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Best geek games and gaming experiences that the virtual world has to offer.
5 Greatest "Unrealistic" Sports Games
The first video game I had for the SEGA Dreamcast was NBA 2K, the most realistic basketball video game at the time. Every sports game since then brags about how realistic it is, and as the years go on the game gets more and more lifelike. But there's something fun about breaking away from that, sometimes realistic is stale. I was always a big fan of video games that were deemed "unrealistic" and frankly, I prefer those games to Madden and NBA 2K. Some of my friends that are die hard sports fans said these games were a disgrace to the sport. Those friends were wrong. Just because you like playing a realistic (read boring) baseball game and I like playing baseball with fire and punching, doesn't make one game necessarily better than the other. For those of you who are fans of these so called disgraces, here's the 5 best unrealistic sports video games.
By Jason Schwartz9 years ago in Geeks
Most Comfortable Gaming Chairs
While gaming chairs are an incredibly underrated investment that are sure to outlive the things you’re spending most of your money on for gaming, you don’t have to shell out tons of money for the premier options just to get quality. That’s why, while the most comfortable gaming chairs have price tags to match, there are budget options available that still contend.
By Patricia Sarkar9 years ago in Geeks
Video Games to Curb Your 'Game of Thrones' Withdrawals
If you’re missing Westeros, meet the top video games to curb your GoT withdrawals. In the wait between seasons, Game of Thrones can be one of the most agonizing shows to deal with on television. The show is quick to change everything in a single moment and just as quick to leave all of our questions to be answered next season, months away. And worst, this deep into the show even the book readers are left scratching their heads and sitting on the edge of their seats. You can fight back against the wait by playing video games to curb your GoT withdrawals. Here are the top games for doing exactly that.
By Patricia Sarkar9 years ago in Geeks
Most Memorable Video Game Levels
There are missions, and then there are adventures. The levels that defy expectation, and take you into unfamiliar territory. These are the moments that shock and enthrall us. They give us a glimpse of who we are and why we play. We crave the unknown. Send us to environments we were not prepared for so our skills may be tested, and our conventions challenged. In an ever-expanding medium of entertainment, it's these moments that keep us expanding with it. When we look back on years spent facing impossible odds and plunging into certain doom, its these levels that keep us charging onward.
By Bjorn Bjornson9 years ago in Geeks
Highs and Lows of Super Mario Run
With over 50 million downloads in the first week, and almost doubling Pokémon Go in-app purchases on its first day, Nintendo can say they've won, once again. This time, with Super Mario Run. Pokémon Go did its job by reuniting the Nintendo community, but they needed a strong follow up. On September 7, 2016, Nintendo announced the arrival of Super Mario Run, a Mario revamp, and the next mobile game to take over the world for a week or so. I, like every millennial growing up in the late 90s/early 2000s, could not wait for a full blown Super Mario mobile game, you know, to kill time playing in the bathroom and what not. I waited the 3 and a half months until it’s December 15th release.
By Emily McCay9 years ago in Geeks
Most Important Gaming Moments of 2016
This year has experienced a lot of interesting news and game releases leading to some of the most important gaming moments of 2016. The video game industry dazzled game players even before the doors opened to the Electronic Entertainment Expo. A lot of changes due to the emerging advanced technology has been seen by the gamers. Here are some of the most important gaming moments of 2016 you can't stop yourself to share.
By Patricia Sarkar9 years ago in Geeks
6 of the Most Valuable Video Games Ever Made. Top Story - December 2016.
People generally don't think of video games as high value collectables. Nothing ages worse than video games, games that were revolutionary years ago look like garbage compared to what we have now. While you can buy plenty of used games for under $3, there are still a few video games out there that would cost you a small fortune if you want them.
By Jason Schwartz9 years ago in Geeks
Movies That Need Video Game Adaptations
Every year, we see another video game get its debut on the big screen. Yet so rarely do we see the opposite. Even worse, when we do, the games are often rushed or not up to the standards serious gamers crave. But it doesn't have to be this way. There are films that offer unique worlds and concepts totally unexplored in games. Video game adaptations don't need to be launched alongside their film counterparts as insincere cash grabs. We crave more chapters in the stories great films give us. More so, we want to be a part of them. It’s time to immerse ourselves in the settings that have been sorely lacking in gaming. From the neo-noir streets of Blade Runner, to the endless sea of Waterworld, there are countless cinematic environments unexplored through the controllers of gamers.
By Bjorn Bjornson9 years ago in Geeks
What Games Do Game Designers Play?
The video game market is oversaturated with content. With countless games lining the virtual shelfs, it can be hard to find the most interesting and inventive. But that doesn't mean they’re not out there! There are games, both indie and AAA, that are thinking about how to redefine genre expectations. While there are certainly more niche games that are focusing on creating completely new experiences, this list is primarily focusing on the games that are maximizing their genre’s potential. Those other games will have to wait until a future post. Instead, take a look at the games that are perfecting their genres, combining old and modern convention, and offering new perspectives.
By Bjorn Bjornson9 years ago in Geeks
Top 10 Holiday Gifts for the Geeky Girl of Your Dreams
Alright, December is officially here and it's time to get your butt in gear and start your holiday shopping. To (partially) answer the age-old question of "What do women want?", let's start with some well thought out holiday gifts, shall we? It's easy to go the generic route: lotion, wine, earrings - but where is the fun in that? If you know your girl has some dorky depth, this list can point you in the right direction for a successful holiday season.
By Samantha Banner9 years ago in Geeks
Best Mice for PVP Gaming
As a player vs. player gamer, you know that sometimes the difference between winning and losing your mouse. By having the best mouse, you will excel and defeat your opponents when you face them in any PVP game. In this article, we’ll discuss the top mice a player could have access to and at the end you, the reader will be able to make an informed decision.
By Patricia Sarkar9 years ago in Geeks
Geeky Weddings That You Won't Believe
I planned my wedding in two months, in a city I had never lived in, before Pinterest. So what I’m saying is that it was all generic fake floral centerpieces in a church gymnasium and everyone drank 15 cents a gallon red punch. What flavor was it? Red. I already said that. (There was no other flavor, sadly.) For those of you who have the good fortune to have a reasonable period of time to make wedding plans and a future spouse who’s just as nerdy as you are, here’s your inspiration. Whether you love video games like Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda, book series like The Hunger Games, or pretty much everything geeky under the sun, here are some couples who really went the distance when it came to making their special day just THAT much more special. For the most part, the bride and groom made the detailed costume pieces, centerpieces, bouquets, shoes, favors, and much more, showing a whole lot of dedication as fans as well as to each other. And if you just can’t get enough of this nerdy magic, check out the incredible website When Geeks Wed, where you’ll find pages upon pages of every geeky wedding detail you could possibly dream of.
By Sarah Quinn9 years ago in Geeks
