Mike Epstein
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Michael is a New York-based tech and culture reporter, and a graduate of Northwestwern University’s Medill School of Journalism. His gaming, tech and entertainment coverage has appeared on Flavorwire, The Escapist, and Kotaku, among others. If Mike isn’t playing, watching, reading, or writing, he’s probably ... asleep.
‘Far Cry 5’ Review
Far Cry 5, the latest chapter in the open-world first-person shooter series, pits you against a religious cult in the U.S., not the government of a foreign country -- and Ubisoft dialed the gore up to 11. It shows flashes of a dark, glorious game, but fails to outgrow the carefree attitude.
From instant game launches to heroic women, these were the trends of E3 2018
E3 always sets the tone for gaming over the following year. The 2018 show made it clear that games are becoming more diverse both in characters, and in the ways game publishers choose to launch them into the world. Here’s the weirdest, coolest, and most important trends of E3 2018.
The best backward-compatible Xbox One games
There are hundreds of Xbox 360 games that now work on Xbox One. Of course, not all of them are worth revisiting or playing for the first time, but there are many that remain great today. We've compiled 20 of the best Xbox 360 games to play on Xbox One. There's no need to unbox your dust-ridden 360!
‘Battlefield V’ uses World War II to make a thoroughly modern video game
‘Battlefield V’ returns to World War II, but that doesn’t mean it’s going back to its roots. The franchise’s latest game will double-down on massive battles while adding a staggering amount of character customization. It even offers new building options that seem a nod to ‘Fortnite,’ though with a definite Battlefield flavor.
‘Dragon Ball FighterZ’ review
Thanks to a distinguished new developer and incredible art design, ‘Dragon Ball FighterZ’ is the first title based on the anime franchise that everyone should play. The game's fast-paced combat is easy to pick up, too, which should appeal to both newcomers and long-time fans of the beloved franchise.
‘Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets’ review
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets’ not only fails to live up to the legacy of director Luc Besson’s The Fifth Element.
