Video Games

The first-ever Minecraft wearable is here! Exclusive to Best Buy Canada, the Gameband + Minecraft lets you take your worlds with you and play Minecraft from any Windows, Mac, or Linux based computer. Featuring state-of-the-art technology, and the ability to customize your Gameband LED display, the Gameband + Minecraft wearable is an easy and fun way for players of all ages to take Minecraft wherever they go.

No third-person shooter franchise made a bigger impact on Xbox 360 than Gears of War. Now, with Gears of War Ultimate Edition, the game that started it all has made the leap to Xbox One—complete with remastered graphics, modernized controls, and content previously exclusive to the PC version. Gears is back, and better than ever!

There are so many amazing games releasing this year, but few I’ve been looking forward to more than Sony’s PlayStation 4-exclusive interactive horror, Until Dawn. Inspired by Hollywood slasher films from the 80s and 90s golden age, the game centres on eight young adults that travel to a remote mountain cabin in Alberta, Canada, for a winter getaway. The party doesn’t last long though as a lurking danger turns their idyllic vacation into a deadly nightmare—and only your decisions can save them.

Long time fans of the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games have been waiting for a new game in the series for 13 years. The wait is now over, as the latest game in the series is here, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5. Famous pro skaters such as Tony Hawk, Andrew Reynolds, and Aaron “Jaws” Homoki make their return in this over-the-top, fast-paced, combo-fueled game. Is this the game fans have been dreaming about? Let’s take a look and see what Tony Hawk and Activision have in store for us this holiday season.

On Sunday I attended the NBA Canada Series Fantasy Camp, Presented by NBA 2K16. For details of the event (which included the NBA preseason game between the Toronto Raptors and the LA Clippers at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C.) and a detailed overview of the video game it was sponsored by (NBA 2K16, which is now available on multiple platforms), click through and read on. Whether your interests lie more in the video game itself or the amazing live event, I’ve got you covered. 

The regular season may be just around the corner for 30 eager and hopeful National Hockey League franchises, but things are already in full swing for gamers with the release of NHL 16 for Playstation 4 and Xbox One. The latest release from EA Sports sees a noticeable bump in content over last year, but will it be enough to satisfy hungry fans seeking out a AAA hockey experience?

The moment has finally arrived. October marks the triumphant return of legendary music franchises Rock Band and Guitar Hero! That’s just the tip of the iceberg though as we’ve also got games like Halo 5, Yoshi’s Woolly World, Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate, and WWE 2K16 releasing in mere days. Yes, days! Come see just how awesome the October release schedule is for video games.

On the 30th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., Nintendo has done something unprecedented: they’ve handed over the keys to their most iconic franchise to us, the fans. With Super Mario Maker for Wii U, let your creativity run wild as you design your very own dream Super Mario stages using the Wii U GamePad. The possibilities are endless, and so is the fun!

The next chapter in the epic Destiny saga is here! The Taken King Legendary Edition is by far the largest addition to the Destiny universe yet, and builds upon the biggest new video game franchise in history. Perfect for new and experienced Guardians alike, you get the complete Destiny experience all in one amazing package. Included is the original game,The Dark Below and House of Wolves DLC expansion packs, and the all-new, keep you on the edge of your seat expansion―The Taken King. Find out why this is one of the must have games of 2015.

It’s been ten years since the first Forza Motorsport game was released for Microsoft consoles, and the team at Turn 10 Studios is marking the decade milestone with one of the most ambitous titles the racing genre has seen to date. Featuring 460 meticulously detailed cars, 26 famous destinations, and some of the most realistic racing experiences ever created, Forza 6 is available for the Xbox One right now