James Lara, Author at MP1st

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James Lara

A gamer at heart, James has been working for MP1st for the last decade to do exactly what he loves, writing about video games and having fun doing it. Growing up in the 90's gaming has been in his DNA since the days of NES. One day he hopes to develop his own game.

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Castlevania Belmont’s Curse Arrives Just in Time for Halloween

by James Lara

2 hours ago

This Halloween season just got a whole lot better, as Konami and Evil Empire Studio have just announced that Castlevania ...

Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution Will Not Be Coming to PlayStation, Xbox Confirms

by James Lara

2 hours ago

As announced during the Xbox Games Showcase, Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will be launching as Xbox console ...

Spyro Returns for a Brand-New Adventure Set to Release Spring of 2027

by James Lara

4 hours ago

Well, this certainly wasn’t on my Xbox Games Showcase bingo card. After years of being dormant and receiving a ...

Metro 2039 Gameplay Reveal Reminds Us Why We Should Keep Fearing the Future

by James Lara

4 hours ago

Revealed earlier this year, Deep Silver announced today at the Xbox Games Showcase that their upcoming new Metro game, Metro 2039, ...

State of Decay 3 Reveals First Gameplay and 2027 Multiplatform Release

by James Lara

4 hours ago

Our first real look at the next chapter in the State of Decay saga has been revealed! Making an appearance ...

Fable Brings the Magic Back This February; Pre-orders Now Live

by James Lara

4 hours ago

Fans have been waiting to return to Fable for over a decade now, and it looks like that’s finally ...

HYTE Unveils the Very Affordable HYTE Y50 PC Case, Along With New PC Accessories

by James Lara

3 days ago

In case you didn’t know, Computex is underway, with many top tech brands making an appearance to show off ...

New 007 Games, Including First Light Sequel, Will Be Published Under Amazon Games

by James Lara

4 days ago

IO Interactive’s 007 First Light game has just been released, and there are already talks of a sequel happening. Though ...

Ace Combat 8 Launches This October; Pre-Order Bonuses and Editions Revealed

by James Lara

4 days ago

Ace Combat fans who have been anxiously awaiting the next chapter in the long-running series will be glad to know ...

007 First Light Best Settings for Gameplay, Controls and Graphics

by James Lara

2 weeks ago

With the release of IO Interactive’s 007 First Light, players are now able to take on the role of James ...

007 First Light Review – Uncharted Territory

by James Lara

2 weeks ago

While the James Bond franchise has been active in movies, the same can’t be said for the brand in ...

007 First Light Gets an Explosive Launch Trailer Ahead of Release

by James Lara

2 weeks ago

Calling all MI6 agents. Operation First Light is almost upon us, which means your license to play will soon be ...

iBUYPOWER’s Memorial Day Sale Sees Big Discounts on Custom and Prebuilt PCs

by James Lara

2 weeks ago

Those looking to save big on a new PC will be happy to know that iBUYPOWER is running yet another ...

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Review – Lego Knight

by James Lara

3 weeks ago

The caped crusader is back, though this time he’s taking his vigilante antics to a world made entirely of ...

Subnautica 2 Steam Deck Verified With a “Solid 30 FPS” Preset

by James Lara

3 weeks ago

Those hoping to see Subnautica 2 receive an official Steam Deck-verified badge will be happy to know that the game is ...

Subnautica 2 – How Co-op Progression Works

by James Lara

3 weeks ago

Subnautica 2 is officially out in early access, and while many are starting their journey alone, one big new feature for ...

Subnautica 2 Early Access Roadmap Sneak Peek

by James Lara

3 weeks ago

It’s been a long wait, but the day is finally here! Early access for Subnautica 2 has officially started. While ...

Beyond Battle Royale: How PUBG Studios Is Redefining the Franchise for a New Decade

by James Lara

1 month ago

PUBG, or originally known as PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, is the grandaddy of the battle royale genre. Since its early access ...

Petit Planet Hands-On Preview – Cozy Life on a Distant Planet

by James Lara

1 month ago

In case you missed the news, HoYoverse, the publisher and studio behind the massive free-to-play titles Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star ...

PS6 Early Info on Cloud Streaming, Machine Learning, and New Horror Game Uncovered

by James Lara

1 month ago

Whether you want to believe it or not, the next generation of consoles is right around the corner. Just this ...