The PlayStation Vita turns three years old this week. Like a toddler, it’s still perfecting its coordination, and learning how to tell its own stories, but it has potential. Even though this little guy is so young, people have been singing its swansong since the Vita’s initial release. Yet, like an indestructible Freedom Wars Abductor, its health is draining slower than anticipated. The big question is what’s the Vita outlook for 2015 and beyond? Continue reading PlayStation Vita: Where does Sony’s Handheld Stand 3 Years Later
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Who Needs a Remaster?
It’s been a little over a year since the newest console generation released to an eager audience. Then, it was clear to many who made the leap that the next-generation of gaming was starved for new and exciting titles. Indies, last generation cross-buys, and early exclusive titles tended to the 2014 Game Famine’s most temporary needs, but nothing felt like it really pushed the hardware or justified the need for it. It was a time of regret for some, anger for others, and there were those just happy for what they had.
But something unholy was born out of that time, something wretched and ugly. It was the work of a few money-hungry publishers. They preyed on the needs of the many, and instead of producing something new, they released The Remasters.
Playing Hand Of Fate Early Access
According to a tweet from developer Defiant Development, their upcoming game Hand Of Fate will be releasing later this month. The promising table-top hack n’ slash hybrid has been in early access on Steam and we got our hands on it. Continue reading Playing Hand Of Fate Early Access
Video Games Live: An Experience Worth Having
Video game music has been on an extraordinary journey since its inception. From its start with simple bleeps of a computerized synthesizer to a slew of beautifully orchestrated pieces, the music of games has become as integral as its storyline or graphics. To showcase this now fundamental piece of video games, a live orchestra, with a choir and visual effects has been created. This amazingly fantastic experience is known as Video Games Live. Continue reading Video Games Live: An Experience Worth Having
Achievements: What We Need to Have Fun
In 2002, streamlined video game achievement systems were first introduced and welcomed as the beginning of the newest innovations. Questions of a game’s trophy or achievement support feel age old (in fact, exclusive to a previous generation), so much so that today, we live with the expectation that our purchases will always supply those little indicators of success. Whether you’re the achievement fanatic or trophy contrarian, these imaginary awards are, more than ever, an unavoidable part of the entire gaming experience.
The Many Terrible Reasons Why I Don’t Buy Digital
Lack of support for digital console games is impacting our wallets and the video games industry at large. Keeping in mind the spectacular collection of both ending and impending Black Friday deals on the frequently updated MONG Moneysaver page, competition between the digital and retail space is very real, but what keeps digital prices so high?
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Hands On Impressions of the Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire Demo
Being a Pokémon fan, I was certainly excited to hear that demo versions of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire would be released. Moreover, I was eager to get a chance to play it myself. Today, the Pokémon Company released demo codes to members of the Pokémon newsletter listserv and boy was I giddy to get that email… Continue reading Hands On Impressions of the Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire Demo
You Know You’re Old When N64 is a Legal Adult
I remember the day I received my very first gaming system, the original Game Boy. I was mesmerized by Super Mario Land, the stellar graphics (at the time), and simply the fact that I could control a character with the touch of my fingers. Fast forward a few years and a new level of astonishment happened; the first time I saw the Nintendo 64.
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The Endless Debate: Sonic Vs Mario
The Endless Debate series continues! This week, Harry and Mike tackle the question as old as video games: Who’s better, Sonic or Mario? For this debate, Mike is on the side of the blue hedgehog, Sonic, and Harry teams up with the plumber, Mario. Who will win this heated debate? Let’s see their arguments:
Nintendo 3DS & PS Vita Bundles That Could Really Sell
Handheld gaming has certainly exploded in recent years. With the Nintendo 3DS selling more than 44 million systems and the PlayStation Vita’s dedicated and growing fanbase, there doesn’t seem to be any slowdown.
We previously brought you our thoughts on bundles for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Wii U. Unlike these systems, the Nintendo 3DS already has a slew of bundles and limited edition systems that can entice gamers to make a purchase. Trying to think of some bundles for the Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita needed some creative thinking, but we’re confident that you’ll enjoy and agree with our picks:
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Middle Of Nowhere Gaming 