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Peter Sallale

Peter Sallale has always believed that story is the aspect of games with the most potential. Starting his gaming career with Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, he fell in love with the medium and the unique tales that can be told when the "reader" is part of the action. As well as his appreciation for narrative, Peter uses his technical knowledge and production background to provide a unique perspective about the merits and downsides of game releases today. Twitter: @sallalepop
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Watch Dogs: Legion Bug Causes Save Files to Become Unplayable

Ubisoft’s recent Watch Dogs release seems to be a mixed one. Watch Dogs: Legion is an innovative game, but one that seems to need more polish than it currently has. In particular, a game-breaking save corruption bug is affecting thousands […]

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Microsoft Has Acquired Bethesda Softworks

In a move that is sure to shake up the industry, Microsoft announced today that they have acquired ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks. Microsoft now owns Bethesda and all of its studios — Bethesda Game Studios, id […]

Apex Legends
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Apex Legends Season 6 is Now Live

The sixth season of Respawn Entertainment’s battle royale title Apex Legends has launched, bringing with it a host of new content. The biggest change in store for players is a new legend. Joining the cast is engineer and modder Ramya […]

Overwatch
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I Just Don’t Get It?! | Peter Sallale – Overwatch

Have you ever been in a situation where the gaming media, the internet, and even your friends are raving about a certain title that has critical acclaim that you just don’t understand the hype for? I Just Don’t Get It?! […]

The Falconeer
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The Falconeer Preview: A Soaring One-Man Title

When I first caught a glimpse of The Falconeer at PAX East, I was certainly impressed by what I saw. This beautiful game puts you on the wings of a falcon that you control in flight, exploring and fighting your way […]

Final Fantasy VII
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PAX East 2020: Impressions Part 2 – The Falconeer + More!

PAX East entered the weekend smoothly; lines were reasonable, hands were clean, and the new games were out in force! Here are some more impressions from the second half of PAX East. Disintegration Disintegration is an unusual first-person shooter that eschews […]

Chivalry
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Impressions From PAX East: Chivalry II

The original Chivalry: Medieval Warfare filled a niche that had, surprisingly, remained relatively unfulfilled until its release. The 2012 title gave gamers the chance to step into the shoes of a knight participating in bloody, gore-soaked combat. Now, almost eight years later, […]

PAX East
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PAX East 2020: Live Impressions – Chivalry II, Maneater + More!

PAX East is back and better than ever. Or at least, it would be, if it weren’t for the risk of coronavirus prompting several high-profile cancellations. However, that doesn’t mean that this year’s Penny Arcade Expo is disappointing. In fact, […]

Star Wars
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Disney Taking Break from Star Wars Movies, According to CEO Bob Iger

In the company’s latest earnings call, Disney’s CEO Bob Iger announced that the Star Wars film franchise will be taking a “hiatus.” Disney-Lucasfilm instead will be focusing on bringing additional Star Wars TV series to Disney+ – similar to recent […]

Subnautica
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Subnautica Reaches 5 Million Sales

Underwater survival hit Subnautica has sold over five million copies, according to data from Gamesindustry.biz. The aquatic adventure released in January of 2018 following an extended period of early access, and has amassed a respectably-sized and dedicated following. The developer, […]

Ludonarrative Dissonance
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Last of Us Director On Ludonarrative Dissonance In Games

In an interview with gamesindustry.biz, former Naughty Dog director Bruce Straley spoke about a concept that has intrigued game theorists for some time. “Ludonarrative dissonance” (something we have covered in an article before) is defined as the disconnect between the […]

Control
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Control Gets Photo Mode in New Update, More Content Teased

Remedy Entertainment’s latest title, Control was a surreal, fantastic experience. The game’s surprising amount of content gave it a long playtime for any gamer who decided to get immersed in its world. Now, Remedy is adding more content to the […]

Control
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Control | Review – An Exceptional Extranormal Experience

When I first saw Control’s reveal at Sony’s E3 2018 conference, I was instantly entranced by what I saw. A world inspired by one of my favorite genres, surreal horror? Reality-bending, fluid combat? Absolutely inspired environments, rendered in phenomenal detail? […]

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The Best Halo Games | Ranked

Ah, Halo. A long and storied series of games. The first-person shooter franchise traces its roots back to 2001’s Halo: Combat Evolved, a title that established the Xbox as a major contender in the console arena and raised the profile of its […]