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Being a Few Years Late Made Nintendo the Top Dog
Analyst Michael Pachter has struck again, claiming that ‘Nintendo’s a few years late’ with everything that they do. From consoles to concepts, Nintendo’s products are...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

Analyst Michael Pachter has struck again, claiming that ‘Nintendo’s a few years late’ with everything that they do. From consoles to concepts, Nintendo’s products are frequently outclassed by things from the past decade—something that rarely applies to Sony and Microsoft consoles and concepts. He goes on to lament how Nintendo’s online functionality is seven or...

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Top 5 Game Spin-offs
There’s no questioning that the majority of high-profile games are made up of sequels, spin-offs, and unoriginal stories—however, this is far from a new thing,...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

There’s no questioning that the majority of high-profile games are made up of sequels, spin-offs, and unoriginal stories—however, this is far from a new thing, and sometimes can bring out amazing games. Here are five spin-off games that took on a life of their own after their success. 5) Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Pokémon Mystery Dungeon...

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The Right Approach to Violence in Video Games
It’s been almost a week since the tragic shooting at a Newtown, Connecticut elementary school, and many of us are still stunned. At Explosion.com, we...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

It’s been almost a week since the tragic shooting at a Newtown, Connecticut elementary school, and many of us are still stunned. At Explosion.com, we took a moment of silence for the victims and their families and friends affected by the incident. Talking about what happened now is a risky subject, and something that is...

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Top 5 Frozen Levels in Video Games
This year has been unseasonably warm, at least in America. The temperature’s barely dipped past 50* where I live, and beyond a few snow storms,...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

This year has been unseasonably warm, at least in America. The temperature’s barely dipped past 50* where I live, and beyond a few snow storms, the north has had pretty warm weather itself. Here are five wintery levels that might cool you down and help you pretend global warming isn’t a thing. 5) Mega Man:...

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Weighing the Balance Between Gameplay and Story
If there ever was a push-and-pull within the gaming world, it would have to be that imaginary line that exists between gameplay and story. For...

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by Dave Walsh 12 years ago12 years ago

If there ever was a push-and-pull within the gaming world, it would have to be that imaginary line that exists between gameplay and story. For some gamers, fun factor is the most important, to others, the story is. The fact is, games started out as just that — games. They were intended to be played,...

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5 Games That Redefined Their Genres
A game doesn’t have to be first at something in order to succeed—it just has to take an old element and find a way to...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

A game doesn’t have to be first at something in order to succeed—it just has to take an old element and find a way to make it new and enjoyable. These five games did just that: they took everything good about their genre, added in their own unique ideas, and delivered a new archetype that...

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Why I Won’t Get Fooled Into Another Nintendo Console Purchase
So the Wii U has officially been unveiled, the paint is still drying and we have a release date and how much that sucker will...

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by Dave Walsh 12 years ago12 years ago

So the Wii U has officially been unveiled, the paint is still drying and we have a release date and how much that sucker will cost. The question that I’ve been asking myself since the announcement of the upcoming Nintendo console is; will I once again be suckered into purchasing a Nintendo console that I...

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Top 5 Handmade Game-Inspired Crafts
On my journey through the world wide web, I’ve learned that just about anything is for sale. Looking for a drivable replica of the Ecto...

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by Mark Loproto 12 years ago10 years ago

On my journey through the world wide web, I’ve learned that just about anything is for sale. Looking for a drivable replica of the Ecto I or a life sized Predator bust? No matter what it is you’re searching for, the internet will have it. So, imagine my surprise as to how surprised I was...

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Top 5 Mind-bending Videogames
They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder—but what if what you are looking at is constantly changing? Here are five games...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder—but what if what you are looking at is constantly changing? Here are five games full of optical illusions, tricks of perspective, and puzzles where the answer isn’t just simple platforming. They force you to think outside of the box and re-learn everything you know...

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Top 5 Fireworks in Video Games
For anyone who missed their display yesterday or needs some visuals to go with the popping of dysfunctional fireworks from yesterday, here is a list...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

For anyone who missed their display yesterday or needs some visuals to go with the popping of dysfunctional fireworks from yesterday, here is a list of the top five fireworks displays in video games! It was only a matter of time before this article appeared on the site. 5. Final Fantasy 13 Although Final Fantasy...

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