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Kicking Up a Fuss Works
So, the first thing I posted on this website has been rendered somewhat redundant less than a week after I posted it. Good, that'll show my worth as a freelance writer. Regardless, I'm honestly over the moon that Toys for Bob delayed Spyro: Reignited Trilogy by about a month and a half, with the game now seeing a November 13 release.
Lewis WilsonPublished 6 years ago in GamersWhy Buy an Xbox One in 2018?
I recently upgraded my graphics card in my PC. I figured it needed an update from the trusty GTX 750 Ti I'd been using for years. So now, I'm officially a member of current gen graphics, even if it's the lowest end of modern graphics with the 1050 Ti. As I was playing Killer Instinct, an absolutely fantastic fighting game which was originally an Xbox One exclusive, it suddenly dawned on me that there wasn't really a reason to play the Xbox One that was nestled away in my brother's bedroom.
Lewis WilsonPublished 6 years ago in Gamers'Street Fighter V' Review
I have to admit I was a late adopter of this game. Even though I loved Street Fighter 4 and have followed the Street Fighter series forever there was something I didn't like about Street Fighter V. Initially, it felt slower and I had to relearn all the rules. My friends would destroy me at it when the Vanilla Street Fighter V first came out. I didn't have a PS4 at the time and I vowed to wait until the system and the game became cheaper.
Brian AnonymousPublished 6 years ago in GamersWhy 'Fortnite' Should End
Alright, before anyone gets their bloomies in a twist, I should say I have been exclusively playing this game consistently for about five months and played it a few times last December. So, that means I have seen many of the failures within this game and its community. In the following rant I will not hold back on of my discoveries or name-calling. Just kidding, I won't be name-calling.
Lyvia JackPublished 6 years ago in GamersE3 2018: One Month Later
The largest trade show of the year has come and gone and with a month’s time to reflect on the major announcements, it is the perfect opportunity to analyze the impact of E3 2018.
Joe BrichettoPublished 6 years ago in GamersWhich Console Is King?
Let me get my biases out of the way: I freaking love the Switch. I love it handheld so much that I haven’t even seen it to be worth purchasing a pro controller to play it docked. So yeah, spoiler alert, I think Switch is the best console on the market right now.
Josh WilliamsPublished 6 years ago in Gamers2018's Battle Royale Bonanza
Today's video games always excel in bringing players together through the internet. Highly competitive experiences are nothing new to gamers, but lately the stakes have been raised to the limit with this new trend in online games. It's nearly impossible to browse Twitch or YouTube or any video sharing/streaming website and not stumble across footage of someone playing Epic Games' Fortnite, or PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. Chances are, you've even probably heard someone brag about winning a "Victory Royale" or even the notorious "Chicken Dinner." These are symptoms of the Battle Royale game type that is taking the whole gaming world by storm. What is it about this game type that has us all so captivated, and is it here to stay?
Jason WilteyPublished 6 years ago in GamersGreatest Video Game Consoles of All Time
In the past thirty years, many immersive, entertaining console platforms have been released, showcasing a remarkable period in technology and gaming. Especially after exploring the many years of design breakthroughs and varied productions, you'll begin to see how these simple playthings have pushed the envelope in terms of animated graphics development, internet connectivity, and a plentitude of other integrations. All of this would not have been possible if not for the relatively unheard-of Ralph H. Baer, whose 1951 idea, later called “The Brown Box” by 1966, was the code name for what we all have never heard of: the Magnavox Odyssey. Though it was released in 1972, not long after (by about 1977) such consoles became obsolete due to a dawn in the epic, revolutionary “Pong” console. Manufacturers quickly dropped out of the industry and the creation of microprocessor-based console platforms even dwindled dramatically.
George HermanPublished 6 years ago in GamersIn Soviet Russia, Game Plays You!
Since the first time I glimpsed the opening level of "Super Mario Bros." when I was 5 years old my life as I knew it was over. I wish I could recreate the level of excitement and passionate stimulation I felt as I literally jumped along with Mario to the end of the first level.
Michael ThielmannPublished 6 years ago in GamersWhy the GameCube Is My Favourite Console Ever
I was born in the autumn of 1998, meaning my earliest memories of gaming as a whole was dominated by my two older brothers playing the Nintendo 64. The familiar, mesmerising glow the screen would give when they played Rainbow Road for the umpteenth time is something that will be forever imprinted into my brain—and perhaps the reason why I'm so short-sighted today. But I am not alone. Nintendo was immensely popular at this time for all types of gamers, and had barrels of momentum rolling into the new millennium. Being able to easily compete and thrive with the rival consoles such as the Sony's Playstation and Microsoft's XBox, looking back now, it makes no sense how their newest console, the GameCube, didn't attract the same following. By the time the Playstation 2 was released, our family's N64 was shoved swiftly up onto the shelf, never to be seen (until one of us fancied going back to the OG first person shooter, GoldenEye 007) as there was so much more fun to be had with a more diverse idea of gaming. The revolutionary Grand Theft Auto III bought out the dangerous side of gaming on a wider scale, and despite accusations of this franchise creating monsters and serial killers, it will still remain as one of the games that changed the game itself. Just it wasn't available on GameCube.
Lucy ClarkePublished 6 years ago in GamersThe New Era of Gaming
When I was younger, around 6 or 7, I remember eagerly waking up early on weekends, sneaking downstairs to the family living room, quietly booting up my Nintendo GameCube or Sony PlayStation 2, and for a couple of hours just forgetting everything and indulging in the world of video games. I could play something for hours and never get bored; One hard level on Super Mario Sunshine?No big deal. Trying to complete all the missions in The Simpsons Hit and Run? Easy. I would play and play and play before my parents would finally awaken and boot me off to watch their weekend morning programs. Nowadays, in my rare moments of peace and solidarity, I might boot up my old faithful consoles for a quick game of Luigi's Mansion, but normally I can play for approximately 30 minutes before my mind wanders to my phone or my laptop, and I lose interest. This has nothing to do with the games I am playing, but rather I just can't find it in me anymore to sit and play for hours like I used to. Maybe that is just me, or maybe that is just growing up, but I still yearn for that feeling of gaming in the early hours of the morning, forgetting the world and just being indulged in my screen.
Danniella DaviesPublished 6 years ago in GamersAwesome Saturn Exclusives: Import Shooters
Hello, and welcome back to Silver Linings where I find the best of the maligned and forgotten. It's been a while, but I'm returning to the much maligned Sega Saturn to spotlight some great exclusive games. I've already outlined some awesome platformers and RPGs that make investing in Sega's fifth-generation console a good move. However, there is an aspect to the Saturn that I'm surprised doesn't get more attention from gamers. That aspect is the fact that the Saturn is one of the most import-friendly consoles of the era.
Adam WallacePublished 6 years ago in Gamers