10 Underrated Metroidvania Games on PS4
There’s a lot to love about Metroidvania games, from the original Metroid and Castlevania entries to some of the subgenre’s more compelling entries on PS4 and other more recent systems. While there are some that must be mentioned in every Metroidvania conversation, there are quite a few that offer a totally engaging and immersive experience that are always conveniently forgotten when the genre is discussed. … Continue reading 10 Underrated Metroidvania Games on PS4
Top Ten PlayStation Studios
In terms of consoles like the Switch, PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, the debate of which company reigns supreme will likely come to an end only if one of the three primary publishers happens to go under. Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft have been the three publishing powerhouses of the video game industry for two decades now, butting heads re: software sales, hardware performance, and so, … Continue reading Top Ten PlayStation Studios
Iconic Video Game Characters to Cosplay
If you’re a gamer, chances are you’ve got a favorite video game character. And if that character happens to be from an iconic game, then why not cosplay as them? As Halloween is just over a month away, it’s time to get on top of making those costumes if you want to be ready. To help all you cosplayers and gamers prep for this important … Continue reading Iconic Video Game Characters to Cosplay
Top 20 Soundtracks From the 16-Bit Era
You don’t need to be a music major or career composer to notice that the music quality on 16-bit games was superior to the 8-bit predecessors. Instead of orchestrating a collection of similar sounding tones and layering them for a simple, succinct melody, game devs and composers now could change the type of tones used in the music, simulating a wider array of instruments and … Continue reading Top 20 Soundtracks From the 16-Bit Era
15 Underrated FPS Games You May Want to Try
Shooter games are fun. You pick up a virtual gun, kill a bunch of virtual characters, do it all over again when they respawn, and swear to your parents that you are, in fact, not a murderer. A fun process. So what could possibly be better than a shooter game? If you’re into action games– and if you read the title of this article– then … Continue reading 15 Underrated FPS Games You May Want to Try
Most Underrated Soulslike Games
Who knew that the unassuming 2008 title Demon’s Souls would wind up innovating an entirely new subgenre of games? Let’s face it– modern games are getting easier and easier. Players are rewarded constantly for simply walking the character to a map marker and mashing one attack button. Combined with frequent checkpoints that totally negate all risk of failure, modern games are often just a flashy … Continue reading Most Underrated Soulslike Games
Cosplay Pros and Cons: What You Need to Know
Cosplay is a niche but fast-growing subculture that combines elements of dressing up, performance, and social networking. People who cosplay create and adopt fictional identities – often from popular films, TV shows, video games, or comics – and dress as fictitious characters. Some more talented hobbyists have turned cosplay into a full-time paying job! Many people enjoy cosplaying because it gives them an opportunity to … Continue reading Cosplay Pros and Cons: What You Need to Know
5 Career Skills We Learned from Video Games
Video games get a bad rap. Avid gamers get labeled by their peers as “losers” or “virgins” or any of many other colorful pejoratives. We’re aware of the stereotype– the zit-faced middle-aged adult, one hand in the chip bag and another on the mouse, grinding away in a raid while tuning out the shouts of his disappointed mother upstairs. The problem with the stereotype is … Continue reading 5 Career Skills We Learned from Video Games
Xbox vs PlayStation: A Definitive Guide to the Console Wars
Brethren, we are gathered here today to judge the age-old rivalry: Xbox vs PlayStation. (Get off the toilet and throw on your cloak!) The console wars between Xbox and PlayStation have gone on since the start of this century, and it has engaged us as much as #FreeBritney. Do I enjoy the battle? Definitely. It’s the best thing after cheese. Maybe you’re a rookie, wondering … Continue reading Xbox vs PlayStation: A Definitive Guide to the Console Wars
Top Cosplayers and the Gaming Consoles they Love
Gaming is a part of my life, as it is for many people, but so is cosplay. I’m sure you’ve heard of cosplay, but let’s just make sure. Cosplay is a hobby where individuals dress up as characters from movies, television shows, anime, video games, and more. Cosplay began in the early to mid-20th century with people dressing up as characters from their favorite books … Continue reading Top Cosplayers and the Gaming Consoles they Love
7 Reasons to Use a VPN for Gaming
Whether you are a frequent gamer or just enjoy playing every so often, there are several reasons why you may want to consider using a VPN or virtual private network when gaming. Using a VPN has many benefits including offering peace of mind knowing that your most sensitive and important data is secure and protected. No matter what kind of games you enjoy playing the … Continue reading 7 Reasons to Use a VPN for Gaming
Call of Duty: Warzone — 5 tips to help you survive this battle royale
Call of Duty: Warzone is not just one of many other battle royales where you can hop in and learn as you progress. We never said this isn’t possible, but it will give you many frustrating moments. You get to lose interest in a game you had so much excitement about playing in the long run. Well, we don’t want that to happen. We’ve put … Continue reading Call of Duty: Warzone — 5 tips to help you survive this battle royale
