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Most Difficult Retro Games
Is it just me, or are retro games much, much harder than modern games? Today's improved graphics probably help, as I find it hard to even figure out what's going on in some super-vintage arcade games. Another consideration is the fact that arcades wanted kids to keep pumping quarters into the machines, so quick game-overs were profitable. Regardless of the reasoning, I have definitely noticed that we, as gamers, are drawn to punishing difficulty within games. With that in mind, here are some of the most difficult retro games to ever appear in old arcades, as well as on early home consoles like the Nintendo Entertainment System and the Sega Genesis.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Gamers
Top 4 Links in LOZ
As a majority of Zelda fans should know there are many different Links throughout the Legend of Zelda timeline, a new one is conveniently brought into being with enough time to grow into either a boy or teen capable of saving Hyrule from a recurring evil. Today though, I want to go through all the different hero's Hyrule has had and decide which ones were the best.
By Jake Cleveland7 years ago in Gamers
Wanna Fight Dragons and Save the World?
Where to begin with this game review?! First off I’ll give you my basic thoughts, I loved this game!! It’s a pretty good game since even the used copies at select game stores are still 30 bucks! Now every game has some drawbacks be it plot but when you have so many good things the bad will just fall to the wayside. The plot is a little on the standard side that I picked out quite a few plot “twists” they were going for but they still presented them in a very pleasing way. Though some twists I wasn’t prepared for and they were stellar when it came to dishing out emotional moments. But I take it you are here to find out the good and bad to the game and if you would want to buy it right? Well, let me help!
By Victoria Hayes7 years ago in Gamers
'Cube Escape: Paradox' - A Puzzling and Surreal Mobile Experience
Cube Escape: Paradox is the 10th installment of the long-running series Cube Escape created by Dutch indie game company Rusty Lake, and the 13th game set in that universe. In it, Paradox digs ever deeper into the surrealist, horrific, Lynchian world of the other Rusty Lake games. You can download it as an iOS or Android app, or install it on Steam. It is also available in 14 different languages, which is impressively accessible for an indie game.
By Haley Booker-Lauridson7 years ago in Gamers
'The Letter' Guide: Ashton x Rebecca
The Ashton/Rebecca route in The Letter often gets a lot of criticism and hatred. It has jarring flaws which have made it difficult for some. But those who have also played the spin-off game, The Dairy, will also appreciate this pair despite Ashbella and Lubecca being a lot more popular. I personally prefer Ashton and Rebecca with other characters, but I do admit, I like the route quite a bit.
By Chloe Gilholy7 years ago in Gamers
Female Game Developers You Need to Know
It's no secret that gaming, on both the creation and consumption sides, have overwhelmingly been thought of as male spheres. With growing numbers of women pursuing their interests in gaming though, those numbers are changing. From the powerful and impressive veterans whose success paved the way for these changes, to the dedicated young women who continue to prove their place in the industry, understanding why women game developers matter so much cannot be discounted. Here are some of those impressive female video game developers who are helping to change the industry from both sides.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Gamers
'Spider-Man' PS4
For many years, Marvel has struggled to get a foot in the door when it comes to the gaming industry. While having major successes with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, they had failed to set up a gaming counterpart worthy of their prestige. Ever since the release of Batman: Arkham Asylum in 2009, DC with a little help from Rocksteady studios has always excelled within this realm. DC’s reign, however, ended on September 7, 2018 with the release of Spider-Man for the PlayStation 4; due to the simplicity of the game's title, many fans referred to the game as "Marvel’s Spider-Man" which bolstered Marvel's foothold within the community and showed just how much faith they had in both Spider-Man and Insomniac Games, the developer behind Marvel’s Spider-Man.
By Brandon Whitehouse7 years ago in Gamers
Most Popular Games for Twitch Streamers
A relatively recent phenomenon has been a trend in talented video gamers streaming games on online platforms like Twitch. This allows their viewers—which can number in the hundreds of thousands, with top streamers garnering over a million subscribers—to watch them expertly navigate through any number of different single player and online multiplayer video games. Some streamers provide funny commentary, some provide advice and techniques for playing games, and many streamers simply play in relative silence, allowing their talent to speak for itself. With a few exceptions, the most popular games for Twitch streamers tend to center around online multiplayer gameplay, as the evolving strategies for competing against fellow humans provide a deeper well of rich discussion topics and entertaining gameplay than most single player games. Here are some of the most popular games streaming on Twitch right now.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Gamers
'Dr. Chaos' on the NES
Dr. Chaos is one serious game, and you’ll either love it, or hate it… or maybe both. Released in 1988 in North America by FCI Inc., and officially titled Dr. Chaos: Hell’s Gate in Japan, you take control of some guy, the younger brother of Dr. Chaos… I guess. I mean, your older brother is some kind of mad scientist, and to further his experiments, he locked himself away in a mansion in the woods.
By Aaron Dennis7 years ago in Gamers
