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9th Generation Consoles: Who Should Make The First Move?
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9th Generation Consoles: Who Should Make The First Move?

As the Nintendo Switch enters the 8th generation of technology, both Sony and Microsoft are already pondering the opportunity to move a step closer to the 9th generation. After all, Sony’s PS4 Pro is already capable of maximizing the capabilities of a 4K TV, whilst also introducing virtual reality to the masses. That’s not to

Jessica Thompson · February 24, 2017 · 3 Mins Read

Should You Be Excited for Quarter One (2017)?
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Should You Be Excited for Quarter One (2017)?

The answer to the title of this article is yes and some of the reasons are obvious. When looking at what is coming out this quarter, I can state proudly that this quarter is the strongest first quarter in the past five first quarters. This statement may be bold, but it’s true and I’ll give

Daniel Heiser · February 24, 2017 · 3 Mins Read

How ‘Gimmicky’ is Virtual Reality?
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How ‘Gimmicky’ is Virtual Reality?

Vrtual reality has embedded itself into human history for far longer than we ever realise. From Flight simulation in the late 1920s to the first VR headset in the 1960s. Even Nintendo had a failed virtual reality console called the Nintendo Virtual Boy in 1995, which lacked popularity due to its black and red colour

Jessica Thompson · February 20, 2017 · 4 Mins Read

Red Dead Redemption 2 – In GTA V’s Shadow?
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Red Dead Redemption 2 – In GTA V’s Shadow?

Times sure have changed since the launch of Red Dead Redemption. Rockstar have gone from strength to strength since the launch of the critically acclaimed Western-themed open world title. The 360 and PS3 have been replaced and in their stead are the more powerful PS4 and Xbox One. Rockstar have also had huge success with

Matthew Parker · February 17, 2017 · 4 Mins Read

Reasons Why Many Gamers Wish To See A SEGA Dreamcast 2
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Reasons Why Many Gamers Wish To See A SEGA Dreamcast 2

SEGA’s Dreamcast was the revolutionary console of it’s time. Released in 1999 and officially discontinued by March 2001, it has been considered the greatest cult console of the gaming world. It was initially supposed to compete with the likes of Xbox, PlayStation 2 and Nintendo’s GameCube. However, the console failed to compete with their rivals

Jessica Thompson · February 17, 2017 · 4 Mins Read

DayZ: The Closest You’ll Come to Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse?
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DayZ: The Closest You’ll Come to Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse?

DayZ, released in 2013 on PC, is a persistent, open-world Zombie game that puts you in the shoes of a single survivor, washed up on a beach in a post-Soviet country called Chernarus. You spawn with nothing but a can of beans, a few bandages and all you have to do is survive, but that’s

Jessica Thompson · February 12, 2017 · 3 Mins Read

5 Games To Stir The Hidden Ninja Within
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5 Games To Stir The Hidden Ninja Within

Ninjas made themselves truly known many centuries after their relevance in the form of ninja-themed computer games. The combination of amazing prowess, a rich culture and an almost mystical presence of the ninja lends itself really well to gaming. The games listed excel in some areas while providing an all-around solid fighting experience. Ninja Gaiden

Jessica Thompson · February 12, 2017 · 3 Mins Read

The Only Reasons You Need to Play PlanetSide 2
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The Only Reasons You Need to Play PlanetSide 2

There are a lot of first person shooters out there, and with Battlefield 4 giving me a whole lot of bug-related headaches I decided to step into a different arena to indulge my itchy trigger finger. This time my poison of choice is Sony Online Entertainment‘s PlanetSide 2. While this game has been out for

Jessica Thompson · February 11, 2017 · 4 Mins Read

10 Game Sequels You Wish You Could Play
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10 Game Sequels You Wish You Could Play

When it comes to making sequels for games, movies, and even books, most will agree that what may be popular may not always be critically acclaimed. Because of this, some of the most clamoured after sequels have never been made, but should have been. Following is our list of five video games sequels you only

Jessica Thompson · February 11, 2017 · 6 Mins Read

The 35 Most Addictive Free-to-Play Games
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The 35 Most Addictive Free-to-Play Games

Free to play games are a dime a dozen these days, and for us gamers trying to wade our way through the numerous options, it can be a time consuming process of trial and error. I mean, everyone has their own unique likes and dislikes, so it’s no surprise that finding that one game that

Jessica Thompson · February 10, 2017 · 21 Mins Read

The Switch and Why you Should Buy It
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The Switch and Why you Should Buy It

March 3rd is quickly approaching and with that date we have the highly-anticipated launch of the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo has done it again and gotten our hopes up with a new system, while some scream, “Stop, Nintendo! Stop!” I’m screaming, “Go Nintendo, GO!” After being one of the first persons to actually hold this system

Daniel Heiser · February 5, 2017 · 3 Mins Read

The Best Games Arriving This Month (February, 2017)
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The Best Games Arriving This Month (February, 2017)

Well everyone, it’s that weird moment of the year where it’s not quite a ‘new’ year but it’s also just ‘new’ enough that we’re still sore about those resolutions we just broke. It’s cool though, I’ll go to the gym tomorrow. Or maybe I won’t. Maybe I’ll spend even more time indoors in front of

Matthew Parker · February 1, 2017 · 7 Mins Read