Online gaming is the most popular form of gaming right now. With the popularity of Fortnite and PUBG, the battle royale game mechanic is red hot, leading to most new first or third person shooter games offering some form of battle royale mode. Players want to be able to battle with a large number of people on a single map. It could be argued that it has taken its cue from old school MMO’s like World of Warcraft, but in…
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More Thoughts From Me #173: What if Sony Was At E3 2019?
Sony isn’t at E3 this year. What does that mean? It means that there will be no conference from Sony nor any Playstation exclusive games shown. We won’t see Sony’s next PlayStation system at E3 either. This is pretty disappointing. But what if Sony was at E3 this year? What would they show? This year Sony has decided to do an E3 State of Play instead of a conference. The Nintendo fans groan and say Sony are copying Nintendo’s E3…
Read MoreBuzzing with Excitement for Bee Simulator
“Bee” a Tiny Hero One of the games I was looking forward to at PAX South was Bee Simulator from Poland’s Varsav Game Studio. I’m always enthused about games with the potential to be both fun and educational. As a gamer, mother, and full-time educational game design professor I had high hopes for a simulation game. During PAX South, I had the opportunity to play the demo. Varsav Game Studio’s Founder / Vice President Lukasz Rosiński sat down with me…
Read MoreE3 2019 Predictions – Nintendo
Heading into E3 2019, Nintendo is near the top, if not at the top, of the video game word. It helps when you have the newest system on the market – with the Xbox One and PS4 about to be sunsetted for newer systems in the next few years – and one that people are finding incredibly innovated, especially third party developers! With E3 right around the corner, Nintendo is once again offering up a few days of Nintendo Treehouse…
Read MoreHyperX Cloud Stinger Wireless Review
For many years now, HyperX has been a leading name on all things PC; whether it be peripherals or internal components, HyperX provides a top-tier catalog for all of your PC gaming needs. In keeping with this high standard, the HyperX Cloud Stinger Wireless aims to provide a top-level wireless gaming audio experience at a sub-$100 price point. This is an ambitious goal to be sure, but how will the Cloud Stinger Wireless match up to its competitors? Let’s find…
Read MoreWarlock’s Tower
The Gameboy had some pretty cool puzzle games, such as Tetris, and it had some that have been forgotten. Warlock’s Tower feels like a game that could’ve been on the Gameboy, instead its on the Switch. Do I mean that in a good way or is Warlock’s Tower too much of a throwback? Here is my review of Warlock’s Tower for the Nintendo Switch. Warlock’s Tower seems like a really simple action puzzle game at first. Its graphics do not…
Read MoreHow to Organize a Successful Esports Tournament
Professional gaming became mainstream and there are tons of big events all across the world. It’s not uncommon that prize pools are reaching millions of dollars and well-organized tournaments are attracting thousands of visitors. Besides great players and attractive prizes, many of these events encounter a lot of organizational shortcomings. If you’re interested in organizing a successful Esports tournament, keep reading and learn about some good practices. Make contact with the community In case you want to organize a multiple…
Read MoreThe rise of live streaming video games
Video game live streaming is a popular practice of showcasing and watching video gameplay online. It enables the player to interact with tons of players and gaming possibilities all over the world. Streaming became popular in 2010 with the help of sites like YouTube and Twitch. This is no surprise as other industries are engaging in live streaming these days. Industries like the entertainment industry use live streaming as a means of communicating with their fans and showing exclusive content…
Read MoreCall of Duty: Modern Warfare – Reveal Trailer
A new Call of Duty is coming out this year for the Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Check out the reveal trailer below. What do you think of the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare? Are you looking forward to it? The game is coming out on October 25!…
Read MoreGhostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Announced for Switch, PS4, PC, and Xbox One
If there’s somethin’ strange in the neighborhood, who ya gonna call? The Ghostbusters of course! And if you want to play the ultimate Ghostbusters video game, then get ready. Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered is coming to your Switch, PS4, PC, and Xbox One later this year. I played Ghostbusters: The Videogame on the PS3 when it originally released. I liked the game a lot. What makes Ghostbusters: The Videogame so special? This Ghostbusters game is set after the second…
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