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Jan
The Fun of Top-Down Flight Games
Before there was MS Flight Simulator, even before there were rudimentary games like Gunship and F16 and the games coupons to snag them, all we had for flight games were top-down arcade titles. Essentially, it was little more than a modded version of town-down racing or adventure games, or a reserve of side-scrolling shooters. You could see the plane in top down form (hence the name and classification). No matter wh15
Nov
Bringing Back 8-bit
It was, at one point in time, a simple fact that 8-bit was dead. It was ever since the 16-bit era came into full swing, bringing with it better graphics, better hardware, and better games. Tradition in the gaming industry demands that older generations fall by the wayside as the newer hardware comes in. However, perhaps due to resurgence in interest from older “retired” gamers seeking to reconnect with28
Oct
Why I Prefer Portable Gaming
I know the boss is gonna flame me for this, so I won’t be disappointed if you disagree with me to, so here it the ugly truth; I like to play games on the tablet and smartphone! There are just a few things about the traditional eight bit console that don’t quite work for me. First of all there are all the darned cables. This wasn’t such a big deal when I was a kid and the ol’ Nintendo was lef12
Oct
Console Emulators
It’s obvious that the gaming industry has grown by leaps and bounds since it first emerged. And yet, there are more than a few people who are longing for the “good old days” of gaming, when simplistic graphics and limited tools made people put a lot of personality into their games. How many players who grew up during that period or even just slightly later can still remember – with perfect accur30
Sep
The Best 8-Bit Racing Games
If there’s one thing that has remained constant since the creation of racing games, it has been the need to recreate the sense of “speed” as closely as the limits of the hardware allowed. This is true today, with titles like Gran Turismo and Need for Speed typically seen as leading the pack. This was also true in the early days of 8-bit consoles and controllers that didn’t have more than fou29
Sep
Virtual Sports: Perfect for Rainy Days
For someone who is a sports fanatic, the need to familiarize oneself with and try out every known game is as crucial as it is gratifying. If you are a sports lover, I’m sure you can’t claim to love only one sport. There is an understanding that you are familiar and articulate enough to be able to participate in the games, whether in an actual game or as a critic. Some people also want to try out every game they12
Sep
The Classic Appeal of Side-Scroll Games
There was a time when first person shooters were non-existent. Doom was still a few years away, and what first person views there were back then were limited to adventure text games. Real time strategy? Westwood and the iconic Kane weren’t even born yet. It was a time when RPGs were relegated to table top games and MMORPGs weren’t in the dictionary yet. It was a time when side scrollers reigned supreme.30
Aug
More Bits, Less Content
Those of us who grew up when video games were first making their mark remember many games fondly. None of those games had graphics that could compare to what is available now, but we still love them, frequently more than the newest, shiniest shooter out there. Why is this so? Are we just waxing nostalgic for the days of yore? Maybe. But I don’t think that’s all there is to it. As technology has increased, there13
Mar
How to Excel at an MMORPG
When a person sits down to play a MMORPG they will be immersing themselves in a brand new world of action and intrigue. When a person plays a MMORPG they will be taking on a noble feat, and they will be committing countless hours to master the game. There are however ways to beat and excel at a MMORPG without having to spend half of your life doing so. One of the most important aspects of a MMORPG is learning how t6
Feb
