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It’s been a long time coming. Final Fantasy XV is on the list of “hyped about” titles for 2015 and 2016. Even though the excitement has been swelling these past few months especially, SquareEnix’s road trip taking, beast fighting pseudo-boy band isn’t new to the eyes of gamers. In fact, Final Fantasy XV has a…
Eternal Sonata is one of a handful of Japanese role-playing games available on the Xbox 360. Despite having little competition, the tri-Crescendo title stands out as one of the most beautiful and engaging RPGs of the last generation. Since its release in 2008, Eternal Sonata has received widespread critical praise, sporting scores of 80% and…
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws-yd9YPfdE&w=420&h=315] When I say ‘Chuck E. Cheese,” what kind of flashbacks do you have? Are they rambunctious and colourful, or do you have horrible, war-like memories of the infamous ball pit? Regardless of your stance on the building, it does have a presence, and to some debatably lucky few, it was a childhood staple….
I remember the day, fresh like a new pair of socks, waiting in line for the midnight release of Grand Theft Auto 5‘s initial launch. The world had been waiting long and eagerly for the game to reach their fingertips, and so the game came on that September night. That was in 2013, more than…
My nephews, nieces, and my friends’ kids all agree: Minecraft is just the greatest game. My siblings and friends all agree: Minecraft is just the worst game. I fall somewhere in the middle. I’m an adult who loves Minecraft, albeit for different reasons than the kids I know. They play to survive while all I do is build. I…
Does Dragon Age: Inquisition have what it takes to prove itself as a worthy purchase? Let’s consider the major features and mechanics of Bioware‘s new release, are we getting the same premium quality of the first games? Dragon Age [like Mass Effect] is one of Bioware’s bread and butter titles, as you read or actually play the…
Ah, Nintendo. With what words to express thine legacy? Most people who have even touched the controls to a video game system these days know the name Nintendo – even if they’ve never played one of their past or present systems, nor ever care to buy one. Nintendo’s most recent, and widely successful Super Smash Bros. title for the Wii U…
There’s a new and possibly awesome game on the horizon… a dark, dreary horizon overhung by the ominous and never ending snow fall of Impact Winter. That was a mouthful of a sentence. Sorry about that. Seriously though, this new game has just been greenlit on Steam for development and it looks pretty fun…
The recent harsh winters in the US might have left some of us shivering at the thought of them, but some of the most memorable video game moments are the ones where we have to go spelunking through shiny, cold ice caves. Since the Super Famicom launched in 1983, games of all genres have been using ice levels…
The American collegiate experience is defined by a long tradition of academics, athletics, and social life. Changing these traditions is often considered questionable by alumni and the public, but university libraries seem to be changing with the times. School libraries offer books, microfilm, multimedia, and…video games? Yes, you heard me right. Video games as a…
There’s no better feeling than paying off your house loan, catching that rare fish, and kicking off a successful fashion line… even if it is only in a game. This game, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, is massive and brilliant filled with tons of things to do and start. However, if you don’t know where to start…
It’s not quite as ancient as Pong, but Nintendo 64 is the hallmark of old-school gaming. Its release, its graphics, and game play wowed both young and old audiences. Many of us can remember long hours training our thumb coordination, all in a desperate effort to best your siblings in Super Smash Brothers. While we…
Many of you (including myself) are gamers on a budget. Unfortunately for us, many of the best games offered require additional fees to play. Many charge a subscription fee, contain microtransactions, or both. Gaming enthusiasts desire a great experience and are willing to pay a little extra to do so…to an extent. This article hopes…
Horror games are fun, suspenseful, and sometimes super beautiful. Last year, the market was saturated with zombie horror survivals and I am happy to say that, next year, many of the games will not be focussed on the big ‘z’ elephant in the room. While fun, fending off flesh-craving undead gets a little old after…
The world of video games are filled with lovable characters that have brightened our childhoods or just helped us pass the time with exciting adventures. What inspires characters like Sonic, Boo the ghost, and Kratos? How do these character designers decide how these characters act and what traits they should have? Apparently by basing these…