Viewport Relay – Episode 29 – E3 2019
Published on E3 has come and gone, none of the games have gameplay, wake me up when there’s something to play… (Sung to the rhythm of Wake Me Up When September Ends) E3 is here! Read more…
Viewport Relay – Episode 28 – PrE3 2019
Published on E3 is coming. We talk about all the different conferences and what we expect from them. You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Want Read more…
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Viewport Relay – Episode 27 – Money Madness
Published on E3 is just around the corner. That doesn’t mean there’s nothing to talk about! Join us for a wild ride. You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) Read more…
Viewport Relay – Episode 26 – Sonic Crunch
Published on Annnnd we’re back from our Japan vacation! During the first episode of Year 2, we discuss new Nintendo hardware, crunch time and of course, the Sonic trailer that just dropped. You can find Read more…
Grimshade Review
Grim indeed Published on Grimshade Release Date: March 26th, 2019 Platform: Windows(Played on Windows) Developer: TALEROCK Publisher: Asterion Games Copy provided by publisher Step into the world of Grimshade, a throwback RPG and the first Read more…
Viewport Relay – Episode 25 – Annual Analysis
Published on GDC is happening! Which means lots of great dev news to talk about. Come listen to us talk about the latest reveal from Google, the Stadia. You can find all of our content Read more…
Devil May Cry 5 Review
Rocking out in a crazy new party! With only a one-off alternate storyline and a slew of high definition remasters, it’s been some time since Devil May Cry’s eponymous demon hunting crew has received a Read more…
Noita Preview
Published on Noita Release Date: TBA Platforms: PC Developer: Nolla Games Publisher: Nolla Games (This preview is part of a series of previews for games that we were able to check out at The MIX GDC 2019) After Read more…
Reviews
Grimshade Review
Grim indeed Published on Grimshade Release Date: March 26th, 2019 Platform: Windows(Played on Windows) Developer: TALEROCK Publisher: Asterion Games Copy provided by publisher Step into the world of Grimshade, a throwback RPG and the first Read more…
Devil May Cry 5 Review
Rocking out in a crazy new party! With only a one-off alternate storyline and a slew of high definition remasters, it’s been some time since Devil May Cry’s eponymous demon hunting crew has received a Read more…
Noita Preview
Published on Noita Release Date: TBA Platforms: PC Developer: Nolla Games Publisher: Nolla Games (This preview is part of a series of previews for games that we were able to check out at The MIX GDC 2019) After Read more…
Blazing Beaks Preview
Published on Blazing Beaks Release Date: TBA Platforms: PC Developer: Applava Publisher: Applava Developed by Applava, Blazing Beaks is a roguelite shooter sets in the Beaks world. Choosing one of 8 distinctive playable birds, you explore the Read more…
Baba is You Review
Baba is Great As someone who codes for a living, it’s a rare treat when I find puzzle games that ignite the same spark I have while coding. Baba is You is one such game. Read more…
Untitled Goose Game Preview
Published on Untitled Goose Game Release Date: Later 2019 Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch Developer: House House Publisher: Panic (This preview is part of a series of previews for games that we were able to check out at The MIX Read more…
The World Next Door Preview
Published on The World Next Door Release Date: March 28th, 2019 Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch Developer: Rose City Games Publisher: VIZ Media (This preview is part of a series of previews for games that we Read more…
Kingdom Hearts III Review
Kingdom Hearts III Review Tale as Old as Time To say it has been a long time coming is an understatement when it comes to the release of Kingdom Hearts III. After more than a Read more…
Million to One Hero Preview
Building for the Future Published on Million to One Hero Release Date: February 27th, 2019 (Early Access) Platform: Windows, Mac, Linux Developer: Over the Top Games Publisher: Over the Top Games Copy provided by publisher Read more…
Features
Tetris 99: The Best Battle Royale
Last Game Standing Battle Royale has been one of the fastest growing trends of the past two years in gaming. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has been the main catalyst, wherein 100 players are pitted against each other Read more…
Itch.io Spotlight: Realistic Teen Witch Simulator
16 Realist Teen Witch Simulator is a new text-based adventure by journalist, editor, and writer Kris Ligman. Made in Twine, this delightful text adventure guides the player through the process of gathering the materials necessary Read more…
The (Lost) Game Awards 2018
Once again, viewport finds the lost awards from the 2018 Game Awards. You’re welcome, Geoff.
The Wonderful, Weird World of AI Generated Pokemon
How an emergent field of mathematics can reshape the familiar franchise characters In mid-October, Twitter user @Mushbuh tweeted out a link to the 3,020 Pokémon they generated with the help of an AI algorithm called GAN, Read more…
Best Video Game Title Screens
Published on One of the most under-appreciated parts of a video game is the title screen. Often ignored or immediately skipped by players, it’s a shame when developers put in the time and effort to Read more…
How Much Time Does the 3DS Have Left?
With a new Switch on the way, what’s next for the handheld console? Published on In February 2004, Nintendo President Hiroshi Yamauchi expressed his feelings of urgency about the next Nintendo console after the poor Read more…
Attentat 1942 and a New Era of Games in Germany
On August 8, Germany’s video game classification board, the USK, announced that they would be lifting their blanket ban on Nazi imagery in video games. This follows a decision by the Attorney General in May Read more…
Could Video Game QA Be the Next Field to Face Scrutiny for Work Conditions?
Like any massive undertaking of art, a single Triple-A video game is an artifact encapsulating the dozens of unique sectors of skilled, professional labor that went into its creation. So much of that labor is Read more…
The Turing Tests of PUBG Mobile
In 1950, Alan Turing first proposed the concept that would eventually become known as “The Turing Test.” He proposed that instead of trying to answer the question of whether machines can think, we should instead ask Read more…
Podcasts
Viewport Relay – Episode 27 – Money Madness
Published on E3 is just around the corner. That doesn’t mean there’s nothing to talk about! Join us for a wild ride. You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) Read more…
Viewport Relay – Episode 26 – Sonic Crunch
Published on Annnnd we’re back from our Japan vacation! During the first episode of Year 2, we discuss new Nintendo hardware, crunch time and of course, the Sonic trailer that just dropped. You can find Read more…
Viewport Relay – Episode 25 – Annual Analysis
Published on GDC is happening! Which means lots of great dev news to talk about. Come listen to us talk about the latest reveal from Google, the Stadia. You can find all of our content Read more…
Viewport Relay – Episode 24 – Stadia
Published on GDC is happening! Which means lots of great dev news to talk about. Come listen to us talk about the latest reveal from Google, the Stadia. You can find all of our content Read more…
Viewport Relay – Episode 23 – Nintendo EA Power Hour
Published on Nintendo and EA strike with a ton of news this week. Welcome to the Nintendo EA Power Hour. You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our Read more…
Viewport Relay – Episode 22 – RIP Vita
Published on The Vita is finally dying. Rest in peace. Other than that, it’s been a pretty quiet week! You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Read more…
Viewport Relay – Episode 21 – Epic
Published on I would like to thank everyone that notified me that Episode 20 was cut off at the beginning. And by that, I mean no one. I was trying to fix it, but it’s Read more…
Viewport Relay – Episode 20 – Who’s the Boss?
Published on The calm before the storm. Kingdom Hearts III, Wargroove, Resident Evil 2 Remake. You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Want your thoughts featured on Read more…
Viewport Relay – Episode 19 – Need for Speedo Part 2
Published on Don’t… ask about the title. Just listen to the episode. Tristan decided to start a Mahjong match in FFXIV an HOUR before the recording time and it still didn’t finish until halfway into Read more…