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There’s a lot of problems with the way Microsoft are seen in by parts of the gaming community – and the acquisition hype is becoming part of that. See how gleefully “Craig” was shared after the Halo reveal as proof of that. I’ve never seen a quarter second image shared so widely, even though it would be easy to do for just about any game you care to name. There’s another issue forming though. It’s become increasingly apparent the closer…

COVID changed many things about the way people lived their lives, socialized, and entertained themselves. One of the biggest changes was to the gaming industry. The gaming industry has seen huge jumps in attentiveness and revenue all the way from forms of entertainment like major media through online gambling and Esports. People found themselves working from home or going to school from home and no longer having to commute. Something as simple as doing away with a daily hour-long or…

The problem of violent video games has been hotly debated for decades now, but with each new generation of children parents go back to the same question – is this type of entertainment putting my child at risk for developing antisocial behaviour? Will he grow up to become a criminal? Let’s see what research has to say on this contended topic. Is there a link between videogames and violent behaviour? Most of the studies claiming there’s a link between exposure…

Its E3 weeeek! Well E3 technically starts later this week but its sooon. And so begins my final craZy E3 predictions column. In this one I talk about Microsoft and third party developers like Square Enix. What will they show?! E3 week is here! Though it officially starts on Saturday, there will be announcements throughout the week. You can bet on it. And Summer Game Fest is on Thursday! Whew. But before everything gets too crazy, lets get craZy and…

I've never been a huge fan of Settlers of Catan - for longtime board game fans, Settlers of Catan has fallen into the category of casual board games, alongside the likes of Monopoly, Sorry, and The Game of Life. It once was at the cutting edge of the board game space, but it no longer has the charm and strategic elements necessary to play with the big boys like Tapestry, Scythe, and others. Still, when Asmodee gave me the great opportunity to review the Settlers of Catan dice game, I was really intrigued - I'm a huge fan of games like Dice City, and generally ...

When you hear TCL you probably are doing one of two things - you are either mixing it up, and thinking about the popular TV channel, or you are thinking about budget friendly televisions with tons of great features. But TCL has been hard at work in the mobile phone spaces as well, including launching a BlackBerry phone a few years back, as well as their own branded phone, the TCL 10 Pro. TCL is at it again, launching another  smart phone into the marketplace, and while we felt the 10 Pro was a good effort that just came up short, the 20 Pro is a massive ...

Gun ranges can either be indoor or outdoor, but they help first-time firearm users sharpen their skills. As a first-time gun owner visiting the range should be a priority because it offers a safe place for you to train on set targets. There are also trained professionals who work at the range to ensure you practice using a firearm safely before you are ready to use it outside the range on your own. All new gun owners need to adhere…

Are you tired of the adventure/visual novel games that make you play as the detective who solves the murder? What about a game where you are the killer and you’re trying to get away with it? Look for the fall guy (or gal), make sure you get the insurance and have your happy ending! Welcome to Overboard! for the Nintendo Switch. Is this something you’ll enjoy? Let’s start plotting a review. If you don’t have a dark sense of humor,…

Pre-Covid, Bingo was already proving to be a huge success online. But just who was driving that popularity? The answers aren’t entirely surprising. In 2018, YouGov ran a poll on online Bingo to try and find out who was driving its popularity online. Over the years, a certain stereotype had developed about traditional bingo halls, and I guess they wanted to see what had changed. Yes, the demographics of the two were rather different. At least, they were before a…

For anyone who has heard any of the hype surrounding Dying Light 2 but has not had a chance to enjoy the first title, you're in luck! Now - the complete Dying Light Platinum edition is available, allowing you to experience the entirety of the first game before diving into its sequel later this year.