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State of Play February 2023 Recap

Ali Hasan February 24, 2023

PlayStation’s State of Play returned with its first 2023 outing earlier today. While it wasn’t the big PlayStation showcase that fans have been waiting for, it did provide a number of updates on existing games along with several new announcements for the entire Sony console lineup; PS4, PS5, and PS VR2. From a deep dive into the long-awaited Rocksteady Suicide Game to the announcement of new titles headed to the already sizeable PS VR2 lineup, we have the complete recap of the event below. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was confirmed to be a live service title that will feature a battle pass and an always-online stipulation. While these decisions will be disappointing to some it was also confirmed on the game’s website’s FAQ that future DLC will be free for all players. The presentation showed off each hero’s unique traversal abilities along

GameNama Weekly #22

Ali Hasan February 21, 2023

Welcome back to Gameutha.com’s GameNama Weekly, where we bring you the latest and greatest in gaming news every single week! In this week’s update, we have some exciting updates on Ubisoft’s Call of Duty competitor, XDefiant alongside a new release date for Dead Island 2. Also, in this week’s update is news on Diablo 4, particularly its early access launch dates and new information for the Pinocchio-themed souls-like, Lies of P. For this and much more, continue reading! XDefiant’s First Cross-Play Test is Scheduled for Later this Week Ubisoft’s XDefiant, a 6v6 first-person shooter, taking inspiration from games like Call of Duty and The Division has remained on the back burner as the French videogame giant continues to push out new entries in its premiere franchises and following Ubisoft’s cancelation of over ten projects within the previous fiscal year it was believed XDefiant had ceased development but the game is

Hogwarts Legacy Review: Exceeds Expectations

Ali Hasan February 19, 2023

The magical world of Harry Potter has entranced avid readers for the better part of the last two decades, transporting them to a rich world full of heart, unparalleled storytelling, and unforgettable characters. The series would spawn an equally as compelling movie series, bringing Rowling’s vision to life on the big screen. These big-screen adaptations also saw several movie tie-in games, an attempt to bring that magic into the homes and hands of gamers, and while they were serviceable, they were merely just poor imitations of the movies, attempting to cash in on the gaming market. These games were limited by two things; the movies and books themselves; as they could not deviate too far from the source material and constrained development times and small budgets which affected the overall quality of these releases. While there were other attempts, namely, the LEGO Harry Potter games and the Kinect-only Harry Potter

GameNama Weekly #21

Ali Hasan February 12, 2023

Welcome back to Gameutha.com’s GameNama Weekly, where we bring you the latest and greatest in gaming news every single week! In this week’s roundup, we have some exciting updates regarding Tekken 8 and The Last of Us Part III. Also, in this week’s coverage is news about Remedy Entertainment’s next title; Alan Wake 2 as well as the next Call of Duty game, including its potential release and beta dates. For this and much more continue reading! Tekken 8 Receives a Brand-New Trailer and See’s the Return of a Series Staple Marketing for Tekken 8 is in full swing and Bandai Namco isn’t taking any time introducing excited fans to the game’s plethora of new systems and features. A new gameplay mechanics overview trailer was released for Tekken 8, highlighting all the new features headed to the sequel. The video is over 35 minutes long and goes into extreme detail

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: What to Expect

Ali Hasan February 11, 2023

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild took the gaming world by storm when it launched alongside the Nintendo Switch in 2017. In many ways, this single title set the trajectory that would allow the Switch to become the third highest-selling console of all time. It became what many would say, the killer app for the Switch, moving millions of units of the console. Its sequel The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom looks to continue this. Initially conceptualized as a DLC add-on for Breath of the Wild the ambitious nature of the title meant that it eventually spun off into its own full-fledged title, acting as a sequel to the 2017 game. Breath of the Wild breathed new life into the Zelda franchise and Tears of the Kingdom looks to do the same, building on the many conventions established by its predecessor, while also taking bold steps

