Posts by Nate Lakritz
The Audio Hive Provides Full-Service Audio Production for Video Games
Experienced composers Cris Velasco and Jose Varon have joined forces to create The Audio Hive, a full-service music and audio production company for video games. They provide services for music, sound design, voiceovers, and audio implementation. The team includes many accomplished composers with combined experience in over 300 games such as Borderlands, Red Dead Redemption...
Aksys Games Announces Several Upcoming Switch Games at Anime Expo 2019
Aksys Games revealed their upcoming games lineup at their panel during Anime Expo 2019 in Los Angeles. Aksys Games is behind the popular Zero Escape series, Little Dragons Café, and Guilty Gear series, specializing in translation and localization of Japanese titles for English-speaking audiences. The majority of their upcoming releases will be available for the...
Kingdom Hearts Orchestra Continues Its Worldwide Concert Tour
Following the release of Kingdom Hearts III, the official Kingdom Hearts Orchestra is currently on tour to perform both old and new music from the franchise. During each show, “game footage on a giant screen accompanies orchestral arrangements, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the story so far.” The concert tour, titled “World of Tres”,...
Stack Up Charity Launches Military Appreciation Month Fundraiser
Starting on Armed Forces Day (May 18) and running until Memorial Day (May 27), Stack Up is holding a fundraiser for veterans. The organization is a gaming-focused US military charity and gives veterans opportunities to attend gaming events and receive games in the form of “care packages”. Gamers are being asked to donate in honor...
Razer Synapse 3 Adds Guest Account Feature
Razer Synapse 3 is currently in beta and serves as a control hub for your compatible Razer products. You can control device lighting and create macros under cloud-saved profiles with Synapse. The software would previously require users to create and use a Razer ID account linked to their email address. This is no longer necessary...
The GAEMS Guardian Launches Crowdfunding Campaign and Enters Production
The GAEMS Guardian is a portable gaming setup built with streaming in mind. It is compatible with the Xbox One S, Xbox One X, PlayStation 4 Pro, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Slim, and some Micro ATX PCs. Essentially, the Guardian is a modded briefcase with tons of features to make gaming on the go as...
Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs Releases Globally for iOS Devices
As augmented reality becomes more attractive for mobile developers with Apple’s ARKit technology, we are beginning to see more AR games on the App Store. Today, Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs released for iOS devices and brings another recognizable name to the world of augmented reality. It offers classic Angry Birds gameplay in 3D,...
Cook and Becker Releases Prints from Blizzard Hits
Professional-grade art prints from classic Blizzard franchises will be making their way to the Cook and Becker online shop over the coming months. The World of Warcraft collection is already available and offers eight prints ranging from $100 to $1000, depending on the chosen size and frame. Each print includes a certificate of authenticity and...
The Wild Age Review
Heavily inspired by the Kingdom franchise, The Wild Age is a slow-paced, survival-management game with a medieval theme. The goal is simple — defend your village from barbarians that spawn at night by generating income and implementing various defensive schemes. Whether you choose to build up walls, purchase an army of archers, plant watchtowers, or...