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5 Big Games from 2015
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5 Big Games from 2015

This year has seen many great game releases and even new genres opened, it doesn’t matter which platform you own, you are to feel relatively satisfied either way. Now, 2015 may have been a banner year for some amazing games, but 2016 promises more. And, if you are fascinated, here are some 5 games that

Jessica Thompson · December 27, 2015 · 3 Mins Read

7 Games Coming in 2016 That should be Amazing
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7 Games Coming in 2016 That should be Amazing

This year has seen some fantastic releases and next year is expected to be even better. With an already jam-packed line-up, here’s a few games that are sure to be some of the highlights of 2016. GT Sport (PS4) The PS4 has a huge amount of games to fit nearly every genre, however, racing games

Jessica Thompson · December 15, 2015 · 4 Mins Read

Duelyst Preview
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Duelyst Preview

Recently I was able to get my hands on the private beta for Duelyst, a tactical, turn based, multiplayer, strategy game by Counterplay Games.  In short the game features beautiful art and surprisingly detailed animations.  There are hundreds (if not thousands) of spells, minions, and equipment.  Most of which are more than just cards and

Dakota B. · September 3, 2015 · 4 Mins Read

6 Awesome Accessories for Laptop Gamers
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6 Awesome Accessories for Laptop Gamers

We all have our preferred gaming platforms and while consoles were busy stepping up their game (no pun intended) PC’s and laptops were doing the exact same thing. Companies like Xidax and Alienware have taken PC gaming to the next level. It’s not just about the PC you own, however. You need the right tools

Jessica Thompson · August 26, 2015 · 3 Mins Read

Retro Childhood Toys That Are Now Worth A Fortune
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Retro Childhood Toys That Are Now Worth A Fortune

It is hard to put a price on your childhood. All those times spent happily whiling away the hours with your favourite toy is worth more than money, right? Well, a couple of decades on, and you might look at it with a different perspective. Those retro games and toys that gave you so much

Jessica Thompson · August 18, 2015 · 2 Mins Read

Three Upcoming Theme Park Business Sim Games That Look Awesome
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Three Upcoming Theme Park Business Sim Games That Look Awesome

The business sim is a genre which is under filled and under demanded, in my opinion, and that’s why you don’t see many developers rushing out to make games based around this area. The business sim genre struck its prime within the 1990s, and then things went completely quiet, with poor to mediocre releases. However,

Jay Allsopp · August 16, 2015 · 3 Mins Read

Triad Wars (Preview)
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Triad Wars (Preview)

Square Enix delivered quite a surprise when they took over Sleeping Dogs and turned it from a GTA clone to something great on its own.  The story was interesting, the gameplay was very smooth and engaging (jumping off a motorcycle and shooting the gas tank in slow motion as it went under a police car

Dakota B. · August 14, 2015 · 4 Mins Read

Video Games and Their Affect on People
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Video Games and Their Affect on People

If you’ve been into games for any amount of time you’ve probably heard statements like, “Video Games Cause Violence” and if you’re anything like me statements like that really get your blood boiling.  This is brought up almost as often as the debate over guns and though that topic is a discussion of its own

Jessica Thompson · August 9, 2015 · 5 Mins Read

Papo & Yo Review: Worth a Play
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Papo & Yo Review: Worth a Play

Papo & Yo is a game by the independent studio Minority Media.  The story follows a boy named Quico who hides away from his drunk and abusive father in an imaginary puzzle world in which he tries to guide both himself and his friend monster to a better place.  Using Quico’s imagination you must solve

Jessica Thompson · August 9, 2015 · 2 Mins Read

Metal Gear Solid 5; The Good, the Bad, and the Just Plain Silly
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Metal Gear Solid 5; The Good, the Bad, and the Just Plain Silly

There’s been a lot of commotion regarding anything Konami has touched recently.  From stripping Hideo Kojima of his title and team, to canceling Silent Hills, and even an ex member of Konami, Koji Igarashi, becoming a massive success on his own with a genre Konami deemed “dead”.  Konami seems to be digging a deeper and

Jessica Thompson · August 9, 2015 · 4 Mins Read

The Forest (Preview)
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The Forest (Preview)

A survival horror game where you are trapped on an island with mutant cannibals after a horrible plane crash that separated you from your son.  A beautiful game filled with suspense and scares abundant, at least that’s what was promised to us over a year ago when the game first went into Early Access.  What

Jessica Thompson · August 9, 2015 · 4 Mins Read

All Orcs Must Die: Unchained – Hands-On Preview
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All Orcs Must Die: Unchained – Hands-On Preview

Orcs Must Die has been an action based, tower defense game in which you try to defend a magical rift from Orcs and other evil creatures.  You can place traps, use spells, and use a list of weapons to defeat your foes.  Each entry in the series has changed the game a

Dakota B. · August 9, 2015 · 5 Mins Read