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Why Buy an Xbox One in 2018?
I recently upgraded my graphics card in my PC. I figured it needed an update from the trusty GTX 750 Ti I'd been using for years. So now, I'm officially a member of current gen graphics, even if it's the lowest end of modern graphics with the 1050 Ti. As I was playing Killer Instinct, an absolutely fantastic fighting game which was originally an Xbox One exclusive, it suddenly dawned on me that there wasn't really a reason to play the Xbox One that was nestled away in my brother's bedroom.
By Lewis Wilson7 years ago in Gamers
'Street Fighter V' Review
I have to admit I was a late adopter of this game. Even though I loved Street Fighter 4 and have followed the Street Fighter series forever there was something I didn't like about Street Fighter V. Initially, it felt slower and I had to relearn all the rules. My friends would destroy me at it when the Vanilla Street Fighter V first came out. I didn't have a PS4 at the time and I vowed to wait until the system and the game became cheaper.
By Brian Anonymous7 years ago in Gamers
Why 'Fortnite' Should End
Alright, before anyone gets their bloomies in a twist, I should say I have been exclusively playing this game consistently for about five months and played it a few times last December. So, that means I have seen many of the failures within this game and its community. In the following rant I will not hold back on of my discoveries or name-calling. Just kidding, I won't be name-calling.
By Lyvia Jack7 years ago in Gamers
Which Console Is King?
Let me get my biases out of the way: I freaking love the Switch. I love it handheld so much that I haven’t even seen it to be worth purchasing a pro controller to play it docked. So yeah, spoiler alert, I think Switch is the best console on the market right now.
By Josh Williams8 years ago in Gamers
2018's Battle Royale Bonanza
Today's video games always excel in bringing players together through the internet. Highly competitive experiences are nothing new to gamers, but lately the stakes have been raised to the limit with this new trend in online games. It's nearly impossible to browse Twitch or YouTube or any video sharing/streaming website and not stumble across footage of someone playing Epic Games' Fortnite, or PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. Chances are, you've even probably heard someone brag about winning a "Victory Royale" or even the notorious "Chicken Dinner." These are symptoms of the Battle Royale game type that is taking the whole gaming world by storm. What is it about this game type that has us all so captivated, and is it here to stay?
By Jason Wiltey8 years ago in Gamers
Greatest Video Game Consoles of All Time
In the past thirty years, many immersive, entertaining console platforms have been released, showcasing a remarkable period in technology and gaming. Especially after exploring the many years of design breakthroughs and varied productions, you'll begin to see how these simple playthings have pushed the envelope in terms of animated graphics development, internet connectivity, and a plentitude of other integrations. All of this would not have been possible if not for the relatively unheard-of Ralph H. Baer, whose 1951 idea, later called “The Brown Box” by 1966, was the code name for what we all have never heard of: the Magnavox Odyssey. Though it was released in 1972, not long after (by about 1977) such consoles became obsolete due to a dawn in the epic, revolutionary “Pong” console. Manufacturers quickly dropped out of the industry and the creation of microprocessor-based console platforms even dwindled dramatically.
By George Herman8 years ago in Gamers
Why the GameCube Is My Favourite Console Ever
I was born in the autumn of 1998, meaning my earliest memories of gaming as a whole was dominated by my two older brothers playing the Nintendo 64. The familiar, mesmerising glow the screen would give when they played Rainbow Road for the umpteenth time is something that will be forever imprinted into my brain—and perhaps the reason why I'm so short-sighted today. But I am not alone. Nintendo was immensely popular at this time for all types of gamers, and had barrels of momentum rolling into the new millennium. Being able to easily compete and thrive with the rival consoles such as the Sony's Playstation and Microsoft's XBox, looking back now, it makes no sense how their newest console, the GameCube, didn't attract the same following. By the time the Playstation 2 was released, our family's N64 was shoved swiftly up onto the shelf, never to be seen (until one of us fancied going back to the OG first person shooter, GoldenEye 007) as there was so much more fun to be had with a more diverse idea of gaming. The revolutionary Grand Theft Auto III bought out the dangerous side of gaming on a wider scale, and despite accusations of this franchise creating monsters and serial killers, it will still remain as one of the games that changed the game itself. Just it wasn't available on GameCube.
By Lucy Clarke8 years ago in Gamers
The New Era of Gaming
When I was younger, around 6 or 7, I remember eagerly waking up early on weekends, sneaking downstairs to the family living room, quietly booting up my Nintendo GameCube or Sony PlayStation 2, and for a couple of hours just forgetting everything and indulging in the world of video games. I could play something for hours and never get bored; One hard level on Super Mario Sunshine?No big deal. Trying to complete all the missions in The Simpsons Hit and Run? Easy. I would play and play and play before my parents would finally awaken and boot me off to watch their weekend morning programs. Nowadays, in my rare moments of peace and solidarity, I might boot up my old faithful consoles for a quick game of Luigi's Mansion, but normally I can play for approximately 30 minutes before my mind wanders to my phone or my laptop, and I lose interest. This has nothing to do with the games I am playing, but rather I just can't find it in me anymore to sit and play for hours like I used to. Maybe that is just me, or maybe that is just growing up, but I still yearn for that feeling of gaming in the early hours of the morning, forgetting the world and just being indulged in my screen.
By Danniella Davies8 years ago in Gamers
Awesome Saturn Exclusives: Import Shooters
Hello, and welcome back to Silver Linings where I find the best of the maligned and forgotten. It's been a while, but I'm returning to the much maligned Sega Saturn to spotlight some great exclusive games. I've already outlined some awesome platformers and RPGs that make investing in Sega's fifth-generation console a good move. However, there is an aspect to the Saturn that I'm surprised doesn't get more attention from gamers. That aspect is the fact that the Saturn is one of the most import-friendly consoles of the era.
By Adam Wallace8 years ago in Gamers
Sony Has Confirmed the PlayStation 5, But How Soon Can We Expect It?
With the Xbox One X almost ready for release, there's been much speculation around how Sony will react to its new, high powerful competitor. With E3 over, some have wondered about the future of the PlayStation 4 and its upcoming games such as God of War. For PS users, the days ahead are quite bright thanks to the power of the PlayStation 4 Pro and Sony's monstrous presence within the industry. Except for one little thing: Rumors indicate that we could very well see a PlayStation 5 release as soon as 2018.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
PS4 Has Sold 50 Million Units — But How's The Xbox One Doing?
The PlayStation 4 has been selling steady since its launch back in 2013 with the console getting quite a bit of love with firmware upgrades, a profoundly admirable set of exclusives, and even hardware upgrades. It's not hard to reaffirm the fact Sony has been quite busy to make their sales numbers hit the 50 million units mark.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
