Button Mash S2E19: Death & Rebirth
On a special Button Mash, the editors gather to talk about their favorite thing, Death! Whether its fact or fiction the old chief editors and the new are breaking down some of the most tragic losses. Check it out!
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On a special Button Mash, the editors gather to talk about their favorite thing, Death! Whether its fact or fiction the old chief editors and the new are breaking down some of the most tragic losses. Check it out!
This is an exciting year for Ratchet and Clank fans. In a two-week span, we’re getting a new game that reimagines the original and a theatrical release of the feature film based on the series. Our Lombax and robot combo have grown a lot since they first appeared on the PS2 in 2002, receiving critical acclaim with basically every main console title that released.
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In honor of Women’s History Month, Byte is doing a month long Byteing Question about the most iconic female characters and why they matter. Every day two writers will look at two characters that are important to them in many different ways. Today, we look at Mad Moxxi and Yukiko.
In honor of Women’s History Month, Byte is doing a month long Byteing Question about the most iconic female characters and why they matter. Every day two writers will look at two characters that are important to them in many different ways. Today, we look at Ashely Graham and Gwen Stacy
With the release of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD, it feels like a good time to look back at the Legend of Zelda series. It’s been 30 years since the iconic series entered the world, and the impact it’s had on the gaming industry is enormous. It is often attributed as one of the biggest success factors in the growth in the RPG genre. This success can be attributed to two main factors: the story and the gameplay.
This week the Ed Board sits down and talks about some of their favorite memories of Pokemon in celebration of it's 20 year anniversary! They talk their favorite games, spin-offs, and movies! Check it out!
The editors take to the mics to break down their thoughts on the recent superhero movie trailers and which ones they're excited for. Check it out!
by Byte Editorial Board It's the end of 2015, which means it's time to select the best games of the year. To celebrate, members of Byte's editorial board picked their favorite games to highlight. The games below are the favorites of Nick Dowell (@ncdowell), Byte's Editor-in-Chief. 5. Bloodborne “Fear the Old Blood. By the gods, fear it…” Bloodborne is a game by From Software. That should say it all. Games by From (from From?) are known for their brutal gameplay in a world shrouded by mystery. The plot you experience is entirely dependent on how much you want to explore and how much time you’re willing to spend reading item descriptions. Normally, that’s frustrating, but with Bloodborne it works extremely well. Navigating the mystery of Yharnam and the hunt is thrilling. As with any From game, though, the real star is the combat. And if you thought combat in Dark Souls was fun, you need to play Bloodborne. The combat is quick and requires you to constantly get in the faces of all your enemies. The new Rally feature encourages you to respond quickly to damage and keeps you on your toes. 4. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain "Kaz, I'm already a villain." The Metal Gear franchise has always been a golden goose. Each game is great in every possible way, which clearly comes from the love that Hideo Kojima and his team put into every part of it. Even the tiniest details mattered, like the ability to fulton basically everything or make your horse poop on command. The stealth works extremely well, probably the best I’ve seen from a game. The story and world are just amazing and work to create a successful spiritual close to the franchise (sure Konami will make more Metal Gear games, but without Kojima it’ll be either garbage or a pachinko machine). Though the best part is obviously D-Dog. Look how cute he is. I probably spent more of my time playing at my base just watching him be super cute. Then he grew up to become a cool helper friend on missions. Honestly just play The Phantom Pain to play with D-Dog. 3. Until Dawn "Boom. Butterfly effect." Since I can remember, I’ve been a huge fan of campy, teen slasher films. They’re fun with little scares that just make the whole viewing experience a great time. So naturally, when I heard a game was being developed that would let you simulate one of these movies, I built up tons of internal hype. Luckily for me, expectations were not only met, but exceeded. Until Dawn has everything going for it. The story is extremely easy to get invested in, and the characters (especially Sam and her magic towel) are fun to watch either develop or get killed. The best part of the game, though, is the focus on the Butterfly Effect. Being able to make choices that can make huge impacts on the end of the story is very nerve-wracking, but also worth it in the end. It’s a nice departure from Telltale games where the choices exist but almost feel meaningless. With Until Dawn, every choice matters. 