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How the Nintendo Switch Finally Piqued My Interest in Nintendo Products
Thirty years ago my father first introduced me to gaming around the age of 1. To be honest, possibly younger. For much of my life I had been interested in Nintendo products. I was one of the many gamers who heralded in The Legend of Zelda as one of the best adventure franchises of all times. Among it, I also helped queue up the lines for fans waiting at stores to get their hands on Nintendo 64s on launch night. I was also among the many who celebrated each time someone fell off Rainbow Road.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
'Pokémon' RPG Coming To Nintendo Switch In 2018: Here's What We Know
Back in June, President and CEO of The Pokémon Company, Tsunekazu Ishihara, took to YouTube where he would announce a new project under the name Pokémon RPG, which would be released in 2018 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. During an interview with Bloomberg, Ishihara provided insight into their upcoming project.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
Bat's All Folks: The Voice Of Batman Says There Are No New 'Arkham' Games Coming
It looks like it could be time to initiate the "Knightfall" protocol, because Batman video games as we know them have just been put out to pasture. Picking up from a convoluted history of dire Batman games (apart from the Lego ones), Arkham Asylum brought a shining light to the gaming world of the Dark Knight in 2009 and spun it into one of the most successful franchises of all time. However, according to Batman himself, it could be time for the Caped Crusader to hang up his cape in the Batcave for the foreseeable future.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Gamers
All Our Poké Prayers Answered With This 'Pokémon' & 'Overwatch' Mashup. Let's Break It Down!
When it comes to Overwatch, Blizzard's newest franchise, we've been consuming as many portions of the fandom as possible. The game has received healthy amounts of fan-made content, everything from comics and short stories, to *ahem adult-oriented content ahem*, and even some amazing cosplays that's amazed and delighted. What we see here is nothing out of the norm.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
This Is A Crazy Game Release Week: Battlefield 1, Civ 6, Batman: Return to Arkham, & More
There's always that one time of the year where we try to avoid the need to set our wallet ablaze due to the cost of AAA games. This week is going to be that one starting here in just a few short hours for fans preparing to line-up for some of this yeas most anticipated releases. Whether it's for Battlefield 1 or for Civilization 6, there's quite a bit preparing to land on consoles, PCs, and Vitas near us.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
False Truth, Patriotism, And Honor: 'Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus' Depicts The America That Almost Was
It's 1961. As I walk down the street I can hear soft laughter as two German officers pass by. It's been nearly 13 years since Hitler's forces won. This society is much different than the one we now know. I've seen those who were once proud American patriots now walk the streets in fear alongside German officers and their mechanical beasts.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
From 'The Last of Us Part II' to The War on Kratos, This Is What We Want to See from Sony at E3 2017
The Electronic Entertainment Expo, otherwise known as E3, is always an exciting time of year. As we begin to count down to the event's June kickoff, many gamers will huddle around their phones, their tablets, their computers, their TVs, and even the local game store in order to get their hands on the pre-orders that become available as they're announced.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
Yo-Kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls vs Pokémon, Which is Best for You?
For just at twenty years I have sat on many couches diligently paying close attention to my Pokémon. For all those years I grew up tending to my little creatures, training them as much as I could to ensure my teams were the very best. I've probably played several hundred hours of each game and each new Pokédex.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
'Red Dead Redemption 2' Already Sold Out for PS4. Here's Where to Get Your Preorder
When it comes to a Rockstar, fans know the company's games are worth their weight in gold, which means we're ready to scurry to every corner of the Earth to get our hands on them. One of those places just to happens to be a certain online superstore by the name of Amazon. Late last year the hype began to build for Red Dead Redemption 2 when teaser images began to surface, with the game's release touted for fall 2017.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
'Overwatch' Pro Ends His Esports Career Thanks to Racist Outburst. Is This the New Normal?
If you've ever played the famed Blizzard online game #Overwatch, there's no doubt that you've encountered some major jerks. It's a multiplayer FPS that is still in its infancy compared to other esports titles, but like any game that's gaining in popularity, it has an issue with toxic players in competitive matches. In other words, those who delve into the world of competitive play may end up getting grouped with people who think it's acceptable to behave like vile brats.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
On The Road To 'Dusk': An Interview With Video Game Composer Andrew Hulshult
For video games, TV shows, and movies, soundtracks function as the ultimate concept album in charge of bringing the whole piece together. Music conveys the atmosphere and emotions players should be experiencing as we explore the worlds that are put before us.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
