Video Games
September Nintendo Direct: Lost Opportunities
There’s a lot to be said about the latest live streamed video outlining all the new goodies coming from Nintendo. A few pleasant surprises included Mario Maker on the 3DS, as well as Pikmin. However, there was one elephant in the room that was practically defecating on Reggie Fils-Aime’s desk, the Nintendo NX. Be that as it may, there was some smiles to be had for these smaller release...[Read More]
Pewdiepie’s Twitter Acount Shut Down from Joke
Ah, Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg, the master of bad jokes that somehow remain funny and permeate the internet in ways memes can only hope to achieve. The original popular let’s player, Pewdiepie has become a bit of a public figure over the years, becoming one of the most popular channels on Youtube of all time. While Youtube may be his preferred stomping ground, apparently those behind the big ...[Read More]
Is Pokémon GOing Away?
It’s been just under 2 months since the initial release of Pokémon GO, but could the augmented reality game already be declining in popularity? According to Axiom Capital Management that answer is yes.
Hands-On: South Park: The Fractured But Whole
There was a point in time in which South Park games were dreaded messes, back when Acclaim had its grubby hands on the license and practically went to town with horrible releases like South Park Rally and Chef’s Luv Shack. But as of late, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of the crudely animated Comedy Central series, decided to take game-making into their own hands, working alongside Obs...[Read More]
PC Building Part 1: Gathering Components
It has always been a dream of mine to build my own desktop, but when it comes to building your own PC some parts get outdated quickly and other times it comes down to timing. When it comes to the idea of a build for every day use and more, this could range from streaming in better quality, playing some videos and video games at a much higher resolution or to provide amazing new experiences such as...[Read More]
Highlights From QuakeCon 2016
QuakeCon 2016 has come and gone, and for the 21st year, the shooter-oriented community event once again left Dallas attendees awestruck with its cavalcade of awesomeness. Fueled by new content from Bethesda and backed by plenty of devoted fans doing their thing, the show left no stone unturned when it came to providing fun across just over three days.
Marooners’ Rock Interviews Team of Blade Ballet
Have you heard of Blade Ballet? If not, you’d better pull up a chair, because we’re about to have a conversation with DreamSail Games, the New York City developers who produced this knockabout, robot-smashing, multiplayer fighting game.
Newest Pokémon GO Update; For Better or Worse?
Saturday, July 30th was a big day for Pokémon GO as it was updated for both Android and iOS devices. Highlights of the update include avatars that can be re-customized, improved memory issues, some adjusted battle move damage values(sorry Vaporean, you are no longer top gym dog) and various bug fixes during Pokémon encounters. Since the update the game does seem to be running smoother and with les...[Read More]
Top 5 Xbox One Games from the Ultimate Game Sale
If you’re like me you look for some good games to check out and play, right? Well it’s that time again when Xbox throws some good deals our way. What does this mean for you? Obtaining Xbox One and Xbox 360 games for a major discount, but the amount depends on the game and your subscription level. I’m here to give a selection of five games from the list that you–our loyal re...[Read More]
My Summer Games Done Quick Experience
Summer Games Done Quick, what is it? Speedrunning, what is that? Gamers play for charity? I didn’t know they did that. These are probably some questions going through your head right now going into this article. So when I had the opportunity to attend this years event, I set out to get a deeper look into this event and the people behind it. So here we go!
Is Microsoft’s Xbox Design Lab Worth It?
This year during Microsoft’s E3 press conference, Phil Spencer announced that the Xbox and Windows community could customize their very own Xbox One controller to fit their unique style. Although you can start designing and purchasing your own customizable controller through the Xbox Design Lab, it will not ship until the beginning of September.
Memorable Dads in Gaming
Father’s day really got me thinking about Dad in video games. A lot of games either have the dad completely absent with no mention or his role is simply one of existence. So I put together a list of memorable Video Game Dads and what made them so memorable. Covering everything from Nintendo to Zombie Hunting Cowboys, there are Dads of all sorts and sizes in video games. These eight Dads are ...[Read More]