Voice actors bring video games to a whole new level

Voice Actors Bring Video Games to a Whole New Level

There is a whole world of voice actors and actresses that work in video games. While they don’t always get the attention that famous Hollywood actors do, they still have the talent and skill to give some amazing performances in the animated medium. Games like Mass Effect and the voice actors in Grand Theft Auto…

Hello readers, welcome to nightvale

Hello Readers, Welcome To NightVale

In the world of independently created podcasts one has taken the internet, particularly Tumblr, by storm. Created in 2012 by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor and is published by common place books. The show is told as a local news program by Cecil Gershwin Palmer, voiced by Cecil Baldwin. The news is about all the…

The top ten greatest anime characters of all time

The Top Ten Greatest Anime Characters of All Time

Ever since anime came to the United States from Japan many different characters have become favorites of anime fans everywhere. Weather it is Erein in his journey to destroy the Titans in Attack on Titan, to the Elric brothers in FullMetal Alchemist, brotherhood not the original, and all the characters in Naruto. We love them…

Top 10 ‘doctor who’ episodes ever

Top 10 ‘Doctor Who’ Episodes Ever

For over 50 years the British TV show Doctor Who has captivated watchers with its zany aliens and twisting plotlines. Having a shaky start in the 1960’s because the first episode was aired the day that JFK was assassinated giving poor american ratings for the first seasons. But despite that the show has only grown…

Need a power up? – a guide to gamer drinks

Need A Power Up? – A Guide to Gamer Drinks

Gamers have been going to the fridge looking for a way to keep their energy up during late night gaming sessions. There are many different drinks that gamers turn to when they need their energy up and their thirst quenched. Some turn to sugary soda or coffee to keep them going others turn to a…

Wildstar: a shift in the mmo playing field

WildStar: A Shift in the MMO Playing Field

Ever since World of Warcraft’s release in 2004 Blizzard has dominated the MMO field. No other game has done as well as WOW. It, also, has stayed on top for almost 10 years. They released four expansions with a fifth announced in 2013 but has yet to be released. Over the game’s lifetime it was…

Steam greenlight and early access: what’s best for gamers?

Steam Greenlight and Early Access: What’s Best For Gamers?

Steam has been a giant in PC gaming since its initial release on September 12, 2003, It was able to deliver hundreds of PC games to users easily and cheaply. It soon was in control of the PC gaming market and was a household name with many PC gamers. Steam created a way to have…

Watch dogs review: all bark and a little bite

Watch Dogs Review: All Bark and a Little Bite

After its release was pushed back several times, Watch Dogs was finally released on May 27, 2014. Originally, it was supposed to be a launch title for the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One. Development of the game went on longer than expected and the release was pushed back. Set in a fictional version of…

The many renditions of godzilla

The Many Renditions Of Godzilla

With the new Godzilla movie out, a new generation has seen the great movie monster, Godzilla, for the first time. Ever since the first film came out in 1954, people have always loved watching Godzilla destroy any city. People just love it. Over the years, there have been 30 Godzilla films, 28 made by Toho…

Wildstar: a wildly fun mmo

Wildstar: A Wildly Fun MMO

The newest addition to the MMO world is Wildstar by Carbine Studios and published by NCSOFT. This game made a big splash at conventions, creating a lot of buzz about it. It is set in a fantasy/Sci-fi world on and around the planet of Nexus. It has two factions for players to join. One is…

A look at the classics: star fox 64

A Look At The Classics: Star Fox 64

In 1997, Nintendo brought out the game StarFox 64. It was an instant classic because of the rail shooter nature of the game. You play as StarFox, a pilot and leader of the group, Team StarFox. They are asked by the leader of the Cornerian Military to help with their battle against the evil scientist…

A look at the classics: banjo tooie

A Look At The Classics: Banjo Tooie

Way back in 2000, the game system of choice was the Nintendo 64. One of the games that was a major hit was the sequel to Banjo-Kazooie, Banjo-Tooie. Coming out on November 20, 2000, it was instantly a big hit. Set two years after the first game, where Banjo and his bird companion Kazooie rescued…

Are microtransactions and episodic gaming the future?

Are Microtransactions and Episodic Gaming the Future?

Gaming, like everything, has trends in it. Two of the trends that I noticed recently is the rise of episodic gaming and games with microtransactions in them. This is something that has been on the rise for years but seems to be really coming into fashion now. Episodic Gaming The company that has been criticised…

The 7 star wars characters you never knew existed

The 7 Star Wars Characters You Never Knew Existed

Everyone knows the characters of Star Wars, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. But there is an entire universe of characters that not many people know about. In honor of the seventh Star Wars movie announcing its cast list and that the expanded universe will not be cannon anymore, I present seven…