GamingBolt
-
08:34
GamingBolt - 15 Great Games With ABSOLUTELY PATHETIC BOX ARTS
Added 62 Views / 0 LikesVideo game artwork is a means to grab attention. It’s designed to catch the eyes, on the shelves and in digital storefront. Ideally, good box art should convey a sense of what it’s like to play the game too, although, there’re plenty of times in history when video game box art appears to have received so little time, care, or attention that it’s eye-catching for all the wrong reasons.
-
07:37
GamingBolt - What The HELL Is Going On With The Microsoft-Activision Acquisition Deal?
Added 62 Views / 0 LikesIn January of this year, Microsoft announced that it would be acquiring Activision Blizzard in a deal worth nearly $69 billion, though as the months have passed by, the proposed acquisition has run into a number of hurdles. Of course, any acquisition – especially one of this magnitude – has to jump through all the necessary regulatory hoops before it can be finalized, but as the last few months (and especially the last few days) have made abundantly c
-
08:04
GamingBolt - 15 Most BRUTALLY HARD Games of 2022 That Made You Crush Your Controllers
Added 62 Views / 0 LikesThe year has been full of memorable gaming experiences. Exploring the Forbidden West and experiencing Ragnarok have stood out this year. Nevertheless, there have been a fair number of challenges to face. Let's look at 15 of the most difficult games of 2022 and what made them so tough.
-
08:02
GamingBolt - Why Kuze From Yakuza 0 Is One of the Coolest Villains In Video Games
Added 62 Views / 0 LikesOf the Dojima Family’s three lieutenants, Daisaku Kuze is arguably the most interesting. His thuggish nature could easily be misconstrued as oafish, but beneath the surface Kuze is a complex man shaped by violence. His worldview – that life is a constant struggle through perpetual combat – fuels his dogged determination and resilience. In his eyes, the true mark of a man is how well they face up to adversity, with the most respectable characters being
-
10:43
![GamingBolt - 15 Best RPGs of All Time [2022 Edition]](https://video.gamesonline.pro/uploads/thumbs/9c05d1cd7-1.jpg)
GamingBolt - 15 Best RPGs of All Time [2022 Edition]
Added 62 Views / 0 LikesRole playing games have hooked us gamers with fantastical worlds and a jaw-dropping sense of scale for decades now, and the genre has considerably evolved within that time period. What was once a market solely dominated by specific game developers has morphed into a global business, and this has led to new types of experiences. And as time has passed, we find ourselves returning to certain RPGs that just stand out from the pack for some reason or anot
-
08:02
GamingBolt - 10 HARDEST Boss Fights of 2022 And What Made Them So CHALLENGING
Added 62 Views / 0 LikesThere have been a fair number of challenging games this year, though not all would have bosses. That doesn't mean there haven't been any worthy contenders. This year may have some of the toughest boss fights ever, fights that may have you questioning your sanity after the tenth or possibly hundredth death. Let's look at the 10 hardest boss fights of 2022 and what made them so challenging.
-
08:16
GamingBolt - 15 MOST DISAPPOINTING Games of 2022
Added 62 Views / 0 LikesIt's a miracle that many titles delivered on their promises this year, given all the expectations and hype. Horizon Forbidden West, Tunic, and more had all surpassed expectations. Unfortunately, like last year, there were disappointments. Some were minor and somewhat expected, while others felt shocking. Here are 15 of the most disappointing games to release this year.
-
09:23
GamingBolt - 8 Video Game Plot Twists You Didn't See Coming
Added 62 Views / 0 LikesPlot twists are an important narrative device that’s used to retain a reader’s interest in a story, and naturally - many modern games utilize this to great effect. You see, games are no longer just about plumbers jumping on bricks to save a princess; they tell stories with complex characters and plots with multiple layers that keep on unraveling until the very end. And in such cases, a good plot twist can have great effect. To that end, here are 8 of
-
09:36
GamingBolt - 15 Things You ABSOLUTELY NEED For That Perfect Gaming Setup - Part 2
Added 62 Views / 0 LikesSo, beyond the essentials like consoles and PC hardware, what else do you need to maximise your gaming experience? The choices available to gamers for extra peripherals is vast, and whilst the extras on this rundown are by no means essential for every gaming set up they’ll certainly enhance the experience. Link to Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV0lJSSrYDE
-
08:31
GamingBolt - What Made Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005) ONE HELL OF A GAME?
