• 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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  • A Look Back on 2012

    2012 was the first year that I entered into both game journalism and game development, and it’s allowed me to see plenty of things in...

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    2012 was the first year that I entered into both game journalism and game development, and it’s allowed me to see plenty of things in a new perspective. As a journalist, part of the job is finding issues with games and reporting on them—but as a developer, a lot of these issues are obvious mistakes...
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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...

    A Realm Reborn
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    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 Arcade Games that Need Modern Sequels

    The golden age of cabinet arcade games has long since passed, but the popularity of iPhone apps and flash games might be able to bring...

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    The golden age of cabinet arcade games has long since passed, but the popularity of iPhone apps and flash games might be able to bring them back again. No matter what generation of gaming you’re from, you probably grew up with an arcade nearby and can recognize one of these games. While they might not...
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  • Why Selling at a Loss Gives Nintendo a Win

    In Nintendo’s Second Quarter Financial Results briefing, the company revealed that it will be selling the Nintendo Wii U at a loss immediately on release....

    In Nintendo’s Second Quarter Financial Results briefing, the company revealed that it will be selling the Nintendo Wii U at a loss immediately on release. They expect their finances to take a small dip upon release because of this—despite the fact they are releasing a brand new console and several games to go with it....
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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...

    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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  • Season Passes Expand the Games Industry

    Over the past year, many triple-A titles such as Assassin’s Creed III, Black-Ops II, Borderlands II, and Quantum Conundrum have released with a DLC Season...

    Borderlands 2
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    Over the past year, many triple-A titles such as Assassin’s Creed III, Black-Ops II, Borderlands II, and Quantum Conundrum have released with a DLC Season Pass included. These ‘season passes’ allow for the download of multiple pieces of DLC after the initial release of the game without forcing the consumer to buy the extra DLC...
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  • Why Mobile Gaming Will Replace Handheld Gaming

    Handheld gaming has certainly had its ups and downs: the Nintendo DS was a huge seller and showed that the casual gamer could buy handhelds...

    Handheld gaming has certainly had its ups and downs: the Nintendo DS was a huge seller and showed that the casual gamer could buy handhelds along with consoles, while the lackluster PSP showed that graphics and power aren’t the best selling points of a handheld system. Although recent handheld systems have had their share of...
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  • Kickstarter Focus: Devil’s Cove

    Looking like a game fresh off the PC shelves of Wal-mart (you know the ones I’m talking about), Devil’s Cove is a curious addition to...

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    Looking like a game fresh off the PC shelves of Wal-mart (you know the ones I’m talking about), Devil’s Cove is a curious addition to the growing library of game pitches on Kickstarter. Made by an independent company who had the luxury of making dozens of games before, the game’s demo has a unique mix...
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  • Will This Be Sony’s Last Generation?

    The PS3 can last a while because of its efficient and powerful design—I wouldn’t be surprised if they skip next generation entirely. But there’s something...

    The PS3 can last a while because of its efficient and powerful design—I wouldn’t be surprised if they skip next generation entirely. But there’s something ominous about the way Sony is handling their systems and games as we approach the holiday season—and laying off half of their PR team simply adds fuel to the fire....
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