2. Fallout 4 "The thing about happiness is that you only know you had it when it's gone." Of course Fallout 4 is on this list. Even the worst Bethesda games are still amazing games. But Fallout 4 is not a bad Bethesda game. It’s definitely one of the best the developer has made, and it’s exciting for several reasons. There is a ton to love about Fallout 4. There are the obvious things to expect from a Bethesda game, like the visuals and the worldbuilding, but the small things set this game apart from the rest. The ability to develop relationships with your companions is very rewarding and the new VATS system provides an additional layer of difficulty that the series has always needed. Probably the most exciting part, though, is the knowledge that with Fallout 4 being out, we can expect a new Elder Scrolls game sometime in the near future. 1. Undertale "Don't kill, and don't be killed. That's the best you can strive for." Undertale was a game that nobody expected. In a year of huge AAA releases, it released as a small gust of wind. But as people found it and reviews started coming out, it turned from that small breeze to a complete tornado of excellence. Everything about Undertale is something to love. The combat is extremely fun and the story is unbelievably rewarding. Where the game really shines, though, is in its characters. Each new person you meet adds more and more enjoyment to an already loving game. Then you get to go on dates with all of them and it’s just a really good time. Do yourself a favor and take a look at Undertale. Everything about it is so meticulously made and it shows. Combining the world, characters, gameplay, and the music (Oh hot dang, the music) makes for an amazing experience that will stick with you, regardless of what choices you make.
On the final Button Mash of the year, the gang says farewell to one of the founders. Plus they talk about their GOTY selections. Check it out!Hosts: Jacob Doolin, Nick Dowell, Lucas SchmidtEdited By: Aidan HallLogo By: Meghan DuffyMusic By: Lex Bravary
@NCDowell As far as stories go, Tales from the Borderlands is the best of both TellTale and Borderlands. Obviously that is a bold claim that probably stems from my unending love of the Borderlands franchise. However, just playing the game will make anyone realize how much attention and care was put into it, with a story that is so powerful you quickly forget the absurd world in which it’s based.
@NCDowell It’s hard to critique Lumberjanes. Extremely hard. Even when there are flaws in the narrative, it’s just so difficult to care. The story is entertaining and the characters are downright endearing. The art, created by Brook Allen, is perfect for the story. It’s simple, but beautiful. It’s almost impossible to read this series without a smile on your face.
@clingtoascheme @ncdowell When you first boot up Super Mario Maker you are greeted with what may be one of the most ingenious tutorials ever. Having the player start on the all too familiar World 1-1 is enough already to get the nostalgia going, but halfway through the level, the player comes to an open pit with no way to go back. The only choice from here is to jump, and no matter how far you go, Mario will fall. But just before he hits the bottom of the screen a message appears asking you to finish this level. And while the game does provide some details on where to go from there, something kind of magical happens once you veer off of the route planned for you. Suddenly the familiar becomes anything but. Piranha plants fly and shoot fire while stacks of Goombas charge towards Mario. World 1-1 stops being this nostalgic relic, and instead becomes the player’s updated vision of that space. And it’s that blending of nostalgia and innovation that puts Mario Maker leagues above other sandbox creation games.
We talk Deus Ex announcement, a Five Night's at Freddy's movie, and of course Jurassic World.
Nintendo's latest Direct aired online and released information about upcoming titles and content. The biggest and most exciting news came first with Super Smash Bros.
We talk about Star Wars, a Titanfall Sequel, and everyone's favorite walking tree.
Marvel's universes collide, Sony settles on a lawsuit, and DOTA gets banned from internet cafes.
Nintendo announced that the New 3DS XL is coming to the U.S. on February 13. However, Americans will only be getting the XL size, not the smaller edition. In a walkthrough seen below, several features for the New 3DS were displayed, including a C-stick, face-tracking 3D, Amiibo support, and a faster startup time than the original 3DS.