Alan Robinson, Author at Explosion

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My fascination with video games began at a very young age. Studying film and video game design in college gave me a deeper appreciation for the inner workings of the industry, and with writing being one of my biggest passions, games journalism has always seemed like a natural move.

Random Encounter Episode 1 – A Wild Podcast Appears
Welcome the first episode of Random Encounter, a weekly gaming podcast, brought to you exclusively by Explosion.com! On this episode, I talk about On-Disc and...

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Gaming
by Alan Robinson 12 years ago12 years ago

Welcome the first episode of Random Encounter, a weekly gaming podcast, brought to you exclusively by Explosion.com! On this episode, I talk about On-Disc and Day One DLC, share with you five LEGO games that need to be made, and end the episode by mentioning a couple of cool things you can find across the...

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Top 5 First-Person Shooters
The first person shooter genre has gotten pretty stale over the past few years, with every game trying to be exactly like Call of Duty,...

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by Alan Robinson 12 years ago12 years ago

The first person shooter genre has gotten pretty stale over the past few years, with every game trying to be exactly like Call of Duty, but still being stomped on by it. Years ago, FPS games were so varied and plentiful that you could always pick one up and pretty much count on it being...

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Minecraft
It’s safe to say that just about everyone with an internet connection knows about Minecraft. The game has taken the world by storm, proving that...

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Reviews
by Alan Robinson 12 years ago11 years ago

It’s safe to say that just about everyone with an internet connection knows about Minecraft. The game has taken the world by storm, proving that the indie market can be just as successful, and profitable, as any major blockbuster title. Minecraft brought the gaming world something new and unique, offering an extremely fun title that...

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Five Characters We Want to See in Sony’s Battle Royale
I’ve been doing quite a bit of reporting on PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale (still such a mouthful) so it probably comes as no surprise that...

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by Alan Robinson 12 years ago12 years ago

I’ve been doing quite a bit of reporting on PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale (still such a mouthful) so it probably comes as no surprise that I am nothing short of excited. As a huge fan of the entire Super Smash Bros. series, the idea of being able the same type of game with all of...

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