EGX Rezzed roundup | Friday 5 April 2019

EGX Rezzed roundup | Friday 5 April 2019

Rezzed day 2. Day 2 at EGX Rezzed for me was full of four-legged, ferocious, fury animals and I can’t say I was in anyway upset about that. Just as it was yesterday, Tobacco Dock was abuzz with gamers, developers and journos alike ready to submerge themselves into the world…read more >
EGX Rezzed roundup | Thursday 4 April 2019

EGX Rezzed roundup | Thursday 4 April 2019

There’s nothing quite like your first day at a convention. The sights, the sounds, the atmosphere and even the people walking around the convention centre are all brand new. The first day at EGX Rezzed, on 4 April 2019 at London’s Tobacco Dock, was no different. With more than 200…read more >
Virtual Reality is what you make of it

Virtual Reality is what you make of it

My sister is not a gamer. Sure, she loves playing games – whether it’s the Harry Potter version of Cluedo that we played as a kid or playing a card game with her students now that she’s a teacher – but she wouldn’t identify as a gamer. Not by any…read more >
The Rivalry That Never Ends

The Rivalry That Never Ends

Does anyone else have a friend that they have a never-ending rivalry with in gaming? I do and it's a really specific unusual rivalry that actually started out kind of normal. The game was (and still is) Crash Nitro Kart. The rivalry started back on the original Xbox. We would…read more >
Is Streaming the Future of Gaming?

Is Streaming the Future of Gaming?

Gaming is changing, of that, there is no doubt. Companies such as Sony invested in streaming technology long ago with the likes of PlayStation Now, while Microsoft is also planning its own future, with Project X Cloud. Looking further afield, huge hitters such as Amazon, Verizon and Google are also…read more >
Censorship In Gaming – Where Is The Line?

Censorship In Gaming – Where Is The Line?

I recently got a chance to review Senran Kagura Burst on the PS4 which some of you may only be familiar with due to the stir it created among the fanbase when Sony ordered the removal of intimacy mode. For those not aware the game has a dress-up mode where…read more >
Onimusha Warlords – PS4 | Review

Onimusha Warlords – PS4 | Review

Onimusha Warlords was originally an exclusive title for PlayStation 2 released way back in 2001. It received great reviews that enjoyed the sharp visuals and amazing CG cut scenes. Capcom produced an excellent little game that was originally a spin-off to Resident Evil. However, 18 years on and coming out…read more >
The Switch Made Me A Nintendo Fan

The Switch Made Me A Nintendo Fan

I began gaming in 1996 with the PlayStation, and since the original Xbox hit the market, I've been playing both sides of the so-called "Console War"- and it's great. While I always understood the indelible mark it had left on the industry, I hadn't owned any Nintendo system (save for…read more >
SquareXO Staff – Our Best Games of 2018

SquareXO Staff – Our Best Games of 2018

It's that time of year where it's time to pick our favourite game of the year. So we've rounded up our staff and contributors to give us their picks. Do you agree or disagree? Let us know in the comments below. Game of the Year - Joe It’s been a…read more >