‘Destiny’ calls, Bungie reboots

Sequel feels like more of a polishing of the original game “Destiny 2” is the latest sequel from the popular first-person shooter developed by Bungie released back in 2014. Upon its release, the game was a huge hit, selling a ton of copies and racking a total of 25 million users. Despite this, many criticized the game at launch for a lack of story, depth and selling vital parts of the story as downloadable content. Three years later, a sequel has finally arrived. And while it improves on some gameplay areas, is comes up short in others ways. The Cabal…

Get plugged into the world of ‘Watch Dogs 2’

Make San Francisco your very own hacking playground Ubisoft takes us from the windy city of Chicago to the “Golden City” of San Francisco in “Watch Dogs 2,” the sequel to 2014’s smash hit game. Although the first “Watch Dogs” was a huge success and sold 10 million copies, many felt it didn’t live up to high standards with its trailers and demos shown at E3. Two years later, a sequel was announced at E3 and fans were greeted with a sequel with a new city, lead character and tone. The sales for “Watch Dogs 2” have been underwhelming so…

‘Infinite Warfare’ hits and misses the mark

Latest entry takes players to the depths of outer space Infinity Ward takes the “Call of Duty” series into the depths of space in their latest entry, “Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare.” While their last installment, “Ghosts,” was critically well received, fans were largely disappointed and felt the series was beginning to lose its charm. Now part of the three-year cycle with game makers Treyarch and Sledgehammer Games, it’s Infinity Ward’s chance to regain their fan base. Upon the game’s announcement, the first trailer was met with over 3 million dislikes on YouTube as gamers grew tired of the series…

‘Battlefield’ series tackles World War I setting

EA’s popular franchise shines by going back in time EA and DICE takes us to the era of World War I in “Battlefield 1,” the latest installment in the popular first-person shooter series. After the disastrous launch of “Battlefield 4” and the disappointing “Battlefield Hardline,” fans said the series needed something to breathe life back into it. When it was announced that this latest entry would take place in World War I, gamers were excited, considering the “Call of Duty” series had been stuck in the futuristic setting. The result turned out to be one of the most highly addicting…