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New Games Vs. Old Computers
Up until pretty recently, I was always on the bleeding edge of technology, barely keeping up and definitely not meeting the cutting edge. I'd buy a game that looked fun to play, turn down all the settings ingame, and realize I was still getting low frames that caused the game to be jerky and mostly unplayable. Eventually I got sick of this, and started messing around trying to figure out a way to make these games work. There had to be a way, right? Sometimes, no. There are some games that just can't be played on some machines. If you have 4GB RAM, an integrated GFX card, and an Intel Pentium processor, don't expect to be playing Rust or Ark. Still, you should be able to play a lot of games that are just a few years old on a machine like that. Here's a few things to try, but keep in mind these are mostly tricks for Windows users, since Windows is the largest-supported gaming platform out right now:
By Matt Willis8 years ago in Gamers
10 Super Mario Odyssey Snapshots You Need To See!
Mario's latest adventure features a robust snapshot mode that fans the world over have been diving into enthusiastically! Enjoy this carefully curated collection of snapshots! If you'd like to be featured in a future collection of Nintendo Switch captures, feel free to contact the author at [email protected].
By D.W. Fitzgerald8 years ago in Gamers
The Top 5 Survival Horror Games
Survival horror is one of the genres the industry can’t shake. For me it conjures up a memory of watching an older cousin playing Resident Evil on the PC. I remember falling in love with the franchise right there and then, it was the beginning of me getting into all things horror in general—especially movies—but there was nothing that quite beat that thrill of playing as Jill Valentine or Chris Redfield, battling your way through the Spencer Mansion, and that very first encounter with a zombie.
By John Howard8 years ago in Gamers
How the 'Uncharted' Franchise Created an Action-Adventure Game Worth Playing
Warning: This post contains spoilers for the Uncharted series. At long last I finally found the game I have been searching for. I am a die hard fan of Indiana Jones and have been searching for a game that would both satisfy my need for historical adventure plus have engaging gameplay. The Uncharted Series satisfied both those needs as following Nathan Drake on his adventures to find treasure and uncover the truth to tales told by his mother, and gave me the games that had me up late playing through to find out what happens next.
By Christina B8 years ago in Gamers
Remilia: It's My Boyfriend's World, I'm Just Living and Playing in It
I'll be the first to admit: I had never wanted to learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons or anything like it. D&D had never been that interesting to me, and frankly, I didn't want to try and understand it. Nothing about sitting for hours on end, having to rely on certain rolls, ever struck a chord with me. I didn't understand the stats, didn't understand alignments, and didn't understand why a dice had to have 20 sides.
By Katie Mortimer8 years ago in Gamers
Benefits of Video Games
Our world today has changed so much over the years. I’m only twenty-seven years old and I see how today’s kids have so much more in the realm of technology then what I had. And even more then what individuals of Generation X and the Baby Boomers had. Technology is always changing and that’s a good thing, but it’s seen as a bad thing when it comes to children and video games.
By Chasity Nicole8 years ago in Gamers
'Silent Hill 4': The Forgotten Horror
Hello, and welcome back to Second Chances where I give the maligned and forgotten another shot. As I mentioned before, I consider the original Silent Hill to be one of the greatest horror games of all time. Even though it's nearly twenty years old, its story still knows how to chill you to the bone, its perfect atmosphere keeps you from getting relaxed, and the combat and puzzle solving are both easier to grasp and more involved than in other horror games of the time. Though the PS1 visuals can be a bit hard to look at these days, it is still the closest I've found to the perfect horror game.
By Adam Wallace8 years ago in Gamers
Top 10 Free Xbox One Games
How do you feel about these free games? 1. Fortnite Fortnite is a PUBG type game where 100 players are taken to a large battle arena by a party bus and the object is be the last person or last team alive. You can take on the challenge solo or with a group of up to 4 friends. The developers have been releasing lots of content recently with their last update bringing in levels and more customisation options. There is also a story mode but this won't be released for free until 2018.
By Ethan Terris8 years ago in Gamers
The Best Gaming Console
Some events in your life seem to seal your destiny for many years to come. One such event took place in my life during the 1980's when my father surprised my brother and myself by purchasing us the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). We had played it before at a relative's house, but that does not compare to owning one yourself and playing whenever you want to (or at least when Mom and Dad say it's ok). The fatherly gesture made that day would spark a love for gaming in me that, 30 years later, has yet to let go. Thinking about the time I've spent gaming over those years, I began wondering, what was the best time I had and with what console. For me, this was actually a tough choice between my number 1 and 2 spots, so, because the choice was so close, we'll begin with the runner-up.
By Kevin McIntosh8 years ago in Gamers
