• Will Xbox Always On Feature Work? It Could, If Done Correctly

    I know that many of us out there cannot fathom the idea of Microsoft’s always on feature actually making it into their next console. As...

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    I know that many of us out there cannot fathom the idea of Microsoft’s always on feature actually making it into their next console. As a matter of fact, I felt the exact same way for a very long time, until recently that is. You see, I’ve come to realize that the video game industry,...
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  • Retrospective: Valkyria Chronicles Remembered

    We started last week’s retrospective by looking at one of the biggest games of this generation, MGS4. This week, we’ll take a look at a...

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    We started last week’s retrospective by looking at one of the biggest games of this generation, MGS4. This week, we’ll take a look at a smaller game, but equally as fascinating as MGS4. Unfortunately, it’s another exclusive game, for the PS3 again this time. That game is Valkyria Chronicles. The whole point of this retrospective...
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  • Nintendo 3DS: Is It Holding Back The Wii U?

    Nintendo has always been strong in the handheld market. It still seems to be able to cater for the portable audience even during a time...

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    Nintendo has always been strong in the handheld market. It still seems to be able to cater for the portable audience even during a time of smartphones and other mobile devices that are stating to pick up gaming momentum. The Nintendo 3DS is the latest handheld from Nintendo and while it took a while to...
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  • Luis Suarez’s Bite & Other Funky Features FIFA 14 Needs

    One of the most hotly talked about incidents over the past week outside of video games has been a football related incident involving Liverpool striker...

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    One of the most hotly talked about incidents over the past week outside of video games has been a football related incident involving Liverpool striker Luis Suarez biting an opponent during a match. As shocking an incident as that was, it wasn’t the first of its kind in the Premier League. Regardless of that though,...
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  • God Mode Takes Mindless Killing To a Whole New Level

    Arcade titles are becoming more popular as they offer entertaining games at very low prices. Most full games today cost around $59.99 or more around...

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    Arcade titles are becoming more popular as they offer entertaining games at very low prices. Most full games today cost around $59.99 or more around release and don’t guarantee the player that they will indeed get their money’s worth in playtime. There have been countless games I have played that I spent more time putting...
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  • Why More Games Need To Be Like Bioshock Infinite

    BioShock Infinite received critical acclaim when it released on March 26th and was one of the most anticipated games of 2013. This success is largely...

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    BioShock Infinite received critical acclaim when it released on March 26th and was one of the most anticipated games of 2013. This success is largely due to Irrational Games’ legacy and the overall success of the original BioShock. As of right now, Infinite has a Metacritic score of 95% and has sold millions of copies...
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  • Nintendo Can Live Without E3

    Here in America, we have a bit of an obsession with pageantry.  We don’t simply like to announce things or congratulate people, we like to...

    Here in America, we have a bit of an obsession with pageantry.  We don’t simply like to announce things or congratulate people, we like to do so with fireworks, laser lights, and a musical act.  We like have ceremonies, presentations, and events; we televise a parade that symbolizes the start of Christmas, we run coverage...
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  • Why the Next Xbox’s Low Expectations Only Help Microsoft

    We will finally get some details about Microsoft’s next Xbox console, which has been codenamed Durango but called everything from simply “Xbox” to “Xbox 720”...

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    We will finally get some details about Microsoft’s next Xbox console, which has been codenamed Durango but called everything from simply “Xbox” to “Xbox 720” by many gamers who have simply been looking for a name for the damned thing. The Microsoft Xbox unveil is set to go down on May 21st, streamed live on...
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  • Nintendo DS: Top 5 Games Ever

    While rumour of Nintendo discontinuing its production of the Nintendo DS has been denied, it’s a good time to look back on this beast of...

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    While rumour of Nintendo discontinuing its production of the Nintendo DS has been denied, it’s a good time to look back on this beast of a handheld and how it affected gaming. It has sold a staggering 153.87 million units worldwide with total software sales reaching 933.69 million units worldwide. While many may argue that...
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  • Fire Pro Returns PS2 Classic: The Classics Still Do Everything Better

    Sony has been pushing older games out through the PlayStation Network Store for a while now, under the title of “PlayStation Classics.” The games span...

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    Sony has been pushing older games out through the PlayStation Network Store for a while now, under the title of “PlayStation Classics.” The games span from back to the original PlayStation to the PlayStation 2 as well as everything else that happened with the PlayStation name and they do a good job of curating the...
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