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Analogue Pocket – Was it Worth the Wait?
Announced way back in October of 2019 before the world as we know it changed, the Analogue Pocket promised to deliver FPGA gaming into our eager hands in 2020. Well, it took them longer, a lot longer, to deliver. They did manage to secure preorders, with payment upfront, in August of 2020 and announced an expected release of May 2021, but even then, they needed eight extra months to finally deliver the eagerly awaited portable gaming system. With over two years in the books since Pocket’s announcement, only one question remains – Was it worth the wait?
By Chris Carabott2 years ago in Gamers
Two Generations of Gamers
I grew up in the 90's, the games at the time I felt were rudimental, easy and held simple challenges for the player to complete. I remember my dad playing Metal Gear Solid on the Playstation before he left for work in the morning. He wouuld tell me never to overwrite all the saves he had - at the time, memory cards held only 1MB of space, oh how far we've come. So when it came to me playing anything, it would mean a constant 'New Game' start everytime it was my turn to play.
By Future Holidays3 years ago in Gamers
Should You Buy A PS4 Or Wait For The PS5?
The PlayStation 5 is rapidly approaching. According to Sony, we can expect its latest console in the holiday season this year. It's not far away, so if your interest in the PS5 is even remotely piqued (which it absolutely should), you should start saving up money for it. We already know that there might be a parts shortage, so stocks are going to be pretty scarce indeed. Next-generation gaming should be your top priority.
By Cecilia Wang3 years ago in Gamers
Why The Next Console Generation Will Be The Greatest
Let's face it: the next video game console generation is going to be absolutely amazing. We're still a couple years away from its starting point, but every new bit of info that we receive on the upcoming wave of consoles gets us more and more excited for what's in store.
By Jingjing Wang3 years ago in Gamers
Contra Returns!!
Contra is Back!!!! - And with a white hot fury that would leave some wondering what a contra even is or why its so awesome as the are defined by the sounds of explosions and laser noises. If you where one of the few people allowed to sign up for the Beta of this game for mobile, then you are all too familiar with the opening screeching 80's style guitar that is the Contra opening, an opening that says- "This is Contra you are playing- and nothing else."
By Epitome Publishing3 years ago in Gamers
Sandbox and Openworld Games
Sandbox or openworld games give us the impression of choice and freewill (very Matrix-y) that we can do as we please in this world to get to where we need to be. This is often far from the truth, and we do have to complete objective A or speak with a certain character, or we have to execute a mission in a particular manner before the story will move on. Also, if we fail said mission then we simply fail it, and get reset back to a point in time able to try again. So therefore openworld games, aren’t very ‘open’ and there is often only one/a few choices to be a made to get us onto the next segment of the game so therefore there is lack of free choice or will to be exercised in games other than option A B or C (also very…Matrix-y with the illusion of freewill).
By Gary Packer3 years ago in Gamers
Memories of the Original Xbox
I can still remember sitting at work when a news report announced the impending release of the PlayStation 2 and rumours of a new console under development from Microsoft. The eponymous ‘Xbox’ sounded more akin to a manufacturer's code name rather than the given name of what would become a massively successful gaming institution.
By Paul Douglas3 years ago in Gamers
Zen On The Sticks
Ok, I’m going to start off with a confession. I guess you can say I've spent my whole life threading the needle. At one stage I was a compulsive gambler, and it was bad… really bad. Sure I’ve made light of it and even said to some in a bragging fashion that the most I’ve lost in a night was 30 thousand dollars. I’m sure this candid fact will shock and anger some who understand the value of money. I'd say when it comes to gambling my rock bottom was leaving one of my ex's with strange movers from craigslist, while I got stuck on the roulette table at a local casino called Arizona Charlies. It was supposed to be just to cash a check, but turned into the whole night and admittedly I left my ex there in the upscale Vegas apartment with no money or supervision while I gambled the night, and my money away.
By Kenneth cruz3 years ago in Gamers