Hi-Fi Rush Review: Striking a Chord

Ali Hasan February 9, 2023

It’s not very common in today’s gaming landscape to see a developer branch out of their existing forte to deliver a game fundamentally different from their existing portfolio and do it so damn well. Tango Gameworks, the developer behind the highly successful Evil Within series and most recently, Ghostwire: Tokyo has broken all conventions with its latest game, Hi-Fi Rush. This game is a stark contrast from the developer’s previous offerings and is a radical departure from their established niche. Hi-Fi Rush combines the precision of rhythm-based games with flashy and over-the-top combat all in a colorful package to deliver a game that surprised and delighted me to no end. Endearing characters, a beautifully rendered world, clever writing, and a stellar soundtrack all meld together in this toe-tapping, laugh-out-loud, musically held-together adventure that kept me coming back for more. Hi-Fi Rush Features Some Incredibly Well Written and Diverse Characters

Evolution of Resident Evil

Ali Hasan February 7, 2023

There aren’t many game series that define an entire genre of gaming and do it several times over. Resident Evil is one of them. The series first launched in 1996, forever changing the nature of survival horror games as we know them today. Inspiring many games after it, the series has gone through several changes over the years. Whether that’s a change in tone, gameplay, or characters the series has managed to stay consistent in its relevancy, despite the shifting landscape of the gaming world, 26 years later the franchise is still at the top of its game, remaining one of Capcoms premier franchises and pulling in impressive numbers with each successive entry. Today we’ll be going over the evolution of Resident Evil. From its humble beginnings as a fixed camera survival horror game to a more action-centric approach and then finally returning to its roots with its more recent

Dead Space Review: Survival Horror Reborn

Ali Hasan February 6, 2023

Remaking a beloved game can be a monumental and delicate task. On the one hand, you have to preserve the essence of the original so that the remake doesn’t stray too far from the heart of the original but on the other hand there needs to be enough innovation and just the right amount of change to justify the remake’s existence. Going into the Dead Space remake I was unsure whether the original even needed a remake because all things considered the original game holds up surprisingly well, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well the team at EA Motive not only preserved the essence of the original but also justified the need for a remake. Dead Space is an excellent case study of how games should be remade. EA Motive has successfully brought the horror classic back to its former glory by delivering top-notch visuals and improvements across

GameNama Weekly #20

Ali Hasan February 5, 2023

Welcome back to GameUtha.com’s GameNama Weekly, where we bring you the latest and greatest in gaming news every single week! In this week’s roundup, we have some exciting news on Insomniac Games’ next Marvel title, Wolverine as well as some updates on Respawn Entertainment’s long-awaited return to the Titanfall universe. Also, in this week’s update is news regarding the release of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and the developing landscape of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) for this year. For this and much more keep on reading! Marvel’s Wolverine is Aiming for a Mature Rating, Due Out in Late 2024, Early 2025 Marvel’s Wolverine, which is currently under development by Insomniac Games for the PlayStation 5 has remained in the shadows as the hype around the highly anticipated Spiderman 2, (also developed by Insomniac Games) which is due out this fall, continues to build. Jeff Grubb, a notable industry insider shared

Forspoken Review: Braving The Break

Ali Hasan February 5, 2023

Forspoken was first revealed during Sony’s June 2020 PS5 showcase, known as Project Athia back then. The game would not release for another three years and would face a long and tremulous development cycle marked by delays, setbacks, and a demo that some would argue did more bad than good. The good news, however, is that Forspoken is a largely solid game, introducing some incredible ideas that I could see being played around with by other studios and building on some gaming fundamentals that for the most work extremely well. Forspoken is a good game but one that is not without its caveats which can be overbearing at times but ultimately melt away and are eclipsed by its other facets as you embark on Frey’s journey of heroism and discovery. Athia is a Beautifully Realized and Unique Game World Forspoken takes place in the world of Athia which opens up