It looks like gaming is finally approaching an age of glorious cross-platform play. Platforms will always have exclusives, but it looks as if we’re close to a stage in which you’ll be able to turn on your Xbox cross platform games and party up with friends on PC and PlayStation alike. It may not look … read more
When it comes to exclusive Xbox One games, the platform can be inconsistent, but when they’re on, they’re on. No one could deny the success of series like Halo and Forza when it comes to expanding the player base, and Microsoft continues the push with new Play Anywhere offerings, which grant players the ability to … read more
Every gamer asks themselves at some point in time, is game development right for me? This is good! Game development is a steadily growing field with a wide variety of ways to be creative, learn recent technologies, and even make the world a better place. Let’s look at the path to a brand-new game development … read more
Any self-respecting racing fan not restricted to a PlayStation knows Forza Motorsport 7 rolls out on Xbox One and Windows 10 on October 3rd. Though the wait has been made bearable by entertaining ad videos featuring Ken Block, Adam Carolla, and other surprise celebrities, some racing gamers feel like launch day will never get here. … read more
Most of us are well aware that gaming can provide us with more than simple entertainment. Video games have honed motor skills, helped us exercise, and even allowed scientific researchers to crowdsource major data processing initiatives. Above all, gaming has shown consistent, measurable results when applied to education. Here, we take a look at the … read more
Though it was once the stuff of daydreams, making video games for a living is becoming an increasingly viable career option. Triple-A studios have already brought enough revenue into the growing game industry to surpass the film and music industries combined, and serious indies continue to gain momentum. With the right skills and a smart … read more
There are a couple things in this world that I love. I love a fresh spring day; I love long walks on the beach. I love the smell of lavender laundry soap. But mostly, I love video games. Unfortunately, and despite my best efforts, no one pays me to play video games. So all my time and … read more
You’re staring down the muzzle of a 60-foot dragon. Fire is leaking from its nostrils as it prepares to make a light snack out of you. Your health is diminished from the zombie horde you had to defeat to make it here. You can barely stand, your health potions long gone. Your eyes dart frantically … read more
A wise insurance company once said, “Life comes at you fast.” And boy, does it. One day you’re a kid staying up late trying to get all the stars so you can meet Yoshi in Mario 64, the next you’re an adult, trying to figure why you still have to pay money at the doctor’s … read more
RPGs are one of the greatest ideas of the 20th century, because let’s face it: as much as we want to, most of us will never be a ninja wizard martial artist, no matter how many beginner karate classes we take. So being able to choose a class that fits our personality is a great substitute. … read more
Reflecting on the Fun Another San Diego Comic-Con has come and gone, and more than a month later we’re still reflecting on all the excitement! The crazed wave of eager fans and geeks has washed through Downtown San Diego leaving naught but convention food napkins and scraps of cosplay outfits in its wake. So where does … read more
When I was 10, I used to spend every weekend over at my buddy’s house playing Tony Hawk Pro Skater on the 64, trying desperately to get all the tapes. As I look back, I can’t truly remember if we ever did. What I do remember are the laughs we had, the highs of triumph … read more