The early 2000s was notorious for genre crossovers in the entertainment industry. With the help of visionaries like Dr. Dre, the music industry was at the forefront of this revolution. Eve and No Doubt were the first major artists to collaborate between the pop and rap genres, thereby paving the way for future hits. During this era of expansion and
Read moreIt is not often that one game spawns an entirely new video game genre. While many developers have attempted to capture the “magic” needed to spur such iconic titles, most fall short. Modern examples include Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding, FromSoftware’s Dark Souls series, and even Nintendo’s Wii Sports. Although highly innovated, each of the aforementioned built upon previously established genres.
Read moreWhat if the lore of Skyrim combined with the cinematic combat of God of War and infused with the story arc of Metal Gear Solid? Better yet, imagine if directors Hideo Kojima, Cory Barlog, and Todd Howard came together to create this epic work of art. Could a game like this even exist? Would developers from different companies even want
Read moreWelcome to a brand-new editorial column of GamingROI that we are calling “on this day in gaming.” With this new column, we will look back on some of the most important video games from the past and discuss their impact on the modern industry. Our goal is to introduce new players to some of the best games from the past
Read moreThe amount of content in Fire Emblem Three Houses is already staggering. While fans can complete all four routes in 150 hours, the new story DLC will tack on several more hours of gameplay. Announced during the Smash Direct, Cindered Shadows will release on February 13, 2020 for $24.99. Although the trailer provided few details on the upcoming DLC, Nintendo
Read moreSince its release in 2017, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has become the best-selling Zelda game in the United States and introduced the series to a host of new players. While fans await for more news on the sequel, many are curious about playing the older titles. Although the Switch offers a few games from the 8-bit
Read moreWhile the latest Pokemon game follows a similar formula of previous generations, the Sword and Shield differences are much more nuanced. Although each game still has exclusive Pokemon, the addition of raids and unique evolutions make it difficult to know which game to purchase. Listed below are all the known differences between the two versions: Raids GameFreak’s approach to Max
Read moreIt is no secret that Link’s Awakening is a different kind of Zelda game. From its odd characters to noticeable exclusions, Link’s Awakening goes off the beaten path. But that does not mean that creating the game was easy. Originally designed as the “after-school project” for a select few developers, Link’s Awakening is truly a labor of love. Along with
Read moreSeveral months have passed since Nintendo announced Breath of the Wild 2, and speculation about the sequel continues to mount. Breath of the Wild recently become the best selling Zelda title of all time; however, fans are beginning to question how Nintendo will push the limits of the series with its next installment. Although Eiji Aonuma and staff reignited the
Read moreWhile the previous XBOX exclusive has long been heralded as a direct comparison to Hollow Knight in terms of exploration and progression, there are several nuances that fans should consider before purchasing either title.
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