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Gaming Legacies: The Console Franchises That Defined Generations
Leaving a legacy is something that every game developer hopes to find when they introduce a new character or game in general. If a game is playable and has truly relatable characters, then it's more likely to have a legacy and a fan-base that wants more. A legacy game brings staying power to the developer and allow them to introduce future iterations and new games as well.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Gamers
7 Superheroes Who Deserve A Gritty Game Like The 'Batman: Arkham' Series
For such a long time superhero games have been, well let's face it: terrible. When you've got such phenomenal source material, it seems crazy to think that there haven't been more great games based on the characters we love. Yet, we've been given games like these: Superman 64, The Uncanny X-Men, Catwoman, Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects, Batman: Dark Tomorrow and Spawn: The Eternal.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Gamers
Gaming Rivalries: Battle Of The Brands
The gaming world is a dog-eat-dog arena where only the strong survive. That might seem a little harsh, considering the fact that for the most part we have several viable consoles on the market right now and that doesn't look to change any time soon. Yet, that wasn't always the case; there was a time, several as a matter of fact, when it seemed as though you might find a studio executive suddenly vanished without a trace and everyone pointing in every possible direction.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Gamers
Hoenn's Secret Bases are back!
If you're like me, you lie awake at night, pondering your place in the infinite vastness of the universe, and wondering what the future might hold. Fortunately, we know one thing for sure: Hoenn remakes are finally coming, and they're sounding better all the time.
By RoAnna Sylver8 years ago in Gamers
The Evolution Of Console Gaming: 50 Years In The Making
Console gaming has never been an industry to stay stagnant over the nearly 50 years that television gaming has been available. Console gaming, as it's commonly called, has been going through a process of trial, change and evolution, both in content and hardware. Now, if you got stuck at the first statement that console gaming on a television screen has been around for nearly 50 years, then I'm betting you're either are a new gamer, or you're probably under the age of 20 and haven't had much exposure to some of the truly historical consoles.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Gamers
Challenge Accepted: 6 100+ Hour Games Well Worth Your Time
Every gamer has their preference as to how long they want to play a game before beating it. They also have a preference as to how much time they're willing to invest to actually complete whatever challenges or missions are available.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Gamers
A Lineage Of Assassins: A Quick History of 'Assassin's Creed'
Eight years ago, my whole gaming experience was changed with the release of one game. I was, as were many others, trapped in the Halo 3 and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare circuit. They were the only games I played -- literally -- all day long some days. Then I was introduced to a brotherhood of assassins, and I never looked back. I started on a journey back in 2007 along with many other gamers, as we saw that there was more out there than the first person shooter. We've played through the games and waited patiently for Ubisoft to release the next new assassin and just prior to Halloween this year we were given a new game and new characters and it has been a glorious journey so far.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Gamers
Alternatives to Console & PC Gaming: Join The Mobile Revolution
Gamers are often highly segregated when it comes to determining what defines a great game... or deciding what the best game of all time was (which by the way can never be answered)... or choosing whether PC or Console gaming is the best outlet to get our gaming fix. I say call it a gaming fix because if you're anything like me, gaming is like an opiate, gaming itself is something that is so ingrained in us that when we lose out on our gaming experiences we are rocked to our core and it changes our mood. Gaming for so many truly is an addiction, and we need our fix to feel satisfied, which ultimately can get difficult as the busyness of life takes hold of our daily routine. For me personally, I crave my gaming fix as a way to de-stress and mellow out after a stressful day at work. My wife has even noticed a visible difference in my mood if I get an hour or two on my Xbox once or twice a week.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Gamers
Japan, Germany, Russia? Where Next for Assassin's Creed?
If you know me, then you probably know that Assassin's Creed is unequivocally my all time favorite video game franchise. I have spent more hours than I probably am willing to admit pouring into my beautiful assassins over the last 8 years, yet I wouldn't change a thing. Assassin's Creed, to me, has been one of those games that wasn't about completing or mastering, it has always been about experiencing and being a part of something with a bigger story arc outside of the simple hack/slash or a streamline 1st person shooter. There's something that just draws me into the bigger story as it progresses through the different Assassins' individual lives.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Gamers
