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Dating Sims and the Decline of Japan's Birthrate
Two undeniable facts: Japan's birthrate has been in a steady decline since 1949 and Japan contains the largest quantity of dating sim games in the world – but are dating sims and the decline of Japan's birthrate somehow connected?
By Anthony Gramuglia9 years ago in Gamers
Education Via Gaming: How Gaming Is Making It Possible for Kids to Learn Better at School
Schools using gaming as a way to better education is not a new thing; not by a long shot. If you're like most Millennials, you probably remember the days you spent in the computer lab playing Oregon Trail. The game, which was all about teaching kids the hardships that settlers had to deal with when they were going out West, has become a cherished memory among millions of school kids since it was first created in the early 90s.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Gamers
Get Excited About KHIII
Yesterday, the D23 Expo rolled out its most exciting gaming announcement: a brand new trailer for Kingdom Hearts III including both a release year (finally) and the ball drop that the Toy Story universe is among the new worlds that will be included in the game.
By Jasmine Carroll9 years ago in Gamers
Contra for the NES
Gryzor! What the what?! Contra on the NES has always been one of my favorite games. I think most people will also agree that it’s at least a very fun game. You run around, you hop around, you shoot shit, and shit blows up; it’s great, but did you know that before Contra, there was Gryzor?
By Aaron Dennis9 years ago in Gamers
‘The Last of Us,’ ‘Uncharted,’ and the Future of Single-Player Games
My first exposure to a game published by Naughty Dog (perhaps PlayStation’s premier game studio) was in high school when I played the first Uncharted game. Since then, I’ve played three other Uncharted games, and the seminal title, The Last of Us. Tinged by the lens of nostalgia, these releases loom huge in my mind as examples of everything that I love about video games. They’re action-packed, story-driven, and framed by beautiful graphics and excellent voice acting.
By Thomas Jenkins9 years ago in Gamers
Why You Need to Listen to GL
Growing up, 80s music was played religiously at home. Admittedly, I didn't enjoy it too much during my younger years. However, towards my later teen years, I really began to realise how crucial this era was for music as a whole. A favourite artist of mine is Paul Hardcastle, who dominated the 80s with tracks such as "19" and "Rainforest." He is the one who made me realise what good music was. The way he could manipulate the synth sound was second to none.
By Duane Louis9 years ago in Beat
