The software numbers for the month of March have been released by NPD. The full list of games that made the top ten can be seen below. Following are three things that stand out to me concerning the results. Continue reading Three Thoughts on March’s NPD Software Results
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Thoughts on Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
I know I am late to the party, but I just got around to playing Wolfenstein: The Old Blood and I wanted to share my thoughts on it. Continue reading Thoughts on Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
5 Thoughts on the Best Selling Games of 2015
NPD has released data for the 10 best selling games of 2015. Before viewing the list it is important to note that NPD only tracks physical retail copies, digital sales are not counted in the totals. Also, any unit sold as part of a console bundle like the PlayStation 4 Star Wars Battlefront bundle or Xbox One Fallout 4 bundle is not factored into sales on the list. With these factors in mind, the platform which sold the most copies for each game is listed in parentheses by descending order. Check out the list below and read my thoughts on the sales as a whole. Continue reading 5 Thoughts on the Best Selling Games of 2015
First Geekend Update of 2016!
Welcome to 2016!
To kick-off the year, the team at Middle of Nowhere Gaming is here to enjoy some wonderful games. Here is where you can find out all of our crazy plans for the start of the year!
How Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony Succeeded With New IP in 2015
It is no secret that popular entertainment is littered with an endless supply of remakes, reboots, reimaginings, and sequels. Whether it be in movies, television, or videogames, companies often rely on the familiar when trying to attract an audience. Investing millions of dollars into a product is a big risk, and despite outcry from some consumers about lack of originality, what often succeeds is something old and established. Continue reading How Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony Succeeded With New IP in 2015
How Nintendo Can Revive the Wii U
Nintendo has been criticized for ostracizing gamers with odd business decisions lately. What could be a simple step in the right direction? Unleash the GameCube adapter.
Thoughts on the Hitman Franchise
This past week, I played a majority of the Hitman games and have decided to share my thoughts on them. Continue reading Thoughts on the Hitman Franchise
Speak Up Boss
I think Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is one of the best games of the year. However, I also believe it is the weakest story in the Metal Gear Solid series. There are several reasons for that, but right now I want to focus on one aspect: Big Boss says hardly anything. Continue reading Speak Up Boss
Five Indie Characters That Deserve Amiibo (And What They Can Do)
With the recent announcement of a Shovel Knight amiibo, it almost seems logical to think that this can be a stepping stone for many more indie companies to gain some wonderful publicity. If Yacht Club and Shovel Knight can create and distribute an amiibo, what other franchises can join the amiibo-verse? Here’s five characters that I think should get the amiibo-treatment:
Continue reading Five Indie Characters That Deserve Amiibo (And What They Can Do)
We Need More War Games Like Valiant Hearts
I know that I am a little late to the party, but I just recently finished Valiant Hearts: The Great War. I loved the game, but what really sticks with me is the game’s depiction of war. It paints a picture of horror and death, and that the people fighting on both sides of the war experience the exact same things. More video games should try to depict war like Valiant Hearts does. Continue reading We Need More War Games Like Valiant Hearts
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