Holiday tech deals for gamers

Holiday Tech Deals for Gamers

The fantastic tech deals for the season should allow people to save a lot of money on the holiday gifts that they want to share. People are often eagerly awaiting these sorts of deals, and many of them will be enthusiastic about the seasonal offerings of 2017. Gaming fans in particular will be thrilled with…

Professional video gaming may have an underage gambling problem

Professional Video Gaming May Have an Underage Gambling Problem

Who would have ever thought that online gaming could become something you can earn a living from? The game that was reserved for geeks is now a way to earn a living. What’s more fun is that there are sponsors and fans the world over. Some are not even geeks! To show just how much…

Smartphones gaming graphical performance getting closer to pc

Smartphones Gaming Graphical Performance Getting Closer to PC

Just 15 years ago smartphones hadn’t even made a splash on the digital market. Back then we were still using cell phones that looked like regular phones, the only difference being that we could take them on the go. But, if you fast forward to last year, things have changed drastically. Not only do we…

The shift in gaming: what are we to expect from 2017?

The Shift in Gaming: What Are We To Expect From 2017?

Aside from the fact that you really should update your PC now, what else do we know about the world of gaming that’s yet to come and amuse and entertain us in 2017? A certain shift in dynamics of gaming is felt with less FPS games and more RPG releases year after year. Apparently the…

Smartphones are better at gaming than tablets

Smartphones Are Better at Gaming than Tablets

In today’s world, it is hard to imagine a day without our mobile phones. With the world basically at our fingertips, our smartphones are no longer a form of communication only. They are also a means of entertainment. And what better way is there to kill time than to play games on the go? Smartphones…

The nintendo switch’s name says it all

The Nintendo Switch’s Name Says It All

Rumors of the new console being released by Nintendo dubbed it the ‘NX,’ but upon it’s release on October 20th its true identity as the ‘Switch’ was revealed. Nintendo’s reasoning behind this title became apparent in the short video accompanying the announcement. Viewers watched as a relatively compact console seated on its dock is removed, and…

‘game of thrones’ getting the ‘pokémon go’ treatment?

‘Game of Thrones’ Getting the ‘Pokémon Go’ Treatment?

The creators of Pokémon Go hope to make a real-world Game of Thrones mobile gaming app. Popular is an understatement when describing what the Pokémon Go app has become around the world. It’s taken over the hands of over 9.5 million users daily, according to Recode. Running with a huge crowd in the middle of central park…

‘the sims 4’ update breaks barriers with gender customization

‘The Sims 4’ Update Breaks Barriers with Gender Customization

The Sims changes up the game (literally) with a new update that gives players better gender customization options for the popular simulation game. You all know that amazing game we’ve stayed up all night playing. You may have played it on your computer, on your phone, and on your game console. It’s a mystery why…

Sony’s playstation vr headset to be released this fall

Sony’s PlayStation VR Headset to Be Released This Fall

It’s been 2 years since Sony’s PlayStation VR was announced at GDC 2014. Other VR headsets like the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift require a high-end gaming system to operate it. Sony’s PlayStation VR generated a lot of excitement because it’s powered by the PlayStation 4. Now they finally have a release date and more…

Neko atsume: a primer

Neko Atsume: A Primer

Neko Atsume, a mobile game available on Android and iOS, debuted in October of last year, but hit the US with a vengeance over the summer. The fact that it was written entirely in Japanese did little to dampen the game’s popularity. All a would-be player needs to know is that you put out food and toys…

‘batman: arkham knight’ will be an impressive finale

‘Batman: Arkham Knight’ Will Be An Impressive Finale

When Batman: Arkham Asylum was released in 2009, the expectations for superhero games were pretty low, as such games had not been successful in the past. But then gamers and reviewers alike were blown out of the water by the sheer awesomeness of the game. From then on, it became one of the most talked-about superhero…

With ‘house of wolves’ dlc, ‘destiny’ finally feels complete

With ‘House of Wolves’ DLC, ‘Destiny’ Finally Feels Complete

I was a Destiny fan before it dropped and even before the beta. Thanks to friends who deeply enjoy such things, I saw countless gameplay videos. Every time we got wind of a new feature, we discussed it at length. When Destiny launched and was not, apparently, what others had expected, I wasn’t disappointed. I knew what…

Is the gaming world finally considering the female gamer?

Is the Gaming World Finally Considering the Female Gamer?

We all know women have struggled in the geek world, especially in video gaming.  If you don’t know what I’m talking about, just look up gamergate. Some people say this is changing, since games like Life is Strange are coming out featuring female protagonists. There are still only a few games, especially AAA titles, that feature…

New ‘star wars: battlefront’ game blasts its way to consoles this fall

New ‘Star Wars: Battlefront’ Game Blasts Its Way to Consoles this Fall

Star Wars: Battlefront Reboot Looks Promising It seems that the hype around Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, has spread to gaming. One of the most successful Star Wars videogame franchises in existence is being rebooted: Star Wars: Battlefront. The new game is being developed by DICE and Electronic Arts, a game studio that,…

The 10 most memorable rpg ice caves

The 10 Most Memorable RPG Ice Caves

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…