Matthew Bailey
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Husband. Father. Gamer. Cinema Lover. Mix it all together, and there I am. I love all things pop-culture and coffee; but coffee is the best.
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Ubisoft Could Be Facing A Hostile Takeover, What Does That Mean For Our Games?
Ubisoft is one of the largest game developers in the business, ranking third in among independents, only behind Electronic Arts and Activision. And it's easy to see why they would be so large considering that they are behind several pivotal and beloved franchises like: Assassin's Creed, Ghost Recon, Watch Dogs, Far Cry, Splinter Cell & Rainbow Six. Yet being one of the largest or most popular companies doesn't mean that there isn't a war for control just over the horizon.
By Matthew Bailey6 years ago in Gamers
'Pokémon Generations' Trailer: 5 Things We've Learned About The New, Darker Anime
Pokémon is still in the midst of celebrating its 20th anniversary year in the way you’d expect it to. We have a pair of games, Pokémon Sun & Moon, to look forward to which are set to hit the Nintendo 3DS in a couple months and Pokémon GO just released its new buddy system update.
By Matthew Bailey6 years ago in Gamers
Why Was the GameCube Considered a “Flop" When It Is So Widely Loved?
Nintendo's GameCube has historically been one of the most nostalgia-inducing consoles over the last several generations of gaming consoles. Capitalizing on the love for Nintendo's icons like the bounty hunter Samus, the legendary princess Zelda, and everyone's favorite plumber, the GameCube is often regarded as a fan-favorite.
By Matthew Bailey6 years ago in Gamers
What Should A Suicide Squad Game Look Like In A World Where Arkham Knight Exists?
Hopefully by now, everyone reading this is aware of the fact that Suicide Squad has been released (at least here in the United States), and it has been met with some - what's the best word for terrible? - let's say, mixed reviews. Yet regardless of the critic reviews or popular opinion, Suicide Squad was and can still be a pivotal movie for the DCEU depending on how the studio reacts to the reviews and fan sentiments. Even with the poor reviews, there's enough box office revenue to justify a Suicide Squad game - and I wanted to take a look at what that would look like.
By Matthew Bailey6 years ago in Gamers
11 'Call of Duty' Facts That Every Die-Hard Fan Should Know
Recently Activision held their fan-focused Call of Duty XP convention which gave the gaming community early access to the features and revealed how Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare would compare. At the event fans were able to attend panels held by Activision, Infinity Ward, Treyarch and Sledgehammer Games and look at all aspects of Call of Duty; past, present and future.
By Matthew Bailey6 years ago in Gamers
- Top Story - November 2017
8 Over-Sexualized Characters In Comics And Video GamesTop Story - November 2017
You may have noticed, but Suicide Squad was released recently and with its release came a lot of discord. Ultimately Suicide Squad has been laced with controversy since it was announced as a film — between the casting choices, David Ayer's six weeks to write a script merged with a grueling filming and production schedule, Jared Leto's strange tactics and of course the sexualization of Harley Quinn.
By Matthew Bailey6 years ago in Viva
This Nintendo Phone Isn't the NX, But I Still Love These Console-Phone Concepts
We are all aware of the console war between primarily Microsoft Xbox and Sony PlayStation with the Nintendo NX hoping to jump into the fray soon. It's nothing new when you think about it as we've had several console wars over the years, it's always the same - just different players as the gaming eras changed all who believed they had the best console imaginable.
By Matthew Bailey6 years ago in Gamers
The 10 Pokemon Games You Haven't Played — But Need To
The Pokemon phenomenon started in Japan in 1996 (North America wasn't until 1998), and the world hasn't stopped wanting to become the greatest Pokemon trainer since. The Pokemon world tends to be a vibrant, colorful place full of hopes and dreams and the ever-present unusual animals based off zoology and folklore. If you're anything like me, you've probably spent hundreds of hours wandering the digital wilderness of the Pokemon games looking to fight, capture and train a wide assortment of Pocket Monsters.
By Matthew Bailey6 years ago in Gamers
7 Things You Definitely Didn't Know About Lara Croft
Lara Croft has been a staple in the entertainment world going all the way back to 1996 with her first video game. Over the last 20 years Lara has appeared in 23 officially licensed games, two comic book series and 2 feature films with a 3rd film announced for March 16, 2018 starring Alicia Vikander.
By Matthew Bailey6 years ago in Gamers
Here's How 'Assassin's Creed' Could Be The Next 'Pokemon Go' Mobile Game
If you haven't heard of Pokemon Go, then you must be living under a rock because it has become such a phenomenon that it's almost hard to believe how popular it is. If you need a rundown, we've got you covered. Between the server crashes and the varied accidents, Pokemon Go has set a precedent as to how an Augmented Reality (AR) game can be achieved.
By Matthew Bailey6 years ago in Gamers
Behind The Games: The Voices of Your Favorite Characters
Have you ever been in the middle of a game and a character appears and you swear you have heard the voice before? Well, that's because you probably have before. In gaming, it's not uncommon for a voice actor to 'portray' numerous characters through a variety of games as well as in animated shows and anime voice-overs. Sometimes the voice actor is someone you would never know, and other times you find out that a well known Hollywood actor is the voice behind the game character. Here are a few actors that you may have not realized also voiced game characters:
By Matthew Bailey6 years ago in Gamers
8 Video Game Hoaxes That You Probably Believed
We all know that video game developers absolutely love to design games with Easter eggs and unlockable secrets. They've been doing it for nearly 50 years and it's always fun to figure them out. We've seen everything from a turkey assassin in Assassin's Creed 3 to a dinosaur roar in Battlefield 4. Finding the various hidden characters, areas, interactions and everything else is almost as fun as playing the games themselves.
By Matthew Bailey6 years ago in Gamers