Gamer News & Updates

June 23, 2023

Acceptable Departures from Reality
Video games take a LOT of shortcuts for the sake of convenience. There are certain games designed entirely around the novelty of performing actions in excruciating detail. But for most games, it’s better to distill important actions down to a single button press, even if in real life the action would require a series of focused and precise movements.
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June 16, 2023

Retro Gaming Resurgence: Why Millennials Love Classic Video Games
Are you a fan of classic video games? Do you remember the days when gaming was all about pixelated graphics and 8-bit soundtracks? If you're a millennial, chances are you do. And you're not alone. In recent years, there has been a significant resurgence of interest in retro gaming, with millennials leading the charge. From vintage consoles like the NES and SNES to arcade classics like Pac-Man and Space Invaders, old-school gaming has become a cultural phenomenon. But why are millennials so obsessed with these vintage games? In this blog, we will explore the reasons behind the retro gaming resurgence, and why it's here to stay. So, grab your controller and let's dive into the world of classic video games!
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May 30, 2023

What Do You Want from a Remake?
The trend of remaking classic video games shows no sign of slowing down. On this blog, we have previously covered some of the different types of remakes and re-releases that frequently pop up. This article will borrow from the terminology and concepts discussed in that post, so we recommend checking that out first to get an overview and some examples of the things we’re talking about. The idea of this article is to prompt you to ask yourself what you would want from a remake of an old classic in an ideal world.
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May 14, 2023

5 Retro Gaming Classics That Still Hold Up Today
Are you tired of the latest video games with their flashy graphics and convoluted storylines? Do you long for the good old days of simple gameplay and pixelated graphics? Well, fear not, fellow gamers, because we've got you covered. In this article, we're taking a trip down memory lane and revisiting five retro games that still hold up today.
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April 18, 2023

What Should Succeed the Nintendo Switch Pt. 2
In our last blog we were discussing what we would like to see in a new Nintendo console. Here are some other features we would like to see in the future.
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April 18, 2023

What Should Succeed the Nintendo Switch Pt.1
The Switch’s hybrid home console/portable design has arguably been one of the strongest ideas they have pursued. But with the aging console’s hardware apparently approaching its natural twilight, the question of where Nintendo should go next is on the minds of many gaming enthusiasts. This article will express a few opinions and baseless speculation of what Nintendo’s next hardware evolution should look like.
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April 17, 2023

Uncovering the Hidden Gems: The Best Retro Games You Never Knew Existed
In today's instant-gratification society, it's easy to forget about the many games from the past that helped shape the video game industry as we know it today. With technology advancing at an incredible pace, older video games are at risk of being lost to history. To the newest generation, the games that came before they were born might as well be ancient relics, stored in a digital museum somewhere out of reach. However, what many may not realize is that some of these "relics" are actually hidden gems, truly exceptional retro games that, with a little exploration, can still provide hours of enjoyment and challenge.
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March 9, 2023

A Look at the Classic Game M.U.L.E.
M.U.L.E is a classic retro video game that was released back in 1983 for the Atari 8-bit computer system. Developed by Ozark Softscape and published by Electronic Arts, this game quickly became a fan favorite and is still considered one of the best games of its time. In this article, we will explore the history and gameplay of M.U.L.E and why it remains such a beloved classic.
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March 9, 2023

Game Boy Color and Other Mid-Gen Upgrades
For the most part, traditional video game consoles and handhelds have come in clearly defined “generations”. For the most part, the core hardware would remain mostly unchanged through the lifecycle of the console, though the form factor may change styles and/or get smaller. The console itself would stay essentially the same on a processing power level, and all versions of the consoles would play all the same games, even if newer revisions had some quality-of-life upgrades. However, there are a few outliers that bent or broke this trend through the years. These “Mid-Generation” upgrades would have new features and some kind of objective superiority over the original version, sometimes even having their own exclusive games.
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