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Is it worth it? If you’re among the millions of people still using Windows 7 – or some other incarnation of Windows – you’re probably asking yourself if it’s worthwhile upgrading to a newer version. One of the best reasons to upgrade is the opportunity for individuals to catch up with the technological advances available. […]

It’s always exciting when add-ons and DLCs become available. Every gamer has experienced the mind-numbing sensation of knowing they’ve finished a title and there are no more exploits just around the corner. The extra content of add-ons and DLCs allow players to go back to their favorite game universe for one more adventure The following […]

Loot boxes Every gamer has encountered them. They’re in-app purchases that players pay for via in-game currency or in real-time cash. Gamers originally bought them in the hopes of netting an upgrade to their armor, weaponry, or some other useful feature to give them an edge within a game – things that used to be […]

Every gamer has a title that they played at some time in the past that they loved and want to see remade to play on modern consoles or computer. Of course, there are also more modern games that have become classics within the gaming sphere that fans would also like to see remade. While defining […]

There’s a lot of confusion around the terms remake and remaster. For people new to gaming, they’re often not sure if it’s an entirely new title, an old title with enhancements, or a classic game that’s been updated with new technology. It can be equally frustrating for experienced gamers looking for old favorites. While it […]

There’s still a significant number of gamers that enjoy fighting games, whether they’re played on PC, a game console, or entirely online. For several years, the genre seemed to fall out of favor for everyone but the most diehard enthusiasts. In 2020, gamers had multiple titles from which to choose. The following are just a […]

Violence in games is a topic that’s regularly discussed by people ranging from politicians to scientists. A variety of studies have been conducted with wildly conflicting results. Some indicate there’s no evidence that games are more violent, while others imply otherwise and that people are becoming more aggressive and accepting of violent behavior as a […]

The classic MMORPG is making it’s way to the Steam platform, RuneScape just announced it via Twitter! MMORPG veterans are sharpening their teeth and waiting for the official release on October 14th – according to the game’s developers it will not include the Old School RuneScape. However, it is scheduled to appears (on Steam) sometime […]

Game launchers provide a convenient solution for buying, organizing, and accessing gaming software. When Steam was first introduced in 2003 by Valve, it was hailed as revolutionary, enabling gamers to launch almost any game they wanted from a single source. Now gamers can import other stores to Steam for expanded access to other games all […]

Shiny game packaging and cool cover images are designed to attract attention and provide shelf appeal. They seldom provide any insight into what a game is about or what type of game play it offers to those that aren’t gamers or know little about them. Even reading the description on the back may be of […]

Almost every gamer will recall with fondness the first time they played Mario Kart and Pole Position. Eventually those same gamers moved on to the wildly successful Gran Turismo and similar racing simulators. At one time shelves were filled with the games and people couldn’t wait to get their hands on the latest racing incarnation. […]

The newest installment of the popular Assassin’s Creed® game is expected to hit the market on Nov. 17, 2020. “Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla” can be preordered now. Players will explore Norse mythology in the age of Vikings. The adventure game has taken players to various historical settings ranging from the Crusades, American and French revolutions, and […]