Gamer News & Updates

July 11, 2023

Civilization- The King of Turned Based Strategy Games Pt.1
Civilization has been updated and re-released several times, each version remains true to the core game play. Having said that, each version is also different and is fun to go back and play from time to time. Civilization VI is the most recent version being released in 2016. This for me this article is both the history of the game and kind of a love letter to those who have worked hard on it over the years.
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July 5, 2023

From Boom to Bust: The Fall of Atari in the 1980s
In the early 1980s, Atari produced groundbreaking platforms and games that won the hearts of millions of gamers around the world. Atari had appeared to be an unstoppable force, but it eventually collapsed. Let's investigate the causes of this gaming titan's decline during a time that revolutionized the industry.
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June 30, 2023

Optimizing the Fun Out of Games
There have been some recent articles about people decrying the fact that Nintendo has been patching out item-cloning glitches in the latest Zelda game. With that in mind, it’s that last point that I want to talk about in this article. Is using cheats or exploits a valid way to enjoy a game?
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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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