Gaming, as has oft been said, is still rather a new form of entertainment. It’s a medium that is as free and malleable, as it is hard and engraved. It’s a strange juxtaposition, that a form of art which is so unsure of itself, is so consistently attempting to define itself. Gaming has gone through …
Looking for a new PC-related gaming deal? Bundle Stars has released a new Steam-based gaming bundle among the few it still has available. Save a savage 97% off awesome indie games with the BRUTAL Bundle! From the Press Release: For just $4.99 you’ll get your hands on 10 individual Steam keys, saving 97% compared to …
2013 has been an interesting year as far as gaming has been concerned. Not only have there been some new and interesting games as well as sequels to popular franchises, we have also seen the release of new gaming consoles — both big and small. The Sony and Microsoft juggernauts have unleashed their new machines …
2013 has been an interesting year as far as gaming has been concerned. Not only have there been some new and interesting games as well as sequels to popular franchises, we have also seen the release of new gaming consoles — both big and small. The Sony and Microsoft juggernauts have unleashed their new machines …
Tomb Raider (2013) (PC, PS3, Xbox 360) Crystal Dynamics Square Enix Warning: This article contains spoilers for the 2013 reboot of Tomb Raider. Before you read this article, forget everything you think you know about Lara Croft. Take all of your memories of her from previous games and throw them out the metaphorical window. …
During the last four generations of gaming, handhelds have gone from monochromatic 8 bit games, to portable consoles with stunning graphics and the ability to do more than run video games. The handhelds evolutionary journey is an interesting one, and it begins with four legendary consoles: Game Boy, Lynx, Game Gear, and TurboExpress. Nintendo officially …
Now that next gen consoles are in and current gen consoles are heading for e-cycle centers this holiday season, it’s time to take a moment to reminisce about the good old days of gaming. Atari is a classic, and the Xbox 360 is swell, but there is one console that can be crowned king; the …
It’s almost that time of year again: the snow is falling, the bells are jingling, and the animals are…partying? At least in the wild world of Animal Crossing, they are. As my fellow Crossers know, December 24th marks Toy Day in the Animal Crossing series. This year, those of us not from Japan will be …
The holidays are here which means colder weather, fruitcake and of course presents. But when you are shopping for a gamer it can be a very daunting task. What are some of the things that gamers want this Christmas? Here are a few ideas for every gamer on your list. PC Hardware 1) Steel Series …
The holidays are here, which probably means you’ll be spending more time with parents, grandparents, siblings, young offspring, and that uncle who spends all his time next to the eggnog. While it’s great to see family members more often, it also means you have to entertain them. Here’s a list of games that the whole family …
Looking for a new PC-related gaming deal? Bundle Stars has released a new Steam-based gaming bundle among the few it still has available. The Indie Capsule Bundle benefits indie developers and charity. From the Press Release: Insanely twisted and insanely playable! That neatly summarises the seven stunning Windows® PC games you’ll get in the awesome …
In my favorite console article, the reason why the Xbox 360 was purchased over a PS3 was because of Dead Rising. When the opportunity to procure a Xbox One presented itself, I snatched it up because I could play Dead Rising 3. But does this latest installment warrant you purchasing the latest console or should …
For much of my adolescence and childhood, computers were what other people had. They were increasingly popular, but had not yet become the ubiquitous appliances they are now, when even the youngest juggle laptops, desktops, tablets, and smart phones. As immersed as I now am in this cycle of monitors and touch screens, I was …
So your Xbox One or PS4 is hooked up to your TV in all its HD glory, but you feel like something is still missing. That’s probably because you haven’t purchased all those fancy accessories to complete your beautiful system’s wardrobe. Lucky for you we have a list of all the necessary bells and whistles …
When I wrote the article comparing the two next gen consoles I stated that gamers should wait until prices drops and the kinks were worked out. However, with more commercials showing the features of the consoles and the amazing games I found myself wanting to get one. Most of the retailers around the Sacramento were …
Looking for a new PC-related gaming deal? Bundle Stars has released a new Steam-based gaming bundle among the few it still has available. New Simulator Bundle offers 9 Spectacular Steam Games for $3.99 From the Press Release: Spread your wings, take to the tracks and get your hands dirty when you take on nine awesome …
When I was much younger, my video gaming fix came in from a computers and not a console. I started with an XT which was fully loaded with CGA graphics, 640k, and a 20 mb hard drive. These were the days were games came on a single 5 1/4 floppy disk and, even then, only …
New consoles always come packaged in boxes and dreams, promises of games to come. I can remember my first days with every console. As an adult, I’ve favored computers, so consoles have always been gifts from my parents, evidence of their love for me. I spent my 11th birthday alone in our California apartment. That …
On a cold November day in France the last English soldier boards a ship to leave the European mainland. It’s the end of the 100 Years’ War and England is drained of treasure and manpower. She calls her sons to the isle to lick their wounds and shore up their pride. France has beaten her, for now, and while humiliating, she has other issues to attend to. The monarch, Henry VI, is ill. He has no heir, and with his death the fledgling nation will be plunged into the War of the Roses. Already Lancaster and York sharpen their swords for a war that will shake the island to its core.
There is no doubt that being the hero can be tiring after a while. Everyone is always counting on you to save the day, and once you do, you get the pleasure of waiting around for the next crazed psychopath to come along. Overworked heroes rejoice! Cursed Treasure 2 offers you a chance to switch sides for a while, and it feels sooo good to be bad.
While Microsoft has remained quiet about the day that the Xbox One launches, they have confirmed all the titles available on day one at Gamescom earlier today: Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Battlefield 4 Call of Duty: Ghosts Crimson Dragon Dead Rising 3 FIFA 14 Fighter Within Forza Motorsport 5 Just Dance 2014 Killer Instinct …
Sony has officially given a launch date for their new console and will be available in North America on November 15th where as Europe and South America will join the legion of new PlayStation owners on November 29th. Along with this news, Sony revealed other details for everything PlayStation at Gamescom earlier today including a …
The year is 2050… or so read the back of the first edition of the pen and paper role-playing game published by FASA in 1989. The concept behind Shadowrun was to present a world in which cybernetics and mega-corporations dominate a world which saw a re-emergence of magic in the late 20th century. It’s a …