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The tragic path of the RollerCoaster Tycoon Franchise
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The tragic path of the RollerCoaster Tycoon Franchise

I love RollerCoaster Tycoon, by that I mean I love the very first entry of RollerCoaster Tycoon released in 1999. I played that game endlessly, and I was overjoyed when we played that game for science class to learn about physics. RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 was and still is a favorite game of mine. It was

William M. · March 17, 2015 · 6 Mins Read

Act of Aggression Preview
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Act of Aggression Preview

Eugen Systems has just released its Act of Aggression pre-alpha PC gameplay trailer on YouTube, and a surge of excitement has already built up for this upcoming game across the RTS community. Even though the preview video is just a short teaser trailer for now, Eugen Systems has been consistently touting that Act of Aggression

Jessica Thompson · March 16, 2015 · 3 Mins Read

What Happened to WW2 First-Person-Shooters?
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What Happened to WW2 First-Person-Shooters?

The First-person-shooter genre is one of the most popular, and we’ve become accustomed to receiving a yearly release from both the Battlefield and Call of Duty franchises. Both of these juggernaut series started out with the theme of WW2 with Battlefield 1942 and Call of Duty. One of my favourite experiences was with Call of

Jay Allsopp · March 8, 2015 · 3 Mins Read

Overlooked Gem: I Am Alive
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Overlooked Gem: I Am Alive

The critical and commercial success enjoyed by Naughty Dog’s post-apocalyptic adventure The Last of Us shows that plenty of gamers are interested in dark, survival-themed videogames set in bleak places and times, and which often place a human face – an ugly and primal one – on the horror they convey. But while The Last

Alex De-Gruchy · March 1, 2015 · 10 Mins Read

PS4 and XBOX One Games Releasing in March (2015)
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PS4 and XBOX One Games Releasing in March (2015)

From weird little shooters to survival horror strategy and adventure RPG’s, March of 2015 is shaping up to be an interesting month for current (8th) generation gamers.   This isn’t just a notable period for PlayStation 4 gamers though, it is also just as equally appealing for Microsoft and the Xbox One crowd.   Anyway, without further

Jessica Thompson · February 28, 2015 · 5 Mins Read

6 Reasons to Buy a Wii U This Year (2015)
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6 Reasons to Buy a Wii U This Year (2015)

Whether or not you are a bona-fide Nintendo fan is one thing, but the overall fun factor associated with the Wii U cannot be denied.   There’s a certain sense of flavor that this console gives off which, along with all its unique games, is basically without precedent in the gaming industry at large.   Sure, some

Jessica Thompson · February 24, 2015 · 4 Mins Read

Upcoming PS4 and XBOX One Exclusives to be Excited About
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Upcoming PS4 and XBOX One Exclusives to be Excited About

They’re simultaneously the source of all our gaming glory and woes, our light as well as darkness……we’re speaking of course about exclusive releases.   Regardless of the fact that we now have very powerful gaming consoles available with all sorts of cross-platform AAA-tiered releases, the truth is that exclusives still drive the market. Companies like Sony

Jessica Thompson · February 15, 2015 · 5 Mins Read

Reasons Why PS4 is Outselling the XBOX ONE
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Reasons Why PS4 is Outselling the XBOX ONE

Can you name a bad console that has sold well? I can’t. I can think of a great one that is selling amazingly well, though. An awesome console, with brilliant games, and the other essentials, is what gamers are attracted to… It’s that very recipe that’s made the PS, PS2, XBOX and XBOX 360 so

Jessica Thompson · February 14, 2015 · 4 Mins Read

5 Games That Need to be Announced this Year
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5 Games That Need to be Announced this Year

We’ve all got our own wish list of dream announcements. Many of us wait for E3 event to be disappointed that our most wished for title wasn’t mentioned. However, 2015 brings new hope that the following titles could be announced. Call of Duty: World at War 2 Rumour has it that Activision might be working

Jessica Thompson · January 25, 2015 · 3 Mins Read

Top Five Games for Wii U in 2015
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Top Five Games for Wii U in 2015

This year is set to see some big releases on the Nintendo Wii U. Let’s take a look at what are set to be the top 5 titles… Mario Party 10 ‘Mario Party 10’ is an excellent addition to the Mario franchise which is due to be released in March. The game is built around

Jessica Thompson · January 20, 2015 · 4 Mins Read

PS4 vs. XBOX One – Potential Game Changers of 2015?
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PS4 vs. XBOX One – Potential Game Changers of 2015?

It only feels like yesterday when these two consoles hit the market. With plenty of initial anticipation, we’re now in a slightly better position to see where we might be heading. However, this can all change. The console market is unpredictable just like the weather; one right move against one bad move and suddenly things

Jay Allsopp · January 17, 2015 · 5 Mins Read