It could easily be argued that the need to accessorize is even greater with video gaming than it is in fashion.  Sure, the average modern day console (such as the Xbox One or PlayStation 4) is definitely jam-packed with basically…

While the Wii U doesn’t exactly get quite as much attention as its more visible modern day counterparts (i.e. – the PS4 and Xbox One) make no mistake, it IS a fantastic console that deserves all the accolades it receives.…

With all of the new top racing titles being in ultra HD, replete with blockbuster graphics and open world action, the only way to significantly up the immersion factor is to turn toward alternative control mechanisms.  Naturally, if you’re well…

Valve has hit the proverbial gold mine more than once, as you are undoubtedly probably already aware.  Within the video game industry they’ve landed more than a few massive registered hits that have allowed them to silently rest and invest…

To many people the “Just Dance” series might have at first seemed like a bit of a novelty, something that served as just another passing fad of sorts.  The truth however, is that it has now become a certified institution,…

For all intents and purposes, Chris Sawyer Productions’ (including Frontier Developments, for the Xbox) original “Rollercoaster Tycoon” is the granddaddy of all the amusement park sims out there and still stands alone as one of the better specialized simulators available…

So, what makes a game “retro” anyway?  One would say that the only real qualifier is age and a graphical base that’s significantly behind the times, as it were.  However, if you took a short-sided view of what it means…

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For the most part it is always the gameplay that makes for a truly awesome video gaming experience, but there’s also something to be said about storytelling, especially if it’s really great.  While the mechanics of a title are always…

Among the many city-building simulators out there, the Tropico series has emerged to forge a solid position ahead of the competition due to its in-depth control of activities as well as its solid graphics.  With Tropico 5 it would seem…

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