For all the people who think playing video games all day is a waste of time – this post is for you. Now, you can make a living out of playing video games professionally. Not only that, you can even get a scholarship in one of the top colleges of America! Surprising, right? The reality … read more
Let’s face it; some games are SUPER hard. Studies prove how annoying certain obstacles were to complete in older games, like the sliding block puzzle in earlier versions of The Legend of Zelda. The levels in this game took no prisoners. Your level of skill made the difference between progressing and starting all over again. … read more
I’m sure you’ll agree that a movie becomes a lot better when it has music. It creates an atmosphere, highlights scenes, sparks emotions, and provides meaning to a character’s actions. You can say the same for soundtracks in video games. Almost every game, whether it was made in 1985 or 2017, has a dedicated soundtrack. … read more
Video games are part of every kid’s life and we have all grown up playing great video games. A lot of money is involved in the gaming industry and has made video game companies billions of dollars over the years. Take a look at the top 10 richest video game companies that you can thank … read more
As a child, like many others, I had a dream to play video games my whole life and do nothing else. Unfortunately, this dream didn’t come true for me – but it did for some. Playing video games has become a profession, allowing gamers to earn millions of dollars yearly. These gamers are known as … read more
The mobile gaming industry is booming as smart phones take over desktop computers. Everything we love about PC games is now available on smaller, more portable devices. Stats show that the industry hit the $40.6 billion mark in 2016. And it’s still going strong. Statistics aside, what are the top multiplayer mobile games to play … read more
There are some games that you play just for fun or out of sheer boredom. Then there are those you swear by; ones that get you excited and screaming with joy with every new release. And for the latter, you have best-selling franchises to thank. In the highly competitive gaming industry, some franchises have pushed … read more
What is it about video games that keep us hooked? Some say it’s the story, while others say it’s the gameplay. I say it’s the characters. A story is as good as its protagonist and video game characters are no different. It’s why we stay loyal to certain franchises more than others. We love seeing … read more
According to the Entertainment Software Association’s 2016 study titled Essential Facts about the Computer and Video Game Industry Report, 56% of polled players say they play PC games, making PC the most frequently played gaming device. If you are a PC gamer, you are part of an audience serious game developers cannot afford to ignore, … read more
It would be nearly impossible to determine just how many video games exist for players to choose from. To navigate the ocean of games, players rely heavily on ratings, both from reviewers and from other players. This system usually works pretty well, but once in a while it just plain fails. Games earn lower ratings … read more
The PlayStation 4 continues to show its strength, selling 60.4 million units between its November 2013 launch and June 2017. At that time in 2013, software totaled over 487.8 million units sold to over 70 million active monthly users, 26.4 million of which were active PlayStation Plus subscribers. Not content to rest on its laurels, … read more
Making funny video games has been one of the loftiest goals for game developers since the industry’s earliest days. It’s true that games are more frequently designed to challenge reflexes, test strategies, and get players hooked, but infusing those technical elements with humor has become a timeless art form. While humor can ultimately only be … read more