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2018: A Gamer’s Complete Guide to Horror
As we leave behind 2017—a year marked by the return of Resident Evil, a sequel to Outlast, the polarizing Friday the 13th: The Game, and the eerie whispers of Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice—we look ahead to 2018 and the horrors it promises.
By Mark LoProto8 years ago in Gamers
How To Beat Your Gaming Backlog
Over the past few weeks, Steam, the PlayStation Store, and the Xbox Games Store have all been holding major sales, in which it was possible to pick up a lot of great games at very cheap prices.
By Gaby Ferreira8 years ago in Gamers
Best Nintendo Switch Games of 2017
Revealed in November of 2016, the Nintendo Switch released early this year in March to critical acclaim. It's the amazing handheld-home console hybrid that has been sweeping the nation. While in the beginning it was super difficult to find due to the unexpected demand, now Nintendo Switches are relatively easy to find. It's the perfect time of year to get yourself or a loved one this console, but which games should you get to accompany it? Well, no worries, we've got a list of the best Nintendo Switch games of 2017 for your playing pleasure.
By Katie Marchbank8 years ago in Gamers
Call of Duty
Call of Duty is one of the most influential game series of the last decade. I have very clear memories of Black Ops taking my hometown by storm; it was more or less a cardinal sin to not have played/owned it (even though we were 12) and the hype behind the games that followed it were ridiculously indoctrinated into our culture, if you could even call it that.
By -8 years ago in Gamers
15 Ridiculous Rivalries That Prove Gamers Have No Life
Since the dawn of time, rivalries have existed and not only between good and evil. Sometimes a rivalry can be a trivial, unnecessary thing like the attention of a parent to siblings or coworkers vying for the opportunity to get a promotion to a much harder job for little compensation. Rivalries can also happen between whole corporations such as competing cola companies arguing over who is better, even though they have the exact same ingredients in different measurements.
By John Pond8 years ago in Gamers
It's Been 30 Years Since Billy and Jimmy Lee Double Fisted The Dragon
Ever overhear your Grandpa mumble about how time flies? Back in 1987, it all sounded like another run of worldly advice from the squeaky rocking chair in the corner, but not anymore. In the blink of an eye, 30 years have now passed since you and I were down at the arcade playing the newly released co-op fisticuffs game, Double Dragon.
By Roddy BW8 years ago in Gamers
How To Build Mercy in the Pathfinder RPG
Angela Ziegler was a renowned scientist, doctor, and pacifist who believed in peace and healing, not in war. While Overwatch was clearly a militaristic organization, Ziegler managed to find a way to work with them, while still getting what she wanted. A guardian angel to some, and an angel of mercy to others, she saved countless lives during her time with the organization, and hasn't let its dissolution stop her from doing what she feels is right.
By Neal Litherland8 years ago in Gamers
Ranking the 3D Mario Gimmicks
With Super Mario Odyssey taking the gaming scene by storm, selling 2 million copies in only 4 days, everyone is falling head over heels for Nintendo's favorite plumber again along with his new companion Cappy, who is linked to the new and beloved capture mechanic. Every 3D Mario game has added some sort of gimmick to spice up the platforming formula. Some gimmicks have been better than others and have added interesting dynamics to Mario's platforming, while others have actively detracted from the experience, but which one was the best?
By Joe Brichetto8 years ago in Gamers
Five Nintendo Franchises That Deserve a Switch Release
In a little over six months, Nintendo has already rolled out a few of their heavy-hitting franchises on the Switch. From Zelda to Mario Kart and the recently released Odyssey, Nintendo seems to have figured out a well-balanced release schedule when it comes to first party content.
By Steve Fusinato8 years ago in Gamers
5 Horror Games with Hard Modes That Add to the Terror
What exactly changes within a game when you increase the difficulty? The enemies have more health, the protagonist has less health and takes more damage, the boss fights take longer to complete. But some games take the concept even further, adding a new layer of fear to the gameplay and mechanics. So, without further ado, let's count down the 5 Horror Games with Hard Modes That Add to the Terror...
By CT Idlehouse8 years ago in Gamers
Best Super Mario Bros. Games Ever Created
It's not a stretch to say the Italian plumber, Super Mario, has influenced almost every adventure-style game that came after it. These massive video game worlds of today wouldn't exist without the iconic game's incredible influence — which dates back almost 40 years at this point.
By Joseph Farley8 years ago in Gamers
Nintendo's 4K Plans (Or Lack Thereof) vs. User Friendliness
Nintendo probably isn't the company that springs to mind when you think of cutting-edge technologies. If anything, they might be the exact opposite, holding on to old technologies and refining what has been proven to work rather than leading the pack in quickly-outdated technologies trying to chase the newest dollar.
By Andrej Kovacevic8 years ago in Gamers