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My Most Anticipated 2026 Game Releases, Rumours, and Delays.
2026 is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable years in gaming. From Saros and Control Resonant to GTA 6 and a wild Witcher 3 rumour. Happy 2026 to you all! It’s been a while since my last upload, well, because on a personal level, it’s been a tough couple of months, so I do appreciate you clicking on this video. After all, you were the reason why the channel grew in 2025! This channel is all me. No AI-edits, voiceovers, or thumbnails. So if you wanna support the ch

BoomTown Charlie
Jan 185 min read


Borderlands 4 Review: Worth it?
Is Borderlands 4 finally course-corrected after the September patch? Dive into story, performance, world design, combat, and 100+ hours of gameplay. Find out if it’s worth buying! Borderlands 4 shouldn’t work, but it does. It's a co-op looter-shooter, yet the majority of players experience it solo. It’s not a live-service game, yet it promises a steady flow of free and paid post-launch content. And in a stacked season of releases like Battlefield 6 and Hollow Knight: Silksong

BoomTown Charlie
Oct 13, 20255 min read


Behind Ghost of Yotei’s Visual Storytelling with Art Director Joanna Wang
Production Art Director Joanna Wang reveals how Atsu’s design, the infamous Yōtei Six, and the world of Ezo were all built to tell a visual story of vengeance and survival. This is how Sucker Punch crafts meaning through colour, silhouette, and space. The world of Ghost of Yōtei is a visual masterpiece, a land of beauty and brutality. None of it is accidental. Every line, colour, and silhouette is a deliberate choice. To uncover how this world was shaped, Cutscene Collective

BoomTown Charlie
Oct 9, 20257 min read


Ghost of Yotei: Firearms, Boss Fights & Map Size Explained
Ghost of Yotei is packed with details, and after my first review, you had more questions. In this follow-up, I’m answering the biggest...

BoomTown Charlie
Oct 1, 20254 min read


Absolutely worth it: Ghost of Yotei (Review)
Ghost of Yōtei is finally here. Does it live up to Ghost of Tsushima? In this review, we cover everything from visuals and performance to gameplay, Atsu’s journey of vengeance, and how she compares to Jin Sakai. With new weapon systems, open-world exploration, and a story rooted in trauma and resilience, Ghost of Yōtei pushes the “Ghost” franchise in bold new directions. Ghost of Yōtei always had an impossible task. To follow Ghost of Tsushima, one of PlayStation’s most belov

BoomTown Charlie
Sep 25, 202511 min read


Top Looter-Shooters in 2026 (that ain't Destiny)
Destiny 2 is dead! Edge of Fate killed it. Here are the top 5 upcoming looter-shooters in 2026 that respect your time. Oh man! It is tough being a Destiny 2 fan right now. Low player count, a boring ass grind for power level, cheaters, and spaghetti code bugs. But fear not, Guardian! There’s a whole bunch of looter-shooters that won’t treat your free time like seasonal currency. Heading into 2026, let’s explore fresh new worlds that ain’t Destiny! The Cube From the devs behin

BoomTown Charlie
Aug 3, 20252 min read


Did Ghost of Tsushima Secretly Set Up Ghost of Yōtei?
We break down the hidden connection between the Six Blades of Kojiro quest in Ghost of Tsushima and the story of Atsu in Ghost of Yōtei. Discover how this mythic tale mirrors the journey of the upcoming PlayStation 5 sequel, with thematic parallels, character echoes, and narrative setup you may have missed. In a Game Informer interview, Ghost of Yōtei game directors Nate Fox and Jason Connell state that the game is very much its own story and a spiritual sequel to Ghost of Ts

BoomTown Charlie
Jul 26, 20254 min read


Why Hasn't There Been A New Superman Game? - Warworld Saga Concept
With James Gunn’s Superman, now is the perfect moment for WB Games to announce a new Superman game. From Superman 64’s disaster to Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, why has no Superman game worked? A Warworld Saga-inspired game could FINALLY crack the code—with God of War-style progression, Nemesis System enemies, and an open-world space epic. Why hasn’t there been a truly great Superman video game? Superman continues to live in our imaginations for nearly a century — Y

BoomTown Charlie
Jun 8, 20256 min read


Time Breaker: The Remedy Connected Universe Explained
Time Breaker, the final chapter in Alan Wake 2’s Night Springs DLC, lays the groundwork for The Remedy Connected Universe (RCU). We explain the hidden references that connect Control, Alan Wake, and Quantum Break through multiversal storytelling. What if the actor playing a video game character… becomes the character? And what if he’s being hunted across realities he didn’t even know he helped create? Shawn Ashmore, known to most of us as Jack Joyce from Quantum Break or Lam

BoomTown Charlie
May 14, 20255 min read


Control’s Hidden Meaning: Remedy Fights Corporate Greed
Control's true meaning explained: Remedy Entertainment uses its Remedy Connected Universe to fight against corporate control of video game IPs. From Max Payne’s lost rights to Quantum Break’s licensing limbo, we prove how Jesse Faden and Alan Wake symbolise the studio reclaiming authorship and narrative freedom. What if the Remedy Connected Universe isn’t just a clever crossover, but a secret war? A war between creators and corporations, between stories and their owners? The

