• 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...

    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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  • Skyrim: Dragonborn

    Bethesda have had a tendency in the past to lose focus with their DLC offerings. Whether it be the expansion packs that don’t quite slot...

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    Bethesda have had a tendency in the past to lose focus with their DLC offerings. Whether it be the expansion packs that don’t quite slot in alongside the game they’re meant to be expanding upon or expensive content that offers very little to extend audience gratification – Skyrim has undoubtedly been one of the busiest...
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  • Why Games in 2012 Are Measured Against Skyrim

    I feel like there are some games that come along and just blow the roof off of our expectations in games and that in 2011...

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    I feel like there are some games that come along and just blow the roof off of our expectations in games and that in 2011 Skyrim did exactly that. If you would have asked me if I felt that way a year ago when it first came out, I’m not so sure that I would...
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  • Top 5 Modern Isometric Games

    With two amazing isometric games coming out in the form of Project Eternity and Path of Exile 2013, it looks like the visual format might...

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    With two amazing isometric games coming out in the form of Project Eternity and Path of Exile 2013, it looks like the visual format might be making a return from the old SNES days. Isometric games are ones that use floor tiles at a ratio different than 1:1, with their horizontal width being greater than...
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  • 5 Biggest Videogame Timesinks of 2012

    2012 had some of the longest games ever released, if you look past all the shorter iOS applications that became proliferous this year. Being a...

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    2012 had some of the longest games ever released, if you look past all the shorter iOS applications that became proliferous this year. Being a timesink isn’t necessarily a bad thing—in fact, just the opposite. Here are five games of 2012 you’re sure to get your money’s worth out of. 5) League of Legends Inspired...
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  • With Skyrim Completed, Let’s Take One Last Look at Its DLC

    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was released on November 11th, 2011, and according to Bethesda on their blog, the journey has officially ended. This means...

    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was released on November 11th, 2011, and according to Bethesda on their blog, the journey has officially ended. This means that they will no longer be bringing new content to the table in Skyrim. It is a bittersweet moment for fans, as Skyrim became one of the defining games of...
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  • How Co-Op Everything Ruins Gaming

    Lately ‘Multiplayer’ features of a game have risen from just a feature to a core experience of gaming. Games are now judged based on the...

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    Lately ‘Multiplayer’ features of a game have risen from just a feature to a core experience of gaming. Games are now judged based on the quality of their co-op and multiplayer accessibility, along with the usual graphics, plot, and whatnot. I’m not saying that’s a bad thing, but unfortunately it can be—because of the frequency...
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  • The Hidden Way DLC Expands the Industry

    I am probably with the majority when I say that the most recent onslaught of paid downloadable content has a negative impact on the games...

    I am probably with the majority when I say that the most recent onslaught of paid downloadable content has a negative impact on the games industry. From Mass Effect 3’s terrible marketing scheme to the horse armor offered for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, DLC is mainly considered a means for a company to stretch...
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  • Elder Scrolls Online BETA Preview

    WARNING: This review will wholeheartedly document the journey of a complete and utter noob. So the time has come… the next stage of BETA testing...

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    WARNING: This review will wholeheartedly document the journey of a complete and utter noob. So the time has come… the next stage of BETA testing for The Elder Scrolls Online has gone public. I must admit, this was a game I’d not particularly reconnoitered with interest over the year – partly because MMO’s aren’t my...
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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...

    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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