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.
8 Video Game Hoaxes That You Probably Believed
We all know that video game developers absolutely love to design games with Easter eggs and unlockable secrets. They've been doing it for nearly 50 years and it's always fun to figure them out. We've seen everything from a turkey assassin in Assassin's Creed 3 to a dinosaur roar in Battlefield 4. Finding the various hidden characters, areas, interactions and everything else is almost as fun as playing the games themselves.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Gamers
Good Guy 'Grand Theft Auto' Is Going to Help Make Your Self-Driving Car Safer
Your first thought was probably to re-read that title, and now that you're satisfied that you did indeed read it correctly, you're intrigued and possible slightly miffed. So before we go any further down the rabbit hole, let me put your mind at ease: the streets of Los Santos are in fact being used to train driverless cars how to drive better.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Gamers
Why Tom Holland's "Uncharted" Could Be The Best Video Game Adaptation Yet
Hopefully by now you've heard the interesting news that Tom Holland has signed on to star in Sony Pictures' upcoming film adaptation of the PlayStation franchise, Uncharted. As one of the most exciting franchises to be announced to receive a major film adaptation, fans have been waiting patiently for news about the production.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Gamers
Benefits of Video Games
Our world today has changed so much over the years. I’m only twenty-seven years old and I see how today’s kids have so much more in the realm of technology then what I had. And even more then what individuals of Generation X and the Baby Boomers had. Technology is always changing and that’s a good thing, but it’s seen as a bad thing when it comes to children and video games.
By Chasity Nicole8 years ago in Gamers
Have Video Games Reached a Level of Artistic Expression?
Imagine this: You are in a first-person perspective, your virtual office is empty and devoid of any human life, almost as if everyone had vanished into thin air. The narrator tells you that everyone has gone missing and you should go to your boss's office, to check if there was a meeting you missed. Along the way there’s little for you to interact with, as traces of human life still linger, monitors are turned on and papers are ruffled on the floor, all the while the narrator instructs you where to go in this seemingly first level of the game. But then you reach a set of two open doors, so the narrator tells you to ignore one door and go to the one on the left. You are at a fork in the road and the game has already done an exceptional job at engaging you in its setting, to push you to continue to unravel the mystery and leaving you with a choice. Should you follow the narrator and go to the door on the left? Or disobey and take your chances on the right?
By Jose Gabriel9 years ago in Gamers
Why Games Should Never Be P/C
There's been a flicker of controversy around Stardew Valley, the Life Sim / RPG farming game by Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone. It concerns a guinea pig and his treatment. One of the NPCs has a pet guinea pig who is, apparently, being kept in substandard conditions for the animal's needs.
By Adrian Williams9 years ago in Gamers
The Ultimate FNAF Theory
Yes, another Five Nights at Freddy's theory. I know, it's been done to death, but bear with me, because there are some things in my theory that I have not heard addressed by the plethora of other FNAF theorists out there. I will give you fair warning, though, this article is only for those who have at least a working knowledge of the series and some of the basic lore within it. If you are not all familiar with the series, you probably won't get much out of it, as I will be making references to specific phone calls in the games, cut-scenes, and already-established theories. Throughout the article, I will abbreviate Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location simply as Sister Location, Five Nights at Freddy's 1 as FNAF 1, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 as FNAF 2, etc. So, without further delay, my ultimate FNAF theory!
By Jesse Booker9 years ago in Gamers
We're Losing Video Game History Every Day
On October 27th, 1980, a really beautiful thing happened. The United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, also known as UNESCO, released a statement regarding the preservation of film. After more than 80 years, the film industry was finally being given significant historical status. Films were to be treated with far more respect than they had in the past, as they were now considered “an expression of the cultural identity of peoples, and because of their educational, cultural, artistic, scientific and historical value, form an integral part of a nation’s cultural heritage” that “have an increasingly important role to play as a means of communication and mutual understanding among all the peoples of the world.”
By Christina Smith9 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
Why 'Overwatch' Represents Fan Demand for Diversity in Video Games. Top Story - July 2017.
One of the big hot button topics in gaming culture has been diverse representation – or, rather, the fan demand for diversity in video games put out by big developers. While many fans don't mind playing a character who is different than themselves (indeed, I don't think many people are space marines or the like), many video game fans have expressed their desire to see variety in the line-up of heroes.
By Anthony Gramuglia9 years ago in Gamers
