Author Rodney Lloyd

Rodney Lloyd

Associate Editor

Rodney is an experienced video game journalist, having attended E3 the past four years and written for outlets such as Zelda Informer, Laser Time, and Nerd Hero. He is both a writer and editor, and strives to become a full-time video game journalist.

Nintendo NX Price Briefly Listed By UK Retailer

Rodney Lloyd

September 26, 2016

News, Video Games

Nintendo fans have been clamoring for any new information about the company's next home console. Feeding the fervor surrounding the system, UK retailer Tesco recently created a temporary listing for the Nintend... Read More...

Metal Gear Survive Deserves a Better Chance

Rodney Lloyd

September 22, 2016

Articles, Video Games

Metal Gear Survive has not received the warmest of receptions. As Konami's first Metal Gear title after the departure of Hideo Kojima, the cooperative stealth game already had an uphill battle to win over fans ... Read More...

Pokemon Sun and Moon Version Exclusives Shown in New Trailer

Rodney Lloyd

September 20, 2016

News, Video Games

Pokemon Sun and Moon are shaping up to be a considerable step forward for the long-standing series. Through the steady wave of news coming out of the game, we've seen quite a few of the new Pokemon making their... Read More...

Metal Gear Survive Gameplay Demo Flaunts Co-0p Action, But Finds Backlash on YouTube

Rodney Lloyd

September 19, 2016

News, Video Games

After an overwhelmingly poor reception to its debut trailer last month, Metal Gear Survive had a lot to prove in order to gain favor with fans. Taking the stage at the 2016 Tokyo Game Show, Konami recently rele... Read More...

Death Stranding Gameplay Details Revealed

Rodney Lloyd

September 13, 2016

News, Video Games

Hideo Kojima announced his studio's next project Death Stranding at Sony's E3 press conference earlier this year, but the cryptic debut trailer did little explain what kind of game it would actually be. Luckily... Read More...

4Overall Score

Kingsglaive Final Fantasy XV review

Rodney Lloyd

September 8, 2016

Film, Reviews, Video Games

With the decade-long wait for Final Fantasy XV about to reach its conclusion, publisher Square Enix has started its inevitable marketing blitz of media tie-ins. Joining other ventures like side-games, anime, an... Read More...

Yoshi’s Woolly World 3DS Port Officially Announced

Rodney Lloyd

September 2, 2016

News, Video Games

During the most recent Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced that a few high-profile Wii U titles will be making the jump to the 3DS. After first unveiling a portable version of Super Mario Maker, Nintendo announ... Read More...

Pikmin 3DS Announcement Trailer Reveals New Direction for Series

Rodney Lloyd

September 1, 2016

Uncategorized

Nintendo definitely demonstrated their continued confidence in the 3DS system by announcing several new games during today's Nintendo Direct. One of these surprise announcements was for a new side-scrolling Pik... Read More...

Super Mario Maker 3DS Officially Announced

Rodney Lloyd

September 1, 2016

News, Video Games

Today's Nintendo Direct focusing on 3DS titles was rife with surprise announcements. Among the surprises as an official announcement for Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS, a portable version of the hit Super M... Read More...

September 2016 Nintendo Direct Announced, Will Highlight Upcoming 3DS Titles

Rodney Lloyd

August 30, 2016

News, Video Games

Nintendo has just announced that the next Nintendo Direct digital event will be taking place on Thursday, September 1st. Beginning at 7 AM PST, the September 2016 Nintendo Direct will highlight upcoming titles ... Read More...

9.5Overall Score

Inside Review: A Worthy Successor to Limbo

Rodney Lloyd

August 28, 2016

Reviews, Video Games

Playdead's Limbo was a watershed moment for the platforming genre. It not only delivered masterfully designed pacing and puzzles, but it presented an altogether artful experience with its striking tone and mini... Read More...

Report: Sony to Reveal PlayStation 4 Slim Alongside Neo in September

Rodney Lloyd

August 22, 2016

News, Video Games

Sony delighted fans at this year's E3 by confirming production of a high-end version of its PlayStation 4 console, dubbed the "Neo." The Neo will support 4K gameplay as well as pave the way for the upcoming Pla... Read More...

Yooka-Laylee Gamescom Trailer Analysis

Rodney Lloyd

August 19, 2016

Articles, Video Games

Earlier this week, Playtonic games released a new trailer for their upcoming 3D platformer Yooka-Laylee. The team of ex-Rare staffers have been hard at work crafting a revival of collection-based platform games... Read More...

Yooka-Laylee Gamescom Trailer Signals the Revival of 3D Platformers

Rodney Lloyd

August 19, 2016

News, Video Games

Playtonic Games' Yooka-Laylee is shaping up rather well since its announcement and overwhelmingly successful Kickstarter campaign last year. The 3D platformer developed by ex-Rare employees seems to be making g... Read More...

New Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Zombies Trailer Explodes with 80’s Goodness

Rodney Lloyd

August 16, 2016

News, Video Games

As one of gaming's annual inevitabilities, the Call of Duty series has found an increased need to shake things up with its more recent installments. The series can only ride a zeitgeist for so long. At E3, Call... Read More...

Battlefield 1 Gamescom Trailer is Absolutely Gorgeous

Rodney Lloyd

August 15, 2016

News, Video Games

Gamescom 2016 officially opens its doors in a few days, but EA has kicked off the event early by releasing a brand new gameplay trailer for Battlefield 1. With some breathtaking footage of naval combat, horseba... Read More...

Metroid Prime Federation Force Story Trailer Starts a War

Rodney Lloyd

August 9, 2016

News, Video Games

Metroid Prime Federation Force has found vehement opposition from fans since its premiere at E3 2015. Perceived as an unneeded departure from a beloved series and an example of Nintendo's obliviousness to what ... Read More...

Prey Gameplay Trailer Released at QuakeCon 2016

Rodney Lloyd

August 4, 2016

News, Video Games

At E3 2016, the world was introduced to a new vision for Arkane Studios' upcoming sci-fi shooter Prey. The uncomfortably eerie tone of the debut trailer definitely left an impression, but many gamers were eager... Read More...

The Division Movie Officially Announced, Jake Gyllenhaal and Jessica Chastain to Star

Rodney Lloyd

August 3, 2016

Film, News

Tom Clancy's The Division has been a huge hit for Ubisoft this year, breaking various sales records and maintaining a significant die-hard fanbase. Based on the game's continued success, the publisher now has p... Read More...

Pokemon Sun and Moon Alola Forms and More Revealed in New Trailer

Rodney Lloyd

August 1, 2016

News, Video Games

Pokemon Go may have taken the world by storm over the last few weeks, but we shouldn't forget that a brand new generation of Pokemon games is just around the corner. Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon promise to take... Read More...