An Inside Look into Disney's New VR Venture
Virtual reality company The Void continues to partner with Lucasfilm’s ILMxLab to push multiplayer VR experiences further into “hyper reality.”
E3 2019: Tracking the Top Game Trailers and Announcements
Here, we’re compiling the best trailers and announcements from E3 2019, starting with all of the major press conferences.
Epic Games Store vs. Steam: Who Will Come Out on Top?
Steam has long been the only serious PC gaming platform available. Now, It’s facing a threat from an upstart platform – the Epic Games Store.
How Kate Gorman is Leading Women in Video Game Development
Despite statistics, the majority of games developed for mobile platforms are still marketed to men, which makes Kate Gorman's female-targeted games unique.
5 Super Mario Bros. Facts That Change Everything
Here are 5 facts about Super Mario Bros. that will change how you view and play the game forever. #3 kind of ruined my life ...
Console vs PC Gaming Chairs: Which Should You Choose?
Investing in the right type of gaming chair can definitely level up your gameplay. But should you choose a console or a PC gaming chair? Find out here.
New Pokemon Games Revealed! They Look ... OK
This morning, the first trailer for the newest Pokemon games in the series was revealed. I walked away from the trailer feeling, uh, conflicted.
World of Warcraft 2019 Tournaments: More Money, More Winners
Blizzard Entertainment recently unveiled its revamped plans for World of Warcraft this year, which involves bringing back two tournaments.
Apex Legends Hits 10M Players in 72 Hours: Is This The Fortnite Killer?
In this video, we take a look at why Apex Legends may be the Fortnite killer, with the wild success it's had in only a weeks.
Elijah Wood Discusses His Latest VR Video Game, Transference
We spoke with Elijah Wood about his latest project: Transference, an unsettling VR horror experience in collaboration with Ubisoft.
Was Elijah Wood's New VR Game Influenced By Black Mirror?
In this snippet from our exclusive interview at E3 2018, Elijah Wood discusses the influences behind has VR game Transference.
How Gaimin Intersects Gaming and Blockchain Mining
Gaming world, meet cryptocurrency, meet blockchain data mining. Best of all? With Gaimin, gamers don’t have to know a thing about blockchain mining.
Nintendo's Theme Park Is On Its Way
Nintendo has officially began construction on their theme park, a collaboration with Universal Studios.
How Virtual Reality is Revolutionizing the Gaming Industry
Virtual reality has undoubtedly risen beyond expectations in recent years. Learn how gamers are going all in for this cutting edge technology.
eSports on the Main Stage: From Child’s Play to Global Phenomenon
The rise of eSports has been remarkable. With the industry pushing over $700 million in value, it's no surprise that professional sports are taking notice.
Pokémon Is Crowned World's Biggest Media Franchise
Pokémon is now the biggest media franchise in the world. Learn about its meteoric rise, who it has beat out, and why I still haven't caught them all.
Professor FatShady Talks Trials Rising at E3 2018
At E3 2018, we had the opportunity to play a large number of different games. One of the most memorable experiences was trying out the large array of Ubisoft’s offerings, especially the multiplayer motorbike experience Trials Rising. We discussed the enticing nature of the upcoming game with YouTube channel University of Trials host...
Reviewing Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 at E3
When it was first announced in February 2018 that the next installation of the Call of Duty franchise was a new version of Black Ops, I’ll admit that I was a little on the skeptical side. After the previous installment with Black Ops III, I was horribly disappointed with a campaign that was too overwhelming and uninteresting and an...
Shadow of the Tomb Raider’s Narrative Director Jason Dozois Talks the Talk
Square Enix, Eidos Montréal, and Crystal Dynamics are bringing Lara Croft back to Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Windows PC this September 14 in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It’s the third game in the rebooted franchise, which once again features Grey’s Anatomy star Camilla Luddington as the globe-trotting archeologist.The new game...
E3 and AR: How Foveated Tech Is Taking Gaming by Storm
If you've played an augmented reality or virtual reality game, you were probably impressed — and rightly so. You probably also realized, though, that something about it didn’t feel quite real. Yes, the graphics might not have been the best, but was there something about how you looked around and interacted with the virtual world that...
E3 2018 Major Announcements: Bethesda, Ubisoft, Square Enix
E3 2018 had a lot to live up to. Last year’s event featured the debut of Super Mario Odyssey, the announcement of the Xbox One X, and included trailer debuts for Spider-Man, Far Cry 5, and Assassin’s Creed Origins. And of course, let’s not forget about the presence of Jack Black. If E3 2017 was a major success, then E3 2018 brought...
Battlefield 5: There Were Women in World War II, “Accept It”
In the world of gaming, women characters are often wildly over-sexualized or absent altogether. As such, when Electronic Arts premiered the teaser trailer for Battlefield 5 featuring male and female protagonists fighting side-by-side, EA likely anticipated rave reviews from an increasingly diverse fanbase. Perhaps not surprisingly, a...
Sony vs. Microsoft: Who Came out on Top at E3 2018?
The console wars have raged for years. Long have gamers debated the benefits of Playstation over Xbox and vice versa. At E3 2018, the battle continued as each studio returned to the Los Angeles Convention Center in full force with impressive presentations and game announcements. While Sony dominated by building excitement around...
E3 2018: Fallout 76 Ventures to the Hills of West Virginia
E3 officially kicks off today but the preliminary press conferences have already begun in full force. Some of the major names in video game development began holding press conferences Sunday. Already, there have been some exciting developments. Out of Microsoft’s press conference came a brand-new Kingdom Hearts III trailer, featuring...
Leveling Up Artificial Intelligence in Video Game Creation
Artificial Intelligence is discretely entering every sphere of American life. Computer generated algorithms have a hand in everything from investment advice to how much you pay for your Amazon purchases. And it seems human laziness knows no bounds as our desire for automation continues to expand, even into the world of gaming. Game...
PlayVS is Bringing Esports to the High School Level
The realm of esports has rapidly expanded over the last few years, with platforms like Twitch (bought by Amazon) increasing accessibility and prominent figures such as former NBA star Magic Johnson and famed DJ Steve Aoki investing in the growing industry. However, while nearly 200 colleges and universities across the U.S. and Canada are...
Billy Mitchell Becomes The Disgraced Former "King Of Kong"
While there is no shortage of news from the world of tech, including Mark Zuckerberg’s battle for his company, Elon Musk’s crusade to drop a rocket on a bouncy house (seriously), and a number of companies ditching Facebook, let’s focus on something that really matters: Donkey Kong high scores. After years of speculation,...
Opinion: The Atari VCS Will Not Survive
After decades out of the console market, Atari is back with a bang! Well, maybe. Atari first teased their console back in July 2017 when it was still known as the Ataribox. Since then, additional details have arisen, such as the new name Atari VCS, the fact that the console will play both Atari classics and PC games, and the proposed...
The Internet Archive Is A Goldmine Of Retro Games
From the outset, the Internet Archive might not sound like the most interesting place on the web. After all, considering pretty much everything on the internet seems to be permanent (especially when you tweet something that loses you your job), why would you need an entire website just for archiving? Well, the non-profit website is...
Characters We Need For Smash Bros. Switch
In case you didn’t see the absolute tidal wave of social media posting yesterday, yes, Super Smash Bros. was finally announced for the Nintendo Switch. It’s almost as if Nintendo knows exactly what its fans want and are willing to give it to them. Well, in celebration of this momentous occasion, let’s take a look at a few...
