Articles

05

May

By Angela Qustandi

Articles

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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28

Apr

By Seasoned Gaming

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Industry Perspectives : Benji Sales on Analysis, Xbox Game Pass, and Game Markets

In this Industry Perspectives chat, Ains sits down with friend of SG Benji Sales to discuss his gaming past, how he got into analysis, emerging gaming markets such as India and China, the effects and growth of Xbox Game Pass, and more! https://youtu.be/Hetg22MlJSo

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27

Apr

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

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Industry Perspectives : Eiden Alexander on Game Development, Crunch, Xbox Game Pass, and More

In this written Industry Perspectives, I sat down with Lead Game Designer Eiden Alexander to discuss his path to the gaming industry, advice for those who want a career in developing video games, the challenges of crunch, Xbox Game Pass's impact on the industry, and more. Please enjoy. Ainsley Bowden…

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19

Apr

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

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How Gaming Companies Overvalue Large Influencers

Influencer. It's a term we seem to hear daily now and, as it relates to gaming, it can be a large portion of what you interact with on social media sites, YouTube, Twitch, and more. In some cases, companies have begun to rely on influencers even more than traditional marketing…

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22

Mar

By Steve Esposito

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Gaming with Anxiety

It was only about a week ago that I finally completed my first Destiny 2 raid. Together with other guardians, we took on The Last Wish, defeating the monstrosity known as Riven. This raid was released back in September of 2018, a bit after the release of the Forsaken expansion.…

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10

Mar

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

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Gaming to Heal : Using Video Games to Deal with Anxiety, Depression, and Loss

In early 2019, several months after my son was murdered, I wrote The Good in Gaming. The article served a dual-purpose. It allowed me to express my personal experience with gaming, helping me through the toughest time of my life, while also highlighting the positive aspects of the gaming community…

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27

Feb

By Steve Esposito

Articles

Outriders : First Impressions of My Experience in Enoch

With the slew of half-baked online and multiplayer-focused concepts that many companies tend to deliver these days, you cannot blame me for my hesitation when it comes to the impending release of Outriders. This game that seems to build upon the post-apocalyptic style of Borderlands, and the cover system of…

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22

Feb

By Steve Esposito

Articles

Diablo Everywhere

Blizzconline is the latest transformation of Blizzard’s past in-person convention. Going from the energetic, in-person environment to a digital event might seem rather impersonal at times, alas, this seems to be the new normal across the board for now. This year, the major dominating presence that stands out beyond everything…

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20

Jan

By Patrick Shields

Articles

The Art of Fighting Games

Do you remember the smell of those old arcades, where the wafting scents from the food court would mix with cigarette smoke and a small tinge of burning electrical wires? No? For many of you, this is a description of a bygone era that only older people really know or…

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18

Jan

By Steve Esposito

Articles

Dungeons, Dragons, and COVID

Every Sunday, Drew Biscardi and Taylor Marie would prepare their home for a slew of guests. Their friends are greeted by a hearty home-cooked meal, typically chili, soup, or anything that could fit in a large pot. Their table would be adorned with flatware, as well as a whiteboard, books,…

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31

Dec

By Seasoned Gaming

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The 2020 SG Awards : Full Recap and List of Winners

In the first annual SG Awards Show, the SG Crew came together to celebrate the best, and our favorite, games of 2020!   You can find the live show along with the full list of nominees and winners below. Thank you to all of those who participated! https://youtu.be/7YQDwVYgxUs Best RPG…

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28

Dec

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

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Cyberpunk 2077 Guide : 12 Mechanics Every Player Should Know

As of this writing, I've now passed 130 hours in Cyberpunk 2077 and I doubt I'll be slowing down anytime soon (I'm currently about 10 hours into my second playthrough). In that time, I've learned an awful lot about the game, some of which I wish I had known when…

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11

Dec

By Angela Qustandi

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Opinion : The Last of Us Part 2 is the Most Controversial Game of the Year

This article assumes the reader has played both The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part II through their entirety. Be warned, there are extensive spoilers ahead. The Last of Us Part II was the much-anticipated sequel to the beloved game, The Last of Us, which originally released…

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07

Dec

By Steve Esposito

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Impressions : Destiny 2 Beyond Light Expansion

I am the biggest sucker for loot-based role-playing games. Classics like Borderlands and Diablo still live in my mind rent free till this day. Even though we have come so far from both of those games, my latest several-year fix has come from Destiny 2. Despite the flaws at initial…

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04

Dec

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

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Reflections on Running a Gaming Site in the Social Media Age

Gaming has been an integral part of my life. Born in the late 1970s, my first experiences were with the Atari 2600, and even at a very young age I was fascinated by what was occurring on the screen before my eyes. I then grew up in the Nintendo, Sega,…

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