“Life is a lot like a video game. You control what happens.” — Michael L. Ceorgoveanu. Gen Z are engaging with games more than ever before, making them part of their everyday lives and thinning the line between in-person interaction and online communication. The sheer prevalence of gaming, as stated by Newzoo, can be seen in how 9 out of 10 Gen Z respondents reported being game enthusiasts, compared to only 79% for the total online population. In addition, 70 % want to socialize within game worlds and beyond, while half spend money on video games – which is also…

After the June rush, Gamescom Opening Night Live is arguably the next major event on the gaming calendar. Hosted by gaming journalist and presenter Geoff Keighley, Opening Night Live often features a mixture of trailers for already-announced games and genuine surprises, but this year, Keighley set expectations right from the get-go. He told expectant gamers that the event would largely consist of games that had already been announced. This, of course, potentially left room for one or two surprises, but for the most part, we did indeed see lots of games we already knew about. Naturally, these games received brand…

The universe of cinema is vast and diverse. There is a place for different genres and events. In real life, there are often not enough bright events and action scenes, so people by nature like to watch spectacular films. Movies featuring cool cars, supercars, and their accidents fill the plot with drama and tension. After all, the viewer rarely thinks about the fact that most of these scenes are made with the participation of modern technologies and cinematic magic. In addition, to save the budget, the creators of the on-screen masterpiece can use protective elements to save the car or…

With over 10 million downloads on Android and more than 1.6 million ratings on iOS, it’s safe to say that BitLife is one of the most popular mobile games on the market right now. The game’s principles are simple; it’s basically a text adventure in which you must make a series of decisions about your life, monitoring how they change your character as you go. Despite that simplicity, there’s an addictive quality to BitLife that makes it a joy to fire up every time you grab your phone, and that kind of compelling design isn’t found everywhere in the gaming…

When you’re the owner of a console, it’s always nice to have an exclusive game arrive and justify your purchase. Whether it’s an excellent PS4 game like Bloodborne or one of Nintendo’s many hits for the Switch, an exclusive game can make the most of the hardware it’s been created for, as well as any unique features that console happens to have. 2022 had no shortage of great console-exclusive games, so without further ado, let’s take a look at the best of them.  Horizon Forbidden West If you’re a PlayStation owner, then 2022 was a great year. Horizon Forbidden…

The Call of Duty franchise is one of the most famous and most played in the world. Call of Duty is mostly known because of its competitive multiplayer but other gamers also enjoy the campaign and the storylines. You may think that Call of Duty campaigns are only corridors full of enemies but that is not true, many of the Call of Duty campaigns were well-received and are still remembered to this day thanks to some unforgettable missions. Spoiler: “No Russian” won’t appear. Today we are going to rank the 10 best Call of Duty campaign missions so let’s begin.…

With 2022 wrapping up, it’s about time to take a look back at some of the best games of the year. This was, all told, a very solid year for gaming; there were some truly excellent titles, and while the year also saw its fair share of mediocre offerings, it’s hard to argue that gamers weren’t spoiled for choice. Whatever platform you like to game on, there’s plenty from the year 2022 that should keep you entertained. Here are the best games of 2022, in no particular order. Elden Ring From Software’s traditional exploration-heavy action RPGs made the leap…

When it was released in September 2020 (after a period in Early Access), Hades proved to be a phenomenon. Developed by Supergiant Games, the roguelite tells the story of Zagreus, the son of Hades, who attempts to make his way out of the underworld in a rebellion against his father. Naturally, Zagreus fails time and time again, but each time you die, you’re treated to new dialogue and a chance to upgrade your abilities and weaponry. Even if you’re not usually a fan of the die-restart-die loop of roguelites, Hades consistently feels fresh and exciting on each run, and…

If you haven’t played Terraria yet and you’re a big fan of crafting and building games, we’d strongly recommend it. This unassuming-looking 2D indie game hides oceanic depth; you’ll be constructing imposing fortresses and entire cities before you even know it.  With that said, even Terraria can lose its lustre over time, and you might find yourself hankering for some similar experiences that wander off the beaten path just a little bit. If that’s the case, then you’re in luck, as the gaming world is full of great alternatives to this indie classic. Here are 12 great games like…

For many months, the rumour mill surrounding a new Nintendo console has been swirling. At time of writing, recent rumours have been giving the concept of a next-gen Nintendo machine renewed vigour, but Nintendo has yet to announce anything, and the company’s silence makes a lot of sense.  With The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom doing rip-roaring sales numbers and even games like Pikmin 4 putting in a fairly impressive performance, there’s really no reason for Nintendo to release a Switch successor at the moment, even if the console’s performance is noticeably starting to flag. While…

