video games review

2014 started out slow but as the year waned gamers everywhere started to feel more comfortable about their PS4 and Xbox One purchases as several outstanding titles were released. 2015 looks to be even more promising as several must-play games are on the way...

Publisher: Ubisoft Developer: Ubisoft Montreal Platforms: PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC Released: November 18th, 2014   The Himalayan country of Kyrat in Far Cry 4 is arguably one of the best locations to date that you'll ever explore in a video game. Kyr...

With the PS4 and Xbox One each a year old developers are really starting to hit their stride with the consoles and the selection of titles are growing. And while the last-generation consoles are slowly being put to bed they still showed they have a bit of fight left in them...

Publisher: Microsoft Studios Developer: Insomniac Games Platforms:  Xbox One Released: October 28, 2014   Exclusive to Xbox One comes Sunset Drive, a big open world with a focus on rapid, super-human travel. While some elements of Sunset are reminiscent of Sony's own exclusive title Infamous, you've never quite frolicked about in an open world like this with amazing freedom and an infectious enthu

Publisher: Rockstar Games Developer: Rockstar North Platforms: PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 Released: November 18th, 2014 When I reviewed Grand Theft Auto V last September, it received XXL’s highest rating. Now that it has hit the PS4 and Xbox One consoles, nothing has changed regarding Rockstar’s masterpiece. Virtually ...

Publisher: 2K Sports Developer: Yuke’s and Visual Concepts Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360 Released: November 18th, 2014 WWE 2K15 finally makes its debut on the PS4 and Xbox and while it sports some fantastic graphics and some overdue tweaks to its overall formula those improvements came at the expense of a slimmed down content package. L...

Publisher: Sony Developer: Japan Studio, Shift, and Dimps Platforms: PS Vita Released: October 29th, 2014   Freedom Wars is exactly what the PS Vita needed. Lately, Sony's handheld hasn't exactly set the world on fire when it comes to exclusive titles so it's nice to see a game that realizes the Vita's potential.  Fr...

Fall is usually the season of video games. Knowing that, It can be quite daunting finding the perfect one for the gamer on your list, as there's no shortage of options that are likely to put some pressure on your pocketbook.  Fear not though, XXL has you covered with a selection of can't miss gifts—written and compiled by DJRhude (@DJRhude)   Disney Infinity 2.0 Publisher:...

Publisher: Bethesda Developer: Tango Gameworks Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC Release date: Available Now   For the most ardent fans of Resident Evil, news of the The Evil Within's eventual arrival was kind of a big deal. Bet...

Publisher: Sega Developer: The Creative Assembly Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3 and PC Release date: Out Now   Given the poor showing of the last few major games set in the Alien universe, Alien: Isolation  is finally a step in the right direction. After th...

Publisher: 2K Sports Developer: Visual Concepts Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3 and PC Release date: October 7th, 2014 Like the Madden series, the NBA 2K franchise has evolved from just a video game into a culture that boasts a cult following When NBA 2K14 hit the next generation consoles it was such an astounding display of graphical power people wondered how developer Visual Concepts cou

Publisher: EA Sports Developer: EA Canada Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, Xbox One, PS4 Release date: Available now   When EA Sports revealed that their next generation version of NHL 15 would arrive stripped of many of its core modes you could hear the collective groan of many hockey fans. A c...