Open worlds tell a story like no other game genre. By giving the player control over their story, it helps give each player their own unique experience. And these types of games are not only very popular, but very successful. In the four of the last five years, open world games won the Game of […]
Single-player of 2018, by EA’s standards, is more of a niche genre. However, it’s far more than that. It’s an experience that sometimes others just want to partake in by themselves. There are people who want to play games without distraction or some kid yelling inside their ear. Give us a compelling story, and we […]
Video games are a violent medium. We shoot, stab, slice, nuke, punch, bulldoze, swing, and skewer our way through baddies… and all for what? For the cathartic, sadistic pleasure of pretending to kill something without consequences? Well… yeah! It’s because of the same adrenaline rush we get from watching an action movie or reading a […]
2018 was a fantastic year for video games. We got surprise indie hits like Celeste, cinematic open-world adventures like Red Dead Redemption 2, and chaotic fighting games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. In a year with so many hard-hitters, it’s not surprising that more and more people are learning to love and appreciate the gaming medium. This holiday […]
Ever wondered how a game’s story or setting might translate into another form of media like a TV show or movies? I take a look at some games I think would make for great anime adaptations. Spoiler Free 10. Doki Doki Literature Club Considering the best in horror anime is Higurashi, there is certainly plenty […]
The state of the industry “Our obligation is to make money, and to make money, it may be important to make history. To make money, it may be important to make art, or some significant statement. To make money, it may be important to win the Academy Award, for it might mean another ten million […]
Gamescom is finally here and a bunch of games will receive announcements, release dates and hopefully, playable gameplay demos. All eyes will turn towards Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo to see what they can offer in way of exclusives. Whilst this games development tactic may not always be the best for the consumer, it is extremely […]
The first half of 2018 has delivered some spectacular games. Though we still have about five months remaining in the year, it seems safe to say that some potential Game of the Year contenders have already surfaced. From big-budget titles to small indie projects, 2018 has given birth to some of the greatest gaming experiences […]
It was near the end of 2017 and I was miserable. I had a job that just did not click with me. I had cartoonishly critical coworkers. When allowed, I found myself the first to leave when the clock struck five every evening. The only thing that kept me sane was my girlfriend and the […]
In this weeks Power Up Podcast, Taylor & Anthony are joined by Joel & Jon as they discuss God of War Dad Jokes, Overwatch charity skins, Nintendo Warranty Updates, & Much more. Our goal for this month is to reach 100 YouTube Subs, & with your help, we are already halfway there! Like & follow […]
