The Writer’s Opinions

Thoughts on Zoo Park Games?

Thoughts on Zoo Park Games?

If you were to look up Zoo Park Games online your search is going to bring up a ton of these games being advertised for casual gamers and I honestly have to ask why has this genre (okay it’s not a genre but still) been abandoned by most gamers. Back in 2004  the only Zoo Park game that doesn’t feel like it was targeting children or girls was titled Zoo Tycoon. These games are just RollerCoaster Ty...

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Why is Video Game Music so important?

Why is Video Game Music so important?

When people talk about video games, it always seems to be the same areas that are discussed. The graphics, storyline and gameplay of a game are (rightfully) considered to be the holy grail of video gaming. All of the best games combine these three into one amazing package, with breath-taking visuals, smooth and dynamic gameplay, and a storyline that really sucks you in and makes you care. But for ...

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Pokemon Plasma Blast Set Analysis

Pokemon Plasma Blast Set Analysis

The Pokemon TCG Plasma Series has come to a close, leaving us with Plasma Blast as we eagerly anticipate the New X and Y Collection which is set to release in Japan December 2013. With that, lets review what this set has brought to the table as I talk about some of my favorite cards from Pokemon Plasma Blast. Top 3 POKEMON EX CARDS 1. Genesect EX Genesect EX is by far one of the best cards from th...

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Top Five things I want in Grand Theft Auto Online

Top Five things I want in Grand Theft Auto Online

With the imminent launch of one of the biggest multiplayer experiences ever, Grand Theft Auto Online looks to be adding much dynamic with Cops n Robbers, Heists, and different modes for players to kill each other, but there are still many things I hope Rockstar will implement in the future. 1. Added environments: While the large landscape of Los Santos is big enough I can’t help but wonder w...

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Should The Last of Us Be Nominated For An Academy Award?

Should The Last of Us Be Nominated For An Academy Award?

Should The Last of Us be nominated for an Academy Award? As the video game industry continues to mature in terms of storytelling and character development and as the lines continue to blur between video games and movies. It seems as though it’s only a matter of time until video games are universally respected in the same vein as movies are. One of the finer examples of this is Naughty Dog...

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PlayStation Vita Buyers Guide: 2013

PlayStation Vita Buyers Guide: 2013

Sony recently announced at Gamescon that the PlayStation Vita will be receiving a price cut to $199 and €199. Due to this, I am sure that many consumers are looking forward to picking up the console to see what they have been missing. Do you know what games to buy though? Hell, do you even think there are games worth buying as you remain unconvinced? Well this guide has been crafted to help answer...

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Indie Games, The Future Of The Games Industry?

Indie Games, The Future Of The Games Industry?

With indie games becoming a huge part of next generation consoles, it is important not to forget where indie games originated – the PC. Indie games on PC have always been great, by being fun to play and overall getting to experience new and exciting experiences. The huge-hit game Minecraft is an indie game and originated on the PC. Minecraft is now available on the Xbox 360 and will be relea...

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Killzone Mercenary Closed Beta First Impressions

Killzone Mercenary Closed Beta First Impressions

*Writer’s Note* This first impressions article of Killzone Mercenary is based entirely on my own experience understand that this is just a beta and my experience could have been different from others. General Killzone Mercenary the most anticipated vita game has finally released it’s closed beta and here is my first impression the closed beta. First off Killzone Mercenary is graphically the ...

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Why comparing Nintendo to Sony and Microsoft doesn’t work

Why comparing Nintendo to Sony and Microsoft doesn’t work

Opinion Article With the release of Nintendo’s financial info recently, I figured it was time to go ahead and put this out there. As revealed by Nintendo’s moves at E3, they consider themselves in a different market from Sony and Microsoft. Their approach is also very different too. Nintendo relies the most on their exclusive franchises, and they also seem to be the most embracing of m...

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Why Exclusives Are Hurting More Than Helping

Why Exclusives Are Hurting More Than Helping

Let’s face it. At one point or another you have probably bragged to a friend that your console had this super awesome game that his or her console did not have. Exclusives are bragging rights that make us feel superior to other gamers. It is a nice feeling, but one that is ultimately stabbing us in the back. All exclusives are doing is forcing us to pay more money to own all the consoles in ...

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