When you see a demo at PAX East, the demo can typically mean one of three things. The first and most typical demo is for a game that’s about to be released within the coming months. The second type of demo is for a game that’s in development but still has a good bit to go. The third type of demo can be a student project or a proof of concept that a creator wants to turn into a game. At...[Read More]
Growing up as millennials, we had a ton of ways to let our imagination run free. Whether it was childhood games on the playground like Cops and Robbers, house, Prison Break, Survivor, or Chicken, or reenacting a scene from one of our favorite cartoons, TV shows, or movies, there were a variety of different ways to play. When not out at the playground, we could use our imagination to create beautif...[Read More]
When you think of great years in gaming, what comes to mind? When you look at the last twenty years, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2017, and 2018 all stand out; each year had a game release that made a lasting impact on the video game industry. With Millennials being fans of the golden years and craving to replay games they had great nostalgia for, the video game industry has continued to re...[Read More]
Growing up as a millennial there were a number of cartoons/animes that influenced who we are as adults today. Were you an older millennial raised on HeMan, Thundercats, G.I. Joe, TMNT, Scooby Doo, Saint Seiya, Mobile Suit Gundam, or Fist Of The North Star; or maybe, you are a younger millennial raised on Pokemon, Digimon, Sailor Moon, Captain Planet, Hunter X Hunter, Cowboy Bebop, or Yu Yu Hakusho...[Read More]
Have you ever heard the name of a franchise and had a nostalgic feeling? If you are a millennial then you most likely have. Remembering a time when things were easier and the gaming market was rather limited, makes many gamers nostalgic for the past; that is why so many companies continue to release remastered versions of some of their more popular titles. Over the last decade, the number of remas...[Read More]
Have you ever thought to yourself, “Man, I really miss playing a game from my childhood or one that I used to love playing for hours on end?” As gamers, we chase the thrill of the next shiny thing, the dopamine rush of trying or seeing something new. When Destiny was first released, gamers were excited about what Bungie would do to step out of the shadow of the Halo franchise. After th...[Read More]
If you are a millennial, you probably remember the good old days of action platformers. In the late 90s and early 2000s, games like Jak and Daxter, Ratchet and Clank, Crash Bandicoot, God of War, Sly Cooper, and Psychonauts dominated the marketplace and were some of the most popular titles in the PlayStation 2 era. Over the last decade, platformers have become less popular but still have remained ...[Read More]
As a child, what was your favorite thing to play with? Did you like playing with Dolls/Action Figures, sticks, balls, trading cards, board games, and/or cars? Did you want to be a cop, a race car driver, a soldier, a robber, a housewife, a model, a lawyer, or something else? As a child, I enjoyed crashing cars into each other, driving them around tracks, and launching them off ramps. Although that...[Read More]
When you think of Magic the Gathering, what do you think of? Do you think of the movie’s depiction of the game (Nerdy/Geeky) or do you think of a card game similar to Pokemon or Yugioh? During the ’90s and early 2000s, Magic the Gathering and other trading card games were considered a nerdy and expensive hobby. In the 2010s, thanks to the popularity of Stranger Things, Game of Thrones...[Read More]
In 2016, the launch of Pokemon Go caused a global sensation, with enthusiasts venturing outdoors to seek their digital companions. This groundbreaking game encouraged players to walk, run, and even drive in the pursuit of capturing their favorite digital creatures, bringing joy and excitement to millions. The thrill of catching new creatures and battling for control of gyms captivated players, but...[Read More]
Have you ever looked forward to a game and when the game finally released, something killed your excitement for the game? That excitement and anticipation you held onto and kept you going forward. When this has happened, how did you get past it? Did you try powering through and try to enjoy the game? Did you put it into your backlog and come back to it later? This is what happened while we were pl...[Read More]