Video Games

 Call of Duty: Black Ops III, the top-selling console game of 2015, made a big impression on gamers last November. However, sometimes it can be a little unnerving playing on-line against more experienced gamers. No need to worry, I’m here to help you sharpen your gameplay skills with some tips and strategies. We’ll also take a look at Eclipse, the second DLC pack, and find out what’s new in the latest DLC offering.

 For Gears of War fans, April is the month we’ve been waiting for. The much-hyped Gears of War 4 Early Access Multiplayer Beta has officially kicked off as of April 18th. I was fortunate enough to get a chance to rev up my lancer chainsaw in a limited (early) early access period this weekend, and absolutely loved it. Come see how Gears of War 4’s multiplayer is going back to basics, while also adding tons of new features at the same time!

The sequel to 2013’s groundbreaking tactical role-playing game mashup, Project X Zone, has officially arrived on Nintendo 3DS. Project X Zone 2 once again brings together some of the biggest names in Japanese gaming, including Bandai Namco, Capcom, Sega, and for the first time in franchise history, Nintendo. Get ready to control over 50 characters from your favourite video games in one epic RPG adventure!

Get ready to blaze the trails with Dirt Rally for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Featuring officially licensed World Rallycross content, you’ll race in some of the world’s fastest off-road cars around the world. Come join me as I look at 5 reasons why Dirt Rally is the ultimate rally experience.

The latest Fallout 4 add-on became available to buy online this week and if you are a fan of settlements it is a must have add-on. Wasteland Workshop released on April 12th and brings a tons of new features to settlements. So kick back and watch an arena fight or two after you have trapped whatever you want in your newly decked out settlement.

Halo 5: Guardians has made a big splash on the Xbox One, and for some it’s their first Halo game. Jumping into the story might be a little difficult for some, but no need to worry I’m here to help. If you’re new to the Halo franchise, or just looking for a refresher on the Halo back-story, you’ve come to the right place.

Form an elite squad of Explorers and take on classic monsters from the Final Fantasy franchise in Final Fantasy Explorers on Nintendo 3DS. This 4-player co-operative action role-playing game features a robust job-class system, hundreds of abilities to learn, and a dozen powerful Eidolon Guardians to battle and summon.

The second iteration of Microsoft’s motion sensing device called Kinect, is a peripheral that used to be bundled with every Xbox One. However after consumer complaints about the high cost of the bundle, Microsoft listened to it’s customers and decided to uncouple the device and sell it separately. Those of us in the know agree though, the Kinect is a cool piece of tech and if you use it right, it can make your whole Xbox One experience something we used to only dream about.

On June 7th, 2016, enter the battlefields of Agora with the Paragon Essentials Edition, a special retail version of Paragon available exclusively for PS4. This action-packed new MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) from Epic Games is reinventing the genre with mind-blowing graphics powered by the Unreal Engine 4, a diverse roster of heroes, and a deeply strategic card Item system. Pre-order now and secure your spot!

On May 24, step into the world of Overwatch, Blizzard Entertainment’s highly anticipated team-based shooter filled with larger-than-life characters and battles of heroic proportions. By pre-ordering Overwatch now, you’ll be able to experience this thrilling multiplayer shooter before anyone else during an “Early Access” Open Beta coming to PC and consoles on May 3!