Tag: video games

Parkour Indie Game ‘Motorslice’ Was Not What I was Expecting | Review

Motorslice has some interesting potential, all of which is undone by clunky mechanics, a weak story, and cringy cutscene choices... The indie parkour action game Motorslice has seen its fair share of controversy among fans since its release on May 5th. Gamers are questioning the game's creative choices regarding the protagonist, which seem to upset some, while others praise them. The question beneath the back-and-forth is...

‘Mars Attacks!’ to Receive 4K UHD Release in August 2026

Mars Attacks! will soon be available in 4K UHD for the first time ever. To celebrate the film’s upcoming 30th anniversary Mars Attacks!, directed by visionary Tim Burton, will be available for purchase Digitally in 4K Ultra HD and on 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc on August 11, 2026. The newly remastered film will also include new bonus content featuring the behind-the-scenes filmmakers reflecting on the making...

New Wave Toys Launches Sixth-Scale Tempest Arcade Cabinet

This week, New Wave Toys announced the launch of their limited edition sixth-scale (but fully playable) arcade cabinet licensed by Atari, and it's pretty sweet looking. Come inside for all the details!

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Tim Fogarty has been competing in various first person shooters for more than a decade. Most recently, he has been competing with Team Liquid...

Game Informer with Andrew Reiner

On today's episode of KakeBytes, Andrew Reiner talks about his early love of games and how he vaulted that admiration into a career in...

Hands-On With Arcade1Up’s Rampage Cabinet (Video Review)

Arcade1Up's new line of consumer arcade cabinets have arrived, but how does the arcade experience compare in this scaled down version? Jordan had the chance to put the Rampage machine through its paces to see if it's worth the $300 price tag to bring into your home.

Viotek Reveals Insane 49inch HDR Gaming Monitor

There are big PC monitors and then there's Viotek's new Ultrawide Curved Gaming monitor. Coming in at 49 inches, this HDR display is like having a multi-monitor setup in one. Come inside to learn more!

Geek Pick of the Week: Jedi Challenges Kylo Ren Lightsaber Controller

I was able to get my hands on the recently released Kylo Ren Lightsaber controller for Lenovo's Star Wars: Jedi Challenges game and I'm here to tell you why it's my Geek Pick of the Week! Come inside to watch the video. 

10 Takeaways from the Beyond Good and Evil 2 Space Monkey Report #4 Livestream

Ubisoft has just concluded their 4th Beyond Good and Evil 2: Space Monkey Report.  In the report, we saw concept art, got clarity about this galaxy, and saw a wonderful bit of gameplay!  More within...

Black Friday Breakdown: Movie & Gaming Deals

This week is Thanksgiving, but that also brings about Black Friday. There are a lot of deals to sift through, so I've broken down the best movie/gaming deals and where you can find them! 

Gaming + Therapy

The newest guest on the show is Dr. Mick, a therapist and streamer. He joins me to discuss the intersection of mental health and...

Hands-On With PowerGame Portable Charger for the Nintendo Switch (Video)

I recently had the chance to test out the myCharge PowerGame portable Switch charger to see if it really lives up to its power supply promises. Come inside to watch my review!

League of Legends NA LCS, World Championship

The next guest on the show is Chris Hopper, the head of Esports for North America at Riot Games. Chris, AKA RiotChopper, has been with...

Turtle Beach Rolls Out Their Line of PC-focused Headsets Called ‘Atlas’

The premiere Headset brand, Turtle Beach, is finally getting into the PC Gaming market, with the announcement of their Atlas PC Headset line!  Created for the PC Master Race, but designed by esports greats, check out the new, affordable Turtle Beach Atlas line within...

From FIFA to Final Fantasy

This week's guest is Gus Martin, an AI developer at Capcom has worked for other companies such as EA and Square Enix. Gus has...

GoldenEye 007, TimeSplitters

Joining me on today's episode is video game designer David Doak, most famously attributed to his work developing AI for GoldenEye 007 for the...

The 5 Most Effective Plot Twists in Video Games

Continuing my look at storytelling in gaming, I’m taking a look at what I feel are the best plot twists in games and why I think they work so well.  

KatyKakes #16 – Dwarf Fortress

In the newest episode of the show I chat with Tarn Adams, the programmer behind the cult-classic PC colony simulator Dwarf Fortress. We discuss how Dwarf...

Razer Releases Two PS4 Raiju Controllers and the Thresher Headset

One of the industry's top innovators of gaming technology is coming out with two new PS4 controllers and headset to up your game.  More within...

KatyKakes #15 – The Long and Twisted Tale of Nibbler

In today's episode, Tim McVey shares how a single quarter changed his life. We discuss how he became the first to achieve one billion...

Wizards of the Coast Reveals New Transformers Trading Card Game

Get ready to rollout in an all new way with a new Transformers TCG. Wizards of the Coast have revealed more details on the game along with how to snag an early look at SDCC. come inside to learn more!

Overcooked 2 releases this year

A sequel to the hit co-op cooking simulator, Overcooked, is coming out later this Summer for Nintendo's console.