There are some games that you play just for fun or out of sheer boredom. Then there are those you swear by; ones that get you excited and screaming with joy with every new release. And for the latter, you have best-selling franchises to thank. In the highly competitive gaming industry, some franchises have pushed … read more
What is it about video games that keep us hooked? Some say it’s the story, while others say it’s the gameplay. I say it’s the characters. A story is as good as its protagonist and video game characters are no different. It’s why we stay loyal to certain franchises more than others. We love seeing … read more
According to the Entertainment Software Association’s 2016 study titled Essential Facts about the Computer and Video Game Industry Report, 56% of polled players say they play PC games, making PC the most frequently played gaming device. If you are a PC gamer, you are part of an audience serious game developers cannot afford to ignore, … read more
It would be nearly impossible to determine just how many video games exist for players to choose from. To navigate the ocean of games, players rely heavily on ratings, both from reviewers and from other players. This system usually works pretty well, but once in a while it just plain fails. Games earn lower ratings … read more
The PlayStation 4 continues to show its strength, selling 60.4 million units between its November 2013 launch and June 2017. At that time in 2013, software totaled over 487.8 million units sold to over 70 million active monthly users, 26.4 million of which were active PlayStation Plus subscribers. Not content to rest on its laurels, … read more
Making funny video games has been one of the loftiest goals for game developers since the industry’s earliest days. It’s true that games are more frequently designed to challenge reflexes, test strategies, and get players hooked, but infusing those technical elements with humor has become a timeless art form. While humor can ultimately only be … read more
It looks like gaming is finally approaching an age of glorious cross-platform play. Platforms will always have exclusives, but it looks as if we’re close to a stage in which you’ll be able to turn on your Xbox cross platform games and party up with friends on PC and PlayStation alike. It may not look … read more
When it comes to exclusive Xbox One games, the platform can be inconsistent, but when they’re on, they’re on. No one could deny the success of series like Halo and Forza when it comes to expanding the player base, and Microsoft continues the push with new Play Anywhere offerings, which grant players the ability to … read more
Every gamer asks themselves at some point in time, is game development right for me? This is good! Game development is a steadily growing field with a wide variety of ways to be creative, learn recent technologies, and even make the world a better place. Let’s look at the path to a brand-new game development … read more
Any self-respecting racing fan not restricted to a PlayStation knows Forza Motorsport 7 rolls out on Xbox One and Windows 10 on October 3rd. Though the wait has been made bearable by entertaining ad videos featuring Ken Block, Adam Carolla, and other surprise celebrities, some racing gamers feel like launch day will never get here. … read more
Most of us are well aware that gaming can provide us with more than simple entertainment. Video games have honed motor skills, helped us exercise, and even allowed scientific researchers to crowdsource major data processing initiatives. Above all, gaming has shown consistent, measurable results when applied to education. Here, we take a look at the … read more
Though it was once the stuff of daydreams, making video games for a living is becoming an increasingly viable career option. Triple-A studios have already brought enough revenue into the growing game industry to surpass the film and music industries combined, and serious indies continue to gain momentum. With the right skills and a smart … read more