Weekly Gaming Recap - July 7th, 2023
A light week of updates on the year's biggest games, remnants of summer game fest, and the games to check out for your Summer game sessions!
Well we’ve officially made it to a dry spell in the world of games. Most of the big summer games are out now and in the hands of players around the world as they play with a lemonade or A/C cranked.
Summer gaming lulls are the best time to catch up on your backlog, maybe it’s time you revisit a boss you got stuck on, a puzzle you couldn’t crack, or a game that launched buggy and is now fixed. We got you covered on the first two with guides for this year’s big releases like
Interviews With the Creators of Your Favs
For Farm Fans
Staff Writer Brittany Alva got a chance to chat with Rika Hoshina, Director of Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life, to discuss the challenges and process behind remaking a beloved classic from several console generations back. From the requirements brought on by fan expectations, to portraying the realities of life, the team had a lot to cover and you can read more in the full interview!
For Boomer Shooter Lovers
Staff Writer Austin Suther was recently able to pick the brain of Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer creator Zane Lofton to get insight into the creation of Slayers, as well as sort through what kind of mind can come up with this sort of thing. If you also grew up loving Doom, or Kataklysm, you’ll wanna check this out!
This Week’s Low Poly: What’s the Difference between a Remaster and a Remake?
More From the World of Gaming
From Tabletop
From Video Games
This Week’s Podcast: Why is Final Fantasy 16 So Good Yet So Bad? | TechRaptor Podcast 91
That’s all for this week folks! Stay cool and stay hydrated in this summer heat even if you’re staying inside to game. Can never have enough water! Well, unless you’re a Pokémon fan maybe. Anyway, wishing you a weekend of good vibes and good games!
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