PFX Reflects: Eric’s Favorites of 2017

As 2017 ends and 2018 begins, Eric takes a look at some of his favorite gaming experiences of the past year, and ends looking ahead to the next. Favorite Gaming Moment of 2017 Back in 2015, I called The Unfinished Swan’s third level my favorite gaming moment of the year, because of how it subverted […]

The Full Cost Of The Nintendo Switch At Launch

Depending on what you want out of it, the Switch could get pricey.

Why The Nintendo Switch Could Fail

After months of rumors and speculation, Nintendo finally showed off its next system, a handheld-console hybrid called the Switch. It’s safe to say a lot of people are eagerly awaiting its March 2017 release date, but there’s several reasons Nintendo could have another Wii U-esque failure on its hands.

Pokémon Go Is More Popular Right Now Than Donald Trump

Pokémon Go is breaking through to popular culture in a way few video games have, so much so that it’s surpassed Donald Trump in search traffic, even during the middle of the Republican National Convention.

As A Series Fan, The New Ratchet And Clank Has Me Conflicted

I’ve played Ratchet & Clank games since the duo first appeared in 2002, and I’ve been a big fan of the series since those days. Playing the PlayStation 4 reimagining of the original game was definitely fun, but some small changes make me uneasy about the game as a whole.

Alto’s Adventure Is Best Played Without Alto, And Other Impressions

Endless-snowboarding game Alto’s Adventure came to Android earlier this year, nearly a year since its original release on iOS. Over that year, the game has been near-universally praised, so I wanted to see what the hype was about. Was I as impressed? Simply put, no. My impressions from the game are as follows.

Review: Firewatch (PS4)

Firewatch is a game about running away from your problems, told through the eyes of Henry, who is trying to avoid dealing with his wife Julia’s early-onset dementia. Its realistic characters and engrossing environment make Firewatch a success, albeit with small missteps.

New Rocket League Maps In February Will Switch Up Gameplay

Three exciting new maps are coming to Rocket League in February, to kick off Psyonix’s new “Rocket Labs” initiative. Taking a page from its predecessor, each of Rocket League’s new arenas will have a unique shape, promising to mix up the basic strategy and gameplay that has remained (mostly) unchanged since launch.

Sony announced its free PlayStation Plus games for February 2016 today, and Vedran’s favorite game of 2015, Helldivers, is among the titles. If you have a PS Plus subscription for either the PS3, PS4, or Vita, we highly recommend you give Helldivers a try! The rest of the February list can be found here.

Review: Hardware: Rivals (PS4)

Hardware: Rivals would be reminiscent of the Twisted Metal series, if playing Twisted Metal was unsatisfying.

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