'Penarium' Review: Circus Arcade Madness
Mobile gaming has opened up the world of arcade-style experiences. What used to be a room full of quarter-driven machines has evolved to the modern era of handheld time-killers. This arcade style is particularly notable in newer games such as Penarium. Which also happens to be the game we’re taking a look at today. Didn’t you read...
Classic Consoles That Deserve The "NES Mini" Treatment
With the recent announcement of the Super Nintendo Classic Edition (another retro console with games packed in from Nintendo that will undoubtedly sell millions and be impossible to get), I’ve been thinking about other consoles that deserve the same treatment. While platforms such as the NES, Sega Genesis, and Atari 2600 have been...
Video Game Mascot Dance-Off Play-By-Play
The 90s console wars were a contentious time. Every company seemed to be wanting to get a system out, with Nintendo continuing its domination, Sega providing the edgy alternative, and Sony launching its new PlayStation. Interestingly enough, this war also led to some of the most iconic video game mascots of all time: Sonic the Hedgehog...
The Weird Evolution Of Atari Controllers
In case you haven’t heard the news, Atari is back in the console game with the recently announced Ataribox. Can it compete with the likes of gigantic companies like Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft? Almost certainly not. But it will definitely be interesting to watch. One thing that set Atari consoles of the past apart was their...
Jon Favreau Ventures into VR
Gnomes and Goblins may offer audiences a lush world of fantasy. But its creatures -- conjured by none other than Hollywood director Jon Favreau -- won’t be appearing in a multiplex. Instead, Favreau has teamed up with tech startup Wevr to create an exclusive virtual reality experience for the HTC Vive. The game’s development will...
What Nintendo Did at This Year's E3 Was Unbelievable
It’s safe to say that people expected Nintendo to go all out for E3 this year. After all, they only just released their newest console a few months ago, with many major releases still on the horizon. However, the company didn’t just lazily show off their upcoming games. Nintendo is a company with personality, and they definitely...
The 5 Most Interesting Games I Played at the E3 Indiecade Showcase
Indie games have revolutionized the world of gaming, opening up the genre to a wide range of developers and gamers alike. And, as you’d expect, E3 showcased a large number of different independent games for their Indiecade Showcase. From slightly weird to, well, really weird, here are some of the most interesting indie games I had the...
Capcom Shows Love For Their Fans at E3
Capcom makes good games. But if you’ve ever played Aladdin for Super Nintendo, I feel like I don’t need to explain that to you. The company responsible for classic releases such as DuckTales and Mega Man was celebrating the 30th anniversary of arguably their most famous IP Street Fighter at E3. And they definitely knew how to go all...
E3 Tips Its Hat to Mario with Two Major Announcements
Everyone’s favorite plumber is making big waves at E3 2017. Already, two different Mario games have been announced: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Super Mario Odyssey. So, what will our mustachioed hero be up to this year? In Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Mario will be forced to once again defend the Mushroom Kingdom. But this...
Super Mario, VR, and Jack Black: All at E3 2017
Have you ever wished you could use the Master Sword in Tamriel? Ever wondered how Mario would fare in the big city? Well, look no further than E3 2017. E3 is the premiere event for computer, video, and mobile games and related products. For three days, the video game industry’s most innovative talent fill the Los Angeles Convention...
How to Use E3's App to Get the Most Out of Day 2 #E32017
Did you start your E3 adventure on the wrong foot this year? Feeling a bit overwhelmed? No worries. Naturally, there's an app for that. E3's app is super handy for navigating this massive expo. Here's a breakdown of what you can do with it. E3 App Breakdown Download E3 2017 from the App Store or Google Play. Use your...
The Lord of the Rings Story Continues: A Look at 'Shadow of War'
Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings franchise have something new to look forward to. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and developer Monolith Productions are bringing Middle-Earth: Shadow of War to Xbox One, Project Scorpio, Windows 10 PC, PlayStation 4 and PS4 Pro on October 10. The sequel to the critical and...
"The Escapists" Review
Escaping from prison has been a pretty consistent trope in pop culture. You’ve got shows like Prison Break and Oz and movies like The Rock, The Shawshank Redemption, and The Care Bears Escape From Alcatraz. Still haven’t seen that one. However, while it’s popular in other forms of media, we haven’t had that many video games about...
