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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Microsoft's Xbox Project Scorpio Is Already Dead in the Water
Imagine that you're standing at any game store between two rows of games. On your left you have Sony's exclusive PlayStation 4 library. On your right, you have Microsoft's library of Xbox One exclusives. In the center between the two is a Project Scorpio and a PlayStation 4 Pro. You are given the option to pick one console for free. Just one.
By Dustin Murphy7 years ago in Gamers
'League of Legends' Dev Apologizes For Shockingly Inappropriate Smack Talk About Tyler1
Let's face it, we all have met a toxic gamer. One that's so toxic that they've become quite notorious for their antics. The type of antics Tyler "Tyler1" Steinkamp is known for.
By Dustin Murphy7 years ago in Gamers
Battlefield 1's Story Might Seem Short, But That's Okay and Here's Why
By now we're all recovered from the Battlefield 1 Open Beta period – it was amazing, it was crazy, and it was by far one of the best multiplayer experiences in recent years. If you're one of the 13.2 million players that took part in it, you already know what to expect, and you know the level of detail to the game has been immaculate up to this point.
By Dustin Murphy7 years ago in Gamers
Xbox Scorpio Is the Reason Microsoft Doesn't Have Exclusive Games
There's no doubt in anyone's mind that the Xbox One has a lackluster exclusive line-up. Even if the games have been relatively strong, there's still that missing AAA X-factor. While games such as Halo 5, Halo Wars 2, Gears of War 4, and Forza Horizon 3 have certainly grabbed fans by the wrists and danced with them, the entire list of exclusives runs approximately 10-15 games. It's tremendously less than Microsoft's wide-array of Xbox 360 games that kept us fascinated for the 10 years prior.
By Dustin Murphy7 years ago in Gamers
How Sony Might Respond to the Xbox Scorpio — Does This Speed Up the PS5?
With limited exclusive game releases, it seemed like Microsoft was sinking with ball and chain in the metaphorical ocean until. Well, until the Scorpio's specs were announced. Now, it seems like they've decided to throw out their end-game against Sony in the current generation of the console wars.
By Dustin Murphy7 years ago in Gamers
This Candela Cosplay from Pokémon GO by Panterona Cosplay is Sizzling Hot!
When it comes to Pokémon GO, we know it's all the rage, and even with the player drop, it remains extremely popular among fans. That also doesn't change the fact we've seen some killer cosplay of Spark by AmenoKitarou that features the cosplayer nailing his personality and all the dab included. We've even seen Kurosaki Kage bring Blanche to life with all her bone chilling seriousness and mystique included.
By Dustin Murphy7 years ago in Geeks
Survey Says People Use Their Xbox Ones Much More Than PS4s, Do You?
By now, we're all accustomed to using our Xbox Ones and PlayStation 4s however we need. Conventional internet opinion would probably tell you that the PS4 ends up edging out the Xbox One, and many vocally deem the PS4 to have 'won' the console war ages ago.
By Dustin Murphy7 years ago in Gamers
Microsoft's 'Halo' VR Experience Could Bode Well for the Xbox One X
It seems these days that everyone is ready to see just how well their big-name franchises can do in VR. Companies such as Bethesda have made some bold moves with their ventures into VR, titles such as DOOM, Fallout, and Skyrim all preparing to shift perspectives.
By Dustin Murphy7 years ago in Gamers
Firewatch Movie Cast: 3 Actors and 3 Actresses Who Would be Perfect to Play Henry and Delilah
By now, you've already read the major news: Firewatch is becoming a movie. It is a movie that will require actors to show raw emotion in its purest of forms and there are great actors at doing this. We've seen a recent range from Julieanne Moore's struggle with mental illness in the acclaimed movie Still Alice, we saw Henry Caville's Clark Kent losing his father in Man of Steel, and we've seen Andrew Lincoln portray Rick Grimes' mental breakdown over Lori's death in the AMC hit The Walking Dead.
By Dustin Murphy7 years ago in Gamers
'Star Wars Battlefront II' Beta Reveals The Unfortunate Fate Of Boba Fett's Ship
Over the years there has been much mystery surrounding the fate of legendary bounty hunter Boba Fett. Many began to argue that there had been no reasoning behind his death the moment he fell into the Sarlacc Pit during the events of Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. After all, Boba Fett was notoriously famous for his calm, cold, and calculated demeanor. Anyone who fell into his sights knew their fates had been sealed.
By Dustin Murphy7 years ago in Futurism
The Next Great Film Adaptation of a Game Isn't About Assassins or Orcs, It's About Coping With Mental Illness
We open seeing Henry standing in his watch tower for the first time, out of breath and sweaty. He's looking over the mountains and forest, taking in their beauty and taking note of the tranquil evening sky. As the sun begins to fully set, his supervisor, Delilah, snarks on the radio from a few miles away. Her voice on the radio is the only spartan human contact Henry has as he tries to figure out why he's in the Wyoming wilderness instead of at his wife's bedside.
By Dustin Murphy7 years ago in Gamers
Michael Fassbender Reveals What Went Wrong With The 'Assassin's Creed' Movie
Movie adaptions of video games haven't had the best of records. In light of this, Ubisoft set forth to change the current struggles with a massive big-budget adaptation of Assassin's Creed. One that boasted a high-profile cast and a critically acclaimed director.
By Dustin Murphy7 years ago in Geeks