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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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Minecraft Proves That More Games Should Reward Creativity in Players
There is something to be said for there being a slew of newer games out, as it is the busiest season for videogame releases, and...

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by Dave Walsh 12 years ago12 years ago

There is something to be said for there being a slew of newer games out, as it is the busiest season for videogame releases, and games like Minecraft continue to remain strong. In fact, Minecraft is still the third-most played game on Xbox 360 according to the latest Xbox Live charts. In a way, that...

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First Look at Scrolls Alpha Release
Most people know of Scrolls because of its parent company—Mojang—which also brought us Minecraft. Others have only heard of it because of the lawsuit Bethesda...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

Most people know of Scrolls because of its parent company—Mojang—which also brought us Minecraft. Others have only heard of it because of the lawsuit Bethesda started about trademark infringement concerning their one-word title. Luckily, Scrolls won out, and they are able to release their alpha version with their original name—today! I received an email this...

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5 Awesome Games Compatible With Oculus Rift
Despite the delay of the consumer Oculus Rift to late 2013—if it arrives next year at all—the headset already has a plethora of games behind...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago10 years ago

Despite the delay of the consumer Oculus Rift to late 2013—if it arrives next year at all—the headset already has a plethora of games behind it either made exclusively for Oculus use or made compatible with it. The Oculus Rift enhances the experience of all of these games, and most of them offer something incredibly...

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Top 5 Mining Games
After Minecraft took off, many different indie developers began to explore the new genre it had opened up, focused on gathering resources and building, or...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

After Minecraft took off, many different indie developers began to explore the new genre it had opened up, focused on gathering resources and building, or exploring through randomly generated worlds. However, not all of them ended up being knock-offs—here are the top five games of the genre, each with their own unique features that distinguish...

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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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Weekly News Roundup – DEC 22 2012
Finally, the holiday season is really kicking into gear! If you’re lucky enough to snag a vacation, there’s plenty of games to play or to...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago10 years ago

Finally, the holiday season is really kicking into gear! If you’re lucky enough to snag a vacation, there’s plenty of games to play or to buy as gifts for a lucky someone. The Steam Winter Sale and Humble Indie Bundle should help those of you with a low wallet find something affordable AND fun for...

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Weekly News Roundup – DEC 30 2012
This week was rather slow, with everyone distracted by the holidays! I didn’t even manage to finish my Greensleeves redstone composition in Minecraft (although the...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago10 years ago

This week was rather slow, with everyone distracted by the holidays! I didn’t even manage to finish my Greensleeves redstone composition in Minecraft (although the room for it is all hollowed out, thanks to the help of a friend). I’ll probably use it for another song. Ideas, anyone? Speaking of Minecraft, the documentary was released...

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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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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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