BoomTown Charlie
May 11, 20254 min read


The Last of Us is a Masterpiece (the HBO show is NOT)
Can a video game be considered art? The Last of Us Part II uses interactivity, emotional storytelling, and artistic direction to prove video games are art. With insights from a personal interview with Neil Druckmann, the video also questions whether the upcoming HBO adaptation can replicate the game's impact without gameplay. If art is meant to evoke emotions and allow us to learn more about ourselves, The Last Of Us Part II has ended the debate on whether video games can be

BoomTown Charlie
Apr 22, 20256 min read


The Last Of Us Fans vs Naughty Dog
Watch never-before-shared insights from my 2020 conversation with The Last Of US director Neil Druckmann about artistic freedom, as I explore the biggest question in modern storytelling: who controls the narrative—creators or fans? "And we didn't make the traditional sequel, I think, that a lot of people expected. And some people loved that and some people kind of had a hard time with it." - Neil Druckmann, Director, The Last Of Us. Five years later, The Last of Us Part 2 rem

BoomTown Charlie
Apr 13, 20257 min read


Why 'It Takes Two' FORCED You to Kill Cutie The Elephant (Players Reacted)
Why did ‘It Takes Two’ FORCE players to kill Cutie the Elephant? This shocking moment broke hearts worldwide—in this It Takes Two retrospective, we explain why it’s one of gaming’s most controversial scenes, the internet backlash, and why Josef Fares stands by the decision. You killed Cutie! I mean, we all did… if you played the 2021 Game Of The Year, It Takes Two, you are absolutely guilty of killing cuteness. You horrible, horrible individually you. Some moments in gaming a

BoomTown Charlie
Apr 6, 20254 min read


Cyberpunk 2077, Warframe, Alan Wake 2: How Diegetic Music Elevates Gaming
We analyze diegetic music in Cyberpunk 2077, Warframe, and Alan Wake 2, and how it transforms storytelling. From Johnny Silverhand and Samurai’s iconic "A Like Supreme" performance to Warframe and Temple’s "Lamenting the Days" defence mission and Alan Wake 2’s "Herald of Darkness" musical nightmare, these games prove soundtracks can be more than background noise—they can change how we play. Some of gaming’s most unforgettable moments aren’t just about the visuals or gameplay—

BoomTown Charlie
Mar 29, 20254 min read


We Need To Talk About This Scene In Uncharted 3
Uncharted 3’s plane crash sequence remains one of the most iconic moments in gaming history. This deep dive explores how Naughty Dog crafted this masterpiece, from its narrative impact to its groundbreaking technical execution. When I first played this scene, I couldn’t wait to replay it in front of anyone who would sit down and watch. It wasn’t just a cool set piece; it was a moment. That feeling of sheer excitement and awe—it just made me want to share it. And now, after a

BoomTown Charlie
Mar 23, 20254 min read


The 10 Greatest Video Game Intros of All Time
The greatest video game intros pull you in instantly. From BioShock’s eerie descent to The Last of Us’ heartbreaking prologue, these openings are legendary. A great video game intro isn’t just about spectacle—it’s about player onboarding, storytelling, and setting the stage for what’s to come. The last thing game developers often create for the game is the intro because they want all their experience to grab you by the collar and demand your attention. Here’s our Top 10: #10

BoomTown Charlie
Mar 19, 20254 min read


God of War Egypt: Kratos The Fallen God
Before Kratos found peace in the Norse realms, he wandered alone, haunted by his past. God of War: Fallen God fills in the missing years—but what if it also hints at his next great battle? Let’s break it down. What happened after Kratos left Greece, but before he found himself in the Norse lands? The answer lies in God of War: Fallen God , a Dark Horse Comics limited series that not only fills in the gaps but I think holds a clue to where the franchise is headed next. God of

BoomTown Charlie
Mar 12, 20256 min read


Finally Reaching the Lighthouse in Destiny 2. Was Trials of Osiris Worth It?
This video breaks down why Trials has always been an aspirational challenge, the changes introduced in Episode: Heresy, and how they helped players like me finally achieve this long-standing goal. After a decade of being thrash at PvP, I finally made it to the Lighthouse in Destiny 2. But let’s back it up a bit, for those unfamiliar, Trials of Osiris is the pinnacle 3v3 player vs player mode. It’s a high-stakes, high-reward, elimination-style mode where the goal is simple—bu

BoomTown Charlie
Mar 9, 20254 min read


God of War Valhalla Changed Kratos Forever
Kratos’ greatest battle isn’t against gods—it’s against himself. God of War Ragnarök’s Valhalla DLC transforms combat into a metaphor for therapy, self-improvement, and redemption. What does it take for a God of War to become a God of Hope? In the free Valhalla DLC for God of War Ragnarök, Kratos embarks on a journey that’s less about combat and more about confronting his actions from previous games. This isn’t just a rogue-lite challenge mode—it’s one big metaphorical therap

BoomTown Charlie
Mar 5, 20255 min read


The 5 Worst Looter-Shooters – What Went Wrong?
From unfinished content to terrible design choices, these five looter-shooters flopped HARD. Today, we’re breaking down what went wrong with games like Anthem, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and more. But were they all bad? I’ve already covered the best looter-shooters , that aren’t Destiny, so it’s only fair we talk about the ones you should avoid! Games that stumbled commercially, critically, or just couldn't hold onto their player base. I played the top 4 in this

BoomTown Charlie
Mar 2, 20254 min read
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