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Opinion: 'LawBreakers' Isn't An Arena Shooter And Here's Why
If you want to call a game an arena shooter, there's a few fundamental things it needs to have. First, it needs to be fast paced. Second, it needs to put gunplay, item pick-ups, and unique characters at the forefront. Game modes such as Capture the flag, Team Death Match, and Free for All are typical mainstays of genre.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
'Far Cry 5' Petition Crashes Change.org, But Why All The Hate?
When your best friend sends you a link to a petition over Facebook, normally you just shake your head and have a good laugh over its demands. This wasn't the case for this particular petition. It was one that made not just the gamer in me, but the human in me feel shame as I read it over. Not because it is asking for a game to be cancelled, but because it's calling for the loss of people's jobs, their hard work, and even their dedication to a long-running franchise which has been known for going to places you'd never expect.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
'Call of Duty: WWII' Stars Hollywood's Biggest Actors Including Doctor Who Himself
Call of Duty: WWII will be continuing the legacy of hiring big name actors for its leading roles, enlisting some familiar faces for the franchise's return to the European theater of war. The list includes #DoctorWho actor David Tennant who has been renowned for his work as the 10th Doctor and as Killjoy in the Marvel Netflix series #JessicaJones. But he's not the only one joining this year's Call of Duty cast. Let's take a look at who else will be appearing throughout the campaign and Nazi Zombies.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
Blizzard Says 'Overwatch' Could Be Getting A TV Series And This Needs To Happen
Given the success of Overwatch, and how it's captivated Blizzard fans old and new, it isn't too surprising that a TV or film adaptation might be on the cards. Film and TV adaptations of video games are becoming increasingly common: Silent Hill and Resident Evil both became film franchises in their own right, while on the TV front Skylander's: Academy has just launched on Netflix, and we've even seen an anime series based off the video game series Danganronpa.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
'Titanfall 2' Has a Special WW1 Skin for Battlefield 1 Players
Battlefield 1 has taken the FPS world by storm since its launch last week for the world to play. It has allowed players to take to the skies by plane, to rush across the theaters of war on horseback, and to storm the trenches with flame-throwers.
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
7 Tips And Tricks For Dominating In 'Destiny: Rise of Iron's 'Supremacy' Crucible Mode
By now you've probably been taking in quite a bit of Destiny's expansion, The Rise of Iron. You've undoubtedly cleared out the Plaguelands of Siva's biggest threats outside of the raids. You've unlocked your Khvostov, you've unlocked your Gjallarhorn, Thorn, and a few others.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
Gearbox is Gearing up for 'Borderlands 3' With a New Job Posting
Once in a while, there's a certain amount of curiosity that circles around companies that have some major titles in the works. Just a few weeks ago, there was a certain amount of positive that began to circulate the shutting down production of Battleborn, Gearbox's hybrid AAA FPS/RPG/MOBA hybrid. A game that carried on as some form of spiritual successor to Borderlands.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
Opinion: Call of Duty: WWII's Closed Beta Experience is a More Modernized 'Call of Duty 2'
Hold your breath as you read these next few words. Call of Duty: WWII is the Call of Duty 2 I've been waiting for. When the series initially launched in 2003, I was one of the many PC gamers who jumped on, and even took to my keyboard and mouse as I stormed the war ravaged villages of Europe, and ventured forth with my Russian comrades through Stalingrad during the height of the war.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
Wait! Don't Remove Overwatch's "Devi" Skin for Symmetra
Overwatch has become a phenomenon among the FPS genre. It has brought in gamers from all walks that may or may not have enjoyed FPS titles in a competitive means until now. As one of the most-played games, the game is a critical and commercial success for major publisher Blizzard, but with all of that success comes a bit of criticism. You may be familiar with Tracer's "butt" pose that required the company to remove the original stance from Tracer's line-up. Irony is easy since it was just moved over to Widowmaker. Yup it's still in the game.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
Opinion: Remastering and Rebooting Games Can Stall New IP Innovation
Growing up in the mid 80's and 90's had their perks when it came to seeing new franchises flourish, technology emerge, and innovation aspire creativity within an infant industry. If you look at the games I played growing up, you'd scratch your head wondering what made many of them nostalgic, and even the very representation of what gaming was at that time.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
Blizzard Announces the Return of 'Overwatch's Summer Games Event
Are you feeling a bit left out you didn't get to experience last years Summer Games event for Overwatch? If you you did miss out last year, Blizzard has announced that #Overwatch will be returning to its Lucio themed Summer Games starting August 8th and the games will run till August 29th.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Gamers
