fact or fiction
Is it fact or merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the myths and beliefs we hold about the gaming universe and its virtual inhabitants.
'Hitman 2's' Potential to Change the Industry
Hitman was a sleeper hit from 2016, but it's not a surprise it flew under the radar. In truth, I don't think I've ever played a game which is this good, with a publisher so determined to ruin it. It seems clear that with Square Enix constantly changing the release plans for the game, to giving the game basically no exposure when it was releasing (hell, I'm a fan of the series and I literally forgot the game was coming out until the game went on sale after all the episodes came out), Square Enix seemed almost dedicated to undermining what is otherwise a rather excellent game. Jim Sterling has a video discussing this here, but now, the tides have changed.
By Lewis Wilson7 years ago in Gamers
Video Games
I have been playing video games since I was six years old. My aunt set me up on her Super Nintendo, to get me to leave her and my mom alone. I have been hooked ever since. I would ask to play every time I went to her house, and when I was eight years old my mom bought me a Super Nintendo for my birthday. She took me to the store after school and let me pick out a few games. Since then I have always had a gaming system or two. Right now I have three of my own, and yes I am a girl.
By Lela Harris8 years ago in Gamers
Sonic the Hedgehog Has a Deal with the Devil
Super Mario is the most recognizable character on the planet earth. That's not a guess or hyperbole. A survey performed in 1990 showed Mario overtaking the former champion, Mickey Mouse. There's not a soul alive who doesn't know who Super Mario is. So it makes sense that everyone in the gaming industry wanted their own Mario, and Sega was one of them. In 1991, Sonic the Hedgehog was released for the Mega Drive and Genesis to great success. For the next three years, Sonic saw a multitude of games, culminating with Sonic & Knuckles, arguably the best of them. A real rivalry was born – plumber vs. hedgehog.
By Suspicious Cook8 years ago in Gamers
Video Games Are NOT Responsible!
If you have been paying attention to some of the media lately, you will find that people are discussing how video games are responsible for all the school shootings and other gun-related violence. Furthermore, there have been talks of possibly banning video games. I will go ahead and tell you this; Video games are NOT responsible.
By Michael Hawkins8 years ago in Gamers
Where Are They? 10 Dead Franchises Due for Another Shot
Hello, and welcome back to Second Chances. Now, normally this column is all about talking about something that deserves another chance to shine, whether movie, album, game, or even vacation spot. However, in light of my first project with Braindamage Games (follow my girlfriend & my studio's progress here), I decided to broaden my scope this time. See, there are plenty of holes in game libraries these days due to established franchises just... stopping. A healthy gamer can't survive on shooters alone. As the studio begins work on something to fill a void left behind by a dead IP, I decided I wanted to take a moment to give my take on dormant franchises that deserve another chance on the sales charts.
By Adam Wallace8 years ago in Gamers
Ten Video Games That Mock You for Playing on Easy Mode
Some video games are incredibly difficult. So difficult to the point that sometimes we throw our controllers on the floor in disgust. To add insult to injury, there are some video games that mock you. Whether it's because you died repeatedly, or chose an easier difficulty setting, these games found a way to get under your skin. Although game developers probably used this tactic to encourage gamers to play on a more difficult setting, it can still be demeaning and embarrassing. Here are ten video games that mock you for playing on easy mode.
By Claudia Jerro8 years ago in Gamers
Play Ball?: The Sad State of Sports Games
As one can surmise from my years' worth of writing on the subject, I am a devout gamer. Much like my taste in movies and music, I can find something to like in absolutely every game genre. Even though I love getting wrapped up in an engrossing story or getting thrown into an open world that goes off in every direction, sometimes I just want the simple pleasure that comes from sports competition. Having completed writing my third year's worth of reviews for the "Defunct Games Golf Club" (to be posted beginning this spring), I couldn't help but look at the state of sports video games now compared to the past and be upset.
By Adam Wallace8 years ago in Gamers
Why Do Some Gamers Grow Bored Of Gaming?
It seems that whenever you find a social media group centered around gaming, it’ll only take a few days before you run into one of those posts where you have a person asking if others have lost their passion for gaming too or if you can become too old for the hobby.
By Gaby Ferreira8 years ago in Gamers
'GTA V' Becomes an Unlikely Mentor for Artificial Intelligence; Will Teach Self-Driving Cars to Prevent Obstacles
Who said video games are a waste of time? Actually, nobody says that now unless it’s a disgruntled parent with an academically weak son punching joystick buttons 25 hours a day; borrowing one hour from the next day. Sorry to begin with such a weak unoriginal opening statement. But to say, Grand Theft Auto 5 of all games will lead the frontier for A.I is just another dazzling look at Terminator's Skynet. Known to the incessantly complaining & touchy world of 2016 as a violent, immature and sexually suggestive video game, the hope of self-driving cars lies in the hands of Rockstar’s flamboyant ride GTA V. For the record, I have no problems with GTA V. It is what it is. It’s not like anybody expects a deep philosophical 'Terrence Malick' style narrative game about the video game industry sucking the life outta 12 year olds and pushing materialism as the new age God. Rockstar is bloody awesome and not just for GTA series, I’m speaking about their role as a publisher of L.A Noire. Personally speaking, the making of L.A Noire is the Apocalypse Now equivalent of video games and I hope to write in detail about it someday.
By Mohammed Hidhayat8 years ago in Gamers
Disney Was Working on an Adventure Theme Park Inspired by the 90s Video Game 'Myst'
Remember the popular fiddly trial and error 3D puzzle video game Myst created by brothers Robyn and Rand Miller. Yeah, the one that was inspired by text games like Zork and science fiction literature that involved portals like The Chronicles of Narnia and Jules Verne’s The Mysterious Island. Yes, we’re talking about the game that was one of the greatest selling titles at a time when consoles had no hard disks and technical limitations were so many. The Making of Myst is in itself a biblical relic of a by-gone video game era. Myst imparted new trends into the glossary of video games. So, it’s only apparent that Disney was hell-bent on creating a ‘Myst Island’ theme park given its popularity, critical acclaim and cult status. Creator Rand Miller appeared for an interview with The AV Club, one of my darling sites on the internet that doesn’t write just for the sake of writing and home to my favorite critic, Ignatiy Vishnevetsky.
By Mohammed Hidhayat8 years ago in Gamers
From 'Destiny 2' to 'Assassin's Creed Origins': Here's The Best Of The Rest In 2017
Are you trying to figure out which games release and when? Making plans for the launch of upcoming titles such as Destiny 2, Call of Duty: WWII, and Star Wars Battlefront II? This is the perfect time to do so as we begin to prepare for this year's biggest releases.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
