TheGamer • 3rd May 2022

7 Games That Need A Prequel

Often when a video game is successful and well-received, a sequel or even multiple will be created to further build on the lore and narrative of the original title. However, when developers create a brand-new universe for players to fall in love with, a rich history is usually expanded on and laid out to create a more immersive experience for gamers.

Many gaming franchises have created prequels as ways to tell the history of a game series, and flesh out narrative points and moments that are oft

TheGamer • 3rd May 2022

Relatable Things Everyone Does In Nintendo Switch Sports

Nintendo Switch Sports is finally here, and it’s got a great roster of sports for gamers to dive right into. As the spiritual successor to the much-beloved classic Wii Sports, this latest Nintendo title is sure to gain the attention of most Switch owners.

While Nintendo veterans may think they’ll be going into the game with a clear understanding of the gameplay there are without a doubt a few learning curves and skills to work out. Some of these require players to unlearn pre-existing habits th

TheGamer • 1st May 2022

10 Best Characters In Life Is Strange: True Colors

The Life Is Strange series is known for its focus on storytelling and delving into the inner working of human connection and relationships. For exposing characters' flaws but also their motivations and true nature. In Life Is Strange: True Colors, you are given a brand-new roster of characters to learn about and discover.

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After arriving in Haven Springs, protagonist Alex is quickly introduced to many of the people who re

TheGamer • 30th April 2022

The Most Difficult Decisions In Life Is Strange: True Colors

The Life Is Strange series is known for presenting players with difficult and emotionally charged choices throughout the narratives of their games. Some of them are at times easy to make but oftentimes, the correct choice isn’t as clear.

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Life Is Strange: True Colors presents you with many decisions throughout the game. With most of these decisions directly impacting Alex’s relationships with characters and the outcome of the game, tak

TheGamer • 21st April 2022

Life Is Strange: True Colors — All Endings, Ranked

Life is Strange: True Colors follows the journey of Alex Chen, a young woman who arrives in the small town of Haven to reunite with her long-lost brother. However, Alex has a secret that no one knows about or believes. She can read and understand other people’s emotions and can even harness and take on the feelings of others if they present strongly enough.

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Alex learns and discovers the truth of the town and the people who live there,

TheGamer • 15th April 2022

House of Ashes: All Playable Characters, Ranked

House of Ashes is the third installment of The Dark Pictures Anthology, a series of games developed by Supermassive Games and published by Bandai Namco. Released in October 2021, the game is set during the 2003 invasion of Iraq and follows a group of American and Iraqi soldiers as they try to escape and survive after falling into an ancient structure.

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Like previous Dark Pictures games, House of Ashes gives you control of a group of c

TheGamer • 14th April 2022

Until Dawn: All Playable Characters, Ranked

Released back in 2015, Until Dawn was a massive success that captivated gamers due to its immersive and realistic visuals and nail-biting horror. The game also served as a breakout title for Developer Supermassive Games, a studio that has built a reputation for delivering action and horror packed cinematic games that feature fantastic motion-capture performances from well-known actors.

The narrative of Until Dawn focuses on a group of teenagers who visit their friends' Cabin Lodge up in the mou

TheGamer • 10th April 2022

BioShock: All Weapons, Ranked

While Plasmids are of course a central part of the combat in the first BioShock, the game offers up a great variety of weapons for Jack to use when traversing through the depths of Rapture. With seven weapons to find and use throughout the game, BioShock places just as much importance on the guns used as it does the genetically modified elements shooting out of Jack’s hand.

While all weapons can be upgraded and enhanced, some deserve more focus and attention than others. After all, managing and

TheGamer • 8th April 2022

Ranking All The Weapons In BioShock 2

Despite initial reception to the game, BioShock 2 has become a beloved and appreciated title in the gaming community. While many felt it didn’t live up to the success of the original BioShock, something the sequel did manage to improve on was combat gameplay and mechanics.

While the game features many of the same Plasmids from the original, BioShock 2 protagonist Subject Delta is given a whole new range of weapons to fight his way through the underwater city of Rapture.

While not a damage-focu

TheGamer • 7th April 2022

Bioshock Infinite: All Weapons, Ranked

BioShock Infinite includes more weapons that any other BioShock game, offering greater opportunity for variety during combat. Throughout the game, different weapons will become available for Booker to use as he journeys through Columbia. Some of these weapons prove useful and effective while others are better used a last resort.

Unlike the first two games in the series, Booker is only able to hold two guns at a time rather than having all weapons at his disposal. Therefore, picking the right gu

TheGamer • 5th April 2022

BioShock Infinite: All Vigors, Ranked

One of the things that set the combat of Bioshock 1 and 2 apart from other shooters was its use of Plasmids. Serums that altered the genetic make-up of the people of Rapture and allowed them the ability to shoot things out of their hands, including but not limited to electricity, fire, and even a swarm of bees.

Bioshock Infinite introduces Vigors as the equivalent to this combat feature. And while there may only be a little amount on offer in Infinite, some Vigors are as effective as they are u

TheGamer • 9th March 2022

Dying Light 2: Best Parkour Upgrades, Ranked

The first Dying Light game was praised by fans and critics alike for its immersive, fun, and diverse parkour system. One that allowed players to traverse through a post-apocalyptic zombie-infested world better than any previous games of the same genre.