Seismic Games Shakes Things Up
In the world of game development, things can change very quickly. Between new gaming platforms and the need for diverse gaming genres, you have to be adaptable. And nobody knows that better than Seismic Games, who have done everything from mobile entries in established franchises to games on the new Xfinity platform. I spoke to President...
Utah Jazz All-Star Gordon Hayward Has Game off the Hardwoods
NBA All-Star Gordon Hayward of the Utah Jazz is a huge gamer. In fact, while he was playing at Butler he had to ask special permission from his coach to make sure competing in a Halo competitive tournament wouldn’t violate NCAA rules (it didn’t). And he won. He also took Butler to the NCAA Championship game in 2010. Although...
Nintendo Switches Things Up With New Console
Nintendo has experienced the best of times and the worst of times over its many decades in the video game industry. The Japanese giant has had ups and downs with its console releases, striking out with the GameCube in 2001 only to hit a grand slam with the Wii in 2006, and then striking out again with the Wii U in 2012. On March 3,...
Top 5 Nintendo Console Launches
Today is a special day, And not just because it’s Friday and the weekend is a mere work day away. But it’s also a special day for Nintendo enthusiasts like myself. (Yes, I just wrote that sentence. I have no regrets.) The Nintendo Switch, the intriguing mixture of home console and portable game device, is officially out today. And...
This App Will Make You Forget About Pokemon Go
I’m about to say something fairly controversial. But, please, I urge you to remain calm before you prepare your torches and pitchforks. OK, here goes: I thought Pokemon Go was just OK. Don’t get me wrong, I thought it was an awesome idea and it actually got me out of the house every once in awhile (something it should win a few...
4K Gaming is Finally Here
Sony and Microsoft are changing with the times. With the steep drop in pricing of Ultra HD (or 4K) TVs, early adopters are upgrading from their HD TVs in droves. And the first thing anyone who’s upgraded is looking for is 4K content. While every Hollywood movie is automatically available in 4K (either on an Ultra HD Blu-ray or via...
Beating Scientists at their own Game
When scientists want to design a new drug – say, one that combats the invasive proteins of HIV – they need to design new proteins to work inside the human body. Crafting new proteins is no small task. A small protein can contain 100 amino acids, with some human proteins possessing up to 1,000. This naturally results in an...
What You Didn't Know About Football Video Games
Super Bowl Sunday is finally here, which means a long day of sitting, snacking, and looking at ridiculous prop bets. (You can seriously bet on whether or not the National Anthem singer Luke Bryan will be wearing a hat. What a time to be alive.) Well, as long as we’re in the pigskin spirit, why don’t we take a look at something for...
Can the Foundation Update for No Man's Sky Bring People Back?
Video game releases are fickle. Sometimes an unknown gem is released to critical acclaim, and other times a heavily anticipated Triple-A title falls victim to its own hype, failing miserably to meet expectations (perhaps what you might call the "Half-Life 3 Problem"). The latter was certainly the case with the release of No Man's Sky...
The Force Is Strong With Mark Hamill in Star Citizen: Squadron 42
Mark Hamill is best known to gamers as Luke Skywalker. But, in addition to reprising that role in the upcoming Star Wars Episode VIII movie, coming out December 15, 2017, the actor is reconnecting with Cloud Imperium Games developer Chris Roberts on the upcoming video game, Star Citizen: Squadron 42. After working with George Lucas...
NES Classic Edition In Short Supply
If you’re like me, your top priority over the past week has been obtaining the recently launched NES Classic Edition (or "NES Mini") console. And, if you’re like me, you were disappointed to see that getting an NES Mini at a reasonable price at the moment is about as easy as getting a self-driving car that prints money and makes...
Nintendo Franchises That Should Go Mobile
We’re looking through the black mirror: Super Mario is jumping into your pocket. Well, not literally. Let me rephrase. This December will mark the release of Super Mario Run for iOS devices, one of the many mobile releases the longtime video game company has planned. With Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing games on the horizon, let’s...