Added 62 Views / 0 LikesThe Need for Speed franchise has had its fair shares of ups and downs over the years, but during the mid-2000s, it was perhaps at the peak of its powers. The racing series saw the release of a number of excellent instalments, many of which can legitimately be called some of the best racers of their era, if not of all time- and one in particular that holds a special place in the hearts of those who played it to this day is 2005's Most Wanted. Developed
-
09:32
GamingBolt - 10 SECRET ENDINGS In Recent Games You Totally Missed
Added 62 Views / 0 LikesEnding a video game is always challenging, whether you need to tie up multiple loose ends or pay off hours of the player's time. While many games succeed spectacularly, they also include secret endings that aren't that easy to access (at least, if you don't know how to do so). Nevertheless, there's plenty to like, from alternate timelines and callbacks to potential sequel teases.
-
08:06
GamingBolt - What the Hell Is Going on With Unrecord?
Added 62 Views / 0 LikesIndependent studio DRAMA have caused a stir with the first official gameplay trailer for their upcoming tactical FPS Unrecord. Said to follow the story of a police officer working to solve a series of complex cases, Unrecord distinguishes itself from its contemporaries by way of its unique bodycam perspective. However, witnessing tense gunplay through distorted fish-eye lenses affords players opportunity to savour shooting and grisly death in unpreced
-
07:26
GamingBolt - MGS1 vs MGS3 vs Metal Gear 1+2 - Which Remake Would be Better?
Added 62 Views / 0 LikesKonami is jumping back into AAA development with the revival of Silent Hill, and there are legions of fans who're hoping that Metal Gear Solid will be the publisher's next franchise to rise from the ashes. Leaks have certainly claimed time and again that an MGS revival is very much on the cards, and that a Metal Gear Solid 3 remake is in development and due to be announced in the coming months. But hypothetically, are there perhaps other games in the
-
07:07
GamingBolt - 10 Beginners Tips And Tricks Redfall DOESN'T TELL YOU
Added 62 Views / 0 LikesAfter establishing itself as the top dog in the immersive sim genre, with Redfall, Arkane trying its hand at open world looter shooter games, and though the result isn't as successful as the studio's past outings, there's some fun to be had here nonetheless. It is, of course, also a game that's got plenty going on that players will want to keep track of while playing, so if you're planning on diving into its offerings, here, we've compiled a few begin
-
09:51
GamingBolt - 10 Best Horror Games With Hack and Slash Elements To Satisfy Your Inner Savage
Added 62 Views / 0 LikesHack and slash action is ostensibly melee-orientated, with close combat gameplay invariably utilizing an arsenal of blades, swords, axes, and bludgeoning blunt objects in rapid fire action which generally requires less strategy and more a focus on hyper violence. Due to the close quarter nature of hack and slash, this combat type works really well within the realms of horror; especially gory, bloody, action horror games, where getting up close and per
-
08:01
GamingBolt - 10 HUGE PS5 Announcements That May Happen At The Next PlayStation Showcase
Added 62 Views / 0 LikesWith megatons like Horizon Forbidden West, and Gran Turismo 7 all having launched last year, we've gone through nearly the entire slate of the last batch of PlayStation titles that Sony announced, so it's no surprise that many are of the opinion that it's probably time for the company to announce more major upcoming games for the PS5. Thankfully, if recent leaks are to be believed, it looks like a PlayStation Showcase is very much on the horizon and s
-
08:05
GamingBolt - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Things To Know BEFORE YOU PURCHASE
Added 62 Views / 0 LikesYears of anticipation will be coming to an end with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's imminent launch, and excitement surrounding the open world sequel has not hit a fever pitch. And though Nintendo has mostly kept pretty quiet about story and gameplay details, we did learn quite a bit of new information about the game thanks to a recent round of hands-on previews. As we count down the hours to the game's launch, here, we will be talking abo
-
08:19
GamingBolt - EA Is Proving EVERYONE WRONG...
Added 62 Views / 0 LikesThis wasn't a position that any of us would have expected EA to be in until not too long ago. It was the company you'd least expect to be investing in big-budget single player games, so to see it once again beginning to see the value of that side of gaming has been one of the most pleasant surprises in the industry in recent years. Sure, live services are still the bulk of EA's business, and obviously, that's always going to be the case- but we're fin
-
08:02
GamingBolt - Crash Team Rumble - 12 Things You Should Know BEFORE YOU BUY
Added 62 Views / 0 LikesCrash Team Rumble was announced at The Game Awards 2022 after a long period of rumors. It's not a precision platformer like the mainline titles but a multiplayer-focused game where two teams compete. It's out on June 20th for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4 and PS5. Is it a MOBA? A live service game? Let's look at 12 things you should know before buying it.
-
07:37
Metal: Hellsinger Review - The Final Verdict
Added 61 Views / 0 LikesMetal: Hellsinger is an easy game to recommend— it feels really good to play and it looks great.
