The Heavyshelf Weekly highlights Overwatch 2 being review bombed and Blizzard responding

Overwatch 2 Review Bombing, Metal Gear Solid, New Game Releases and more… | The...

In this week's roundup, we're highlighting the latest game releases and major updates in gaming. From new titles ranging from 'Kill The Crows' to 'Armored Core 6' as well as significant news about Overwatch...
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New Twitch Feature: Hype Chat Boosts Viewer Engagement and Streamer Revenue

Twitch, the popular live streaming platform, recently unveiled a new feature called Hype Chat, designed to increase engagement and interaction between streamers and viewers. The feature allows viewers to pay anywhere between $1 and...
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Activision Announces Shutdown of Call of Duty: Warzone Caldera

Activision has recently announced that they are planning to shut down Call of Duty: Warzone Caldera. The closure is set for September 21, 2023, at which point all gameplay, player progression, inventories, and online...

The Thrilling Allure of Horror Games: The Magic of Fear, Atmosphere, and Gameplay

One important genre for me in gaming is horror. I love the idea that something can immediately make me feel something, fear even if it usually only shocks and scares. I can always rely...

The Unliving Early Access Review

It's been a long while now since I made a review of The Unliving's beta phase. Back in January, it gave off good impressions, and I was excited about the game with only a few reservations....

Picker’s Problems: 7 Ways RPG Lockpicking Fails to Impress

Game design is all about creating obstacles to overcome, and what's better than a locked door to do just that? Lockpicking is a staple mechanic for open-world RPGs, but I believe that their implementation...

They Are Coming! | Review

I saw They Are Coming! and expected a simple, laid-back game. The trailer seemed straight-forward and fun, and the graphics weren't so bad I wouldn't give it a try. That being said, when it...

Nightmare of Decay | Review

Developer: Checkmaty | Publisher: Checkmaty Nightmare of Decay is an engrossing callback to the classics, but does it cross the line from homage to parody? Between the triumphs and shortcomings of this indie survival horror...

Kao the Kangaroo | Beta Review

Kao the Kangaroo™ is back! This time with a brand new adventure. The bravest kangaroo is ready to pick up his boxing gloves and K.O. his way through this epic journey. Take on this...
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Games as an Experience

Have you ever played a game and thought, “There’s just nothing quite like this”? Yeah, this article is about that: games as an experience. More specifically, it’s about defining that feeling and...

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