PAX West 2017 | Just Shapes & Beats Hands On Impressions

by Dave Hubbard - September 19, 20170

Most would argue that a clever name is the key to grab attention and a clever hook is paramount to keeping it. The developers at Berserk Studio, based in Quebec City, took both of these lessons to heart, decided to expand on a project conceived as part of a 48

PAX West 2017 | Secret of Mana Hands On Impressions

by Dave Hubbard - September 19, 20170

Square Enix recently announced a remake of one the most impressive and beloved games in the Super Nintendo’s impressive library. Secret of Mana was originally released back in 1993, the sequel to the lesser known Seiken Densetsu (released in North America as Final Fantasy Adventure). The game follows the adventures

PAX West 2017 | Cuphead Hands On Impressions

by Dave Hubbard - September 19, 2017September 19, 20170

When 2009’s Demon’s Souls was unleashed on the world, we were treated to an experience that refused to show mercy as it relentlessly shut down every attempt we made to conquer it. It was a refreshing return to challenging titles that forced patience, planning, and raw skill to make any

PAX West 2017 | Biomutant Hands On Impressions

by Dave Hubbard - September 19, 20170

If you’re into John Woo films, kung-fu epics, and anthropomorphic animals, I have something interesting to tell you about. The developers at Swedish studio, Experiment 101, and publisher THQ Nordic announced a new title that caught quite a bit of attention at Gamescom earlier this year. Combining the three elements

End of Summer | Stream and Giveaway

by Nick Bond - September 4, 2017September 10, 20170

WHAT: To wrap up the busy summer convention season, Geek News Network is hosting a stream and an awesome giveaway! Prizes include Convention swag, Blizzard Balance Gift Cards, game access keys, and more!! Make sure to stop by the channel and give us a follow! WHEN: Sunday, September 10, 2017 starting at 10:00

New Overwatch Animated Short | “Rise and Shine”

by Hong Le - August 23, 2017August 26, 20171

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tjcm_kI0n0 Explore the origin story of Overwatch's tenacious climatologist in the latest animated short: Rise and Shine! In "Rise and Shine”, Mei wakes up years after being cryogenically frozen to find that Overwatch has been disbanded, the world is very different than the one she knows, and that she is the last surviving

GAME ON EXPO | Sneak Peak

by Emily Pina - August 9, 2017August 17, 20170

Hey fellow Geeks! Who here is ready for some epic gaming!? If you're a gamer, lover of video games, or a cosplayer who dabbles in the gaming community, then you must know about the next big convention coming to the Southwest - Game On Expo! If you didn't know, it's

Freedom Is Earned | Pyre Review

by Trenton Tharalson - August 2, 20170

Over the last six years, Supergiant Games has made a name for themselves for the stunning art style and impressive soundtracks found in their renowned RPGs. The studio’s debut title, Bastion, caught the attention of many Xbox 360 and PC players in 2011 and was one of the first games

POKEMON GO | Legendary Pokémon Are Coming!

by Hong Le - July 20, 20170

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvSe6pMvUjM From Pokémon GO: Trainers, As part of our ongoing celebration of Pokémon GO’s one-year anniversary, we’re excited to reveal that Legendary Pokémon are nearly here! Soon, millions of Trainers around the world will be able to discover, battle, and catch these extremely rare and very powerful Pokémon. As Trainers around the world go

The Super NES Classic Edition system is coming!

by Hong Le - June 28, 2017June 28, 20171

The golden age of 16-bit gaming returnsThe Super NES Classic Edition system has the original look and feel of the ’90s home console, only smaller. Plus, this one comes fully loaded with 21 games! Two wired retro Super NES Classic Controllers are included for multiplayer gaming right out of the box.