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Virtual Space: The Sanctity of Elwynn Forest
Many a time, I awaken to a flashing montage of past memories and experiences. All can be cited to elicit some type of emotional response, be it a pang of guilt or a warm dull glow that will momentarily sit in my stomach. These collective sets of experiences are universal to the human race and help define our shared experience. However, whilst thinking back to fond memories, something that time and time again resurfaced was my early experiences with the MMORPG, World Of Warcraft.
By Matthew Harrison7 years ago in Gamers
Dating Sims and the Decline of Japan's Birthrate
Two undeniable facts: Japan's birthrate has been in a steady decline since 1949 and Japan contains the largest quantity of dating sim games in the world – but are dating sims and the decline of Japan's birthrate somehow connected?
By Anthony Gramuglia7 years ago in Gamers
Education Via Gaming: How Gaming Is Making It Possible for Kids to Learn Better at School
Schools using gaming as a way to better education is not a new thing; not by a long shot. If you're like most Millennials, you probably remember the days you spent in the computer lab playing Oregon Trail. The game, which was all about teaching kids the hardships that settlers had to deal with when they were going out West, has become a cherished memory among millions of school kids since it was first created in the early 90s.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Gamers
3 Top Nintendo News That'll Make You Believe That Mario's Back on the Map
We, of course, may be totally preaching to the choir here. Because at this point in time, it's clear that Sony and Microsoft might be constantly vigilant at the juggernaut that is the Nintendo Switch at the moment (read below to find out why—you will be pleasantly surprised).
By Pierre Roustan, Author of THE CAIN LETTERS and SCARY HORROR STUFF!7 years ago in Gamers
Get Excited About KHIII
Yesterday, the D23 Expo rolled out its most exciting gaming announcement: a brand new trailer for Kingdom Hearts III including both a release year (finally) and the ball drop that the Toy Story universe is among the new worlds that will be included in the game.
By Jasmine Carroll7 years ago in Gamers
Contra for the NES
Gryzor! What the what?! Contra on the NES has always been one of my favorite games. I think most people will also agree that it’s at least a very fun game. You run around, you hop around, you shoot shit, and shit blows up; it’s great, but did you know that before Contra, there was Gryzor?
By Aaron Dennis7 years ago in Gamers
‘The Last of Us,’ ‘Uncharted,’ and the Future of Single-Player Games
My first exposure to a game published by Naughty Dog (perhaps PlayStation’s premier game studio) was in high school when I played the first Uncharted game. Since then, I’ve played three other Uncharted games, and the seminal title, The Last of Us. Tinged by the lens of nostalgia, these releases loom huge in my mind as examples of everything that I love about video games. They’re action-packed, story-driven, and framed by beautiful graphics and excellent voice acting.
By Thomas Jenkins7 years ago in Gamers