While some classic abilities from the first game do feature in the sequel, Dying Light 2: Stay Human expands upon its predecessor’s parkour system to offer even greater parkour abilities to upgrade. These skills there in offering even more versat

TheGamer • 8th March 2022

Dying Light 2: 10 Best Combat Upgrades, Ranked

The combat system in Dying Light 2 has been given a major overhaul from the original Dying Light. Now more fleshed out and central to the game, mastering combat is just as important as nailing the parkour mechanics presented in the adventure.

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While of course zombies are the main threat, human enemies and their mechanics can prove challenging at times and are much more present than in the previous game. Therefore, learning and perfecting the di

TheGamer • 21st February 2022

Uncharted Movie: 8 Things That Could Happen In The Sequel

The Uncharted film serves more as an origin story to the version of Nathan Drake that fans have come to know and love in the gaming world. A younger, less experienced take on the character sees Tom Holland embody the role and begin the story of Nathan Drake’s treasure hunting adventures.

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The end of the film hints at many things for the future of the series, many of which seem like direct callbacks to the games. Spoiler alert for those who have

TheGamer • 21st February 2022

Uncharted Movie: 10 Easter Eggs You Might Have Missed

With video game movies and TV adaptions comes a large use of Easter Eggs and references to the source material, the Uncharted film being no different in this regard.

And while some of these Easter Eggs are obvious to fans, some can be easily missed and may go over the heads of even some hardcore Uncharted fans. Spoiler alert for those who have yet to see the Uncharted film as the end of the events of the movie will be discussed throughout.

Early trailers for the film teased Mark Wahlberg’s Vic

TheGamer • 20th February 2022

The Greatest Left-Handed Gaming Characters

Given that most of the population are right-handed, the videogame industry has doubled down on ensuring most characters you come across follow in a similar light. Any games that involve shooting or swordplay will likely feature right-handed characters who wield their respective weapons accordingly.

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However, there are videogame characters throughout time that go against the grain and favor their left side. Nintendo being the biggest advoca

TheGamer • 26th January 2022

Mass Effect 3: Best Squad Combinations, Ranked

Mass Effect 3 brought players back onto the Normandy for a massive conclusion to one of the most beloved gaming trilogies of all time. And of course, with any good Mass Effect game comes a great variety of Squadmates to assist you on your journey.

Despite not having as many Squadmates as its predecessor, those aboard the Normandy in Mass Effect 3 are still a great bunch. With the Reapers invading and ready to destroy everything in their path, having the best team and Squadmates alive and at you

TheGamer • 25th January 2022

Mass Effect 2: Best Squad Combinations, Ranked

Mass Effect 2 rebuilds both Commander Shepard and the Normandy crew from the ground up. And with this reconstruction comes a chance for fresh faces and new abilities to be introduced as you journey through the Omega 4 Relay.

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Compared to the other two games in the trilogy, Mass Effect 2 boasts a giant roster of Squadmates for players to choose from. So much so that sometimes it’s hard to know which companions work

TheGamer • 23rd January 2022

Mass Effect Legendary Edition: Best Biotic Abilities, Ranked

When players think of Mass Effect combat, their first thought will usually be of enemies being thrown around with glowing blue powers. Mass Effect’s Biotic abilities are a feature that makes the series’ gameplay stand apart, adding uniqueness and variety to what could have been a generic cover shooter.

With Mass Effect: Legendary Edition’s inclusion of all the DLC content, all the added Biotic powers that this content introduced can now be used by all players. However, while some of the fancy D

TheGamer • 20th January 2022

Best Tech Abilities In The Mass Effect Trilogy, Ranked

Tech powers in Mass Effect: Legendary Edition are some of the most underrated abilities in the whole series. Despite lacking in the first game, Mass Effect 2 and 3 reinvented what it meant to be a Tech specialist, bringing forth a whole new range of Tech-based powers.

And while they may not seem as exciting as Biotics, Tech-savvy Squadmates and abilities are always pivotal to ensuring a successful playthrough of the games. Especially when facing synthetic-based enemies like The Geth or a Heavy

TheGamer • 16th January 2022

Mass Effect Legendary Edition: All Combat Abilities, Ranked

The Mass Effect: Legendary Edition presents you with the choice of three main types of powers. Combat, Tech, and Biotic abilities that you can upgrade to make your way through any and every encounter.

TheGamer • 12th January 2022

Halo: Every Iteration Of The Pistol, Ranked

While it may not be one of the most powerful Halo weapons, the Pistol is one of the only guns that makes an appearance in each and every Halo title. Often the weapon that players start a campaign mission or multiplayer match with, the Pistol will become a familiar gun no matter what game mode you find yourself playing.

TheGamer • 20th December 2021

Halo Infinite: Ranking The Gadgets From Least To Most Useful

Halo Infinite offers you the chance to utilize a variety of different gadgets in both the campaign and in multiplayer. Some of these are returning gadgets from previous Halo games, while others are brand new abilities for players to master.

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While all of them prove their worth to some degree, certain gadgets are more useful than others. Some new gadgets even change and evolve the Halo experience in a fresh and exciting way.

While the i

TheGamer • 19th December 2021

Halo: Every Iteration Of the Battle Rifle, Ranked

The Battle Rifle is arguably the most beloved Halo weapon in the whole series. A gun that gamers know, recognize, and respect for its accuracy and overall epic nature.

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First introduced as a semi-automatic rifle with 36 rounds per magazine back in Halo 2, fans immediately fell in love with the Battle Rifle. Given that the design and make-up of the gun have rarely changed throughout the series, it’s clear that from the get-go developers Bungi