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The Four Kings Casino And Slots – Review
Described as a rich, social online multiplayer casino gaming experience, Digital Leisure’s The Four Kings Casino and Slots (which is available for PC, MAC and PS4) comes packed with features that immerse players into the exciting world of gambling without the hassle of actually having to leave the house. At its core, the social experience provides online gamblers with a place to spend free chips on some of their favourite games all the while providing a platform to meet new people (and show off some of their hard-earned in-game rewards). The Four Kings Casino looks to provide their audience with the royal treatment, and in many ways, they succeed quite royally. Let’s break down what The Four Kings can offer you. Graphics – 9.5/10 Featuring quite a stylized approach to graphics, The F...
Review: Lenovo Legion Y520 Gaming Laptop
For laptop gamers, this is a golden period. The market is filled with multiple amazing options, and more keep coming with time. One of these is the Lenovo Legion Y520. Lenovo launched the new Legion series of gaming laptops earlier this year, separating them from their mainstream consumer devices. Earlier we had the Y50 and Y700, but these did not come with the Legion mark. Let’s get started and see how this laptop performs, shall we? Tech Specs Processor Intel Core i7-7700HQ RAM 16GB DDR 4 Display 15.6-inch FHD 1080 IPS Graphics Card GTX 1050Ti 4GB Storage 128GB SSD + 1 TB HDD Ports USB 2.0, USB 3.0, LAN, HDMI, USB Type-C, 3.5mm audio, SD Card reader Battery 45 Whr The Lenovo Legion Y520 comes with state of the art Core i7 7700HQ processor and A GTX 1050Ti, meaning it lies more towa...
Could It BE Any More Optimized? – Destiny 2 PC Review
PC gamers had to wait for almost 2 months, but Destiny 2 is finally here. After missing out on the first title, players on PC can finally team up with their friends in Bungie’s amazingly well-crafted sci-fi shooter and take the fight to the Cabal. And the Fallen. And the Hive. And the Taken. You get the point. One of my first thoughts, and that sucked me into the game was that at its core, it seems like a weird love affair between Halo and Borderlands, two games I’ve loved for a long time. Halo’s sci-fi inspirations can be seen in the world and enemies of Destiny 2, and while it’s not as quirky as Borderlands, it has its own charming personality. The result is an incredible experience that reminds you of old gems and simultaneously immerses you in its universe and c...
Chaos;Child – Review
Visual novels can often feel hastily put together, and even cheap at times. So, when a good one comes along, it’s really easy to spot it and also see why it’s good. Chaos;Child is a fantastic visual novel, with high production values, and tells a harrowing tale that’s intriguing and heartbreaking at the same time. It’s a sequel to Chaos;Head, but for those willing to jump into Chaos;Child, you do not need to have played the previous game. After a devastating earthquake hits Shibuya, Chaos;Child entails events that occur six years after the incident. There’s some uncertainty about the cause of the earthquake, and in it’s aftermath, teens have been to known to suffer from Chaos Child Syndrome, a form of PTSD. You follow Takuru Miyashiro, head of the high school newspaper club, as you investi...
Portal Knights – Review
Keen Games’ Portal Knights aims to target the audience that loves Minecraft, but would probably enjoy a bigger focus on the story and better graphics from the ground up. And they do all of that while still offering the same levels of freedom and creativity in designing massive worlds, where sky is often the limit – unless you break it! You start off with a simple character creator, and select from a basic assortment of classes. The premise is simple – after the world is torn apart by the Fracture, you’re tasked with visiting the different fragments by means of portals, and try to restore peace. It’s a pretty straightforward premise that facilitates the core gameplay. The game sets you free almost immediately, and you can choose to either chase down different worlds and discover...
Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus – Review
Wolfenstein 2: The Old Colossus doesn’t take long to remind us about the kind of game it is – It’s ultra violent & fast paced, while still managing to create heartfelt moments among personable characters in an oppressive world. Building up on the prequel in almost every way, Wolfenstein 2 delivers a fantastic shooter wrapped around a compelling narrative. You once again play as BJ Blazkowicz, and early moments of the game give some insight into his childhood. You get to see the kind of upbringing Blazkowicz was given, and the brief time that’s shown between him and his father make for some shocking moments. Soon after, you pick up exactly where the last game left off, and find yourself in a hospital barely recovered from his wounds. And then ensues a spree of Nazi killing, the li...
