Video games have a reputation for being a poor use of time, with some people choosing to spend endless days trapped in a new gaming universe. However, they are a fantastic form of escapism and an excellent tool for people with depression and mental health disorders. There have been many studies researching playing video games as a medicine against depression, and today we’re going to delve deeper into how video games and virtual reality can assist people with depressive symptoms.…
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More Thoughts From Me #247: What about 2021?
As the year 2020 starts to finish up (thank goodness), we have to wonder: what will happen next year? To keep things more game centric: what will developers/publishers and companies like Nintendo, Xbox, and Sony put out next year? Here are my thoughts! 2021 might be another tough year for video games (and everything else) like this year. I won’t say 2020 was a bad year for video games. We got Animal Crossing New Horizons, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, The…
Read MoreMore LEGO Super Mario Launching January 1, 2020
It's hard to really gauge the popularity of specific LEGO sets because so many are produced for consumption. Sure, in unique scenarios, very specific sets sell out, and they sell out quickly. Think about the $800+ LEGO Millennium Falcon, for example. But LEGO Super Mario has always been available, with a few sets going out of stock early on, only to be plentiful now. Things must be going well, however, as LEGO moves to release even more sets in 2021.
Read MoreiRobot Roomba i7+ Review
Over the past few weeks, we have been testing the iRobot Roomba i7+ in our home. While we have published a few articles, we felt that full review wouldn't happen until we had spent ample time with our Roomba. With 3 young kids, our house gets dirty a lot, and even I was skeptical with how well the Roomba would perform, given our cramped living space and overly messy children. Exactly how well did this iRobot product perform? Let's take a look.
Read MoreNioh Collection Announced for PS5
It seems developers will be continuing the trend of remastering and re-releasing games from the previous generation. In a post announcing new details about the final DLC for Nioh 2, Sony revealed that remasters of both games in the franchise are currently in the works. On February 5, 2021, gamers will be able to purchase the Nioh Collection, comprised of both games and all their DLC, for the PlayStation 5. Remastered versions of both games, and their respective DLC, will…
Read MoreHow to Improve your Gaming Experience with a VPN?
There’s no such thing as an optimal gaming experience without having to use a VPN. Despite having to install powerful graphic cards, using a perfect sound system, and getting enough space worthy of your gaming, you will soon realize you need a better cooling for increased performance, faster internet speed, and live streaming. You will still miss out on the benefits of using a VPN for gaming. A VPN improves your gaming experience whether you are using it on a…
Read MoreFree to play games you need to know about
There comes a certain point in every gamers life, where no game is good enough. You don’t know what to play and you don’t want to use more money on games. Everyone knows this and has been through it once or twice. When the gaming slump hits it is a good thing to know a lot of free games that you can use as a distraction until the slump ends. Free to play games aren’t hard to find but it…
Read MoreAnimal Crossing: New Horizons – Free Winter Update (Video)
The Animal Crossing New Horizons Free Update is coming very soon. In fact, its coming this week on Thursday, November 18th. And its looks amazing. Please take a look at the video and then come back here for some thoughts on this update! Animal Crossing New Horizons will be getting another update this Thursday. It is the Winter update and includes the Harvest Festival and Toy Day, basically Thanksgiving and Christmas. The update also includes new expressions and hair styles…
Read MoreTop Games of 2020 – Nintendo Edition Holiday Guide
We here at GamesReviews.com have been super fortunate to review a TON of games in 2020. So we wanted to round up the best of the best, the creme of the crop. All of these games have been personally used by our team here and come with our recommendations. I will be doing a few of these over the next week, so make sure to check back soon. #1 – Animal Crossing New Horizons This one shouldn’t come as a…
Read More5 In-Game Tactics To Immediately Improve Your Blackjack Game
A lot of people like playing blackjack because it is fun, exciting, and they might win money. Just remember that there are numerous risks involved. If you play without a sound strategy, there is a good chance that you’re going to run into problems and the night will end with heartbreak. With that being said, you’ll want to do your best to develop tactics that can help you win more often than not. Learn more about 5 in-game tactics to…
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