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The Last of Us Film Just Won’t Work
The story in The Last of Us wasn't great. Before you jump to the comment section, hungry to avenge your favourite title for that huge slight, let me clarify. The characters and their interactions were unparalleled, the world and its history certainly capable of being built into something that spans prequels, sequels and spin-offs.
Nintendo Hitting Hard in 2014
The Wii U has not been the success that Nintendo hoped it would be. The reasons for this have been debated, ranging from consumers getting tired with older Nintendo franchises to people wondering if the product was branded poorly. My personal response to these two claims: no, people are not tired of old Nintendo franchises; and yes, the Wii U has suffered from poor branding. However, I would argue that Nintendo does deserve your hard earned dollars in 2014.
Dragon Age Inquisition – Is it another big game disaster of 2014?
Bioware's next entry in the Dragon Age series is on its way and skeptics are waiting with baited breath to see what happens. Is this going to be a miss for the Bioware boys, moving along with the disappointing Dragon Age II or will it be a homerun smash returning to the glory of Dragon Age Origins? Only time will tell.
Computer versus Mobile Device: Which is Better for Gaming?
With all the technological advancements present today, there is a question that concerns the use of computers and mobile devices; which between the two has a greater advantage in the field of gaming. If there is one common characteristic to computer gaming and mobile gaming, both promotes a degree of fun and excitement. There are actually more factors to consider when comparing one from the other. In order to understand fully the difference between computers and mobile devices, here are the variables for comparison:
Hearthstone Heroes of Warcraft Preview
More than likely, most gamers have played some Warcraft game at some point, whether it be Warcraft 1, 2, 3, or World of Warcraft. Blizzard has just given fans another game to satisfy their desire for more Warcraft: a free to play card game called Hearthstone.
Top 5 SEGA Series That We’d Like to See Return
Ever since the early demise of the Dreamcast, SEGA just hasn't been that overly-cocky, beloved, big name in gaming that they used to be. The company has had a record of failing to really impress audiences or put out games that seem to rival that of mainstream titles. SEGA's only series that has a loyal following and gets major buzz today is, of course, Sonic the Hedgehog. And while our little blue blur is great (most of the time); he wasn't always SEGA's only big series.
Area5 TV Video Game Documentary
Video games have received a fair amount of criticism from popular media over the years, especially when it comes to violence and nudity. Those on the outside looking in only see what they presume to be nerds and geeks wasting away quality time. However, for those with even a simple grasp of the industry, this is not the reality at all. On the surface, video games are an entertainment media to the average person, but once you spend the time educating yourself on what lies below, you see not only entertainment, but also art.
Mario Golf World Tour Preview
Mario Golf World Tour is an upcoming golf game that will be released for the Nintendo 3DS. It has been almost a year since the announcement of this game in February 2013, and gamers have yet to see much of anything. Although slated for a Summer 2013 release, Nintendo announced a few months later that the game would be delayed into 2014 instead, but were not willing to announce an exact date.
Nintendo News January
Nintendo continues to be busy in the early weeks of 2014 in both North America and Europe. All the details for these new game releases can be found on your Wii U or 3DS.
Reading Trophies Assassins Creed IV Black Flag
If there's one thing pirates love, it's trophies. Many a buccaneer has been educed to tears after learning just how many hours they'll need to put into Killzone: Shadow Fall, and there are still tales on the high seas about the one guy that didn't even manage to get down the pole in Ghostbusters. In Assassins Creed IV Black Flag, you'll captain a ship and kill some templars, but how many people are there alongside you?