The Importance of a Positive Outlook
What you’re about to read should be re-read every time you feel as though you have lost hope. Attitude is contagious and it’s easily passed around by tone of voice over Skype or TeamSpeak. When gaming...
View ArticleRead the Fine Print
When someone mentions online privacy, the first thing that probably comes to our minds is the revelations of Edward Snowden regarding data gathering by the United States government. Not only have we...
View ArticleThe Difference between Gamer and “Gamer”
When I write articles, I often use the term gamer. However, I’ve never given a proper definition of what a gamer actually is. Given what has happened recently with the whole Quinnspiracy/GamersGate...
View ArticleU.S. versus the World
It seems to me that Americans like to think too highly of themselves a bit too often. Not only is this evident from an objective look at how our country manages foreign affairs, but also in the conduct...
View ArticleGuest Article: Can Games be Art?
Hi there everyone, this is a guest article from Rsbandb user Arceus. You might remember his previous guest article “It’s Not Me, It’s…” Please join me in thanking him for his article! If you wish to...
View ArticleOut with the New, In with the Old
As a gaming writer, it is my job to educate and inform readers about the latest goings on in gaming. But even more importantly, I believe I have a duty to instill in readers a greater appreciation for...
View ArticleAwesomely Inefficient: Dual-Wielding in Games
We’ve all seen it and we’ve all done it: Wield two uber hunking weapons and started swinging them around bashing creatures left and right. Only problem is, most games execute this style of fighting...
View ArticleJoys of Sandbox Games
There are a lot of people out there that dislike sandbox games. To me however they are amazing. Given the ability to do whatever I want makes the experience so much more immersive. Some of my favorite...
View ArticleWho’s the Best?
The other day I stumbled upon this: The Great MMO Face Off of 2014, by MMORPG.com Up until then I didn’t even know there was a MMORPG.com. I’m going to have to check out that site more thoroughly when...
View ArticleTransformers: Robots Meet Demise
Last week Jagex announced that it would be pulling the plug on its attempt to make an online Transformers game, much to the disappointment of the game studio, Hasbro Games, and the Beta testing players...
View ArticleThe Sound of Music
Don’t you hate sitting in a classroom, at work, or at home without a single sound to be heard? I do. There’s just something about silence that drives me nuts. I’m not saying I like to be overwhelmed...
View ArticleWhen Will the Next Big Game Franchise Come?
It’s weird to think that just fourteen years ago in 2001, Microsoft released the first Halo game. Two years after that, Activision released the first Call of Duty. Since then, these two game franchises...
View ArticleGaming Review: Hearthstone and Heroes of the Storm
Hey everyone! I’ve got a fresh gaming review for you. However, unlike most of my reviews that focus on one game, this article is going to have two. This month, I’m looking at a couple of Blizzard’s...
View ArticleTwitch: TV for Gamers
It’s no surprise that online streaming has risen in popularity over the past decade or so. It is simply the best way to go when it comes to getting the content you want wherever and whenever you want...
View ArticleThe Different Types of Gamers
A while back, I did an article talking about the difference between being a gamer and a “gamer.” This mostly had to do with negative perceptions about gamers. I also made it clear that gamers are a...
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