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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…
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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…
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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–…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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There are some games where you can visit a casino and win valuable things. You can also deposit your cash there and exchange bonus offers. You also get extra credits to buy even more items for your character. In some video games, you get to experience the world of casinos while playing. This can be…
