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  • Stories From Deep Space: EVE Online

    Why are video games special?  With so many different mediums all vying for a slice of your attention, what can video games offer that film,...

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    Josh Hinke
    by Josh Hinke
    Why are video games special?  With so many different mediums all vying for a slice of your attention, what can video games offer that film, television, literature, or music cannot? The answer to that question is long and convoluted, it could easily take up an entire day being debated amongst the right people.  A simple...
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  • 5 Strategies That Make Pay-to-Play Work

    There are plenty of games that tote themselves as free, then try to sell you things throughout the game. Although it was once a huge...

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    Sara Swanson
    by Sara Swanson
    There are plenty of games that tote themselves as free, then try to sell you things throughout the game. Although it was once a huge risk, pay-to-play has become a standard marketing strategy in the gaming world and a viable way to make a successful and sustainable game. Although the bulk of the game is...
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  • What Can We Expect From New MMOs?

    With a plethora of MMOs constantly being released, there are a few elements that seem to be missing in all of them. Commercials focus on...

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    Sara Swanson
    by Sara Swanson
    With a plethora of MMOs constantly being released, there are a few elements that seem to be missing in all of them. Commercials focus on the genre of the game when they talk about plot, rather than the actual plot details, and will always emphasize customization even if it’s a low level of customization compared...
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  • Should Videogames be a Platform for Political Commentary?

    In a very drawn-out presentation from Square Enix about their FFXIV reboot, A Realm Reborn, the developers explain that they are still debating whether or...

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    Sara Swanson
    by Sara Swanson
    In a very drawn-out presentation from Square Enix about their FFXIV reboot, A Realm Reborn, the developers explain that they are still debating whether or not to add same-sex marriage into the game along with the usual avatar marriage. In their own words, ‘Each country has a different way of thinking. So first we would...
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  • 5 Games to Look Forward to This Holiday Season

    With Thanksgiving and Black Friday both behind us, the gift-giving holidays are creeping up! Whether you’re looking for gifts or browsing for your own curiosity,...

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    Sara Swanson
    by Sara Swanson
    With Thanksgiving and Black Friday both behind us, the gift-giving holidays are creeping up! Whether you’re looking for gifts or browsing for your own curiosity, here’s five games to look forward to this holiday season! 5) Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault Published for the PS3 and PS Vita as well as PSN, Ratchet &...
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  • What’s Really Behind Those Online Pictures You’re So Jealous Of

    Everyone’s part of at least one social media group, whether it’s Facebook, Tweeter or some other site. Being able to peek into the daily lives of...

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    Nick Guli
    by Nick Guli
    Everyone’s part of at least one social media group, whether it’s Facebook, Tweeter or some other site. Being able to peek into the daily lives of other people, we can’t help but compare their way of living to ours. And looking at all the beautiful pictures they post, more often than not, we come to the conclusion that...
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  • Rusty Hearts: Reborn

    Rusty Hearts: Reborn is the first major expansion of the popular Rusty Hearts MMORPG. This was my first time downloading and playing the game, but...

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    Sara Swanson
    by Sara Swanson
    Rusty Hearts: Reborn is the first major expansion of the popular Rusty Hearts MMORPG. This was my first time downloading and playing the game, but it left me pleasantly surprised. It actually takes the supernatural, Transylvanian atmosphere and turns it into a unique setting. The gameplay was very fluid, the navigation was excellent, and it’s...
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  • Kickstarter Focus: The Last Door

    From the creators of Dungeon Defiler, Slalom, El Codex Del Peregrino, Rotorscope, and Iredia comes a new, interactive game focused on a free, online experience....

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    Sara Swanson
    by Sara Swanson
    From the creators of Dungeon Defiler, Slalom, El Codex Del Peregrino, Rotorscope, and Iredia comes a new, interactive game focused on a free, online experience. Unlike many other free online games, this point-and-click adventure would be released in installments of chapters, and you will be able to use a community account to track and record...
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