Here’s a question worth asking: what’s the best way to honor the lineage of a video game? Should we present its earliest version warts and all and allow others to judge it for what it truly was? Should we tidy up the game and add features it didn’t have to make it seem more palatable? What is the right way to approach this? The fact is that there isn’t really a “right” and a “wrong” way to preserve gaming history. Every studio will come at this issue from their own angle, and that’s fine. Nintendo will polish its games for…

Blockchain technology, which underlies digital currencies such as bitcoin, is poised to transform several industries such as banking, international trade, music distribution and many more. Moreover, one unsuspecting player that is ripe for blockchain disruption is the gaming industry. So, how does blockchain link to the ever-growing world of gaming, an industry with a projected $128 billion in yearly revenue by 2020? In this guide, we will explore four ways blockchain could disrupt gaming. How Blockchain Could Disrupt Gaming Incentivizing Games Providing in-game incentives to players is a crucial selling point for most leading games. Some popular online games such…

Killings, dungeons and a lot of bloody magic spells. Not, it is not about Diablo. We are talking about a game that should be the king of the realm in the world of RPG action. The game that everyone used to know back in 2013, has changed a lot in the last 5-6 years. While before, the thing that was mostly appreciated about this game was simplicity, you can grow really fast, from a shipwreck survivor into a god-killing crusader. In this article we wanted to list 6 more reasons why players love to play Path of Exile. Modernism with…

News reporting in the gaming industry – as with most industries – isn’t as detailed over the Christmas period as it is during the rest of the year. That might explain why an announcement from Capcom regarding the future of the legendary ‘Street Fighter’ series was glossed over at the time, and is only now provoking interest from gamers, who feel it may have given away more than it initially intended to. The most recent game in the ‘Street Fighter’ series is ‘Street Fighter V,’ which was released in February 2016 and is therefore now more than three years old.…

Humans like games, and there’s no denying that. The thrill that comes with pulling off the ultimate game-changing move that crushes your opponent was as fun for the ancient Egyptians as it is for us modern folks. And even though back in 3500 BCE your daily existence was a matter of survival, you always managed to find the time to stick it up to your fellow papyrus merchant by showing off your Senet skills. We’ve come far since then, but nothing’s changed. The sadistic, superior pleasure in hitting your opponent’s carrier on your first try in Battleship or stunning them…

Esports is a multibillion-dollar juggernaut and many leading developers are desperate to crack this hugely lucrative market. Right now it is dominated by multiplayer online battle arena titles like LoL and Dota 2 and team-based first person shooters such as CS:GO. However, battle royale games are now beginning to muscle in, as PUBG paved the way and then Fortnite developer Epic Games started throwing prize money around like Marie Antoinette. Apex Legends is the latest outrageously popular game in this booming genre, displacing Fortnite as the most prominent game on Twitch, and esports teams are taking its rise very seriously…

The next console generation is, if reports are to be believed, just around the corner. With that in mind, what better time to start planning the construction of your new monstrously powerful gaming PC? While everyone else is off buying new Xbox and PlayStation consoles (very fine as they’re sure to be), you can boast that you were ahead of the curve and built yourself a juggernaut to match their strength long before they were released. It’s not always easy to know where to start when it comes to constructing a mammoth gaming PC, though. Unless you’re experienced in the…

What’s the most dangerous job you can think of? Several should spring to mind if you’re of the same nervous disposition as many of us here. Some of them might seem a tad unconventional – logging work, construction, and truck driving can all be extremely dangerous vocations – but there are always the classic jobs like mountain guide and stuntman. Whichever one you’re thinking of, you’re probably thankful that your job doesn’t entail such risks (unless it does, of course). Experiencing jobs that could potentially harm or kill you is the premise of video games; that’s mostly what they’re there…

2019 is shaping up to be a pretty darn good year for gaming. We’ve had triumphs like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and Devil May Cry 5 already, and it’s not hard to feel like the best is yet to come. Here are the 15 most exciting games arriving in 2019. Rage 2 (PC, PS4, Xbox One – May 2019) The original Rage may have been little more than a showcase for id Software’s id Tech 5 engine, but damned if it doesn’t provide some of the most satisfying shooting action around. The sequel promises more of the same high-octane action…

Developer 4A Games Publisher Deep Silver, Koch Media Official Website www.metrothegame.com Metro Exodus Release Date Feb 15, 2019 Genre First Person Shooter Going through catacombs covered with spider web while wearing a gas mask and hearing clicks of a dosimeter under the ground is a nightmare for a usual human but happiness for gamers who love post-apocalypse. After watching the first Metro Exodus trailer, fans of this game had some other horror dream. What if there is nothing left of their favorite setting in a new game? Developers made a tough decision to move the action to the surface and…

