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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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Minecraft: Pocket Edition
Alright so at this point, after selling four million copies on PC which is impressive considering everyone is a pirate now, I don’t have to...

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by Chris Le'John 12 years ago11 years ago

Alright so at this point, after selling four million copies on PC which is impressive considering everyone is a pirate now, I don’t have to introduce Minecraft: Pocket Edition to you. The game is damn near universal, last time I checked there wasn’t even an iOS version but hey! Now there is one. The funniest part...

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Top 5 Gaming Wishes of 2013
2012 is wrapping up pretty nicely, especially since none of those apocalypses ended up happening. As we exchange our calendars and turn over the page...

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by Sara Swanson 11 years ago11 years ago

2012 is wrapping up pretty nicely, especially since none of those apocalypses ended up happening. As we exchange our calendars and turn over the page for a new year, here is a small wish list of five things I would like to see next year (and hey, might actually happen!). 5) Next Gen of Pokémon...

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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 11 years ago11 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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Is 40 Hours Enough Playtime Anymore?
It was recently revealed in a Polish Magazine called CD-Action that the entirety of the Assassin’s Creed III game will be playable over 40 hours....

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by Sara Swanson 11 years ago11 years ago

It was recently revealed in a Polish Magazine called CD-Action that the entirety of the Assassin’s Creed III game will be playable over 40 hours. This includes 20 hours of main plot and 20 hours of side quest, giving plenty for people to occupy themselves with. However, compared to the huge amount of time that...

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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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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 11 years ago9 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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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 11 years ago9 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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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 11 years ago11 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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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 11 years ago11 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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