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God of War
God of War as a series hadn’t really evolved from the 2005 original and Kratos was one of the most badly written and 1-dimentional characters in gaming, a raging spartan warrior whose sole purpose in life was to rip everything he saw to shreds, not thinking of consequences, existing purely to get revenge on those who wronged him and as a weapon at your disposal.
By Billy Andrews8 years ago in Gamers
Top 5 Video Game Franchises
Video game franchises are an interesting concept. Usually starting with a gripping or intriguing first title in order to draw you in and continuously suck your hard-earned pennies from your pocket like a god damn Dyson, (other brands of Hoover are also available).
By Billy Andrews8 years ago in Gamers
'Far Cry 5': The Good, the Bad, and the Father
For those of you who are new to the Far Cry series and enjoy action/shooters with a bit of story sprinkled on top, this game will certainly be worth the buy. Unfortunately, if you've already logged some hours in the past Far Cry's, this game is pretty much the exact same thing over again. There are some new features which are all nice, but it's still just the same old script.
By Kevin Dampman8 years ago in Gamers
'God of War': A Role Model for an Entire Industry
2018’s God of War may be gaming’s new mascot for things we didn’t know we needed. Old school Kratos was almost adorable in his blind rage against the familiar faces of Greek mythology. It didn’t just work despite the fact that he was an underdeveloped protagonist, it worked because he was an underdeveloped protagonist. The thrilling, albeit simple character suited the thrilling, albeit simple gameplay. This new God of War takes that foundation and keeps it intact while simultaneously uprooting the entire thing to start from scratch. It may be the smoothest and most successful franchise overhaul in the history of gaming, a medium that somehow manages to love remakes and reboots more than its Hollywood counterpart. The praise for God of War 4, or PS4, or 2018, or just God of War (whatever you’ve been calling it), has been as universal as it is earned. So rather than just review the game, because my feedback may become tediously positive, we’ll also be taking a look into the secret ingredients that land such a historically memorable reception.
By Mike Charest8 years ago in Gamers
'Stardew Valley' Multiplayer: The Beginning of a Beautiful Adventure
Stardew Valley is one of the hottest casual farming games for PC. Welcome to Pelican Town, an idyllic place settled in lush Stardew Valley. You've inherited a farm from your late grandfather, and can participate in all facets of country life: planting crops, raising animals, fishing, mining, and developing relationships with the townsfolk. The game was released in 2016 and has received critical praise. But there's more: the developer, ConcernedApe, has just released a public beta for Stardew Valley's multiplayer mode!
By Skylar Banach8 years ago in Gamers
Video Game Titles That Sound Like Porn
Sometimes it's hard to tell what certain movies or shows are about depending on its title. Because of porn films' often parodic titles or storylines, it's hard not to laugh or think of ways to turn something as innocent as Speed to Ramming Speed. And it's even funnier when its title is not intentionally supposed to be suggestive. These are the video game titles that sound like porn.
By Claudia Jerro8 years ago in Gamers
Powers Reviews
In honor of opening day, today we will be talking the newest installment of MLB: The Show 18. For years, MLB The Show has been the premier video game for baseball lovers around the world. For those who are new to the game, here is what you need to know. This game has many different game modes for you to play both online and offline. The online mode is called Diamond Dynasty, where you create your own 25-man roster from playing cards you can collect by playing the game and also buy with their in-game currency you earn from playing the game, or you can buy with real money. Inside Diamond Dynasty there are different game modes you can play such as conquest, where you try to claim territories from other teams by beating them in three inning games. You can also put your team against other player's teams from around the world in the head-to-head mode. Finally, you have Battle Royale where you draft a 25 man team and put that team to the test against other players. The more you win, the better rewards you get. The offline modes include Franchise mode where you choose a team to become their new general manager and you help build a world championship team. Also, there is "Road to the Show" where you create your own player and you work your way up through the minor leagues to have a shot at becoming a Hall-of-Famer.
By Sean Powers8 years ago in Gamers
Loot Boxes Are Your Fault
Over the past few years, loot-boxes and micro-transactions have become arguably the biggest problem in the gaming industry. For very good reason actually, these monetization schemes have been the catalyst for the desecration of our favorite franchises.
By XGC Kazino8 years ago in Gamers
5 Reasons MMORPGs Are Ultimately Unsatisfying
I'm very lucky to have played MMOs for over a decade. Runescape, World of Warcraft, The Old Republic, FFXIV, Archage, FFXI and Neopets! Still I eventually find the enormous investment of time and energy required to play these gargantuan games leaves a taste of dissatisfaction and boredom sitting in my mouth like an unwanted salad leaf. I've had blast spending hundreds of hours in these gorgeously detailed and well constructed worlds - but eventually they all fall short of my video gaming needs.
By Johnny Gnosis8 years ago in Gamers
Claire: Extended Cut for PS4
As a huge fan of anything scary or horrific, I usually jump right on in without testing the waters. My love for horror video games came in with the perilous and eerie age of Resident Evil 2 in 98' for Playstation (yes, I am a Sony gal). So coming home to see a 2D horror film my boyfriend downloaded for me on my PS4 was dope! I was all for it!
By Diana Sanabria8 years ago in Gamers
10 of the Worst Superhero Video Games of All Time
Superhero movies have received the bulk of Hollywood attention. But before all of the special effects and funding were even a possibility, there were video games. But not every game or movie translates over to the other platform well.
By Dave Schneider8 years ago in Gamers
