Top Stories
Stories in Gamers that you'll love, handpicked by our team.
The Worst Gaming Consoles Ever Made. Top Story - November 2018.
Gaming elicits passion in so many people. Everyone has their opinion about the best systems, but even more have their opinions about the worst gaming consoles in existence. Video games have become such a huge part of our pop culture today. Pac Man and Donkey Kong solidified themselves as part of society, and video game culture has never looked back.
By Patricia Sarkar8 years ago in Gamers
10 Forgotten Video Game Heroes You Miss (Or Never Even Saw). Top Story - November 2018.
When I was young, I wasn't allowed to have the expensive video games everyone else did. I didn't get Super Mario. Hell, I didn't get Sonic the Hedgehog until I was 14 and the game was over 10 years old.
By Iggy Paulsen8 years ago in Gamers
5 Gameplay Mechanics in Horror Titles Nobody Wanted. Top Story - November 2018.
I don't get people that are so adamant about making their horror games "realistic." I know if I actually encountered a zombie hoard, they'd be already picking my sinews out of their undead teeth. When it comes to survival instincts, I am quite useless. I trip over my own feet and (actually) I seriously run into doors. I play video games to pretend that I'm not the actual embodiment of a trash bag full of mashed potatoes.
By CT Idlehouse8 years ago in Gamers
Video Games That Are Great for Girls. Top Story - October 2018.
Though a minority of gamers are female, that minority is a significant one–and growing. There's no denying the facts and statistics. While women make up very little of the user base for sports-based video games like FIFA, their numbers are much more significant in other video game genres, ranging from adventure to fantasy to strategy and beyond. However, the industry still overwhelmingly caters to a male user base. Oftentimes, women are ignored by gaming companies, making some games unfriendly or simply ridiculous to some women. But on the other hand, there are just a handful of video games that are great for girls (and guys), for one reason or another.
By Nicola P. Young8 years ago in Gamers
Worst Sega Games in History. Top Story - October 2018.
The gaming industry has been the leading innovator of entertainment ever since the emergence of Sega and its first game ever, Pong. Since then, video games have evolved and grown accustomed to the modern age, such as Call of Duty and Fortnite. There have been several different systems and companies throughout this period of time and it will only continue to grow. From classic systems such as Nintendo to the ground-breaking PlayStation 4, memorable games have been a part of gaming history.
By Patricia Sarkar8 years ago in Gamers
10 Point and Click Adventures We Miss. Top Story - October 2018.
As time passes, video games are becoming more and more advanced. There is a lot of good that comes from these advancements; games are more complex, vivid, and intricate than ever before. Console games offer controller support, high-definition graphics, and are now even becoming VR compatible. With that considered, we feel that there will always be a place for simplicity in the gaming industry. There are just some classic point and click adventures we miss, that make you think and strategize just as much as modern console games will while providing you with the old school vibe that we all love. Nonetheless, take a glance at some of our top rated point and click adventure games.
By Greg DeSantis8 years ago in Gamers
What Clicker Games Say About Capitalism. Top Story - September 2018.
Video games are a unique art form—one must interact with the art directly, and the player can change outcomes, form relationships, or even abandon the main story in favor of side quests. Likewise, multiplayer games act as a conduit between us so that we connect with each other through competition or cooperation.
By Haley Booker-Lauridson8 years ago in Gamers
5 Tips for Playing Better Warlocks. Top Story - August 2018.
There are some who are born with arcane power pulsing through their veins. Others earn this power through hard work and tireless study. For those who lack the former, and who do not wish to pursue the latter, there is another path. A path that seems easier, in many respects. Pacts are forever, though, and once you have made one there is no unmaking it.
By Neal Litherland8 years ago in Gamers
10 Worst Switch Games So Far. Top Story - August 2018.
If you know me, you know how obsessed I am with my Nintendo Switch. I love the little system; getting to play current gen games on both the big screen and in my hands is an awesome feature. The Switch has a library of some amazing games, too, like Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey. Both of those were two of the best Switch games of 2017. But with the good must come the bad.
By Katie Marchbank8 years ago in Gamers
