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Fall’s gaming dominance is over

The fall has always been the busiest part of the gaming year. The end of September sees the beginning of a yearly onslaught of games that puts constraints on every wallet and day planner in the industry. For the players, the fall was the beginning of the arduous wait until our Holiday wishes were made reality. Black Friday was the date that put a hard cap on the season and virtually guaranteed increased success for an individual game or publisher.

And it is in the process of losing its relevance.
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Retro Grade: Resident Evil 2

REVISITING SURVIVAL HORROR

Horror Month is here! While you may not gleam this little factoid by browsing my author tag, I love horror games. As the dark, chilly month of October rolls around every year, I find myself increasingly eager to play through titles filled with cheap scares, thought-provoking puzzles, and downright terrifying atmosphere. I’m sick like that. Thus, join me for another review — if you dare! Continue reading Retro Grade: Resident Evil 2

World of Final Fantasy Graphics Comparison: Will You Play on PS4 or Vita?

Recently, Square Enix released details comparing its imminent release of World of Final Fantasy on PlayStation 4 and PS Vita. The differences may be more slight than expected.

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Man in the High Castle VR Experience Impressions – NYCC 2016

Kicking off the New York Comic Con 2016 adventures, I found myself immediately drawn into Man In The High Castle Virtual Reality Experience. Since seeing the pilot episode and subsequent first season, I was hungry for more of this dystopian world. But did this VR adventure fill me up until Season 2’s premiere in December? 
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3 Possible Halloween Horrors for Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft

October is here and the holiday most associated with the month is of course Halloween. Tough luck Columbus Day. It’s a month where people look forward to being scared. Whether it be at a cineplex or a haunted house, October for many comes with thrills and chills. Yet, no game company wants to look at its receipts or reputation and find something horrific looking back. Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft would much prefer the treat over the trick to the classic Halloween slogan. But let’s take a moment to imagine a scary October scenario for each company and its fans. Continue reading 3 Possible Halloween Horrors for Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft

The Dark Side Seduces in Knights of the Eternal Throne Trailer for Star Wars: The Old Republic

Knights of the Eternal Throne is the latest expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic. Bioware has released a new trailer titled “Betrayed” spotlighting its upcoming release. Continue reading The Dark Side Seduces in Knights of the Eternal Throne Trailer for Star Wars: The Old Republic