Nicholas Straub
Contributing since July, 2020
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What the First FPS Game REALLY Was (Not DOOM or Wolfenstein)
ID Software's land mark first-person shooter franchises, DOOM, Wolfenstein, and Quake, are often credited with creating the genre, but did they?
Halloween: Every Game Where Michael Myers Is Playable
Halloween and Michael Myers are iconic staples of the horror genre. While Michael has never starred in his own game, he has made many appearances.
Why The Avengers Are Not In Spider-Man: Miles Morales
The Avengers exist in Insomniac's Spider-Man games as their tower is an unmissable landmark in New York City. So, why do they never appear?
Why Miles Morales' Programmable Matter Spider Suit Is The Best
Miles Morales gives players many suits to choose from, but the Programmable Matter Spider Suit is the best, as it comes with an awesome surprise.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales' Doctor Octopus Cameo Explained
Doctor Octopus' cameo in Insomniac's Spider-Man: Miles Morales captures the tragedy of his character and reminds the audience of his lost humanity.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales After-Credits Scenes Explained
Spider-Man: Miles Morales contains a rich after-credits sequence that teases a sequel while cathartically wrapping up Miles' first solo adventure.
PS5 or PS4 Enhanced: How To Tell You're Playing The Right Game Version
The PS5 has launched to numerous issues, even defaulting to the last-gen version of newly released games. Here is how to rectify the problem.
How Spider-Man: Miles Morales Sets Up The Next PS5 Spider-Man Game
Through clever gameplay innovation and a compelling cliffhanger, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales lays the groundwork for a spectacular sequel.
Who Spider-Man: Miles Morales' Simon Krieger Is
Simon Krieger isn't just a villain in Spider-Man: Miles Morales; he is important to Marvel history and had a key role in creating an iconic hero.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales - Roxxon’s History Explained
The Roxxon Energy Corporation has a long history with Marvel that extends far beyond Spider-Man Miles Morales and even includes upcoming MCU projects.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ending Explained
Spider-Man: Miles Morales has an affecting ending filled with redemption, sacrifice, and powerful action. It also includes a tease for the sequel.
PS5 Ordering Online - Exactly When PS5 Stock Releases On Launch Day
Sony says that the PS5 will be available for purchase at launch and during the holidays. Here are the retailers claiming to have the PS5 in stock.
How Xbox Series X Auto HDR Works (& When It NEEDS To Be Off)
The Xbox Series X boasts impressive backwards compatibility and promises to augment older games with HDR via the Auto HDR feature. Does it work?
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Review: A Compelling But Truncated Adventure
Spider-Man: Miles Morales buckles under a limited scope, but the protagonist's charm, a living world, and excellent action make it a worthy sequel.
What FPS Games Are Available On PS5 At Launch
The PS5 launches with two new FPS games, three upgraded FPS classics, and access to numerous other hits thanks to backwards compatibility.
RDR2: Arthur's Age & Death References A Famous Real-Life Outlaw
The untimely death of Red Dead Redemption's 2's Arthur Morgan mirrors the real life tragedy of one of most famous gunslingers of the American West.
Cyberpunk 2077 Delay Explained: What "Going Gold" Actually Means
Cyberpunk 2077 has once again been delayed and declared unfinished by CDPR despite being classified as “gold.” So, what does “going gold” even mean?
Supraland Review: A Sandbox of Discovery
Supraland is a game of rich imagination, combining Metroidvania exploration with environmental puzzle solving to create a singular experience.
Every PS5 Entertainment App Available At PlayStation 5's Launch
The PS5 launches soon and with it comes a bevy of entertainment features, including some that have never before been available on a Sony console.
Fallen Angel Review: Boring Damnation
Fallen Angel contains competent combat but it wastes a potentially powerful story with poor writing, an anemic world, and a terrible frame rate.