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My 2012 Fall Gaming Guide
While many equate the beginning of autumn as the inevitable return to schooling, there are a select few that find themselves overwhelmed for completely different...

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by Mark Loproto 12 years ago12 years ago

While many equate the beginning of autumn as the inevitable return to schooling, there are a select few that find themselves overwhelmed for completely different reasons. Whereas textbooks and notebooks account for the bulk of money spent for the more studios types, gamers will find themselves lighter in the wallets due to the usual slew...

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Why Are jRPGs So Persistent?
With accusations of being a dying genre by some of the weirder journalists, the encroachment of western RPGs, and supposed ‘free passes’ in the critic...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

With accusations of being a dying genre by some of the weirder journalists, the encroachment of western RPGs, and supposed ‘free passes’ in the critic world, jRPGs (and, specifically, turn-based RPGs) seem to be getting a lot of negative publicity. There are many steady and hardcore fans within the genre, but nonetheless, news outlets can’t...

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Why I Hope EA Sells Out
According to The New York Post, EA has been ‘quietly exploring’ their options with regards to a sale. Taken with mixed results by the media,...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

According to The New York Post, EA has been ‘quietly exploring’ their options with regards to a sale. Taken with mixed results by the media, here’s my two cents on the matter: If EA ends up selling, it would be amazingly beneficial to the company, the developers under its wing, and the consumers that buy...

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Time for Gaming to Expand its Audience?
The Kinect and Move have had lackluster reception. They weren’t complete losses, but their sales paled in comparison to the Wii’s success. They were both...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

The Kinect and Move have had lackluster reception. They weren’t complete losses, but their sales paled in comparison to the Wii’s success. They were both attempts made by Sony and Microsoft to expand their fan base—but, frankly, Nintendo beat them to it. They quickly learned that casual gamers are usually satisfied by just one system,...

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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...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

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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Is This the Golden Age of Gaming?
As the next generation of consoles is still under construction, now is a good time to take a look back on the history of gaming...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

As the next generation of consoles is still under construction, now is a good time to take a look back on the history of gaming and gauge exactly where we are on the age spectrum. Arcade gaming has clearly hit its peak—but there’s more to gaming than what console it plays on, and how it’s...

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Do Games Need to be Fun?
David Cage, who already has a reputation for bashing his own groundbreaking game, Heavy Rain, went on the record saying that he does not plan...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

David Cage, who already has a reputation for bashing his own groundbreaking game, Heavy Rain, went on the record saying that he does not plan on making his next game fun. Beyond: Two Souls was first shown at E3 2012 and has been garnering attention from the press and gamers alike because of its impressive...

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Why the Wii U Will Crash and Burn
With the Wii U launching this holiday season, and only a few months leading up to it for news to be revealed, there are some...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

With the Wii U launching this holiday season, and only a few months leading up to it for news to be revealed, there are some huge flaws already visible in Nintendo’s marketing strategy. We still don’t know the price, there is very little consumer attention outside of gaming circles, and the console does not live...

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Why New IPs Keep the Industry Alive
Recently a representative of Sony, Fergal Gara, explained that Sony intended to keep publishing new IPs well into the life of the Playstation 3. Despite...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago10 years ago

Recently a representative of Sony, Fergal Gara, explained that Sony intended to keep publishing new IPs well into the life of the Playstation 3. Despite having a next-gen console in development, the emphasis on new IPs has not slowed down for either Sony or Microsoft: both consoles continue to acquire and publish entirely new games...

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Could the Ouya Beat the XBOX360 and PS3?
The Ouya didn’t become famous for its slick design or mediocre specs—it was the huge Kickstarter funding success that did it. It has exceeded its...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

The Ouya didn’t become famous for its slick design or mediocre specs—it was the huge Kickstarter funding success that did it. It has exceeded its goal by several million dollars, making it one of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns to date. The low price of the console is probably its best-selling point—only $99, compared to...

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