Category: The Alpha Build
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The Alpha Build 22: Excited for 2017
It's a new year! For our first episode of 2017 we discuss what games, shows, and movies we're looking forward to the most over the next 12 months.
The Alpha Build 21: Best of 2016 awards
2016 has (mercifully?) come to an end which means it's time four obligatory arbitrary awards based on what was released over the past year!
The Alpha Build 20: Rogue One review
In this week's The Alpha Build we've got our review of the newest entry into the Star Wars universe: Rogue One. Does it live up to the hype?
The Alpha Build 19: Mass Effect, Death Stranding, and guns in gaming
Plenty of trailers to discuss after The Game Awards, including Mass Effect and Death Stranding, plus an in-depth chat about the role of guns in video games.
The Alpha Build 18: The rise of Early Access
Plenty of reviews this week an in-depth look at the increase in Early Access games and the impact they have on the industry.
The Alpha Build 17: How our perceptions impact a game’s success
Mark and John tackle the issue of how our perceptions of a game or a series can drastically impact the success of a new release. Why did Battlefield 4 have, and grow, an enormous player base while No Man’s Sky...
The Alpha Build 16: Nintendo Switch price; the rise of e-sports
The Nintendo Switch price info leaks out, but is it too much or just right? We also discuss the challenges that e-sports leagues, like the League of Legends Championship Series, are f犀利士 acing. (more…)
The Alpha Build 15: Titanfall 2 review; what is a video game?
Episode 15 is out! This week we pass our judgement on Titanfall 2, try and make sense of Phil Spencer’s latest Project Scorpio comments, and discuss what makes a video game.
The Alpha Build 14: Titanfall 2 preview; is Bethesda anti-consumer?
With Titanfall 2 just about to release, the guys give a quick preview of what to expect from the fast-paced shooter. They also discuss the recent news that Bethesda will no longer provide pre-release copies which means no reviews…unless you’re...
The Alpha Build 13: Battlefield 1; Red Dead Redemption 2; Nintendo Switch
Another fall blockbuster is out! This week we’ve got our review DICE’s latest entry in the Battlefield series, Battlefield 1. Talk about the Red Dead Redemption 2 announcement trailer, and what the heck is Nintendo’s new console, the Switch?