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Game journalism is a career path that’s been under fire for a rather long time. Plagiarism, inaccurate reporting, work conditions, the list goes on. Not to mention, entire companies have been under fire for things...

A long day at work takes its toll and so the idea of winding down sinks into your mind. Most video game buffs will tell you that gaming isn’t just a hobby, it is a...

Ghost of Tsushima is a diversion for Sucker Punch Productions. The game takes a more serious tone compared to other games made by the company like InFAMOUS. This tone is clearly reflected in its soundtrack....

The Sims series has been bringing EA a lot of revenue over the years. Without a doubt the games have been exciting to play until recently. The Sims 4 is the latest addition in the...

If Maneater was a movie, it would be the shark version of Jaws. this game glorifies sharks in the best way possible, and brings the charm of 90s open world RPGs to the forefront without...

Your break times are precious moments that seem to go by all too quickly. However, there are plenty of things you can do on your breaks, such as taking fleur de CBD, that will help...

If your back is trying to remind you that it’s been a while since you hit that yoga mat but Minecraft is calling your name, or if you’re trying to survive social distancing and all...

  Gaming stats have gone through the roof in 2020 with more people logging on to blast, construct, and co-op than ever before. Don’t just take our word for it. Back in March, long-running platform Steam...

From developer Buckshot Software comes Project Warlock, a high octane heavily pixelated retro FPS game similar to entries such as Doom, Quake, and Hexen that’s sure to induce nostalgia in many gamers. Like those titles,...

Unsuspecting television viewers found themselves in the world of Carl Kolchak once again a year after the 1972 television special The Night Stalker. Darren McGavin reprises his role as Carl Kolchak in The Night Strangler....

Co-Written with Christopher Falcon The events of the past few weeks have been completely tumultuous within fighting games. From developers making distasteful jokes to the eventual cancelation of EVO this past Thursday. Everything’s been quickly...

Trends in Online Gaming In 2020 This year has been an exciting time for the gaming world. With over a dozen tech innovations propelling the modern gaming experience, this is a good time for players...

Educational games are more than fun. They are authentic, as they encourage creativity and nurture emotional and cognitive skills. According to Trend Hunter, game-based learning improves student engagement and personalizes instruction. Through these tools, classroom...

Got a new Mac? That's awesome! While Macs are great computers for work and social use, they can be a bit of a struggle with video games, Then if you want the ultimate gaming PC...

With Cyberpunk 2077 still being ways off after another delay, perhaps it is a good time to think about what we can do in the meantime. After all, despite being named Cyberpunk, Cyberpunk 2077 isn't...

The Outer Worlds is a stunning game, truly one of the best that we've seen in the current console generation. It allows you to explore a brand new system of planets, filled with characters that...

If you are like most individuals locked indoors due to the COVID-19 virus, you’ve probably spent countless hours going through your gaming library. You’ve likely ordered some new games or dusted off some of those...

Flash will soon no longer be supported and will therefore no longer receive updates. The media player that has dominated the market for years is destined to disappear forever by the end of 2020. In...

The EU Collector’s Set of Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition was pretty popular among Xenoblade fans. In case you don’t know what the fuss is about, there are 2 Collector editions for the game. One of...

Rogue-like seems to be a very frequent genre of games I keep stumbling upon. Not to mention there is a lot of 2D Pixel Art that has become quite popular among games of the genre....

When it comes to the Nintendo Switch e-Shop, it has become somewhat of a dumping ground for shovelware. Finding good games in a sea of cheap bargain bin games can be a bit of a...

For a very long time, anime has been a niche medium amongst other popular media. One that started with an especially small following in the west. At the start, only those who followed similar forms...

During their humble beginning in the 1950s, video games were considered to be just another toy for  children. Little did we know that it sought to become a multi-billion-dollar industry that appeals to  all age groups from all over the world. From arcade, adventure, pop culture and more, developers  have a lot to work with to create a video game that takes the world by storm.   Interestingly, gambling also plays an important role here. Although you don’t necessarily have to pay  anything to play a gambling video game, the connection is still very evident. Let’s take a look at how  gambling is a prevalent theme in a number of video games. Arcade Video Games The popularity of arcade games is undeniable. Although you won’t find as many arcades nowadays,  some are still open and developers are creating mini arcade machines, consoles etc. as a way to bring them back to life. So, where does gambling come in? Let’s go back a couple of years. Years ago,  players who enjoyed arcade games would bet money on the outcomes of multiplayer games. In  short, the winner continued playing, whilst the loser had to stop playing. Simulated Video Games Some games are even combined with gambling games... Similarly, if we look at simulated video games, these offer what we can refer to as ‘free gambling’.  These games are classed as replicas of online casino games such as blackjack, poker, roulette, slot  machines etc. that you can play at an online casino New Zealand. In a nutshell, you don’t bet money  and you don’t win it either. In this case, players just win points and virtual coins. Some of these  include anything from the likes of Slot mania, Bingo Blitz, Casino 7, Doubledown Casino etc.  ...

Online casinos like angkasa138 have boomed massively over the past few years, with the different games providing players with endless hours of fun. Slot online are undoubtedly one of the most popular sections at an...

Entity component systems (ECS) is a lot different than making software or building an eCommerce platform. A developer can opt to specialize in eCommerce development services here, but that doesn’t mean that they’ll be prepared...