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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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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

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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

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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

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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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