Month: September 2020

PC Platform is Land of the Free, Home of the Mods

Posted on 29 Sep 2020 by

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I’ve loved video game consoles from when I was a child. From the Atari 2600 and the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) to the Playstation 4 (PS4) and the Nintendo Switch, these systems have housed many of my favorite gaming moments. But I don’t believe… Continue Reading “PC Platform is Land of the Free, Home of the Mods”

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MY FIRST TIME: Donkey Kong Country

Posted on 26 Sep 2020 by

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There are some games that literally make you expand your mind as to what is possible in video gaming. Seeing the original Mortal Kombat with its digitized characters that featured motion capturing from real actors was mind-blowing in 1992. On the Super Nintendo Entertainment… Continue Reading “MY FIRST TIME: Donkey Kong Country”

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Let Gamers Enjoy Their Games: An Alternate Look at Madden NFL

Posted on 24 Sep 2020 by

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If you have been following this blog since its inception in July, you know that I am not favorable towards the modern editions of Electronic Arts’ Madden NFL gaming franchise. Looking at the scores the latest iteration, Madden NFL 21, received on Metacritic, many… Continue Reading “Let Gamers Enjoy Their Games: An Alternate Look at Madden NFL”

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IN THE NEWS: Microsoft Acquires Bethesda

Posted on 22 Sep 2020 by

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As if coming out with the Xbox Series X and adding EA Play to Xbox Game Pass wasn’t enough, Microsoft dropped a bombshell on the gaming industry on Monday morning. The parent company behind the Xbox systems has purchased ZeniMax Media for more than… Continue Reading “IN THE NEWS: Microsoft Acquires Bethesda”

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Reviewers Agree ‘Hades’ is a Fantastic Game

Posted on 19 Sep 2020 by

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Hades finally made its long-awaited transition from early access to full release this past week and I am absolutely thrilled for Supergiant Games. Now that the 1.0 version of the game is available for purchase, the reviews have been pouring in. I’m ecstatic that… Continue Reading “Reviewers Agree ‘Hades’ is a Fantastic Game”

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EPIC GAMES GIVEAWAY ALERT!
It's an overflow of benevolence this week for the Epic Games Store free giveaway with Deponia: The Complete Journey (three games), Ken Follet's The Pillars of the Earth, and The First Tree. The Deponia trilogy and The Pillars of the Earth are graphical adventures by Daedalic Entertainment, while The First Tree is a third person exploration title. All three games are available to download through April 22. In order to claim the games, you must have an Epic Games account.
FREE PLAYSTATION GAMES!
PlayStation is currently giving away free games that include:: Abzu, Subnautica, Enter the Gungeon, The Witness, Rez Infinite, Astro Bot Rescue Mission (VR), Thumper (VR), Paper Beast (VR), and Moss (VR). These titles will be available for free through April 22. Click on the picture for more information. The games can be claimed directly from the Playstation store on your console.
TVGA VIDEO PICK OF THE WEEK
MOD SPOTLIGHT
Without MLB The Show on PC, one of the best ways to get your baseball fix is through Super Mega Baseball 3. While the game doesn't feature MLB teams and rosters by default, Randallb21 has posted a file on MVP Mods that will provide more of a MLB experience in the game with teams/rosters using ratings from The Show. Click the picture for more information on the mod and how to download. You will have to sign up for a MVP Mods account in order to download files from the website.
SUPPORT INDIE GAMING

Independent game developers and publishers have been responsible for some of the most innovative gaming experiences I’ve had in the past few years. Click HERE to get more info on supporting indie gaming.