Top Stories

Stories in Gamers that you'll love, handpicked by our team.

Gaming In Adulthood. Top Story - December 2021.
(Originally penned 11/9/2019 - updated 12/5/2021) I have been an avid gamer since I was nine years old. I might be enjoying games now more than ever before.
By A. T. Steel5 years ago in Gamers
Eight Indie Games That Don't Get Enough Love. Top Story - December 2021.
I am, from top to bottom, an indie snob, the type that doesn't get excited about any game with mainstream popularity. It's been a boom time for independent developers in the world of electronic entertainment, but also a very challenging one. The biggest hurdle for indie devs is discovery - they depend on the press to get noticed at all. That's why it saddens me to see so many "best of" lists featuring the same mega-sellers over and over again. Seriously, Stardew Valley doesn't need the boost.
By Andrew Johnston5 years ago in Gamers
Metroid Samus Returns Review. Top Story - November 2021.
Context is everything, it can make a victory seem more like a defeat and a loss can be softened in time. 2017 was a stellar year for gaming. Breath of the Wild, Mario Odyssey and Hollow Knight released along with several other incredible titles. Zelda and Mario both got seminal titles that pushed their franchises in all new directions and the little Indie studio Team Cherry produced what is to some the best 2d adventure Metroidvania of all time. But in the midst of all these incredible releases Metroid Samus Returns came out for the aging 3DS platform. I personally did not pick up the game till 2018, and playing it I had a lot of fun, but I was also a little disappointed. Not because of Hollow Knight per se, but because of another smaller release.
By Gray Beard Nerd5 years ago in Gamers
The Virtual Reality of Childhood. Top Story - November 2021.
In early March of 2016, I started putting my change away. Cents here and there, dollars whenever I could afford it. You see, I had been avidly tracking the development of the early Oculus prototypes, and was utterly enthused with the concept of Virtual Reality. What a futuristic concept. How...cyberpunk.
By Jason5 years ago in Gamers
Spooky Game Recommendations for the Faint Hearted. Top Story - October 2021.
If I had to describe my capacity for spookish content, I'd say that I can stomach anything ranging from a painful stub of the toe to an ominous wind billowing through a dark forest... and that's about it. I am faint of heart, to put it lightly, but I still wish to enjoy Halloween to it's full potential. So, I tide myself over with pumpkin spice lattes, Harry Potter re-runs, and Halloween themed events in my favourite video-games.
By Rachel M.J5 years ago in Gamers
Get The Gift They’ll Actually Love: The Ultimate Gift Guide For Your Special Gamer. Top Story - October 2021. Created with: Humble Bundle.
The holiday season is just around the corner, and most of us are starting to look for gifts for our loved ones. If you have a gamer in your life, this can be an intimidating task. But, don’t despair; I am here to help you find the perfect gift for your favorite gamer and level up your gamer gift-giving abilities.
By Sara Cibilić5 years ago in Gamers
So...Collectible Video Game Investment is a Thing Now. Top Story - October 2021.
My childhood took place during what could be considered the Golden Age of video gaming. The Nintendo was ubiquitous in American households and the Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, Playstation, and N64 were all released while I was just a young lad. When these came out, there was no way to know that they would hold huge resale value. I mean, you got games to play them and that was that.
By Peter Carriveau5 years ago in Gamers
Mario Party and the Power of Manifestation. Top Story - October 2021.
I love me some Mario Party. Part board game, part video game, part snapshot of the human condition, Mario Party is the rare game that all my siblings were down to play.
By Shamona Pretz4 years ago in Gamers
What to Expect When You Haven’t Played Animal Crossing in a While. Top Story - October 2021.
So it’s been a minute huh? You took a break from all the responsibilities of running an island, maybe started a new game, or perhaps your switch has just been collecting dust. It feels like it wasn’t that long ago where Nintendo Switches were flying off the shelves and sold out almost everywhere you went. However, it’s been over an entire year since then, so the real question is, how long did the AC fever last for you?
By Celestia Morelle5 years ago in Gamers
Are Cryptocurrency Games Pyramid Schemes?. Top Story - October 2021.
Aggressive click-bait title aside, the growth of crypto-gaming over the last six months has been nothing short of explosive. Axie Infinity is one game that has been central to this boom. At one point in July of this year (2021) they boasted more sales volume than OpenSea with almost 700 Million Dollars and upwards of 90 Thousand Ether. They now have a quarter-million daily active users and that may be an order of magnitude out of date in just a few months. How has their growth been so explosive?
By Eric5 years ago in Gamers
WTF?: Weird Games For Halloween. Top Story - October 2021.
Hi, and welcome back to Silver Linings where I spotlight the maligned, the forgotten, and even stuff that leaves people scratching their heads.
By Adam Wallace5 years ago in Gamers
"Color Me Impressed" - Life Is Strange: True Colors Review. Top Story - October 2021.
(WARNING: SPOILERS!) In the beautiful town of New Haven, Colorado, there lies a secret buried deep in the mountains by the corporate machine Typhon and in the hearts of the community itself. As the main character Alex Chen, you must gain the trust of the people in this idyllic small town by using your own secret super powers to uncover the truth, and discover why everyone's emotions and stories don't always make sense...
By Anji Kaizen5 years ago in Gamers