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5 Game Restrictions That Changed Everything
Before this generation greatly expanded the capabilities of consoles games, developers had to work around console restrictions if they wanted to publish a game. Even...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

Before this generation greatly expanded the capabilities of consoles games, developers had to work around console restrictions if they wanted to publish a game. Even if they could have better graphics or design new areas, certain things had to be scrapped in order to finalize their game. Here are five ways that game developers and...

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Top 10 Most Useful Minecraft Glitches
At first, I was a doubter. I didn’t see the point of playing a video game based around building when I could do the exact...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago2 years ago

At first, I was a doubter. I didn’t see the point of playing a video game based around building when I could do the exact same thing with a Lego set—but after trying Minecraft with some friends I quickly learned the premise was addicting. Still, for all its good points, Minecraft is riddled with hundreds...

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Why the Male Power Fantasy Has an Important Role in Gaming
Some people got into a huff yesterday when game designer Warren Spector spoke out against Wolfenstein: The New Order as yet another “adolescent male power...

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by Dave Walsh 11 years ago11 years ago

Some people got into a huff yesterday when game designer Warren Spector spoke out against Wolfenstein: The New Order as yet another “adolescent male power fantasy” first person shooter to hit the market. He of course apologized today, kind of. The Male Power Fantasy is a term that you’ll hear thrown about a lot in...

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Is the Wii U a Next-Gen Console?
EA is always ready to pick a fight with Nintendo after the company opted to use its own online service, rather than Origin, and has...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

EA is always ready to pick a fight with Nintendo after the company opted to use its own online service, rather than Origin, and has finally had the nerve to say that the Wii U is not a next-generation console. CEO John Riccitiello claims that the next generation hasn’t started yet, even though the Wii...

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Top 5 Minecraft Mods
Minecraft is one of the most successful games of this generation, topping the XBLA and PC charts with its huge amount of sales. However, the...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago2 years ago

Minecraft is one of the most successful games of this generation, topping the XBLA and PC charts with its huge amount of sales. However, the game has much more to offer than just continuous updates and an infinite world. The game has a huge mod community attached to it, so there’s a huge amount of...

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Senators Continue to Threaten First Amendment
Unfortunately, it’s that time of the month when we talk about violence and video games again. In 2011, the US Supreme Court ruled that there...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

Unfortunately, it’s that time of the month when we talk about violence and video games again. In 2011, the US Supreme Court ruled that there was no proof violent video games increased violence in minors, and yet here we are not two years later with a national study on the very same relationship. Funded by...

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Kickstarter Focus: Homesick
Homesick is reminiscent of both Dear Esther and Fatal Frame—the beauty of the environment plays a crucial role in the player’s experience, while it can...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

Homesick is reminiscent of both Dear Esther and Fatal Frame—the beauty of the environment plays a crucial role in the player’s experience, while it can just as easily betray them. It is an adventure game that is inspired by Monkey Island and Myst, and hopes to bring cutting-edge graphics to the genre along with its...

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A Closer Look at the IllumiRoom
Microsoft recently revealed their latest innovation to go alongside the Kinect—IllumiRoom. It extends the field of vision outside of the television and projects it onto...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

Microsoft recently revealed their latest innovation to go alongside the Kinect—IllumiRoom. It extends the field of vision outside of the television and projects it onto the walls, furniture, and whatever else you have in your game room. Although there were a few odd behaviors in the demonstration and stills, it seems like a sound product...

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On Freedom of Speech and Video Games
There seems to be no shortage of politicians seeking to blame violent video games as the cause for the tragic Sandy Hook shooting, as opposed...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

There seems to be no shortage of politicians seeking to blame violent video games as the cause for the tragic Sandy Hook shooting, as opposed to lax gun control or psychological issues, but a town in Connecticut has decided to up the ante. As previously reported on the site, a group dedicated to helping the...

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How Journey Succeeded to Become Game of the Year
In all regards, Journey was a beautiful game. It stunned gamers everywhere with its breathtaking visuals, despite how simple the graphics and models were compared...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

In all regards, Journey was a beautiful game. It stunned gamers everywhere with its breathtaking visuals, despite how simple the graphics and models were compared to other PS3 games and other games on the market. While it did have amazing titles like Mass Effect 3, The Walking Dead, and Halo 4 competing against it, it...

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