What’s Asymmetric Multiplayer, And Why Should I Care?

May 1, 2014 | Shaxster

For the past few years, multiplayer has grown stale. We’re all just a bit fed up with the same old games of online shooters, where rounds endlessly repeat without much variation. But with next gen consoles, there’s a glimmer of hope for better, more engaging multiplayer. Different players have different roles, and they’re possibly even playing on radically different devices. This is the future of multiplayer. This is asymmetry. Read More

REVIEW: Rayman Legends (Next Gen Update)

March 31, 2014 | Shaxster

When I first played Rayman Legends on the Wii U almost a year ago, I knew it was going to be brilliant. Since then, it’s been delayed for months, is no longer a Wii U exclusive, and has flown under the radar a little. But none of these things matter, because I was right: Rayman Legends is absolutely brilliant. Read More

August 2013: The Games to Look Out For

August 8, 2013 | Shaxster

August! It’s the month after the notoriously dry July, and it’s when some really great games start trickling in before the big Fall rush of titles. This year is no exception, and thus we’ve collected the games that you really want to look out for this month. Start saving up: these things aren’t cheap! Read More

Rayman Legends Wii U to Include Mario, Luigi Costumes

August 7, 2013 | Shaxster

Rayman Legends is out in just under a month, and the Wii U version’s getting an extra surprise. Read More