The PC was a generational invention and kick started the video game world. Starting with simple games like Pacman and Space invaders, the PC gaming scene has come along way since 1962, when the first ever game came out. Even though many users have turned their attention to gaming consoles like Xbox and PlayStation, there is still many individuals who prefer the PC. The PC still has many games only exclusive to its platform. However, what are the best games out there? Anger Foot Kicking off our list is a PC game that is scheduled to be released very soon.…

Video games that are inspired by movies can be hit or miss, most are atrocious, some are decent, and very few are masterpieces. Over the Hedge (the game) is a multiplayer, action game developed by Edge of Reality, Vicarious Visions, and Beenox, and published by Activision. It was released on May 5th, 2006, for the PS2, Xbox, Game Boy Advance, Microsoft Windows, GameCube, and Nintendo DS. While most movie tie-ins will follow the movie practically verbatim, Over the Hedge worked as a sort of sequel to its movie counterpart. When I played the game before the movie even came out…

At first glance, TikTok doesn’t seem to have anything to do with gaming. But if you look closely, you will find a whole wide world of games in there. Did you know that you can stream gameplays of your favorite gamers with the ‘Gaming Live’ option? The platform is also planning to launch a dedicated gaming tab. You, as a game developer, have everything you need to promote your game on TikTok. All you need is a decent following and a great number of views on your uploads. It doesn’t matter if you are planning to pay for TikTok views…

Steam is the biggest online video game launcher around and despite other launchers have emerged with the passing of time, Steam is still the king. Valve’s launcher has a lot of video games, but have you ever asked which video games are the most popular on this launcher? Steam has more video games you can ever imagine; single player to multiplayer, from action to terror, kid-oriented games to adults only games. Today we are going to check which are the 10 most played and popular video games ever in Steam. So, let’s begin! 10. Apex Legends – 624,473 players Respawn…

The Grand Theft Auto franchise has been with us for a long time and while everybody can easily decide which GTA is the best one in the franchise, is a harder task to choose who is the best protagonist in the series. Each protagonist is different from the others and while most of them are criminals, every one of them has their own motivations, story and personality. Choosing a GTA protagonist depends on each gamer’s personality so we are going to be as impartial as possible with this one. Today we are going to rank the 10 best GTA protagonists…

Consoles may come and go, but one thing is seemingly for certain: PC gaming is very much here to stay. With the advent of devices like the Steam Deck and the ROG Ally, it’s clear that PC gamers want more ways to play their games rather than to migrate to other console ecosystems, and these options are only likely to get more numerous as time goes on. This sense that PC gaming remains critical to the industry is bolstered massively by the fact that there are so many great games coming to the PC ecosystem. This September, we’ve got long-awaited…

Way back in May 2022, it was revealed that the long-standing institution that is the FIFA video game series would be undergoing a fundamental change. EA, it turned out, had failed to reach an agreement with football organisation FIFA, which had given its name to EA’s flagship video game franchise since 1993, and so the franchise would be changing its name. FIFA, EA said, would become EA Sports FC, and the franchise would adopt this moniker going forward. The studio was quick to assure fans that nothing else about FIFA would be changing; modes like Pro Clubs and Ultimate Team…

Catchphrases are one of those things that can make a video game memorable and if they are good enough you can apply them in you daily life. Well, it also depends on if the catchphrase is not weird enough to use it. These phrases and terms are usually associated with a specific character and the catchphrase itself can encapsulate its personality and traits. Nowadays, catchphrases have been integrated into modern society, usually in memes but despite that, there are no many catchphrases in gaming. Nevertheless, they exist and many of them are easily distinguishable. Today we are going to rank…

Raids are a core part of the WoW gameplay – they are regarded as some of the highest challenges a player can go through in this game. It can be very hard, especially because the success of your adventure hinges on the personal input of up to 20 people. There are things you can do to make this go smoother. And if it doesn’t help, you can always as for a WoW boost to get you through a particularly tough raid. WoW Raids, in Short WoW raids are challenging group encounters featuring complex boss mechanics, requiring coordination and skill. The…

For a long time, the London system was considered an unconventional strategy in chess. However, with the master-class players using the setup to beat their opponents in crucial games, the system gained a lot of popularity. Moreover, the ease of learning and playing it in the game makes it one of the top strategies for players. In this article, we will go through the top reasons to learn, play and opt for the London system while playing the game against your opponents at different levels. Top Reasons To Opt For The London System 1.      Easy To Play & Learn One…

If you’re a PC gamer, then you’ll know that the PC’s library is pretty much unbeatable when it comes to longevity. Many of the games that were available to play back in the 70s and 80s are still available to check out today, and if there’s one platform that can reasonably be said to be “the best” for preservation, it’s absolutely the PC. You could easily spend the rest of your life playing every single retro game that’s been preserved for posterity on PC, but there are also a host of new games heading your way each month, so that…

