The most iconic video game characters of all-time

The Most Iconic Video Game Characters of All-Time

We all know that video games are big business. According to Newzoo’s 2018 Global Games Market Report, the industry is now worth $137.9 billion. With the industry having such a financial hold on society, it’s hardly surprising that the leading brands have woven their way into the tapestry of modern life. From Mario to Sonic,…

Sega releases ‘sonic mania’ opening animation

Sega Releases ‘Sonic Mania’ Opening Animation

Sega, long-time Sonic pusher, has released the opening animation for their newest Sonic the Hedgehog game, Sonic Mania. Harkening back to Sonic games of yore, Sonic Mania will open on this animation, getting players hyped for what lies in store for them.  Sonic Mania was animated and directed by Tyson Hesse, featuring custom music by Hyper Potions. …

Top 5 video game related youtube channels you must watch

Top 5 Video Game Related YouTube Channels You Must Watch

Introduction We live in an age where the internet has slowly become a dominant force for how people obtain news, socialize with friends, and entertain themselves during their downtime. For the gaming culture, it has helped to serve as a voice or a way for gamers to reach out and share their opinions by either…

Sonic the hedgehog movie is in the works

Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Is In The Works

Sonic the Hedgehog Movie, CG-Animation Did you hear that? That is the sound of Sonic fans everywhere roaring in happiness! Neal Moritz, producer behind the Fast and Furious franchise and 21 Jump Street, teamed up with writers Evan Susser and Van Robichaux, who are in the process of writing the screenplay for the Sonic the…

Nintendo’s packed gamescom lineup

Nintendo’s Packed Gamescom Lineup

Nintendo’s got a lot to prove to me, along with the rest of the world, after the recent statistics showing just how much the Wii U is struggling. Luckily though, Gamescom 2013 is on its way, starting August 21st and Nintendo is promising a whole lot of quality First Party games to hopefully raise our…

Imagine: a real mario & sonic crossover

Imagine: A Real Mario & Sonic Crossover

Okay okay okay. So technically the Olympic Games series is considered a “real crossover” between the two gaming giants, BUT I’M TALKING ABOUT SOMETHIN’ ELSE! I don’t know, I’m sorta sick of the constantly rehashed Olympic Games franchise. Seriously though. We’ve seen both the summer Olympics and now the winter Olympic twice now. Sure, the…

Sonic lost world: impressions and expectations

Sonic Lost World: Impressions and Expectations

Poor old Sonic the Hedgehog. As it’s pretty well known by now, everyone’s favorite blue hedgehog had been going through quite a rough patch with some arguably awful games. After suffering through the monstrosity known as Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) and being forced to put up with the storybook spinoffs on the Wii, all seemed…

Sonic the hedgehog: sega’s fallen mascot

Sonic the Hedgehog: Sega’s Fallen Mascot

Sonic Has Seen Better Days It’s been nearly 20 years since we’ve seen Sonic the Hedgehog truly in his prime. The 16-bit era of the Sega Genesis gave birth to the character, but these were also his best days. One of my favorite mascots has fallen far since the mid 90’s, and has never quite felt at…

Top 10 retro video games

Top 10 Retro Video Games

Video games have come a long way from those 8 bit systems from Nintendo and other gaming systems. But for those of us who grew up on those gaming system that seem so obsolete to the gamers of today, there is no comparison. Below are the top 10 retro video games that will forever hold a…