Joshua Hawkins

Shacknews • 24th June 2020

The Last of Us didn't need a sequel, but I'm glad we got one

The Last of Us 2. That’s a big topic when you really start to break it down and over the past few months – since a series of leaks dropped, spoiling some big points in the story – the game has received a lot of mixed responses. Now that the review...

Shacknews • 28th March 2020

7 things you didn't know about Animal Crossing: New Horizons

There’s a lot to do in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. You can build up your village, invite new villagers to your island, and even have parties with your friends down at the beach. While the game clearly outlines a good deal of the things you need to...

Shacknews • 23rd June 2020

All safe codes – The Last of Us Part 2

As you explore the world in The Last of Us Part 2, you’re going to come across a number of secrets, including several safes that are just absolutely littered with supplies. Finding the code to these safes can be a bit difficult at times, so we’ve put...

Shacknews • 18th May 2020

HyperX Cloud Alpha S Blackout review: Pushing the limits

If you’re stuck at home and looking to pick up a new headset, then the HyperX Cloud Alpha S Blackout might be on your radar. If you’ve been trying to figure out whether this headset is worth the extra cost or not, then hopefully we can help. After...

Digital Trends • 8th May 2020

The Best Witcher 3 Mods

While some gamers might consider The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to be dated since it came in 2015, we like to think there’s still a lot to enjoy with this RPG. Whether it’s your first or your third playthrough of the game, one thing you can do to spice up...

Shacknews • 12th June 2020

The Last of Us Part 2 review: A haunting melody

Have you ever heard a song that strikes you down deep? Each note that’s played upon the guitar strings and piano keys a haunting sound that reverberates in your mind for days, weeks, or even years to come. The Last of Us Part 2 is that song. A series...

Digital Trends • 8th May 2020

The Best Survival Games of All Time

Most of us wouldn’t want to end up on a deserted island or try to scavenge for food in a real zombie apocalypse. Fortunately, you can still get your heart racing and your blood pumping without having to actually fight off the undead or leave the...

Shacknews • 10th November 2016

Origin PC Chronos VR Review: Beauty Meets the Beast

Dynamite comes in small packages, and since the rise virtual reality devices began, we’ve seen an assortment of various VR-Ready desktops (and laptops) hitting the market. Among these desktops we’ve seen items from big companies like Alienware and...

Shacknews • 19th December 2019

Phoenix Point review: Chaotic and delightful

Despite the controversy surrounding its jump to the Epic Games Store, I’ve had my eye on Phoenix Point for quite a while. Created by Jullian Golop, one of the minds behind the original XCOM series, Phoenix Point takes the tried and true XCOM formula...

Shacknews • 10th November 2015

How to Wait in Fallout 4

Waiting in Fallout 4 works a bit differently than it has in previous Bethesda games. Normally you’d be able to just stand somewhere, press a button, choose your amount of time, and then wait. That isn’t how Bethesda has gone about things this time,...