Anyone who even has a remote interest in games knows that it can get mighty expensive rather quickly. The gaming platforms (PC, consoles and Handhelds) aside, there will always be a need to get a new game. Whether it’s purchasing that big hit everyone seems to be talking about or simply buying an all new world to play in, the unrelenting allure of a shiny new bauble will always be there. Sure, it may be one of the reasons gaming has been so successful; having tons of options to choose from never gets old. Though despite being a devout gamer,…

The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has been on a pretty crazy journey over the years. From the Blue Blur’s origins on the Sega Genesis (remember blast processing?) to his current status as a strange counter-cultural icon, Sonic has had some good times and some not-so-good times. We’re here to remember the best of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, so here are 10 of his best. Sonic Colors (Nintendo Wii – 2010) When Sonic Colors was first released, Sonic was in a bit of a tight spot. The less-than-stellar reception for Sonic the Hedgehog 2006 and only slightly better-received Sonic Unleashed…

Recently, there has been news circulating on the web about a game entitled Breakout: The Dark Prison. After extensive research on the topic and tested the Alpha version, we have discovered the game that is interesting to look at. And that it will be an action-adventure containing various role-playing elements. According to currents news, Breakout: The Dark Prison could be the surprise hit this summer, seemingly having gone under the radar thus far. Breakout: The Dark Prison, developed by Latersoft, is currently still in development, and will release in the Summer of 2019. Furthermore, the game will be playable on…

Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs, is the first mobile version with AR. Games that use augmented reality (AR) could involve coatings on top of the real world. Amidst other Hot5 games and browser, it gives fans of Rovio’s bird-flinging, pig-smashing series a whole new way to play. Inside a VR headset, you interact with the series of trademark slingshot from a first-person perspective as you physically move around the playing field to line up your shots. It is set to deliver the same experience on a smaller set of screens and will of course only run on ARKit-enabled Phones,…

The gaming industry has experienced a major evolution in the last few years. I have to mention that because some well known games and popular movies were parodied into adult games. As young children we all wanted to play games that were based on our favourite movies, but this transformation only took place in the least years. Games like Fallout: New Vegas, Tomb Raider, Call of Duty, Mafia II or Prison Break: The Conspiracy – are just a few examples, many more games were created after successful movies. Following this idea, adult games creators took initiative and began creating games…

When we were young, our parents imparted to us a very important and valuable lesson. “Do not,” they said, “ride a motorcycle.” We’d seen motorbikes around, of course, but we didn’t quite grasp the safety implications of riding one. Our parents were worried silly about us because motorbikes don’t provide the protective frame of a car or a larger vehicle. Instead, it’s just you, two wheels and a bit of metal. Terrifying, no? Of course, that didn’t stop many of us here from riding a motorcycle when we were older. If we followed every piece of advice our parents gave…

When Kingdom Come: Deliverance was released back in 2018, it was one of the year’s most unexpected delights. Marrying an unerringly realistic depiction of early 15th-century Bohemia with a surprisingly well-realised quest system and robust RPG mechanics, the game was released to what can only be described as mixed reviews, but we loved it. Finally, we thought: an RPG that treats its players with the same respect it demands from them. Fastforward twelve months and the game’s final narrative DLC, Band of Bastards, is released. Be aware that the following review may contain Kingdom Come: Deliverance spoilers; we’ll try our…

When you’re done recording gaming videos you may be asked to select the video format that you want to save the video in. That choice is more important than you might think, and can affect your video in several ways. Simply put the video format will determine the video’s compatibility and its file size. That alone makes it worth carefully thinking about which format you should use. The easiest way to decide which video format you should use to encode your gaming videos however is based on how you intend to use them: Save and watch on your own computer…

BioWare’s history as a developer is an interesting one. Although the company is perhaps best known for its narrative-driven RPGs and character building, their first game, Shattered Steel, was a MechWarrior-style mech combat sim published by Fallout overseers Interplay. The game was released in 1996, and was a fairly straight-laced mech game with some interesting features, chief among them deformable terrain and the idiosyncratic designs of the bipedal mechs piloted by players. When people say that BioWare should be focusing largely on story-based games because that’s their heritage, Shattered Steel is the game to bring up. If BioWare wants to…

They say when you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. That statement is common among doctors, nurses, and emergency responders who love what they do… helping others. Well, what if what you loved to do is play video games? That’s not exactly the ideal image of loving what you do in a way that contributes to the greater good of the world, but hey if you love it then great! Now, the question is, can you make decent money from playing video games? Truthfully, Yes You Can… But… Being an avid gamer can earn…

