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28

Sep

By Nathan Lynch

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The Binding of Isaac : A Decade of Gaming and a Tale of Joy, Sadness, and Growth

This article is going be different from the usual content I’ve written for Seasoned Gaming. To date, I’ve stuck to reviews, and this is my first attempt at jumping into something more personal and meaningful to me, describing how a small indie game could have such a huge impact on…

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21

Sep

By Peter

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Opinion : The Cloud Gaming Future and My Experience with Xbox Streaming

Streaming services have been around for years. When it comes to TV, movies, and music, they have become the primary way in which a lot of people consume content. The ability to have thousands upon thousands of hours of entertainment at your fingertips, for a low monthly price, has driven…

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20

Sep

By Captain Aegis

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Beginning a New Journey in EVE Online

There once was a ship… Hello there, friends. For those of you that don’t know, I am Captain_Aegis, also known as Cap, also known as “That one guy that sometime streams but mostly just trolls Twitter.” I have been given the distinct pleasure of being able to write my first…

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09

Sep

By Seasoned Gaming

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Industry Perspectives : Steven Spohn of Able Gamers on Hitting Their $1 Million Goal

In this Industry Perspectives Chat, Ains follows up with Steven Spohn, COO of Able Gamers to discuss hitting their $1 million goal, what it will allow the organization to accomplish, and what's next for Able Gamers as 2022 nears. https://youtu.be/Y8Re7A0iNlw

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09

Aug

By Steve Esposito

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Opinion : Games, Boycotts, and Activision-Blizzard

Over the last several weeks the stature of Activision-Blizzard has come into question with the recent lawsuit delivered by the State of California. From this, a multitude of voices spoke out about the terrible abuse workers suffered while present. From that moment, poor, yet official, statements from high-ranking individuals were…

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04

Aug

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

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Halo Infinite : History, Nostalgia, and A Full Breakdown of the Technical Preview

Halo fans are fickle. The Halo franchise, approaching its 20th anniversary, has had a tremendous impact on the gaming industry. It also means a great deal to millions of people. But unlike other long running franchises that solely debate character development and story direction, Halo has an incredibly rich, competitive…

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02

Aug

By Steve Esposito

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Steam Deck and the 30 FPS Cloud

People were once up in arms about the recent revelation that Valve’s upcoming handheld gaming PC (titled the Steam Deck) will be aiming to run games 30 Frames Per Second (FPS). Like a busy city airport, folks are announcing the cancellations of their pre-orders. While the device, whose price ranges…

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23

Jul

By Joey ST

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Sea of Thieves : Life on the Seas for First-Time Pirates

Ahoy, sailor! If you’re looking to set a course for adventure on the Sea of Thieves; you’ve come to the right place. Whether it be to forge your own pirate legend, to sail the open waters with friends, or perhaps to get into some trouble with the legendary Jack Sparrow……

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12

Jul

By Angela Gerric

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The Joys of Minecraft with My Favorite Person

“I built you a house,” my six-year-old niece told me a few months ago. “Whenever you play with me, you have a house,” she continued. What a sweet child. How my heart grew. She’s been asking me to play Minecraft with her for months. I never wanted to play because…

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28

Jun

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

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Xbox is Shaping the Future of the Console Ecosystem

Back in October, I wrote about the contrasting approaches Xbox and PlayStation were taking to the new generation of consoles. In the eight months since, I think it's fair to say that Xbox has been the most progressive in advancing their vision of what a console manufacturer, and in a…

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17

Jun

By Seasoned Gaming

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Industry Perspectives : Dr. Rachel Kowert of Take This on the Benefits of Gaming

In this Industry Perspectives Chat, Ains sits down with Dr. Rachel Kowert, Research Director for TakeThis.Org. They discuss her background in gaming and psychology, the negative stigmas associated with gaming, toxicity in the community, how sites and outlets can do a better job with their reporting, and even what is…

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02

Jun

By Seasoned Gaming

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Industry Perspectives : Travis Northup of IGN and Fireteam Chat

In this Industry Perspective Chat, Ains sits down with Travis Northup (TieGuy Travis) who writes for IGN and has been a part of the weekly Destiny podcast Fireteam Chat. They discuss the state of gaming coverage including the focus on reviews and their impact, Fireteam Chat's 300th episode and his…

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27

May

By Seasoned Gaming

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Industry Perspectives : Steven Spohn of Able Gamers

In this Industry Perspective Chat, Ains sits down with the COO of Able Gamers, Steven Spohn. The two discuss the impact Steven and Able Gamers have had on the gaming industry, the on-going fight for accessibility, the benefits of gaming for those facing challenges, escapism, and more. This is the…

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11

May

By Steve Esposito

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Opinion : Resident Evil 4 is My Favorite Game and I Hate It

If you know me, you will know I am not a fan of horror. I know a ton of people that have this undying love for horror, but I can’t seem to rally behind the concept of watching people get killed over and over again in gruesome ways, or being…

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05

May

By Angela Gerric

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Destiny 2, Why Can’t I Quit You?

Once upon a time, someone recommended Destiny 2 to me. I chose a warlock character, and it was a match made in heaven. I fell in love, and it’s been happily ever after ever since. Almost. Since the launch of Destiny 2, I’ve amassed more than 1,100 hours of gameplay,…

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