Tag: Games

5 video games that can make you smarter

Whether you like it or not, video games are becoming a permanent part of our culture and even our collective unconscious. As video game technology and storytelling techniques become more sophisticated, they’re joining film and television as one of the premier ways of not only keeping ourselves entertained, but maybe even learning something along the… Continue reading 5 video games that can make you smarter

#Video: Battlefield 4’s single player story trailer is #epic #gaming

The battle between the Battlefield series and Call of Duty has been hard fought for years. Battlefield is generally considered the higher quality, more elegant game, while Call of Duty is the players’ choice because of the mass appeal and the ease of use. In many cases, Battlefield seems to be too realistic. Who wants to… Continue reading #Video: Battlefield 4’s single player story trailer is #epic #gaming

#Video: Call of Duty releases their first Ghosts gameplay trailer

As it is every year, Call of Duty has one of the most anticipated games of the Christmas season coming out in the form of Ghosts. While it doesn’t reveal a ton about the storyline (or technically, even the gameplay), it does get a gamer’s adrenaline rushing. The game is set for release November 5th.… Continue reading #Video: Call of Duty releases their first Ghosts gameplay trailer

#Infographic: Yes, there’s already a PS4 vs Xbox One graphic

The battle has been going on for months and we’re already growing sick of it. The upcoming releases of the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4 has been up and down, left and right, and has been seen from every angle possible. The worst part is that nobody’s even played them yet. Imagine what it’s… Continue reading #Infographic: Yes, there’s already a PS4 vs Xbox One graphic

Can Xbox One crossover with PC gaming?

Here’s an interesting proposition: what if you could save a game that you’re playing on the upcoming Xbox One and then play it later on a PC? It’s actually possible thanks to Microsoft’s addiction to the cloud combined with the need for them to find a way to try to beat the PS4. Here’s a… Continue reading Can Xbox One crossover with PC gaming?

#Video: Steam controller demonstration makes other controllers look old

When Nintendo came out with the Wii controller and remote, it was a dramatic change from the way that gamers had grown accustomed to interacting with their characters. It had two parts, took motion into account, and was either loved or hated depending on whether the user was able to master it or not. Xbox… Continue reading #Video: Steam controller demonstration makes other controllers look old

Timelapse video shows just how detailed Grand Theft Auto V really is

The gameplay has been heralded as amazing. The online version has had bugs but seems to be heading in the right direction. The sales of GTA V have been setting an unbelievable pace. Lost in all of this is the stunning beauty within the nuances and details that they created within the background to the… Continue reading Timelapse video shows just how detailed Grand Theft Auto V really is

Why GTAV’s success is bad for gaming

Success in the gaming industry is no longer measured by sales of a game. It’s now all about the staying power of a franchise. This is bad for gaming just as it has been bad for Hollywood for years. Grand Theft Auto V opened up with a record-setting $800 million in first day sales. People… Continue reading Why GTAV’s success is bad for gaming

PlayStation announces smaller Vita and a set-top box device

Sony has announced an updated version of its Playstation Vita game console at the Tokyo Game Show in Japan. The company also revealed a new device called PS Vita TV, a gadget that plugs into your television and allows Vita games to be played on the big screen. The redesigned portable console, titled the PS… Continue reading PlayStation announces smaller Vita and a set-top box device