fact or fiction
Is it fact or merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the myths and beliefs we hold about the gaming universe and its virtual inhabitants.
A Non-Gamer's Thoughts on Gaming
When it comes to video games, I'm a complete novice. I've dabbled in League of Legends and Wii Sports, but that's about the extent of what I've played. I grew up being told that games would melt my brain and would make me violent, and was kept away from them as a result. Any gaming system I had came with a lot of rules and time restrictions.
By Kristina Tingler6 years ago in Gamers
Hero of EA Play
What Happened at EA play: "The Hero of EA Play" #EA #EAgames #Mixer #EAplay #gamerblog #progamer #fbstories The day started like any other. I woke up early with a raging thirst and an unmistakable raging boner for nothing other than video games. I had planned to wake up earlier, but my lack of money, limited travel ability (due to my van being out of gas), and the general dislike of the crazy guys still following me was weighing down on my every move. So, in light of all of these hindrances, I grabbed wood; my trusty skateboard,"Plan B-Destroy," and rode as fast as I could to the actual event.
By J'mar Tarafa7 years ago in Gamers
Reason First: Should Electronic Gaming Be a Mental Illness?
For all of those CallofDuty (CoD) and WorldofWarcraft (WoW) junkies out there, you might be facing a problem other than advancing to the next digital stage: Mental health. The World Health Organization has decided that gaming electronically may be classified as a psychological disorder. What this means for the millions of gamers who obsess over their various consoles, platforms, and systems is that they are exhibiting behavior akin to obsessive compulsive disorder and schizophrenia.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Gamers
Why Do You Play Video Games?
Today, we see professional gamers spend their entire days playing games for a living supported by sponsors paying thousands and millions of dollars for them to excel. We see full arenas with tens of thousands of people crowded around to watch people compete at video games. We see thousands of people tuned in to various video streams of people sharing their gameplay experiences daily.
By Karen Berns7 years ago in Gamers
A Problem in the Game Rental Service
A few weeks ago I received a code to get a FREE Redbox DVD or game rental for one night. So I used it to rent out a game that had just come out so I can try it out before purchasing it. When I arrived at the Redbox kiosk, I entered my information to receive my game CD. When the CD case popped out, I received a blank case with the QR code sticker glued on it where the game CD is supposed to be. So I called the support group and reported the incident. The representative was kind and professional as she gave me a new code for me to rent out the game again. So I rented out the same game through the app on my phone, received the confirmation to pick up the game, and then entered my information to get the game at the same Redbox kiosk. Once again, a new case popped out and this one was also empty with the QR code sticker glued in at the exact spot as the first CD case. Now I have two empty cases with no games. Since the representative was still on the phone with me, I informed her of the same issue. She then gave me another code, but this time I ordered the game at a different kiosk. I returned both empty cases inside the Redbox kiosk and drove to the next Redbox location, which was around 15 minutes away from the current one. When I arrived there, I entered my information to get the game. When the CD case came out, thank God this time there was a game CD inside. What was supposed to take me 10 minutes turned into almost an hour task, and it was all because some thieves chose to outsmart the system and get free games.
By Spencer Jean-Mary7 years ago in Gamers
'Assassin's Creed: Odyssey' and the Perils of Copy-and-Paste Syndrome
Assassin's Creed: Odyssey is named in homage to the Homeric Masterpiece. However, an homage to some is plagiarism to others. The name also stands as a warning sign to players that Ubisoft may have pilfered ideas from more than an old poet.
By Matt Richards7 years ago in Gamers
