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GameNama Weekly #12

Ali Hasan December 12, 2022

Welcome back to Gameutha.com’s GameNama Weekly, where we bring you the latest gaming news in a neat little package. In this week’s GameNama we’ll go over an interesting development for the Microsoft/Activsion-Blizzard deal, one that could flip the agreement on its heat. Also in this week’s coverage is an exciting update for GTA fans on current-gen systems as well as new details regarding Tekken 8. Keep on reading to find out more! The FTC Moves to Block Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision-Blizzard The Microsoft/Activision-Blizzard deal has been gaining steam for the past couple of weeks as competition agencies around the world scrutinize what is set to be the biggest deal in the gaming world. The FTC recently issued a lawsuit blocking the deal, citing that Microsoft could gain an unfair advantage, potentially hurting consumers (by withholding games from rival platforms) and reducing competition in the gaming space. It’s still unclear whether

Every Major Announcement at The Game Awards 2022

Ali Hasan December 9, 2022

The advent of the Game Awards means exciting new announcements for games and updates for previously announced titles! This year was no different as fans were treated to three hours of new reveals and updates across a number of games including Final Fantasy XVI, Death Stranding 2, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and so much more. You can check out our list for some of the biggest announcements made at the 2022 Game Awards below! Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Combat and Story Details Revealed The Sequel to 2019’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order finally received a gameplay trailer during The Game Awards. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will see an older Kal as he tries to stop the empire following the decimation of the Jedi order on a planet-hopping adventure. Kal is older and as such he now has access to a ton of new force abilities, including being able to slow

The Game Awards 2022 Recap

Ali Hasan December 9, 2022

The Game Awards returned for another night of game announcements, updates, and awarding of the leading creators and developers behind some of our favorite games of 2022. From God of War Ragnarök to Elden Ring and Horizon Forbidden West, the competition was tough this year; reminiscent of the 2018 edition of the award show. God of War took home the most wins of the night, bagging a staggering six awards across a number of categories while Elden Ring faired similarly. The award show saw many industry leaders and actors take the stage to hand over the coveted game awards statues to their respected recipients. Game of the Year Elden Ring took home the game of the year award, facing stiff competition from God of War Ragnarök, Horizon Forbidden West, A Plague Tale: Requiem, Stray, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3. The award was presented to the FromSoftware team by Josef Fares, who

Need For Speed Unbound Review: Racing into Next-Gen

Ali Hasan December 8, 2022

Need for Speed has long struggled to find a solid foothold in the everchanging gaming landscape of today. After a slew of hits during its early years with the likes of Most Wanted, Underground, and Carbon, it started to run into stagnation despite branching out to other ideas and innovating the overused street racing formula. Whether it was Need for Speed 2015’s always-online requirement, Payback’s card customization system, or Heat’s very balanced take on street racing and professional race events to appease both sides, there was just something that wouldn’t click with players and longtime fans. Year after year we have been disappointed with mediocre releases but Need for Speed Unbound, the series’ latest entry looks to rectify this. Need for Speed Unbound is the 23rd mainline installment in the long-running series and is probably the boldest and most daring outing to date. Not because of its story or the

GameNama Weekly #11

Ali Hasan December 5, 2022

On this week’s GameNama we’ll go over the much-awaited Fortnite Chapter 4 update along with info on the surprise early drop of the final DLC story mission in Eivor’s journey in Assassins Creed Valhalla as the series prepares for the launch of the next title. Additionally, we’ll also talk about the newest trailer for the highly anticipated The Last of Us TV show and the next edition of the Game Awards slated for later this week. Like A Dragon: Ishin! Receives a Combat Trailer The Yakuza games aren’t slowing down as the next entry in the series, Like a Dragon: Ishin! is all set to release in February next year. This rebuilt version of the Japanese-only PS3/PS4 game, Ryu ga Gotokou Ishin! will utilize Unreal Engine 4 to deliver top-notch visuals in an 1800s Japanese setting. The game received a brand-new combat trailer showcasing what exactly fans can expect when

