Michael Rougeau
Former Contributor
Mike Rougeau is a journalist and writer who lives in Los Angeles with his girlfriend and two dogs. He specializes in video games, technology and entertainment. He once got third place in a Destiny tournament.
Former Contributor
Mike Rougeau is a journalist and writer who lives in Los Angeles with his girlfriend and two dogs. He specializes in video games, technology and entertainment. He once got third place in a Destiny tournament.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the most equestrian-friendly game in the franchise. Here's how to tame horses and where to find the best.
| Guides | March 12, 2024 |
Although there's plenty new and different in Assassin's Creed Origins, Ubisoft's latest, some old problems remain.
| Reviews | April 25, 2023 |
'Gravity Rush 2' feels so massive it often threatens to topple under its own weight, but it ultimately stands as tall as the World Pillar that holds its floating cities aloft.
| Reviews | April 25, 2023 |
'Dead Rising 4' offers more raw zombie carnage, but fails to make the rest of the game worth playing.
| Reviews | April 25, 2023 |
Animation house Titmouse has brought its real-life LA Smash Party to virtual reality, and it works.
| Features | April 25, 2023 |
Pokémon Sun and Moon may be the best game in the series for competitive trainers and hardcore collectors.
| Reviews | April 25, 2023 |
The Switch’s short teaser trailer grabbed everyone’s attention, promising a mobile system with impressive capabilities and a surprising selection of games. But it glosses over details that might be the console’s downfall.
| Features | April 25, 2023 |
Dying Light is light years better than the Dead Island series, but it suffers from many of the same flaws. It doesn't understand its own strengths, but when it gives players control it can be great.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
The most surprising thing about Lords of the Fallen is not how blatantly it borrows element after element from Dark Souls, but that it took so long for this to happen.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
The third and final expansion to Dark Souls II, Crown of the Ivory King caps things off perfectly with a beautiful and complex new area to play, explore and die in.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' can be difficult and downright unforgiving at times. These tips will help you survive the wild.
| Guides | June 15, 2022 |
Dark Souls II is extremely tough, but luckily, we've got a hefty amount of beginner's tips that will help you succeed when you first start your playthrough.
| Guides | May 13, 2022 |
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the most open-ended game in the Zelda franchise. In this guide, we'll go through what to do when you feel lost.
| Guides | May 13, 2022 |
No Pokémon master's journey is complete without some rare finds. Here are some of the rarest Pokémon in Pokemon Sun and Moon and where you can find them.
| Guides | May 13, 2022 |
The hardest difficulty level in Resident Evil 7 is punishing. Here's your guide to all the changes, along with a few tips for getting through in one piece.
| Guides | May 13, 2022 |
Pokémon Bank has been updated to let you transfer old favs to 'Sun' and 'Moon.' The process isn't easy, but we have all the details here.
| Guides | May 6, 2022 |
Cooking in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is more than just fun -- it's required to survive. Here's how to do it best.
| Guides | April 21, 2022 |
'Gears of War 4', the first new Gears game from Microsoft’s new studio The Coalition, freshens up some modes while playing it safe in others.
| Reviews | September 28, 2021 |
YouTuber Brad Colbow has used Bluetooth to connect the Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons to a Microsoft Surface Pro.
| News | August 20, 2021 |
Nioh isn't friendly to new players, even if you've played similar, Soulslike titles before. Thankfully, these pointers should make your journey a bit easier.
| Guides | March 30, 2021 |
Pokémon breeding is a complex but rewarding process. Breeding competitively in Pokémon Sun and Moon has never been easier.
| Guides | March 21, 2021 |
To overcome the horrors of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, you'll need to get your hands on the best weapons possible. Here, we'll show you where to find them all.
| Guides | March 16, 2021 |
'Deus Ex: The Fall' for iOS systems is not the sequel to 'Deus Ex: Human Revolution' that you may have been hoping for. Instead, it is a new game, with plenty of brand new problems.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
Rise of the Triad is an old school shooter with some modern enhancements and some archaic snags. Its rough but fun twitch shooting is marred by unbearable platforming sections. Is it a trip down memory lane worth taking?
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
Dark Souls II is more accessible to newcomers early on, but in truth, it's just a refined version of the series' uniquely challenging death march.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
The first expansion to From Software's Dark Souls II wastes no time in reminding you of its pedigree. The DLC's new areas, with their menacing dragon and intricate layout, are a callback to the original Dark Souls.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
Digital Dreams' Metrico is a puzzle-platformer that takes full advantage of the PS Vita's unique hardware, but does so without feeling gimmicky. It's short, but its challenge will keep you interested—or turn you off.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
Hohokum is cut from the same fabric as artsy PlayStation games like Sound Shapes, LocoRoco, and Patapon, and It's hugely enjoyable, despite often feeling directionless.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
Dark Souls 2's second expansion has some of the most difficult boss fights of the entire Souls series, and a complex environment leading up to them. Are you hardcore enough to conquer the Old Iron King in his prime?
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
Gauntlet fully captures everything that was fun about previous games in the series, including a satisfying progression system and good, old-fashioned co-op. Only a few shortcomings hold it back.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
With The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, developers Edmund McMillen and Nicalis overhaul an already great game, adding seemingly endless new content. It’s a filthy, disgusting experience that you can’t put down.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
Bloodborne is much more than simply the next Dark Souls, its gameplay significantly evolved from past titles. But it makes many of the same mistakes and comes with some new problems too.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
Team Ninja’s Nioh builds on the Dark Souls formula with a historical telling of one of Japan’s greatest civil wars.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
'Halo Wars 2' is a second attempt to meld real-times strategy with the comfort of your couch. It's ultimately a winning combination, even if it's not especially clever.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |