was…

03/09/2024

Ash Habib has a true passion for boxing and Undisputed is his love letter to the sport. ‪‬ aims to be both a technical and fun boxing game. The game is currently in early access and will have over 70 boxers, you can also create your character in a deep career mode. I had a chance to play the game and it feels great while providing a nostalgic feel....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyGinKx-0Tk Ash Habib has a true passion for boxing and Undisputed is his love letter to the sport. ‪‬ aims to be both a technical and fun boxing game. The game is currently in early access and will have over 70 boxers, you can also create your char...

28/08/2024

Star Wars games have been around for longer than many gamers have been alive at this point. You have played as clone troopers, Jedi, fighter pilots, and now in Star Wars Outlaws, you will be playing as a scoundrel. This is a slightly more grounded story than the ones many players have experienced before and that is not a terrible thing....

Star Wars games have been around for longer than many gamers have been alive at this point. You have played as clone troopers, Jedi, fighter pilots, and now in Star Wars Outlaws, you will be playing as a scoundrel. This is a slightly more grounded story than the ones many…

19/08/2024

Where Is The PS5 Pro

There has been some rumor and speculation that we would be getting a PS5 Pro as soon as this year. We are halfway through the year and past 'E3' season and there is still no word. With the lack of console price drops, is the mid-gen refresh still a thing?…

02/08/2024

I've been playing the Marvel Rivals for a couple of weeks and there are a ton of things to dissect here. The game is a ton of fun but it is definitely not perfect. If you enjoy games like Overwatch, then this will definitely be a game for you. The gameplay loop is very similiar with the added flare of Marvel characters....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdAoz8SRfDs&t=336s I've been playing the Marvel Rivals for a couple of weeks and there are a ton of things to dissect here. The game is a ton of fun but it is definitely not perfect. If you enjoy games like Overwatch, then this will definitely be a game for you.…

02/08/2024

In Hive Jump 2: Survivors, try to survive as long as you can against what seems like endless waves of aliens. With many weapons and jumpers to unlock, be prepared for hours of fun. This is a smaller game that packs a big punch. Hive Jump 2 takes a lot of the weapons and enemies from the original procedurally generated shooter....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvz8gXbrJik&t=966s In Hive Jump 2: Survivors, try to survive as long as you can against what seems like endless waves of aliens. With many weapons and jumpers to unlock, be prepared for hours of fun. This is a smaller game that packs a big punch. Hive Jump 2 takes a.....

12/07/2024

The long rumored price increase of Xbox Game Pass has finally been confirmed and we have a detailed breakdown of the pricing structure. With these new prices and a new tier, is this still the best deal in gaming? I believe that there are a couple of different ways to assess the value of Game Pass but it's definitely not the same for every gamer....

The long rumored price increase of Xbox Game Pass has finally been confirmed and we have a detailed breakdown of the pricing structure. With these new prices and a new tier, is this still the best deal in gaming? I believe that there are a couple of different ways to…

08/07/2024

If you missed it, Xbox is bringing its cloud gaming services to Amazon Fire TV devices. There have been talks about an Xbox streaming device for years now. With the partnership, will we still get streaming hardware from Microsoft? Is this the best way to get Xbox games in more homes? Let's talk about it.

If you missed it, Xbox is bringing its cloud gaming services to Amazon Fire TV devices. There have been talks about an Xbox streaming device for years now. With the partnership, will we still get streaming hardware from Microsoft? Is this the best way to get Xbox games in more…

02/07/2024

Ubisoft just released season 1 of XDefiant and it comes with a ton of content. If you are not aware, XDefiant is a free-to-play shooter that ties in characters and abilities from various Ubisoft games. XDefiant Preseason was originally released in May of 2024 and it garnered a lot of attention. Some even went as far as to say that they were enjoying it more than the FPS juggernaut, "Call of Duty"....

https://www.youtube.com/embed/FT1-wSPzJWI?si=4ucA5tDPO4KMINEm Ubisoft just released season 1 of XDefiant and it comes with a ton of content. If you are not aware, XDefiant is a free-to-play shooter that ties in characters and abilities from various Ubisoft games. XDefiant Preseason was originally re...

20/06/2024

Nintendo's most recent direct delivered a ton of games and I am sure there was something for everyone here. From HD Remakes to long awaited sequels, Nintendo made sure that there was a reason for lapsed players to dust off that Switch. Now I have to admit, I am one of those lapsed players who doesn't pick up his switch often....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAub_MI8Yic&t=8s Nintendo's most recent direct delivered a ton of games and I am sure there was something for everyone here. From HD Remakes to long awaited sequels, Nintendo made sure that there was a reason for lapsed players to dust off that Switch. Now I have to a...

15/06/2024

During the most recent Xbox showcase, they announced three new SKUs of the Xbox Series X|S consoles. Robot White 1TB Xbox Series S Robot White 1TB All Digital Xbox Series X Galaxy Black 2TB Xbox Series X While we didn't get an announcement of a new handheld like many were hoping there may still be a possibility in the future. Phil Spencer was questioned about this during IGN live and he seemed excited about the possibility but didn't want to speak on this too much....

During the most recent Xbox showcase, they announced three new SKUs of the Xbox Series X|S consoles. Robot White 1TB Xbox Series S Robot White 1TB All Digital Xbox Series X Galaxy Black 2TB Xbox Series X While we didn't get an announcement of a new handheld like many were…