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This Game Made Me Cry
What Remains of Edith Finch may safely be considered one of the current leading games of the walking-simulator genre. Admittedly, I have only played through it twice, but I will try to give my best review of this game.
By Markus McWinston8 years ago in Gamers
'The Sims 4: Seasons' Review. Top Story - July 2018.
Longtime Sims fans know the true definition of “hype” when they hear about a remaster of a classic Sims expansion pack release. Some expansion titles of the eighteen-year-old simulation series have become staples. Examples of these essential and loved packs include pets, university life, and any packs that include family and nightlife features. One pack, however, that may just be the most popular and anticipated expansion of each new generation of The Sims has to be Seasons.
By Eris8 years ago in Gamers
A Game That Anybody Can, and Everybody Should Play
***THIS REVIEW IS SPOILER FREE*** Finding new games to play is always a struggle. I was never a lineup-at-the-theater to watch a movie type of guy (unless maybe Star Wars); I was more of a wait until it comes out on DVD for rent kind of guy. In that sense, with Steam prices for "new" games like CoD:WWII and Monster Hunter going into the high 50s and 60s, I like to take a look back at what games that I've missed that I can grab at feasible prices. Released for PC in February 2016, Firewatch pulls a decent price of 19.99 USD on Steam (in Canada it costs 21.99 CAD, which means given the current currency exchange rate, it's about $3.2 USD cheaper to buy it in Canada).
By Markus McWinston8 years ago in Gamers
This 'Uncharted' Short Film Is the Only One We Need
(SMALL SPOILER ALERT FOR THE SHORT FILM - SOME PLOT DETAILS ARE MENTIONED.) Video game to film adaptations are, to be frank, rarely any good at all. Even those that fair slightly better with audiences and critics (such as this year's Tomb Raider adaptation) come across as only just better than other adaptions. The Uncharted series is just one example of a popular, critically praised video game franchise that Hollywood has set its eyes on, in yet another attempt to prove that films based on games barely ever work as good movies, let alone companion pieces to those games they are based on.
By Scott Alexander8 years ago in Gamers
The Best Keyboards for Gaming
Whether it's first-person shooters or city builders, City Skylines or Counter-Strike, a good keyboard can mean a hot fresh chicken royale or simply game over. There are more and more keyboards on the market than ever before. But what makes a keyboard special? What keyboards can give us that sweet sweet victory royale?
By Matthew Madden8 years ago in Gamers
'Fortnite', yet Again Another Season
It’s that time of the year (again), another season for Fortnite: Battle Royale. Since the game's release in September of last year, the battle royale portion of the game has had five seasons, each lasting three months respectively. Each season has had a different theme unique to that season. In season two (Fortnite didn’t introduce themes until season two) it was medieval themed, with knight skins that were unlockable throughout the season. Season three bought a space theme, with astronauts, and season four bought us the superhero theme. The most recent season, season five introduced an ancient theme, bringing us skins that looked like they were from Ancient Rome and China. Throughout the three months the season lasts, the player has the option to buy the battle pass, a buy-in in the game that unlocks new customizable options for your character. These include skins, pickaxes, gliders, emotes, backpacks, and more. The battle pass will set you back ten dollars, but if you are a dedicated player it’s always nice to have the freshest skins on the battlefield. Alright, back to season five. This new season of Fortnite: Battle Royale brought us a whole new feel for the game. It added two new points of interest (POIs) Paradise Palms, replacing Moisty Mire and Lazy Links replacing Anarchy Acres. But in the section of the map where Paradise Palms is located, the map changed to a desert, instead of the typical grasslands found elsewhere. This is new to players, (including me) because this is the first time the biomes of the map has been changed. It also added the All Terrian Kart, which is the first drivable vehicle in Fortnite: Battle Royale, besides the shopping cart. Also added were transportation rifts, which when stepped through, transported you up in the air and left you skydiving back down to the ground. Also new to this season, there are skins that you can earn over time. This is essentially you get a skin at the beginning of the season, and you have to complete different challenges to upgrade the skin to make it look way cooler. In the season five battle pass, two skins feature this progression system, one that is earned on the first tier (out of one-hundred) and one where it is earned on the last tier. Season four was technically the first season to introduce this with the Omega skin, but it was tier one-hundred and players complained that they didn't have time to complete and use the fully-upgraded skin. Just by looking at the tiers, I can say that Epic games did a much better job of designing the battle pass for season five than season four. In season four, all of the skins were bleak and not truly unique. Not only did the season five battle pass feature skins that looked liked Vikings and samurais, they have a girl decked out in motorcycle gear, a unicorn pool float backpack, a girl in lifeguard gear, a balloon pickaxe, a guy that looks like a navy seal, and for tier one-hundred, a guy that looks like a bad guy straight out of a superhero movie! Being a player of the game since it came out, I’ve really enjoyed the fast-paced gameplay, but the game seems a little worn out. With my account being level two-hundred fifty-something, I’m not sure if I will be buying the battle pass this season, something that I usually do every year, and will probably revoke buying new skins from the shop. Anyway, I will still be out there on the battlefield trying to get the #1 Victory Royale! Have a fun season, and remember, game on!
By Dan Root8 years ago in Gamers
Should 'Gaming Addiction' Be Classed as a Mental Disorder?
So recently at school, we've been learning about Gaming Addiction– which has recently been classed as a mental disorder. It got me thinking, should it really be classed as a disorder or is that unfair?
By Mika8 years ago in Gamers
Top Ten Open World Games
I've been gaming since I was about five-years-old and that was in the late 90's. I am now 25-years-old and still in love with gaming. I don't think I will ever fall out of love with it. Now these are my top ten open world games that I have played and enjoyed a lot.
By Ajax8 years ago in Gamers
E3 2018: One Month Later
The largest trade show of the year has come and gone and with a month’s time to reflect on the major announcements, it is the perfect opportunity to analyze the impact of E3 2018.
By Joe Brichetto8 years ago in Gamers
Best Gifts for PS4 Gamers
Despite the fact that their hobby is very niched, PS4 gamers can be tricky to shop for. First of all, unless you've memorized your gamer friend's entire PlayStation inventory, there's no way of knowing if they already own a copy of whatever it is (i.e., game, book) you're thinking of giving them.
By Patricia Sarkar8 years ago in Gamers
Gaming News for the Week of July 12, 2018
Top Story: 'Fortnite' season five starts today and Epic went hard to promote it. The time travel-themed season of Fortnite popped off this morning after a week of mysterious teasers, both in-game and in the real world. Last week, a massive rocket launched causing massive rifts in the map's sky, which kicked off a slew of minor map changes and hints across social media about what season five would comprise of. In the real world, though, the iconic llama piñatas began appearing all over Europe. There are seven in total in cities like Paris, Warsaw, and two in London. As of recording, it is unclear what significance the llamas have and if anything about them changed with the arrival of season five.
By Joe Brichetto8 years ago in Gamers
The Letter Guide: Ashton x Isabella Route
Introduction A lot of people seemed to have enjoyed the Zachary x Hannah guide, so I've decided to write some more guides for the game. Ashton x Isabella is one of the most popular pairings in this small, but growing fandom and it's easy to see why. They have some brilliant chemistry together and heart-warming scenes that it's easy to ship them as best friends or as lovers. The romantic route for these two is one of the most awarding for those who love romance.
By Chloe Gilholy8 years ago in Gamers