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The Evolution of a Female Gamer
When I was a kid, I was one of the very few girls who played video games. It wasn’t something that girls did back in the 1980s. Little girls were supposed to play with Barbies and baby dolls. They were supposed to play dress up and pretend to be wives and mothers, I guess in preparation for their adult lives. While I did play with my Barbies on occasion, usually with my cousins, I didn’t pretend Barbie was dating Ken or was always dressing up for parties. Barbie had real issues to deal with in her life. My Ken was often a murderer and Barbie had to solve the crime before the other Barbies were victims. Sometimes Barbie’s life was normal, but most of the time I preferred to play with Star Wars action figures, Legos, and Hot Wheels because there was more action to them. As the gaming industry began to develop, I started to shift to more video games. I was unknowingly laying the foundations of becoming a gamer.
Jen SullivanPublished 18 days ago in Gamers16 Marvelous Mario Comics
Even if you aren't a video game connoisseur, you still might recognize the loveable red plumber, Mario. That's probably because Mario is the face and namesake of the best-selling video game franchise of all time (over 750 million copies of games sold) that has extended into tv shows, feature films, comic books, and theme park attractions.
Let Kids Play Videogames!
Previously, being creative was associated with either crazy (the mad scientist), money, or insane brilliance. But this doesn't appear to be the case any longer, does it? It's also not a particularly democratic approach to process and invention.
Asterion AvocadoPublished 24 days ago in Gamers
A Mom's Guide to Playing Fortnite With Your Kids
My name is Laura, and I'm 38 years old with two beautiful children. I'm a Fortnite player. It can be strange to say that I play a video game that is popular with tweens and teenagers. But I enjoy it for the same reasons others do: it's a strong shooter with unique gameplay mechanics and many opportunities to grow. It can also be a lot of fun to play with your kids if they already play or want to start.
Laura SemplePublished 26 days ago in Gamers
Who's Behind 'Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed'?
Who ya gonna call? It’s been over 30 years since we first heard that iconic phrase in pop culture, and, from year to year, the answer has remained the same. Ghostbusters may have been an 80s film, it’s popularity bleeding into the early 90s thanks to Saturday morning cartoons, but it’s impossible to deny the staying power of the boys in gray. Especially as we’re on the cusp of a reemergence of the franchise, launched by a recent sequel that helped reboot the series and an upcoming video game release that pulls from the ongoing canonical universe.
Mark LoProtoPublished 2 months ago in GamersThe Self and Psychology in Videogames and NFTs
Even in what we refer to as IRL (in real life), we may not fully comprehend the intricacy of our own selves and identities. We do, however, express our self by extending it to our belongings. Clothing, hobbies, furnishings, and photographs all contribute to our sense of self-identity and help us keep track of it.
Asterion AvocadoPublished 2 months ago in Gamers
Players, Don't Overcomplicate Solutions to In-Game Problems
"All right, so I'm going to cast the three spells I mentioned, activate my bardic music for the bonus, and then take out the wand, and all of that combined should-"
Neal LitherlandPublished 2 months ago in Gamers21 Preposterous Pokemon Webcomics
Pokemon has been around for over 25 years and inspired millions to be the very best (like no one ever was). As such, it has left quite the impression on kids, adults, and yes, even reclusive online comic artists.
Elden Rings: The Perfect Open World Souls Game
Elden Rings is Dark Souls but on steroids. Everything about this game is much smoother and visually stunning. After seeing the release trailer of Elden Rings months ago, I instantly knew this game would be a hit. Not only did FromSoftware introduce a gorgeous new open-world, but they also added a new arsenal of abilities and skills.
Davlin KnightPublished 3 months ago in GamersGame-Based Movies Need To Stop
To this day, I have yet to find a game-based movie that has done an amazing job adapting a game to a movie. I think it is fair to say that it is nearly impossible to cram 10 to 12 hours of gameplay or an entire series into a 90-minute movie. But movies will continue to try to do so.
Davlin KnightPublished 3 months ago in Gamers- Created with: Humble Bundle
5 Tips to Immediately Take Your Gaming to the Next Level
If I’m not in the DJ booth or snagging the latest sneaker drop, chances are I’m probably gaming. If you follow me on Twitch, you know exactly how excited I get about each game I play. What I’ve come to understand is that gaming isn’t just something I do, it’s who I am (and no, I will not be apologizing for the cheesiness of that statement at this time :P).
Why NFTs are Bad for Video Games
This article contains a lot of prelude, like an appetizer to the main course. I wouldn't recommend skipping ahead to the entrée, as the first section gives background as to why I think NFTs are bad for gaming. If you do decide to skip ahead, merely scroll down to the "NFTs: What Are They?" section. But first:
Chris HellerPublished 4 months ago in Gamers
