Author Archives: Derek "Gamer Crash"

The Ladies of Assassin’s Creed

Posted on July 31, 2020

It’s been well documented that Ubisoft has had major issues with how certain employees treated others (especially women) as well as HR not doing all they could for those impacted. As a fan of Ubisoft’s games, this is hard to … Continue reading →

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The Stunning World of Ghost of Tsushima

Posted on July 29, 2020

I had a feeling Ghost of Tsushima would be my kind of game. Sure, it’s a Sucker Punch game and I’m a sucker (pun intended) for their stuff. For me there’s a lot to love including the delicately crafted open … Continue reading →

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Totally Not E3 2020 Predictions: Microsoft

Posted on July 22, 2020

Finally, the day has come for Xbox Series X fans. Okay, sure, we got that gameplay event back in May which ultimately ended up in like 90% “in-engine” trailers and didn’t actually have gameplay, but this is the event many … Continue reading →

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The Watch Dogs Legion Conundrum

Posted on July 20, 2020

I’ll admit, I keep going back and forth on this title. Last year, I wrote two articles, basically night and day going from being concerned to then not being concerned. After the first Ubisoft Forward event, when we got another … Continue reading →

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November 2020 Is Going To Be A Monster

Posted on July 16, 2020

Well, in the past few days, we’ve learned quite a bit as to how crazy November 2020 is going to be for video games. In all honesty, this sudden pileup of games reminds me how things used to be. Last … Continue reading →

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Totally Not E3 2020 Predictions: Ubisoft

Posted on July 10, 2020

The summer of events and announcements rolls on! Without E3 this year, companies have had to get a bit creative and I for one am enjoying having all these reveals spread out over the course of the summer rather than … Continue reading →

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Dynamic World Building Has Finally Come to Destiny 2

Posted on July 8, 2020

I’ve touched on this a little bit in the past but it seems with the most recent 7/7 update during Season of Arrivals, Destiny 2 has finally created a world that feels alive. In the past we’ve seen little things … Continue reading →

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A Totally Not E3 Recap: Sony and EA

Posted on June 19, 2020

I’ve mentioned this before but I think I’m coming around on not having a dedicated E3. Don’t get me wrong, I love the bombastic energy from the 5 days and the rush of announcements is always fun. As I’ve said, … Continue reading →

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Totally Not E3 2020 Predictions: Sony and the PlayStation 5

Posted on June 10, 2020

After a number of false starts and delays, we’re finally getting that big PlayStation 5 reveal tomorrow. Here’s hoping we finally see the console itself to go along with the controller and tech specs we learned about earlier. One thing … Continue reading →

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Destiny 2 Ends Season of the Worthy With a Big Bang

Posted on June 8, 2020

While most of the talk around Destiny 2 has been around the Fall expansion and the arrival of the Darkness (after seven years no less!), many people may have forgotten that the current season had a more immediate threat. For … Continue reading →

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Totally Not E3 2020 Predictions: Nintendo

Posted on May 26, 2020

It’s still hard to believe we’re not getting an E3 this year. One of my favorite things to do each year is to try and predict what each company was going to bring to the table at their various press … Continue reading →

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Ghost of Tsushima: Beyond Sold

Posted on May 20, 2020

It’s fair to say that I’ve been on board with Ghost of Tsushima from day one of its announcement. For me, two things really did it for me. The first thing was that it is being done by Sucker Punch, … Continue reading →

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The Jekyll and Hyde Nature of Destiny 2: Season of the Worthy

Posted on May 15, 2020

Before we get into today’s topic, I want to give major kudos to Bungie and the work they’ve been doing over the past few weeks to be transparent and open about the current state of the game. Destiny 2 has … Continue reading →

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Recapping the Xbox Series X Gameplay Event

Posted on May 13, 2020

For all intents and purposes, Microsoft has been on fire with how they’ve approached their next generation plans. The company somehow managed to keep the Xbox Series X reveal a surprise during December’s The Game Awards, confirming the name and … Continue reading →

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The Absolutely Wild Ride of The Last of Us Part II

Posted on May 8, 2020

So far, 2020 has not been very kind to Naughty Dog and its upcoming AAA title, The Last of Us Part II. It’s stunning really. Before we dive into the past couple of weeks, it’s worth mentioning that the game … Continue reading →

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