Video Games

 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.

 It’s Pokémon’s 20th anniversary, and to ring in this huge milestone the franchise is “mega evolving” into the exciting realm of real-time fighting. Pokkén Tournament on Wii U lets you directly control your favourite Pokémon, all represented in vivid HD, and challenge other Pokémon trainers to intense, visually-stunning 3D arena-style matches. It’s big, it’s bold, and it’s beautiful; Pokémon fans won’t want to miss this one!

 Venture through a twisted world full of terrifying beasts, devious traps, and hidden secrets in Dark Souls III, built exclusively for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. You’ll journey across dark landscapes, face unrelenting challenges, and delve deep into RPG gameplay as you try to find a way to survive in the face of colossal enemies. Come find out inside why Dark Souls III is the game fans have been waiting for.

 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.