Roguelike games are very, very tricky to get right. Any enterprising developer looking to create one of these games must ensure that they’re properly balanced, with challenge on the one hand and accessibility on the other. Several features common to roguelikes can very easily become intensely frustrating in the wrong hands: killing players permanently and forcing them to lose their entire inventory is very, very hard to communicate as a potential learning experience to a player who’s just lost three hours of intense gameplay. When creating a roguelike, then, it’s perhaps best to focus on one style and hone it…

Superheroes, we are told, do not exist in real life. Our caped crusaders and brooding vigilantes live only on the page, coming to life during fancy dress parties and briefly when movies are made of their exploits. People who do extraordinary things in the pursuit of saving someone else’s life are often called heroes, but many deny the title, suggesting that they’re just ordinary people who did what they thought was right. Superheroes, to put it simply, are not real. And yet, say we. And yet. What name do we give to supercross riders? These people demonstrate incredible physical daring…

Twitch ads can be a bit of a mixed basket, varying between relatively unobtrusive to really annoying. However the problem is that trying to get rid of ads on Twitch is equally difficult, and almost always ends up with mixed results. Experience Twitch Ads-Free One way that is effective at blocking ads is contained in Twitch itself, but unfortunately it involves subscriptions. Essentially you can experience Twitch ads-free by: Having an active Twitch Turbo subscription that will set you back $8.99 per month and requires an Amazon Prime subscription. Subscribing to a specific channel directly that has opted to have…

Whether you’re making your getaway in single-player mode or in GTA Online, the importance of a fast car in Grand Theft Auto V can’t be overstated. Speeding through the streets of Los Santos becomes all the more satisfying when you’re doing it in a vehicle that’s been designed to reach dizzying speeds, as any GTA race fan can attest. With that in mind, then, you’ll probably be looking for the fastest cars GTA V and GTA Online can muster, and it likely won’t surprise you to learn that there’s a ton of choice when it comes to speed demons. Let’s…

Love Sonic or hate Sonic, but you can’t ignore it and the amazing characters it has been giving to the world of arcade games. So, what is the reason that Sonic has been facing the mixed fortunes with its series of games? Many fans and video game experts believe that the reason lies in the fact that the developers of Sonic choose to ignore their hit characters in the subsequent chapters of the game. If that is the case, what are the 3 most popular Sonic game characters that fans want to see more of? Let’s take a look. 1.…

It’s been said that the point at which humanity reached a state of civilisation was the point when we stopped simply surviving and started living. Survival is, of course, still necessary; we still eat, sleep, drink and do all the things we need to in order to keep living. It’s fair to say, though, that for the vast majority of us survival is no longer a need that isn’t constantly catered for. The same can’t be said for the protagonists of these games. In the best survival games going, your continued existence is constantly under threat not just by monsters…

I have never met a single person in my entire life that enjoys waiting for someone or something. It’s even more boring when you have to wait on airport due to a number of reasons. Yes, we have come a long way when it comes to technology in air transport. There are a number of reasons which can cause the delay in air flights be it maintenance problems, bad weather, congestion in air traffic or security issues. This article could help you to enjoy your time at airport. Here are some cool things that you could do on an airport…

Go To War Anytime you hear the word “Battlelands” as a game player, you automatically know that you will be in for quite the treat. Well, Battlelands Royale on PC is a game that does not let down in any way. It is jampacked with action, suspense, adventure and needless to say, excitement. The game will thrust you into a world that is centered on fighting and firing. The strategy is simple: you have to wager war and defend in the battlefield. Yes, the enemies come from each and every direction and you will have to be prepared in every…

Do you see yourself as an up and coming pro gamer? Or perhaps you just want to enjoy a good game or two after having a long day? Either way, you want to ensure a great gaming experience. Luckily for you, there are ways to achieve this every now and then. From battling enormous monsters to scoring multiple hat-tricks, these tips can help you maximize your gameplay and never miss a single beat. #1. Performance According to this Bluehost review, the first thing you need to consider is to have the best performance. So what does this exactly means? Well,…

It’s that time of year again! The weather is colder, days are getting shorter, the spooky season is behind us and the festive season has well and truly begun. It’s the perfect time to stay indoors and play the heck out of some video games. Here are 11 of the cosiest games to stay at home and curl up with, whether alone or with friends! Night in the woods Night in the Woods has an excellent Autumnal aesthetic which is perfect for a day when the weather isn’t quite as agreeable outside your window. First things first, Night in the…

Where were you back in the late ‘90s? Were you, like many of us, still in school, eagerly watching the Pokémon anime every morning and waiting with bated breath for the video game to hit the shelves of non-Japanese gaming stores? Were you a little older, snarkily pretending to despise Pokémon while secretly saving up money to grab yourself a copy? Were you older still, studying at university and unashamedly devoting whole days to Pokémon and Pokémon alone? Whatever your early-life experiences with Pokémon might be, unless you’re not a ‘90s kid you’ve probably got some very fond memories of…