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In 2014, Amazon spent $970 million to buy the video game streaming service Twitch. At the time, it sounded a bit absurd. However, as of July 2014, the site had
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In 2014, Amazon spent $970 million to buy the video game streaming service Twitch. At the time, it sounded a bit absurd. However, as of July 2014, the site had

Do you remember the simpler times of Pokemon Go? That beautiful summer where everyone was getting together to catch rare Pokemon, invading people’s private property, and walking into rivers? Well,

With the recent release of the critically acclaimed Super Mario Odyssey, every lucky Nintendo Switch user has a certain mustachioed, overall-wearing plumber on the mind. However, while pretty much every

In an era where collect-a-thon platformers were becoming increasingly popular, Donkey Kong 64 sticks out for a number of reasons. In addition to its many characters, the Nintendo 64 adventure

Online casinos seem to have been part of the landscape of the internet for almost as long as the web has been around. This sector has often been at the

Mobile gaming has definitely disrupted the gaming industry, turning games like solitaire and blackjack from Game Boy essentials to something you can easily play in between text messages. However, this

Game of Thrones is one of the most successful TV series of all time, and each episode is watched by an average of 25.1 million viewers. That number is steadily

Warning: opinions that may question your nostalgia. Please prepare your all-caps, extremely insulting comments. Thank you. I still remember the first time I got my Nintendo 64. My brother and

The NFL season is upon us once more! And you know what that means: no more wasting your Sundays spending time bonding with your family or trying to better yourself.

While Sony’s PlayStation VR, Facebook’s Oculus Rift, and the HTC Vive have brought virtual reality home, there are still some people who can’t afford the price of this technology or

The Force remains strong at Electronic Arts. The game company continues to develop brand new adventures in the official Star Wars canon through its licensing agreement with Disney-owned Lucasfilm. The

When it comes to a gaming mouse, the Swiftpoint Z cannot be bested. With its unique capabilities, you can go from a noob to a legend simply by upgrading to

With the release of the impossible-to-find NES Classic Edition last winter and the upcoming release of the (most likely) impossible-to-find Super NES Classic Edition, retro consoles are making a huge

Personally, I have been a fan of Conan O’Brien since I was 13 years old and probably way too young to understand jokes about George W. Bush and Paris Hilton.

It took Nintendo quite some time to embrace mobile gaming. Up until the release of Super Mario Run late last year, the company had avoided directly developing games for smartphones

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

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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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
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

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

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

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

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.

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

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
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
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,

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
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

In 2014, Amazon spent $970 million to buy the video game streaming service Twitch. At the time, it sounded a bit absurd. However, as of July 2014, the site had

Do you remember the simpler times of Pokemon Go? That beautiful summer where everyone was getting together to catch rare Pokemon, invading people’s private property, and walking into rivers? Well,

With the recent release of the critically acclaimed Super Mario Odyssey, every lucky Nintendo Switch user has a certain mustachioed, overall-wearing plumber on the mind. However, while pretty much every

In an era where collect-a-thon platformers were becoming increasingly popular, Donkey Kong 64 sticks out for a number of reasons. In addition to its many characters, the Nintendo 64 adventure

Online casinos seem to have been part of the landscape of the internet for almost as long as the web has been around. This sector has often been at the

Mobile gaming has definitely disrupted the gaming industry, turning games like solitaire and blackjack from Game Boy essentials to something you can easily play in between text messages. However, this

Game of Thrones is one of the most successful TV series of all time, and each episode is watched by an average of 25.1 million viewers. That number is steadily

Warning: opinions that may question your nostalgia. Please prepare your all-caps, extremely insulting comments. Thank you. I still remember the first time I got my Nintendo 64. My brother and

The NFL season is upon us once more! And you know what that means: no more wasting your Sundays spending time bonding with your family or trying to better yourself.

While Sony’s PlayStation VR, Facebook’s Oculus Rift, and the HTC Vive have brought virtual reality home, there are still some people who can’t afford the price of this technology or

The Force remains strong at Electronic Arts. The game company continues to develop brand new adventures in the official Star Wars canon through its licensing agreement with Disney-owned Lucasfilm. The

When it comes to a gaming mouse, the Swiftpoint Z cannot be bested. With its unique capabilities, you can go from a noob to a legend simply by upgrading to

With the release of the impossible-to-find NES Classic Edition last winter and the upcoming release of the (most likely) impossible-to-find Super NES Classic Edition, retro consoles are making a huge

Personally, I have been a fan of Conan O’Brien since I was 13 years old and probably way too young to understand jokes about George W. Bush and Paris Hilton.

It took Nintendo quite some time to embrace mobile gaming. Up until the release of Super Mario Run late last year, the company had avoided directly developing games for smartphones

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

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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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
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

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

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

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

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.

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

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
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
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,

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
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