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The 15 Best Sega Dreamcast RPGs
Sega’s systems have had plenty of great RPGs, but like Rodney Dangerfield, they get no respect. Sega Dreamcast was a very intriguing system that never lived up to its full potential. Despite having internet connectivity and good graphics, the Dreamcast lacked the sales to keep up with the competition. Remember, the system suffered from the misfortune of having the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube launching … Continue reading The 15 Best Sega Dreamcast RPGs
The Best Card-Based Video Games
Card games are some of the most popular types of analog games that have withstood the test of time. Whether you like a single-player experience, a one-on-one contest, or a group activity, these games are a great choice as they feature a blend of luck and strategy. The players never know which card they’re likely to draw, leaving a lot of the gameplay to chance. … Continue reading The Best Card-Based Video Games
Unexpected, Bizarre, & Oddball Ports for the Classic Gameboy
With a decade-long lifespan and immense library, the Gameboy has proven itself the ultimate underdog. Debuting in 1989, the handheld system was designed to be inexpensive. Bells and whistles like a backlight or color screen were cut to make room for battery life and an appealing price tag. That same hardware would go on to host hundreds of titles. Visionary Gunpei Yokoi began his Nintendo … Continue reading Unexpected, Bizarre, & Oddball Ports for the Classic Gameboy
Criminally Underrated Roguelikes on PS4
Roguelikes are enjoying a surge in popularity, and it isn’t hard to see why. Instead of leaning heavily on over-the-top visuals, dazzling cutscenes, elaborate plotlines, and complicated mechanics, roguelikes keep it simple and rely solely on the gameplay. You might get a brief tutorial before they launch you into the central gameplay loop, but usually you kick things off and the game unapologetically whips you … Continue reading Criminally Underrated Roguelikes on PS4
The greatest N64 party games to beat your friends at
Multiplayer leveled up big time when the N64 dropped. While Genesis and SNES let you and a pal play couch co-op or versus mode, N64 doubled the controller ports and allowed up to four players to play simultaneously. You knew what that meant. It was time to grab the Pepsi Blue and pour a bowl of Doritos 3D for some sweet four-player multiplayer action. Here … Continue reading The greatest N64 party games to beat your friends at
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
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
