Dustin Murphy
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A video games journalist and Content Creator. He has been featured on sites such as AppTrigger and MoviePilot. He's the president and editor-in-chief of the independent news publisher Blast Away the Game Review.
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QuakeCon 2017: Bethesda's 'Skyrim VR' Hands-On Experience
When you've poured thousands of hours into Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, you get to know it inside and out. You know the world's stories by heart. You know the cast, you know the play style you favor best, and mechanics are second nature. What if, however, that was quickly changed with a touch of VR? That's exactly what happened in Dallas, TX for QuakeCon 2017, when I got a chance to go hands-on with Skyrim VR.
By Dustin Murphy6 years ago in Gamers
'Destiny 2' Developer Bungie Teams Up With Direct Relief In The Wake Of Hurricane Harvey
While Hurricane Harvey regains strength during its 2nd landfall, there has been an outpouring of support from charities and humanitarian groups looking provide aid in the wake of this devastating natural disaster.
By Dustin Murphy6 years ago in Geeks
Need Last-Minute Gift Ideas? Here Are Some Great Ones For The Nerd You Know!
The holidays are finally upon us. While many of your friends and loved ones celebrate #Kwanzaa, #Hanukkah or #Christmas at this time of year, a gift is never a bad idea. And if you want to show some love to that nerd you know, a #videogame is alway the easy option. But what about going down a truly unique route? Here's a few ideas, most of which can be found at shops, like your friendly neighborhood GameStop.
By Dustin Murphy6 years ago in Gamers
Here's When The 'Destiny 2' Servers Go Live And What You Need To Know Ahead Of Launch
It's almost time. The betas are done, information about Thursday's launch is coming out, and we've been given an endless slew of of pre-launch trailers across the internet. Now, you know there are only a few things left to do in order to prepare for the official Destiny 2 release for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on September 6. As you prepare to be plunged into the newest era of obsessive loot grinding, reward presentations, and endless gar grinds, you are probably wanting to know some of the most important details about the launch of #Destiny2.
By Dustin Murphy6 years ago in Gamers
'Destiny 2' Shader System Suffers Huge Backlash, Bungie Responds
So far there seems to be few problems with #Destiny2 since its launch on Wednesday. However, the community isn't exactly pleased with the new shader system that is currently in place. If you played Destiny, you are quite familiar with the fact you could collect a single shader, and those shaders were unlimited in how many uses it had, altering the entire appearance of your equipped armor pieces. However, that has also changed since the launch of Destiny 2, which saw shaders become consumables, and now forces players to continually re-earn those shaders (or y'know, force you to buy them with real money).
By Dustin Murphy6 years ago in Gamers
PlayStation Network Hacked?! Here's How To Prevent Such A Thing Happening To You
Did the title get your attention? Good, because it should have. A hacker group has claimed responsibility for the PlayStation Network outage. The disruption lasted from 2–3 hours for some, a lot longer for others. A large number of network users also said their accounts had been hacked as a result, which seems like it wasn't just a distributed denial-of-service, but worse — an actual cyberattack.
By Dustin Murphy6 years ago in Gamers
H.R. Giger Inspired 'Scorn' Is Alive and Kicking With A Disturbing New Trailer
There is no doubt in anyone's minds that H.R. Giger's artworks were nightmare-fuel masterpieces. His artwork went on to inspire movies, games, and even books filled with artwork based upon his designs. Among these inspirations is an upcoming indie title called Scorn, which grabbed the attention of fans during its original debut in 2014. Since then, the developer has fallen into periods of silence where nothing would be said in regards to the game's existence, and to some ultimately meant that it had been cancelled.
By Dustin Murphy6 years ago in Gamers
'L.A. Noire' is Coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch Followed by a VR Release
When #LANoire was first released in 2011, the detective adventure game took fans back into the 1940s, and featured some of the most cutting edge facial animations seen to date.
By Dustin Murphy6 years ago in Gamers
Depression, Video Games, Bipolar Disorder — And A Few Smiles Later
Depression. It's a word that most of us recoil from or shrug off whenever we hear it mentioned. It's a state of mind that most of us respond to with a hasty "get over it." If only it were that simple for those of us who suffer. Depression is a mood disorder that doesn't vanish with a simple nudge to the ribs and a supplication from our peers to harden up.
By Dustin Murphy6 years ago in Psyche
"It's Time Guardian, The City Needs You": A Beginner's Guide to 'Destiny 2'
Since its launch, Destiny 2 has become one of the largest releases of this year, and rightly so thanks to many of its outstanding changes. While PC gamers are still having to wait until its release on October 24, newcomers may find themselves a bit overwhelmed as they begin to find their footing in this massive new world.
By Dustin Murphy6 years ago in Gamers
Tired of Waiting for 'Kingdom Hearts III'? Here's 6 JRPGs You Absolutely Have to Play
When it comes to RPGs, there's no shortage to enjoy thanks to the massive catalogue stretching back 25–30 years. Whether it's a Final Fantasy title, a Shin Megami Tensei game, or even a game such as Xenoblade Chronicles, there's a lot out there to grab, especially if you're looking to burn time 'til the releases of #KingdomHearts3 and the #FinalFantasyVIIRemake.
By Dustin Murphy6 years ago in Gamers
Activision Confirms 'Destiny 2' for 2017. Here's What We Need for the Game to Succeed
No surprise that Destiny 2 is coming this year, with Activision hellbent on a year's end launch. While Destiny was supposed to last for a decade as a single game — setting us up for #Destiny2 coming in 2024 — for fans like myself who were disappointed by the first game, we can now breathe a sigh of relief.
By Dustin Murphy6 years ago in Gamers