Jessica Thompson

Business simulator games clearly aren’t meant for everyone, but if you can appreciate the finer points of a game which allows you to effectively control all the various aspects of running something fairly complex, Zoo Tycoon is a pretty enjoyable game.  One of the things which tends to remain rather sparse in a lot of

In case you haven’t heard, this time around Microsoft is being a little bit more understanding with regards to non-OEM headset users.  As per this story from ITworld, a specialized headset adapter is being rolled out in March (2014) which allows a person to use whatever audio hardware they might already have.  In other words,

Given the incredible success of “Grand Theft Auto V”, we thought it appropriate to take a track back in time to see where the series got its start.  While GTA III is often seen as being the progenitor of the series, the fact of the matter is that the open-world car-jacking formula actually got its

Do you find yourself often bored or on the lookout for something interesting to do in your off time?  Do you own a device which utilizes the iOS mobile operating system, such as the iPhone, iPad, iPod or second-generation Apple TV?  If so, you’re in luck because we have a perfect suggestion for you –

Like its predecessor, “Grand Theft Auto”, “Grand Theft Auto 2” is yet another open world game that’s based on a fixed top-down / bird’s eye view perspective. Similarly, GTA 2 also involves lots of violent activities such as car-jacking, contract killing, and completing missions for select groups (gangs / corrupt corporations). However, unlike the first

If you’re a PC gamer you are probably already well aware of the insane amount of software that’s out there available to download.  Truthfully, there are so many games on hand that it’s virtually impossible to even give most of them a test run, for lack of time.  Moreover, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to locate

One of the great things about PC gaming is that there’s a super-abundance of choice out there.  If you’re the type of person that likes 3D gaming, particularly of the open-world variety, then you’re in luck.  We’ve compiled a list of some of the more notable open / semi-open world games of late, many of

When it comes to PC gaming, people often neglect the importance of having a good, quality mouse; with most only purchasing a pro model after having worn out one or more default models.  Needless to say, after playing around with a solid, customizable mouse, especially within the context of playing an interesting game, you’ll begin

One of the great things about PC games (aside from the fact that they tend to support active modding communities) is that they’re often cheaper than their console counterparts.  In fact, you can actually score some pretty awesome games on Amazon.com for $1 or less. NOTE: Prices don’t include shipping, they are in used condition.

If the following 15 selections are an indication of anything, it’s that 2014 will likely be somewhat memorable for video gamers.  Anyway, without further ado – here are our top (multiplatform) selections for 2014. Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One) Serving as an introduction of sorts to

When it comes to gaming with a headset, there are essentially two types of players – those who like the immersive feeling brought on by a direct connection to game audio or those that consider themselves to be of a “professional” caliber, relying on sound to pinpoint enemies and so forth.  Of course you can

“Theme Park World” (aka – “Sim Theme Park” in the US) is a simulation title that focuses on placing gamers in the shoes of a theme park manager / developer.  While that premise might sound somewhat droll, the game is actually quite fun, as it challenges you to think like a business person whose main