The Best Indie Games of 2020
2020 has definitely been a rocky year for many out there with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic leading to many business shutting down or running into financial troubles. Many of us have struggled to get by, too, a...
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Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time review
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time brings Sony’s old PlayStation mascot back into the mainstream 22 years since his last true installment graced consoles. A lot has changed in that time, and while Naughty Dog m...
The 10 Best Games of 2019
Another year of hits and misses has come and gone, but a few games have stood out to us this year as being the best of the bunch. There’s no ranking the games on this list. Just take our word for it that these ...
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Coal Catalyst portable charger review
Whether you’re spending your day watching lots of videos on a remote island or on your commute to work, chances are your phone (along with your other electronic devices) will quickly run out of battery. You can...
Our Favorite Games from PAX East 2019
PAX East 2019 was a week ago but there are some games that still stick with us days after we played them on the show floor. These games touched something inside us that made us want to keep playing them. They t...
PAX East 2019: Bless Unleashed Hands-on
During PAX East this year we were fortunate to try out Bless Unleashed, Bandai Namco’s upcoming free-to-play MMO title exclusive to consoles. Our demo mainly let us experience the game’s combat system and let u...
PAX East 2019: Streets of Rage 4 and Windjammers 2 Hands-on
French developer DotEmu showed off fresh looks for new entries to two classic franchises from back in the day—Streets of Rage 4 and Windjammers 2. While these games were in early development, we got a feel for ...
PAX East 2019: My Friend Pedro Hands-on
Bullets and acrobatics are two important words we would use when describing My Friend Pedro to someone. This action side-scroller isn’t just about shooting people down and getting to the next level, but it’s ab...
PAX East 2019: Katana Zero Hands-on
Set in a neon-infused cyberpunk world, Katana Zero is easily one of the most stylish indie games we had a chance to try out at PAX East this year. It may look like another side-scrolling action game from afar, ...
PAX East 2019: Felix the Reaper Hands-on
One of our favorites from PAX East this year was the hilarious Felix the Reaper, an inventive puzzle adventure that follows the story of an unorthodox reaper who likes to boogie just a little too much.
This ...
PAX EAST 2019: The Forgotten City Hands-on
The Forgotten City is the re-imagining of a critically acclaimed Skyrim mod that puts a time-loop at the heart of its gameplay. For those of you who never played the original—do not fret as this intriguing game...
PAX EAST 2019: Falcon Age Hands-on
One of our highlights from PAX East this year was Falcon Age, a beautiful first-person story-driven title lets you play as a young woman named Ara who goes on an adventure with her pet falcon to reclaim her lan...
PAX EAST 2019: Little Friends Dogs and Cats Hands-on
Little Friends Dogs and Cats brings a bevy of furry friends you can play with right on your Switch. Playing a bit like the Nintendogs titles, this pet simulator will make you fall in love with your virtual pupp...
Blast’s Gamer Gift Guide 2018
We all need a little help during the holidays, especially when it comes time to finding that special gift for someone. From games to accessories to everything in between, our holiday gift guide has plenty of gr...
Creating a Comfortable Gaming Experience
Timing is everything when gaming. Fail to react immediately to an event and it may result in defeat, whether by failing to stop your opponent from scoring in a sporting game or to get your shot off before the e...
PAX East 2018: Genesis Alpha One Hands-on
If you like sci-fi games, farming simulators, roguelikes, and first person shooters, chances are you will love Genesis Alpha One. Developed by Radiation Blue, this ambitious title blends the best of all these g...
PAX East 2018 in Pictures
PAX East 2018 was four days filled with panels, cosplayers, and oh so many video games to play. See below for some of the photos we captured of the exhibition hall featuring great games, companies, and fans tha...
PAX East 2018: Rend preview
One of the biggest titles we go to see at PAX East wasn’t one we were able to play but simply a game that we watched in action. Developed by Frostkeep Studios, Rend is an upcoming survival game that combines co...
PAX East 2018: The Gardens Between Hands-on
A game about the flow of time and memories, the Gardens Between is an evocative puzzler that is sure to draw you in as soon as you pick up the controller. Not only does it feature unique controls, but its detai...
PAX East 2018: Hyper Jam Hands-on
Hyper Jam caught our eyes at PAX East as it stood out as one of the many multiplayer games we just wanted to keep playing. Developed by Bit Dragon, this stylish twin-stick arena brawler pits two to four players...
