Video Games

 The summer months are rapidly approaching, and while that typically coincides with a slowdown in game releases, June is anything but. There are so many incredible titles arriving soon—across all major gaming platforms—you’d practically think the fall rush is upon on. Games like Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst, Paragon: Essentials Edition, Kirby Planet Robobot, Mighty No. 9, LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness are merely scratching the surface of what you can play over the next month. Get your calendar out, it’s time to circle some dates in June!

 Return to the golden era of arcade and home console gaming with the SEGA 3D Classics Collection on Nintendo 3DS. This collection contains 9 vintage, genre-defining video games all remastered in full stereoscopic 3D. From timeless hits like Sonic the Hedgehog and Altered Beast, to Japanese games that have never been released internationally like Power Drift and Puyo Puyo 2, retro fans are such to love what’s included here!

 Id Software’s 1993 Doom is one of the most influential video games of all time and it just got one hell of an overhaul. The latest game in the series, simply titled Doom, released earlier this month on Friday the 13th. At this point it’s safe to say it won’t have the same impact as the original but it’s certainly going to give fans of the original game one hell of a good time.

After 5 years of development, Gearbox Software’s brand new IP, Battleborn has launched for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Containing 25 unique playable heroes, Battleborn allows for unprecedented customizable character growth and gives you a unique gameplay experience like no other game has to date. A fusion between first-person shooters and MOBA genres, does Battleborn have what it takes to compete? Come find out inside.

 Join Fox McCloud and his crew of legendary Star Fox pilots on another daring adventure to save the Lylat System from the evil Andross’ invading empire. Star Fox Zero lets your experience the rush of high-speed space battle from two different perspectives—a widescreen cinematic view on your TV, and an immersive cockpit view on your Wii U GamePad. This special 2-disc package also includes the tower defense game Star Fox Guard for double the shooting fun!

 If you want to get yourself set up to stream and record your gaming triumphs then you should take a look at the Razer Ripsaw. It is the most well designed, highest performing, and easiest to use game capture solutions I’ve ever seen.

Taking place after the events of Borderlands 2, Tales from the Borderlands is set on the unforgiving world of Pandora, and is full of the trademark humour and action the hit franchise is famous for. You’ll play as Rhys, a Hyperion company man with dreams of being the next Handsome Jack, and Fiona, a con artist looking to score her biggest ever swindle. Their journey will take you on a wild ride through the Borderlands universe where gangsters, bandit lords, and Vault Hunters are just some of the obstacles you’ll encounter.

 EA has confirmed that NHL 17 is on its way this fall to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. This year you, the fans, will determine the next cover athlete for the game via a three round voting process on now. Click through to learn all the details!

 2016 has already been an amazing year for video games, but May just “may” be the biggest month yet. Sony’s flagship treasure-hunting franchise is back with Uncharted 4, 2K is readying their brand new MOBA, Battleborn, Bethesda is giving us the much-anticipated DOOM reboot, and Blizzard Entertainment is launching their competitive first-person shooter, Overwatch. Come check out the games you’ll want to keep on your radar in May!

 Mirror’s Edge Catalyst is the next step in a game unlike any other. With its new open world map, the rooftops of the city seem endless. The closed beta just ended, and it was great to get back into Faith’s shoes to run through the rooftops again in preparation for the game’s release on June 7th.