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Why Are We Drawn to Punishing Difficulty in Games?
Difficulty in games has been on an interesting journey over the past three decades; the early generations of NES and SNES, where extra lives and continues couldn’t come soon enough, turned into more modest offerings in 3D. In the first half of the 2000s, we saw a tough title here and there, such as Ninja Gaiden’s 3D outings, but these were mostly relegated to the hardcore crowd before gaming went mainstream in 2007.
By Robert Cain8 years ago in Gamers
'Bendy and the Ink Machine': The Hot Indie Game That Is Scaring Gamers Everywhere
Everyone has fond memories of cartoons as children. Whether they were classics — à la Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny — or more modern, cartoons are an integral part of childhood entertainment. However, cartoons can have a scary side.
By Skylar Banach8 years ago in Gamers
Sonic The Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog is by now a globally recognised icon, but even the most bombastic of icons has to have a humble beginning, and Sonic's story begins in the appropriately titled 'Sonic the Hedgehog', often affectionately known as 'Sonic 1', being the place where it all started. Originally released on the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis in 1991, it has since been ported to a large number of other outlets and devices, most recently in 2013 for mobile devices in a remastered edition. A game over 25 years old is still in demand, still widely played and recognised by gamers and casual players alike.
By Dylan Copeland8 years ago in Gamers
Nostalgia Trip - The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion
Oblivion hit me in all the right spots. Despite coming out way back in March 2006, it does not feel dated. Its vast visual appeal and genuine high-fantasy setting remain incredibly captivating. I spent many hundreds of hours within the game, creating at least six characters and completing the main quest line with four of them. Despite all of this time commitment, I am yet to feel anything resembling boredom when returning to this experience.
By Chris Roome8 years ago in Gamers
Top 10 eSports Games/Divisions for eSports Organizations
These are games which are great for eSports organizations. 10. Call of Duty Call of Duty is, for most people, the game they play to get into eSports. This is also one of the first "Rated Mature" games that a teenager will play. As an eSport, this game is a way to spread out in age and maturity as players. Leagues are almost non-existent for amateur players, as well as only single LANs or wagered tournaments. This is a red flag to an eSports organization since, if you're going to sign a team, you will want them for multiple tournaments to win games and prizes. Stereotypical Call of Duty teams don't seem to stick, due to immaturity of players and how an ego can maybe get into the way of playing and the relationship between players.
By P13K8 years ago in Gamers
5 Ways the 'Pokemon' Games Are Evolving for the Better
For we millenials, Pokemon has been around for as long as we have. We grew up with all these Pocket Monsters, trying to "catch 'em all," but now we've evolved and gotten older. The Pokemon franchise has been rapidly growing in popularity (again) just over the past decade, and it's had to make some adaptations to keep itself fresh and new. And let me tell you, these changes have been spoiling we Pokemon players rotten.
By Danielle McDougal8 years ago in Gamers
Best Xbox One Accessories for Gamers
The Xbox One has become one of the most popular game consoles in history — and it's obvious why. Great games, awesome graphics, and the ability to turn into a full entertainment system makes the Xbox One a smart investment for anyone who loves gaming, fun, and media.
By Patricia Sarkar8 years ago in Gamers
Best Nintendo 3DS Mario Games
Mario is a classic franchise in the video game industry, super fun, super versatile, and a super smash of awesome family enjoyment mixed with hilarious storylines. Nintendo's red-wearing Italian super hero has been, and continues to be, the very face of Nintendo, with some of the best titles made for all ages that can be played anywhere on your very own Nintendo 3DS.
By George Herman8 years ago in Gamers
The Origin of Purple Tunic
The Origins of Purple Tunic: Creating the Perfect YouTube Channel A tale by Lizziebee, as copied from the ancient manuscripts found buried in the rubble of a crumbling Greece. This tale is thousands upon thousands of millennia old, transcribed into English for the modern reader.
By Lizzie Bee8 years ago in Gamers
The "No Zombies" Playlist
Hello, and welcome back to Silver Linings where I find the best and weed out the worst. Halloween is my favorite time of the year. I get the perfect excuse to dig out the monster movies and games (like I really need an excuse considering I already coveredtwo horror movies last month). They eat up the entire month of October for my girlfriend and me, and I wouldn't have it any other way!
By Adam Wallace8 years ago in Gamers
Why Microtransactions Are Killing Game Audiences
Two topics that have been frequently popping up in gaming news for the past few years are Microtransactions and DLC (Downloadable Content). Are they good? Are they bad? Do they benefit the studio or the publisher more, and can they be used in such that does not upset the ecosystem of a game?
By Tim T.K.8 years ago in Gamers
Best VR Games for PS4. Top Story - October 2017.
While virtual reality presence in gaming continues to push out of being a “gimmick” and into a full-fledged experience, the bar for quality and innovation is being raised constantly. With Sony’s PlayStation acting as the only console for VR presence, the future and success of their VR platform lies on whether they are able to present high-quality immersion and gameplay. With their initial VR release in October 2016, it seems like the game lineup is finally beginning to showcase the best and brightest of console VR. From arcade combat to Sci-Fi ship decks, the best VR games for PS4 hint at a bright future for this encapsulating branch of gaming.
By Bjorn Bjornson8 years ago in Gamers