#Video: Ocarina of Time beaten in under half an hour

It was one of the most popular Zeldas of all time. 15 years after its release, here’s a superfast version of the complete Ocarina of Time. You’ll want to listen to the story of how all of this came about. If you’re not familiar with obsessive gaming, the concept that is normally associated with Nintendo… Continue reading #Video: Ocarina of Time beaten in under half an hour

#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

#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: The Hollywood versus gaming industry generation gap

Is Hollywood too old to grasp what video games represent? As graphics improve and storylines become more complex, the nature of the gaming industry is becoming much more like Hollywood than the old school entertainers my want to believe. It isn’t just the graphics. In fact, according to David Cage, the graphics aren’t nearly as… Continue reading #Video: The Hollywood versus gaming industry generation gap

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

Link or no link, the video game violence debate simply needs to stop

Every time an act of severe violence occurs and a background story can be found where the perpetrator played violent video games, there are cried by both sides of the “violent video games lead to tragedy” debate. This isn’t an article about which side is right and which side is wrong. This is all about… Continue reading Link or no link, the video game violence debate simply needs to stop

Grand Theft Auto: How it started and where it ended up

With huge opening numbers, Grand Theft Auto V has launched towards resounding success. This isn’t just another chapter in a popular video game series. It’s the next incarnation, a complete re-imagining of what can be put into a GTA game. Flash back 17 years and the humble beginning show signs of greatness even without today’s… Continue reading Grand Theft Auto: How it started and where it ended up

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