Warzone 2.0 Review

Ali Hasan November 30, 2022

Call of Duty Warzone took the world by storm when it was first released in 2020, a battle royale game wasn’t something new for Call of Duty as the series had experimented with a similar title through 2018’s Blackout, as part of the release with Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII. Warzone, however, took it one step further by building what was at that time the most robust and expansive battle royale game. Over the course of the next two-years Warzone had its ups and downs, with two map refreshes and an abundance of new weapons that were added with the launch of Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War and Call of Duty Vanguard but towards the end of 2021, the game had hit a massive slog. Warzone had become overstuffed and overcomplicated, moving away from its original philosophy which was a simplistic yet fun battle royale game that

The Witcher 3 Next-Gen Update: What to Expect

Ali Hasan November 27, 2022

The next generation version of the highly popular and beloved action RPG, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is finally headed to PS5, Xbox Series X, and S early next month. This version of the game was initially announced two years ago, alongside the launch of the ninth generation of gaming consoles but information has remained scarce up till now. CD Projekt Red held a special showcase presentation last week highlighting just what fans can expect from this version of the Witcher 3 including several QOL changes, graphical updates, and even some new content inspired by the Netflix TV series. Ray Tracing and Higher Settings The next-gen version of The Witcher 3 will feature ray-traced global illumination, replacing the outdated PVR solution, adding further depth to the overall lighting, while this feature won’t be present on Series S consoles it will be available on PS5 and Xbox Series X. The game

GameNama Weekly #10

Ali Hasan November 26, 2022

On this week’s GameNama we’ll go over major developments in Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard along with exciting updates on Ubisoft’s remake of the original Splinter Cell. Also in this week’s coverage is news regarding the sequel to Bayonetta 3, some long-awaited features for Rainbow Six Siege, and a new big-budget AAA PC title coming from a very unexpected publisher. Ubisoft Debuts New Concept Art from The Splinter Cell Remake The last Splinter Cell game, Splinter Cell: Blacklist was released nearly a decade ago and received generally positive reviews from fans and critics alike but after that, the franchise just fizzled out, mostly due to a lack of direction and fatigue. A VR game was in development but was canned by Ubisoft following uncertain economic situations. In keeping with the recent trends of remakes and remasters, Ubisoft put their Toronto studio on a from-the-ground-up remake of the first game. The Splinter

GameNama Weekly #9

Ali Hasan November 20, 2022

On this week’s GameNama we’ll go over some exciting updates for the next-gen version of the widely popular The Witcher 3 as well as new details on Insomniac’s next outing in the Spiderman universe, Spiderman 2. Also in this week’s coverage is delays relating to the long-awaited Dead Island 2 and the shelving of the long-rumored and leaked Xbox Game Pass streaming box. Keep on reading to find out more. Spiderman 2 Casting News Offers Some Insight into the Game’s potential Storyline Anticipation for Insomniac’s next outing in the Spiderman universe has been high, to say the least. First teased during Sony’s 2021 PlayStation showcase event alongside a new Wolverine game, the sequel is currently slated for a 2023 release. Information has been scarce but a former actor accidentally revealed potential details about what to expect from the game. Scott Porter, the actor who voiced Harry Osborne in the first

God Of War Ragnarök Review

Ali Hasan November 15, 2022

2018s God of War set a gold standard for narrative-driven games, Kratos and Atreus’ long and emotional journey was a far cry from what the franchise had previously seen. Making Kratos a multi-dimensional and layered character who not only had to fight the demons of his past but also had to deal with being a father felt like a natural evolution for the character and one that worked remarkably well in the context of the themes and tones of the game. The narrative was so perfectly presented in a world so beautifully realized, that it often felt like the studio wouldn’t have anywhere to go but despite this, Santa Monic Studios one-ups itself once again with God of War Ragnarök, taking the player on a poignant story complemented by incredible performances, surprising twists and turns and everything else you’ve come to expect from a God of War game! God of