-
07:15
10 Great Games With Terrible Controls
Added 61 Views / 0 Likes"No game is perfect" might be a cliché, but it's also completely true. Even some of the best games out there have flaws, and often, those flaws can be the kind that aren't exactly easy to ignore. For instance, over the years, we've played more than a few games that have, by and large, been anywhere from solid to downright spectacular, and yet for all their strengths, they don't have the best controls- quite the opposite, in fact. Here, we're going to
-
07:04
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed - 15 Things You Need To Know Before Buying
Added 61 Views / 0 LikesWith the popularity of games like Phasmophobia, it was only a matter of time before someone adapted the Ghostbusters IP into a multiplayer title. Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is developed by IllFonic, known for Friday the 13th: The Game and Predator: Hunting Grounds. It's a multiplayer title that sticks close to the series' formula in terms of look and feel. Out on October 18th for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, and PC, here are 15 things you
-
09:32
10 BIGGEST Gaming Leaks of All Time
Added 61 Views / 0 LikesThe agonizing wait for a game can be frustrating for players, especially if a studio is tight-lipped on its development. Impatience sets in, and any glimpse of the game prior to official announcement becomes a tempting proposition. However, leaks are a double-edged sword. Do they really serve a beneficial purpose for gamers? Sights of shaky early builds do nothing but whip up a frenzy; something we’ve seen very recently with the GTA 6 leaks. Thumbnail
-
08:43
GamingBolt - Pokémon Scarlet and Violet - 15 Things To Know Before You Buy
Added 61 Views / 0 LikesThe ninth generation of Pokemon kicks off on November 18th when Pokemon Scarlet and Violet launch for the Nintendo Switch. The newest mainline titles offer a lot for both new players and veterans. Take a look at 15 major things you should know before buying.
-
08:03
GamingBolt - Need for Speed Unbound - 15 Things You Need to Know BEFORE YOU BUY
Added 61 Views / 0 LikesDespite its ups and downs throughout the decades, there's something special about the Need for Speed franchise. Need for Speed Unbound is perhaps its most intriguing title in recent memory, imbuing a fresh new style and attitude to its street racing. It's out on December 2nd for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, and developed by Criterion Games, which last helmed Need for Speed: Most Wanted in 2012. Here are 15 things you need to know before playing it.
-
08:02
GamingBolt - Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 Review - The Final Verdict
Added 61 Views / 0 LikesCall of Duty: Warzone 2.0’s battle royale is an iterative upgrade. If you enjoyed the original Warzone, you’ll enjoy the new one. The DMZ mode, on the other hand, is new, and a lot of fun thanks to the fact that you’re never sure if you’re going to run into another player as you try and complete your own objectives.
-
18:25
GamingBolt - Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Review - A Noticeable Lack of Polish
Added 61 Views / 0 LikesIf you are able to look past how janky and buggy they are – and I know many, if not most, players will eventually be able to do that – then what awaits here is an incredible adventure that represents some of this franchise’s strongest moments yet. But the fact that that brilliance is buried under a literal mountain of crap is heartbreaking and infuriating. What should have been a victory lap, a triumphant return to form and glory for Pokemon, is there
-
08:01
GamingBolt - Will Sony Santa Monica's NEXT GAME Be Another God of War?
Added 61 Views / 0 LikesGod of War Ragnarok has only just launched, so obviously, it's going to be quite some time before we get even a hint of information on what developer Santa Monica Studio is going to work on next- largely because whatever the studio's next project turns out to be is most likely in the very early stages of development right now. And yet, given the immense buzz that always surrounds both God of War as a franchise and Sony Santa Monica as a developer, it'
-
08:10
GamingBolt - God of War Ragnarok vs. Norse Mythology - How It's Similar, How It's Different
Added 61 Views / 0 LikesSince 2005, when God of War first made its debut on the PS2, right up till now, with God of War Ragnarok on the PS5 and PS4, the series has had a knack for interpreting its mythological inspirations in very interesting ways. This was, of course, true for the Greek era games as well, but God of War (2018) in particular was widely lauded for the ingenious spin it often put on so many of the Norse myths it interpreted, from the death of Baldur being caus
-
07:10
GamingBolt - Choo-Choo Charles - 9 Things You Need To Know BEFORE YOU BUY
Added 61 Views / 0 LikesHave you ever wanted to be chased through the woods by a terrifying train engine with spider legs? You have? Boy, are you in luck. Because that's pretty much exactly what solo developer Gavin Eisenbeisz's upcoming Choo-Choo Charles is. Since its announcement a little over a year ago, the game has quietly been generating quite a bit of buzz, not only because of its bizarre and fascinating premise, but also because from all that we've seen so far, it's
