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Remembering the Brutal Brilliance of 'Red Dead Redemption'
Red Dead Redemption remains one of best open-world titles ever made and it’s also one of my favourite video games. With the long-awaited sequel just ten days away, I thought I’d look at it in detail. Recently, I went back and played all the way through, reaching 100 percent completion and seeing everything the game had to offer. It has never lost an inch of its impact on me as a player. It should go without saying, but there are MASSIVE SPOILERS ahead; if you're never played Red Dead Redemption before, go back and experience it for yourself before reading on...
By Robert Cain7 years ago in Geeks
How Using a VPN Could Speed Up Your Gameplay and Save Your ‘Life’
Lag is a killer. Yeah, I know it’s not the most compelling of public service announcements, but if you play games seriously, you must have felt the frustration of watching a screen full of intense action freeze for just long enough to get you fragged—usually by something you would’ve seen coming if your network hadn’t glitched.
By Patricia Sarkar7 years ago in Geeks
'World of Warcraft: The Adventure Game' at Ten Years
Pop Quiz: The Lord of the Rings books are to The Hobbit as World of Warcraft: The Board Game is to ________. OK, pencils down because we already know the answer from the title—World of Warcraft: The Adventure Game. The first one is a heavy trek filled with lots of details, where the latter is a light adventure enjoyed with beer and pretzels.
By Wade A. Stewart7 years ago in Geeks
Slot Machines: A Popular Game We Can't Get Enough Of
Playing a casino game from an online platform without having to leave the comfort of home is, without a doubt, one of the most enjoyable pastimes available today. In fact, the surge of online casino environments is speculated to reach 59-billion dollars by the year 2020 with linear growth that seems unstoppable.
By Patricia Sarkar8 years ago in Geeks
'World of Warcraft': The Board Game Tries to Wow
To adventure, kill monsters, take their loot, gain experience, and become more powerful than anyone could possibly imagine. RPGs do this, some video games are superb at it, and few board games do this well. Sometime an adaption of a video game into another medium doesn’t translate. Welcome to World of Warcraft: The Board Game where the adventures discovered in Azeroth are thrilling.
By Wade A. Stewart8 years ago in Geeks
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Good Poker Player?
Compared to other table games you’ll find in the average casino, poker stands apart for several reasons. Although there is a certain element of luck when it comes to the cards players are dealt, there are still deep levels of skill, understanding, and psychology needed when it comes to making decisions about whether it’s worth playing a hand or not.
By Patricia Sarkar8 years ago in Geeks
Take Your Game Night to the Next Level with Elevated Fondue
It’s super fun, super easy and super social. For decades, fondue has proven a worthy culinary experience for friends gathering to mingle. In fact, it was the darling of the dining set in the 1950s and again in the 1970s. The ooey-gooey melted magic has returned once more as a frequently found course for all kinds of social events.
By Patricia Sarkar8 years ago in Geeks
The Legend of Zelda: Zach's Quest
The Legend of Zelda series is one of the most popular, loved and influential video game series on this planet. So many kids of the 80's, 90's and the 2000's have grown up with these games and the adventures that Link and Zelda get themselves into. This series means an immense amount to a lot of people and honestly, I feel that The Legend of Zelda series means more to me than it does to anybody else on this Earth.
By Zach Quest8 years ago in Geeks
'Destiny 2' Developer Bungie Teams Up With Direct Relief In The Wake Of Hurricane Harvey
While Hurricane Harvey regains strength during its 2nd landfall, there has been an outpouring of support from charities and humanitarian groups looking provide aid in the wake of this devastating natural disaster.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Geeks
From Medieval Warfare to Robot Dinosaurs: These 10 Upcoming 2016 Video Games Need To Be On Your Radar
Gaming is honestly a HUGE world, and it's pretty easy to get lost in the variety and depth of so many games. 2015 was a year of great releases across the board, and 2016 is looking to be even better. This list may change over the coming months, considering the volatile development environment. This list also doesn't take into account what's coming for the Nintendo NX as nothing is definitive yet. But here goes, these are 10 games that you should definitely be aware of this year;
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Game Of Thrones: These Board Games Should Have Their Own Movies
Board games bring people together and are fun to play. Part of the reason they're so fun is that they come with a simple narrative. For instance, Clue is a murder mystery set in an eerie mansion. This easy story was the basis for a 1985 film comedy starring Tim Curry and Christopher Lloyd. While the movie opened to a middling box office and mixed reviews, over time it became a firm cult classic that's now gearing up for a remake. Check out the original movie's trailer below.
By Sarah Loyd8 years ago in Geeks
Let's Ride The Nostalgia Train: 10 Classic Games You Forgot That You Loved
Back in the mid '90s, gaming was going through a growth spurt, if you will, as we were slowly being introduced into what was deemed 'the next generation' of gaming. At the time, we probably thought that there was no way it could get any better than our Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis and even the NeoGeo consoles (We were so wrong, but that's for a different article). The gaming world in the mid '90s was populated by gamers in awe of the rapid transition from 16Bit gaming to 32Bit and eventually to 64Bit.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
