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The 10 Best NBA Video Games to Play
Are you a sports gamer? NBA video games have consistently been a hit with fans of both video games and basketball throughout the years. While new updated versions continue to come onto the market each year with better graphics and performance, video game players continue to play older versions because of the nostalgia associated with them, certain game performance features, and because of their preference in consoles. While new versions are being developed and released, many gamers don't always have the resources to change up their gaming system; therefore, the older games continue to stay popular. We have made a list of some of the best video games you can play to emulate your favorite NBA team or player of all time, both new and old, for video gamers to enjoy. Check it out below.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Gamers
'Battle for Azeroth's' Cutscene Problem
Blizzard's cinematics are some of the best in the industry, from the hype-inducing animations released before the start of every World of Warcraft expansion to the new story and character cinematics regularly released for Overwatch. Since Warcraft 3, Blizzard has carefully scrutinized its cinematics and been ahead of the industry in its desire to faithfully recreate its world in ten minutes or less. And with its latest, "Old Soldier," being hailed as one of its best, this is no less true today than ever; these cinematics put the player into the story in a way that almost nothing else in the game can.
By Gannon Kendrick7 years ago in Gamers
Great Gifts for Your Favorite D&D Player
Dungeons & Dragons has emerged from the depths of social relevancy and is now accessible and acceptable to the masses. This means it is likely you have a dungeon master in your life. Whenever Christmas or Chanukah or a birthday rolls around, it can be hard to find good gifts for your favorite D&D player. After all, it's not like they need a new copy of the Dungeons & Dragons manual or another Wizards of the Coast playing field. This list will help you find useful and unique Dungeons & Dragons gifts perfect for any occasion you want to do something special for theD&D player in your life.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in Gamers
12 Gifts for Gamers Who Have Everything
It can be truly difficult shopping for gamers. They can be a picky bunch, but it is not their fault—we all are entitled to having certain preferences when it comes to our hobbies and passions. Still, that knowledge doesn't make it any easier for when you're in GameStop or surfing the web trying to get the perfect gift for the gamer in your life.
By Jesse Kinney8 years ago in Gamers
Can We Trust "Big Name" Games' Journalism Outlets?
As everyone in the gaming community has heard by now, gaming journalism giant IGN recently fired an employee for plagiarism. This firing has lead to the discovery of a pervasive pattern of plagiarism from this employee and the subsequent removal of many of his reviews. While this is certainly unacceptable behavior from a reputable journalism outlet, it's not the only reason to be critical of their reviews. IGN and similar journalism outlets, have a history of padding reviews with fluff and giving games a much higher score than they sometimes deserve.
By Alina Gallupe8 years ago in Gamers
'SpeedRunners' Review
I picked up this game fairly cheap and figured it would be worth trying. First thing I did, as usual, was to start playing the campaign. I call it that because that is what the game calls it. In truth, it is more like an extended tutorial. And not that extended...
By Matt Edwards8 years ago in Gamers
The 10 Best Magic: The Gathering Packs Currently Being Sold
Magic: The Gathering, as many who play the game already know, is one of the longest founded trading card games in the history of portable games, even older than the 20 years of Pokémon. Although less popular than Pokémon, Magic has had considerable success, selling over two billion cards in its first five years and just recently boasting well over 20 billion cards printed during an eight-year height of popularity between 2008-2016. It seems that, more and more, social gamers are coming together to build on a classic, whether it be at home around the kitchen table or by way of tournament series' throughout the country, battling each other for bragging rights, cash prizes, or even small-scale scholarships. There is something to be admired about Magic: The Gathering for role-playing game enthusiasts and collectibles alike, and if you have been hearing a lot about Magic and are thinking about stepping into this world of expansive, strategic battles, here is a comprehensive list of the best Magic: The Gathering packs currently being sold on the market today.
By Ryan Whitaker8 years ago in Gamers
'Magical Warrior Diamond Heart' Review
People always say something or someone is a “diamond in the rough,” but what kind of image comes to mind when you hear that? Do you imagine a diamond, the kind you see in the store on rings or necklaces, stuck in a cave wall and they just need a little cleaning before being set on gold? In reality, diamonds and all gems start out as these huge hunks of rocks that you would never guess that people would want. It is only after they get cut into all those hearts and squares all shined up do the gems have any value. So, the phrase “diamond in the rough” really means the start of a gem that needs a little time and effort to really shine. One diamond in the rough I found is a visual novel called Magical Warrior Diamond Heart, but to be honest, it is already shining pretty well.
By Kasey Szamatulski8 years ago in Gamers
Kingdom Hearts II: An Unabashed Praise
No matter how hard I try to stay away, I always find myself coming back to Square Enix’s crossover masterpiece, Kingdom Hearts II. Ever since the initial release, something about the game had always stuck with me, and I didn’t even finish it when I got it on launch day. It was not until Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days was released on the Nintendo DS in 2009 that I found myself getting back into the series and eventually beating II when revisiting it. It was during this playthrough towards the end of 2009 that I truly felt entranced by this series, however II was the most fun I had through all of it. Because of my newfound infatuation with the series, in the subsequent years to come I had found myself saving up for the various systems the handheld games were being released on. Hundreds and hundreds of dollars and gameplay hours later, I still side with II as the absolute best in the series, in my opinion.
By Kevin Resnick8 years ago in Gamers
Fortnite: 6 Reasons Why It Is Still so Popular
There are many reasons why the new blockbuster hit game “Fortnite” has been so successful as of late. With the 1st birthday of Fortnite being celebrated in game right now soon after the release of the new 5th season of the game, the game seems just as fresh as ever. The servers have remained just as full if not more full as when the game began to pick up traction. Listed below are my top six reasons why Fortnite has achieved success in the long term with a very plentiful future still ahead.
By Charles Quinn8 years ago in Gamers
