Author: Jessica Lamb

In an unexpected turn of events, Destiny 2’s latest update introduced a bug that players actually enjoy. Normally, Destiny 2’s quickplay PvP mode matches players using a skill-based formula. Players are grouped together based on connection strength and their Crucible stats to create matches that are fair, but also slower-paced and challenging. Shortly after this newest update though, players realized that the game had a bug that allowed it to match players without utilizing the skill-based formula. The resulting matches from this bug are quicker and easier than normal ones. Many players seem to have embraced this sudden change, as…

Any person familiar with the gaming industry has heard of Assassin’s Creed. Whether it be the greatness of Desmond’s legacy or the notorious controversy of Unity’s broken release, the series has been a staple of the industry since 2007. Assassin’s Creed Origins introduced a change in scenery for the series with the introduction of Bayek in ancient Egypt. While scaling ancient pyramids, exploring underground tombs, and sailing across the Nile brought a fresh take to the series, Origins brings up the interesting question of whether an open world game can be too large for consumer satisfaction. When I first picked…

Next week promises to be an exciting one with the official launch of Realm Royale’s closed beta on the PS4. Realm Royale is a class-based fantasy battle royale game in which one hundred players skydive onto a map to collect weapons and battle each other until only one player remains. As the match progresses, fog gradually closes in and forces players into tight quarter situations. What truly makes Realm Royale unique though is its class system. At the start of each match, players must choose from one of five classes which will determine their play style for the match. Players…

In the last few years, the gaming industry has experienced an extensive rise in both micro-transactions and downloadable content (DLC) for big name titles. This rise has led to extensive debates among the gaming industry about the validity of charging consumers additional prices for additional content. Whether you are for or against this debate, it is undeniable that Capcom’s approach to DLC is a game changer. Since its launch in January 2018 Monster Hunter: World has held two free events, the spring festival and the summer twilight festival. Both events added additional missions, new armor sets for hunters and their…