It’s been what can only be described as a banner year for Nintendo so far. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which launched back in May, has proven to be one of the studio’s biggest hits of all time, racking up a massive number of sales in its first few days on release.  The rest of the year is unlikely to hold anything quite as epochal for the Big N, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any surprises up Nintendo’s sleeve when it comes to the Switch, or indeed any of Nintendo’s third-party partners. Let’s take a…

Microsoft’s June showcase gave us a lot of reasons to be optimistic for the future of the company. After the unmitigated disaster of the Redfall launch, Microsoft really needed to provide some kind of lifeline for Xbox fans; gamers were getting worried that the studio had nothing up its sleeve in terms of killer apps, but that turned out not to be the case.  We may not have learned quite as much about games like Fable as we wanted to, but we’re still excited for the upcoming Xbox lineup; Starfield and Forza Motorsport have our attention in particular. Before…

Have you ever lost a USB drive that contained important information? There’s no feeling more terrifying than that drop in the pit of your stomach when you realise that the drive you’ve been carrying isn’t with you anymore.  You can’t remember where you dropped it, but you know the files that were on it, and you really don’t want anybody else to see them; they could be business secrets or personal information, but whatever the case may be, you’re terrified someone else is going to get their hands on that data now. That’s where companies like iStorage, which makes the…

The casting process for a reality TV show is no small task, and when it comes to a program as popular as ‘The Bachelorette,’ the stakes are incredibly high. The show’s premise – a single woman seeking love from a pool of eligible men – may seem simple, but the journey to create this romantic playground involves an elaborate and rigorous process. Finding the right mix of contestants is crucial for maintaining the show’s engaging dynamic and increasing its appeal to viewers. The casting process for ‘The Bachelorette’ involves a unique blend of expertise, intuition, and strategy, a process that…

In the world of video games, there are three main types of visual media: 2D games, 3D games, and virtual reality games. While any medium can be used to create a game, each type has its own set of challenges. Because 2D graphics tend to be fairly simple, many designers choose this format when they want to focus on gameplay. But what exactly is 2D graphics? And how does it differ from other types of digital creativity? Understanding two-dimensional game art In the world of game art, 2D means any kind of artistic design that uses two-dimensional space as the…

Triple A game development represents the pinnacle of the gaming industry, with high-budget productions that deliver immersive experiences and cutting-edge technology. In this article, we will explore the world of AAA game development, shedding light on the creative process, the teams involved, and the economic considerations that go into making these blockbuster games. Additionally, we will delve into the question of how much AAA games cost to make and the factors that influence their budgets. The Creative Process of AAA Game Development Pre-production: The pre-production phase involves conceptualizing the game, defining its genre, gameplay mechanics, art style, and narrative elements.…

Known for his action-packed roles in movies like “The Transporter”, “Crank”, and the “Fast & Furious” franchise, Jason Statham is a household name for movie lovers across the globe. With his signature Cockney accent, bald head, and intense physical performances, Statham is an iconic figure in Hollywood. But beneath this tough exterior, there’s more to Jason Statham than most people know. Today, we’ll take a journey into his life and unveil twelve lesser-known facts about this rugged action star. 1. Humble Beginnings in Shirebrook, Derbyshire Born on July 26, 1967, Jason Statham hails from Shirebrook, a small town in Derbyshire,…

Peeling Back the Layers of Celebrity: A Deep Dive into 10 Enthralling Aspects of Piers Morgan’s Life Celebrated media persona, Piers Morgan, is a tapestry of complexities beyond the opinions he vociferously voices. Through his blunt honesty and controversial views, he’s chiseled a distinctive space for himself within the world of TV and journalism. Here, we unravel ten engaging facets of his life that may surprise you. Birth and Childhood in Sussex The youngest among four siblings, Piers Stefan Pughe-Morgan was reared in Sussex. The son of a respected meat distribution executive, his modest beginnings fueled his unwavering pursuit of…

Huw Edwards, a prominent figure in the UK broadcasting arena, is currently in the spotlight for reasons that blemish his illustrious career. However, his journey in the world of broadcasting is truly an inspiring one, from a trainee in BBC News to one of the most recognizable faces in the United Kingdom. Let’s take a journey through his career, his achievements, and the recent controversies that have shaken his career. Early Years in Broadcasting Huw Edwards embarked on his broadcasting journey in 1984, joining BBC News as a trainee. His dedication and prowess saw him rise through the ranks quickly,…

Meta, previously known as Facebook, has recently launched Threads – a platform aiming to compete with Twitter. Fueled by the vast user base of Instagram, Threads is essentially a textual version of Instagram and automatically follows the same people from your Instagram account, making it an instant hit. The question that prevails though, is whether Threads will be another successful venture by Meta or will it join the list of Meta’s failed projects. A Look at Meta’s Previous Failed Projects Meta has constantly been at the forefront of innovation, launching new products to compete with its rivals. However, not all have…