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Mar
Mar
Simple, Effective Gameplay: Fortune Summoners
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Some games get by through complicated gameplay, possessing such depth that if it were an ocean, it could sink the Titanic with frightening ease. Some titles rely on the multiplayer element to keep the replay value up, basically extending the lifespan of a game by relying on the likelihood that the gamer has people to enjoy the game with. Some releases manage to improve their fun factor by incorporating a lot of opt
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Nov
Nov
Mario: The Face of Nintendo
by admin in Game Reviews
One can hardly be blamed for thinking Mario – and the games he’s in – were the only thing that kept Nintendo afloat after the close of the 16-bit era. He’s easily one of the most recognizable figures in gaming and has substantial “presence” outside of it. While other Nintendo luminaries like Link or Samus Aran might have just as much star power within the industry and among gamers, there
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Nov
Nov
Text-Based Games
by admin in Game Reviews
With today’s increasingly eye-popping graphics, classics such as text-based adventure games are slowly fading away. More and more gamers are lured by the cutting-edge cinematics of the Call of Duty series, or Niko’s spectacular explosions in Grand Theft Auto. Amid all these eye candy, it seems that the only text games left are old-fashioned RPGs and scroller-based Japanese hentai.
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Nov
Nov
Top-Down Car Games: A Rebirth
by admin in Game Reviews
Once upon a time, there was only Pac-Man.
That little yellow dot with the obscenely big mouth was the sole thing that made up the video gaming industry, apart from Pong. Then someone had the brilliant idea to replace the yellow guy with a pixelated car. Thus, the first “car game” was born.
Over time, this modified Pac man game would evolve into today’s Need for Speed and Forza. But back then, if
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Oct
Oct
RC Car Racing: Past and Present
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The fascination with RC games started a couple of years back. Nintendo developed RC Pro-AM, which is a basic game that allows a player to race around a track while accumulating powerups. As players earn more powerups, they get to upgrade their small RC car. Back in the day, gamers thought that RC Pro-AM was the best with regards to it graphics. However, the arrival of the PlayStation took the crown from Nintendo an
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Sep
Sep
Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour
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Mario is arguably one of the most flexible, most adaptive mascots in video game history. He was originally an electrician, then became a plumber, was a doctor for a brief period, a racing kart driver, and more. He also seems to have an interest in sports, due to his presence in Mario Tennis, and has apparently taken up free golf games now. He’s gotten so engrossed in the sport that he has set up his own tour
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Sep
Sep
Pointless Rewards in Video Games
by admin in Uncategorized
Most of the time, modern video games like to give players rewards for doing well. These tend to be related to gameplay or mechanics more often than not. Beat the bonus boss of an RPG and get a weapon that’s ridiculously powerful. Complete an optional but challenging sidequest and be rewarded with items that can potentially break the game if used properly. However, there are times when this isn’t the cas
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Sep
Sep
The Classic Joy of Metal Slug
by admin in info
Before Call of Duty and Battlefield, before the days of complicated FPS games and intricate plotlines, there was Metal Slug.
The game had but one mission alone: use the Rambo character to blow up everything on the screen. From generic enemy soldiers to Nazi mutants to hordes of the undead, the little blonde guy never seemed to run out of ammo or stamina, which is impossible in today’s games.
Of course, the c
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Sep
Sep
A Look at Teen Dora
by admin in info
For the past decade, the name Dora the Explorer has been popular with kids, most especially preschoolers. A lot of kids have been fascinated by Dora, her cousin Diego and her sidekick Boots. Kids have been following their adventures faithfully on the TV screen.
Due to its popularity, Dora has come a long way from a cartoon show to the so-called Dora games. Dora the Explorer has catered to kids from five years and b
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Aug
Aug
A True Classic
by admin in reviews
There are many people in the world who like to think that the Final Fantasy series ended during the 16-bit era, refusing to acknowledge the existence of the “overrated, overhyped” Final Fantasy VII. Most people who came to know the series during the 32-bit era (never mind those who grew up on online games) find it to be a mindset that’s difficult to grasp, never having directly experienced the won