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eSports is growing in leaps and bounds no matter how you measure. Not even the coronavirus has been able to significantly slow down the flocks of viewers and sponsors arriving in the esports industry. eSports are not resting on their laurels, however. They are looking firmly into the future and taking steps to build on this growth. Nothing is a given. They know they have to attract new gamers and savvy sponsors if they hope to maintain anything like the…

Its that time again: The Game Awards will air tonight! Whether you watch it on YouTube or twitch or twitter, you should check out this show. You just never know what will be revealed during the Game Awards. And really, isn’t that what we care about? Not the Awards, no never that, but the announcements! The trailers! So what will we see tonight? Here are my wild, never will these happen predictions. Real Talk: Its 2020. If we get one…

Following last month's poorly received remake, does the cult classic original XIII stand the test of time?

The world of Esports has seen a dramatic expansion in recent times, and nothing can put an end to its potential. The inclusion of games in Esports that aims to bring different gamers together for competition worldwide has grown to be a bona fide billion-dollar industry. There are now hordes of gamers joining live streams and live sports events, putting a dent in traditional sports events. Do note that Esports is subject to changes, which sets it apart from traditional…

Back when the original Katamari Damacy came out, I was working at Toys R Us as manager of the electronic department stocking the new games that had come out that week. Back then there used to be a section for value games aka 19.99 and under. There was a new release game there I had never seen before that had released at the $19.99 price point. The cover was this:   This game perplexed me. Looking at the cover then,…

Television units are becoming shockingly expensive again, after nearly a decade of prices slowly decreasing. Brand new technology, including brand new consoles such as the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X, are so powerful, they are demanding more from television sets than ever before. With the introduction of HDMI 2.1 - which will allow gamers to play games at 4K resolution at 120 frames per second - might be the single biggest contributor to increased prices. So what's a person to do if they want a 4K experience, but not shell out north of $1500? Look for ...

New consoles are incredibly exciting. I still remember living through the many consoles launches of Nintendo, Sony, and Xbox product as a fan, and was able to be on the front-line of the New Nintendo 3DS launch, the Nintendo Switch launch, the Xbox One X launch, and now of course, the PS5 and Xbox Series X launch. Of course the hardware capabilities are incredibly important when launching a new system, but part of what determines the success of a console launch are the titles that ship alongside it. And one company shone brighter than the others.

The Game Awards is coming up on Thursday. I’m actually excited about the awards this year because a lot of great games are up for awards. Plus I’m hoping some cool things are revealed for next year too. So with all that said, what are my Games of the year? The Year is almost over. This is the time when we’re all thinking about our games of the year. So without further ado, here’s my top 5 games of the…

Ranked Play in Apex Legends is the competitive mode that allows players to battle through different ranks and earn rewards. The ranks are skill-based matchmaking modes that allow players to play against players within the same tier of their similar skillset. To progress higher in the ranks, players must gain points to help raise their rank.   Players can earn multiple perks through online matchmaking. Players can earn in-game items depending on the tier they reach by the end of…

LEGO Ideas is one of the greatest things the corporation has done in recent memory, allowing fans to submit their own designs and ultimately picking some of those designs to turn into actual LEGO sets. The majority of these LEGO Ideas sets hit on nostalgia while others just look really, really cool. While a Sesame Street set might seem more appropriate for someone in the 6-12 age range, this LEGO Ideas set is banking on adults fondly remembering their time on Sesame Street as a kid. And after I put my set together, I understood how deeply having this set hits home.