Mike Splechta
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Review: Immortals Fenyx Rising is Ubisoft's Breath of the Wild
Ubisoft's latest game, Immortals Fenyx Rising, is a breath of fresh for the developer and is heavily inspired by Breath of the Wild. → Read More
Review: Demon's Souls Remake revitalizes a cult-classic
The PlayStation 5 remake of Demon's Souls is easily one of 2020's best titles and an incredible feat for Sony's next-gen console. → Read More
Review: Assassin's Creed Valhalla rights the wrongs of past entries
Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a culmination of Ubisoft's learnings with the new era of the series as well as a great viking-era video game. → Read More
Preview: Ubisoft's Immortals Fenyx Rising is a welcome surprise
We spent 4 hours with Ubisoft's new game, Immortals Fenyx Rising, which looks to be a well-made successor to Breath of the Wild. → Read More
Impressions: The Outer Worlds on Switch has flaws but is still fun
Editor's Note: For our overview on The Outer Worlds for Nintendo Switch, we decided not to score it as it's simply based on technical impressions rather than the overall game. You can find our review of the full game linked in the article below. The Outer Worlds has already graced the ... → Read More
Review: Final Fantasy VII Remake is good but not always fulfilling
In 2005, the whole Final Fantasy fandom was thrown for a loop when Square Enix released a clip that featured the remade intro for Final Fantasy VII for the PlayStation 3. The fandom collectively cheered so loud that it could audibly be heard around the world, only to eventually be silenced, as S ... → Read More
Review: Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a relaxing, rewarding treat
Animal Crossing is a curious series. One about anthropomorphic animals settling down in a growing village, digging up fossils and donating them to a museum, planting fruit trees to eventually harvest them for either sustenance or some extra cash, and being in debt to a Raccoon real estate tycoon ... → Read More
Review: Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encounter on Nintendo Switch
When I reviewed Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE for the Nintendo Wii U back in 2016, I remember being enamored by it for reasons that are very specific to me. I called it a niche game back then and I still believe that's true. Despite its release on the Nintendo Switch, meaning a giant audience w ... → Read More
Review: Need for Speed Heat is a neon-drenched good time
With a packed roster of over 120 cars, a gorgeous city to explore and emphasis on customization, it's undeniably Ghost Games' apology letter for Payback. → Read More
Mobile Video Game News, Reviews, Guides, and More
GameZone keeps you up to date with the most recent mobile game news, information, previews, reviews, guides, your favorite and much more. The mobile gaming market is hard to keep up with and we are here to make it easier. → Read More
Review: The Witcher 3 on Nintendo Switch is an impressive achievement
The Witcher 3 on the Nintendo Switch, despite its many optimizations, remains a technical masterpiece considering the console's limitations → Read More
Review: Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is a feature-packed, must-play expansion
Monster Hunter World was easily my favorite game of 2018. The monster-slaying and gear-crafting gameplay loop sunk its hooks deep in me and kept me playing long after the main story was finished. Needless to say, I kept my fingers crossed that instead of developing a straight-up sequel, that we’d instead get an expansion, building … → Read More
Review: Anthem doesn't manage to buck the trend that plagues its genre
Despite making you feel like Iron Man, the bugs, crashes, and lack of meaningful content ultimately bring the entire experience down → Read More
Gjemeni by Coddle Couch is the modular piece of furniture you'll want, but at a cost
Strap yourselves in because we’re doing an impressions piece on furniture. That’s right, I know GameZone is your stop for gaming news and reviews, but once in a while, we’re offered some truly unique products to check out, and I have to admit that this modular couch was simply too enticing for me to pass … → Read More
Review: Gear.Club Unlimited 2 on Nintendo Switch is a disappointing racer
When the original Gear.Club Unlimited launched for the Nintendo Switch, I was quite positive about it, especially after coming out of its mobile counterpart which was riddled with microtransactions and other mobile trappings. It also helped that the competition was pretty much non-existent for a racing game featuring licensed cars. Fast forward to now, and … → Read More
Preview: Fallout 76 is an intriguing take on the post-apocalyptic franchise
Bethesda concluded their beta period for Fallout 76, which started first on the Xbox One and then later expanded to PC and PS4. I was able to participate in both sessions, not only getting a glimpse at how both versions look and play, but I experienced what it’s like to play the game solo and with … → Read More
Review: Diablo III for the Nintendo Switch brings portable demon slaying to the masses
DISCLAIMER: A review copy was provided by the publisher. Platform: Nintendo Switch Developer: Blizzard Publisher: Blizzard MSRP: $59.99 Release Date: November 2nd, 2018 It’s no secret that judging by our previous reviews for Diablo 3, which includes the base game, the absolutely fantastic reaper of souls expansion, the console port, as well as the addition of the fan favorite … → Read More
Review: Starlink: Battle for Atlas is a galaxy-saving good time
Platform: Xbox One, PlayStation 4 (reviewed), Switch (played through Star Fox questline) Developers: Ubisoft Toronto Publisher: Ubisoft MSRP: $74.99 (Physical Version), $59.99 (Digital Version), $79.99 (Digital Deluxe) More than 10 years ago, players were shredding to classic rock songs on Guitar Hero, and the plastic instrument fad reached an all-time high when Rock Band was introduced some … → Read More
Review: Assassin's Creed Odyssey elevates the franchise to stunning new heights
Greece feels alive whether it's through its fantastic and fully realized design or its inhabitants. Assassin's Creed Odyssey is an absolute must-play. → Read More
Review: God of War is Sony Santa Monica's Masterstroke
God of War fits the current trend of games, blending cinematic action with a camera perspective we've grown accustomed to in AAA action games, but when taken as part of the God of War franchise, this latest entry couldn't be more different than its predecessors, and it's all the better for it. → Read More