Review: AMD Ryzen 7 1700 CPU
AMD has been creating a real hype with its Ryzen range of processors, and with our reviews of the Ryzen 7 1800X and 1700X we found out that these are indeed a boon for content creators who want to use their PCs for more than just gaming. For anyone who’s been living under a rock, here’s a small refresher: The Ryzen CPUs are based on the new AMD Zen architecture and the AM4 socket, the direct successor to AMD’s Piledriver based FX processors with the AM3 & AM3+ sockets released over five years ago. The Ryzen 7 is the high-end range of the Ryzen series with 8 cores and 16 threads, and the Ryzen 7 1700 is just next to the Ryzen 7 1700 and a little under the 1800X. Unlike its more expensive counterparts, this one does come with a Wraith Cooler, so that’s always a plus. Tech Specs CPU...
Tooth And Tail – Review
Real Time Strategy is not an easy genre to get into, and Pocketwatch Games is completely aware of the fact. With Tooth And Tail they offer an easy to approach, yet fun to dig into RTS experience. And don’t let the overarching theme and flashy visuals fool you. Underneath the squabbles of the animal kingdom, Tooth and Tail actually tells a grim tale of strife among various factions. While Tooth and Tail is light on the RTS mechanics, it’s heavy on the tone and setting. You play as different factions represented by different animals, and are fighting for survival. The narrative is presented in the form of a Civil War, and is strongly reminiscent of the Russian Revolution. It takes on a pretty dark tone, with you needing to eat your enemies to sustain your armies. Riots and wars ensue, and wh...
Ruiner – Review
Ruiner comes in at a great time when people are hungry for games with a cyberpunk setting and there aren’t too many good ones in the market right now. Ruiner takes inspirations from the likes of Bladerunner & Ghost In The Shell, and adds on top of it a layer of fast, frenetic combat that is as challenging as it is satisfying. The plot is rather simple – you’re out to kill guys who have kidnapped your brother, with the voice of a woman being your only source of direction. It’s the setting itself that’s really unique, filled with tons of neat details, and presented really well. The color palette is vibrant, and the mix of industrial-techno look is fascinating. There are occasional darker sections that can be a pain to navigate, but they’re are often really small zones, and hardly e...
Final Fantasy IX – Review
Playing Final Fantasy IX immediately brings back memories of being a young 15 year old. And not because I played a lot of Final Fantasy back. Actually I didn’t even play many video games back then. Final Fantasy IX takes me back to a place of pure wonder and fascination, and that’s where FFIX shines. It’s a lovingly crafted tale of adventure in a mystical land filled with wonder and fantasy. And for my first time playing Final Fantasy IX, I am surprised to realize that a 17 year old game might actually be my game of the year in 2017. Everything about Final Fantasy IX withstands the test of time, and some minor tweaks make it an easy to enjoy experience on the Playstation 4. You start off as part of a pirate crew trying to infiltrate a castle and kidnap the Princess. Turns out that the Prin...
Hob – Review
Runic Games are best known for their Torchlight games, a fantastic take on the Diablo formula while making it more easier to dig into for newer players. Their latest release, Hob, is vastly different from what they have done before, though inklings of strong design elements and presentation are still found here. Played from an isometric fixed camera perspective, Hob is an action-adventure game with platforming elements, in a unique world that blends technology and wildlife in a fascinating manner. You play as a silent protagonist, who is given a magical arm of sorts by a giant robot, after losing their own due to an infection. The arm gives the characters special powers, both in combat and traversal, and you set about discovering the secrets of the mysterious world Hob is set in. You are e...
South Park: The Fractured But Whole – Review
Departing from its Dungeons & Dragons theme in The Stick Of Truth, South Park: The Fractured But Whole parodies the Superhero craze that’s been growing over the last few years. And, as much I miss the jabs at classic RPG elements in the previous game, The Fractured But Whole easily manages to deliver a hilarious South Park experience that remains true to the series’ roots. It’s not easy to notice a big visual improvement over the previous title, however, The Fractured But Whole does look overall sharper and vibrant in places. It’s no visual masterpiece, but looks exactly like the show, and can be easily mistaken for an actual episode for anyone passing by. The combat animations look great, and the overall presentation is top notch. The game carries over the adult humor from the shows, ...