You and your party are deep in a dungeon. You’re low on potions, and everyone’s health is low. You don’t know what’s lurking behind the next corner, and there’s no going back. It could be a bountiful treasure chest or a vile monster. Situations like these may be familiar to some gamers. They’re the signature […]
What's Going on in Gaming Today?
Over the last 20 years, the popularity of video games has significantly increased, completely changing the entertainment industry.
With improvements in technology and the growth of Esports, video games have finally taken the center stage. With that growth, the need for smart and creative video game designers, developers, and artists has risen to an all-time high.
Games that used to take 3-10 people to create, now take more than 100 and costs tens of millions of dollars. Even games designed for mobile devices can take years to create. But with so much money on the line (billions), it's more important than ever to produce something special.
With all that's changing it can be a little difficult to figure out where you fit in. For those interested in getting an education, becoming a professional game designer, or making games from home, we've organized our gaming industry archives to help you take the next step.
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What Does Anti-Aliasing Do?
When pursuing the settings of your go-to favorite PC game, there’s your standard set of options like audio options and more. You have probably noticed something called anti-aliasing in the graphics menu in particular. It includes a bunch of different options to modify your graphical quality. However, what does it actually do? It sounds impressive, […]
Is It Hard To Get A Job in the Gaming Industry?
What better place to receive important game development knowledge than from the experts themselves? We wanted to see just what it took to not only become a game developer, but how to do it, and how to thrive in the industry. The 7 Important Questions We wanted to understand the role that gaming colleges play […]
A Guide to Retro Game Collecting
What is Video Game Collecting? While at face value this might seem pretty straightforward, you have to remember that video games are a massive industry that’s been going for nearly 40 years now. That means that being a video game collector is no longer just about getting a hold of any game you can, but […]
Introduction to Video Game Streaming Services
In today’s age of being able to pretty much watch or see any form of media at the touch of a button on a whim, it seems only natural that the question of ‘what about video games?’ would arise. Sure, it is nice to be able to watch shows, movies, true crime documentaries, and everything […]
Cheap Video Games You Can Buy Right Now and Play Forever!
We are living in a golden age of gaming. We can access games of years gone by that garnered critical acclaim on multiple platforms with the click of a button. Before, you would have to look on eBay or Amazon, scouring the corners of the internet for that one game you remembered loving as a […]
Our Favorite Arcade Games …. Ever!
Before home gaming consoles and PCs kept gamers playing in the comfort of their own homes, there used to be long nights by the arcade cabinet. Pouring quarter after quarter in, see if you could beat your friend’s high score; it was all exhilarating. Not only was the experience one of a kind, but the […]
The Evolution and History of Video Games
I just finished playing the Joan of Arc campaign in the new Age of Empires II Definitive Edition that was recently released. It reminded me of some truly great gaming moments I experienced growing up with the first version. That got me thinking: how did we get here? No, not us, not humanity. That’s a […]
Why You Need A PC Game Controller
With Steam sales happening all of the time, great gaming deals, no matter how hard you try to ignore them to save your wallet, are taking place. I had heard great things about From Software’s Sengoku era Japanese-inspired action game, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, so I embraced the holiday spirit and bought it. Only one […]
The Different Types of Gamers and Bartles Taxonomy of Player Types
To the outside world, gamers must seem like a uniform bunch: people who play games fit conveniently under one umbrella as gamers. However, this couldn’t be farther from the truth! For the general public, there are 6 different types of gamers. For developers, there are 4 types of gamers, as described by Bartle’s Taxonomy. We’ll […]
Sell Video Games for Cash or Store Credit
I have a stack of old PS2 games under my bed. Like some other people, ‘under the bed’ serves as a convenient place to store all of the stuff you don’t want to see anymore. If you are like me at all, you don’t like to see your old video games accumulate in your room, […]
Our Favorite Game Logic Memes (Forehead-Slapping Moments or Laugh Out Loud Funny)
No matter how realistic modern games can be, there are still a few patchy areas where things just don’t add up. Here I’ll list 50 funny examples of video game logic. Red Dead Redemption John Marston is a one-man army, but he dies the second he touches the water Batman Arkham Series Batman vows never […]
The Funnest Board Games for Two Players
It is easy to get caught up in the glow of video gaming, but it is always refreshing when you spend time playing a board game with a friend. If you are a person who thrives on multiplayer cooperation, competition, and more, board games can be a great pastime to pick up. I’ll help you […]
20 Favorite Cross Platform Games
Today, gaming is the best it’s ever been. Rejoice!! Of all the advances we’ve made in the last 20 years, I think cross-platform games are one of the best, alongside game graphics and a few others. We waited a long time for big players like Microsoft and Sony to turn into cross play platforms – […]
Popular Idle Games for iOS, PC, and Android
I know what you are going to say. Idle games? Aren’t games meant to be played, not just, well, be idle? Isn’t that just a loading screen? Where’s the gameplay? Slow down, easy. I’ll let you in on an emerging genre of gameplay that you probably never heard about before. Idle games, sometimes known as […]
The Most Iconic Video Game Quotes of All Time
With the evolution of video games into a more impressive visual medium, the writing that goes behind the creative process has become increasingly prevalent. Along with this great writing are some great quotes. I present to you: The Top 100 Video Game Quotes of All Time 1. “I’m Commander Shepard, and this is my favorite […]
100 Iconic SNES Classic Games
As the years pass by, video game consoles keep upping the ante on graphics, gameplay, and user-friendly features and some gimmicks. However, what about those consoles in the past generations? The Super Nintendo Entertainment System, or SNES, was one of the most iconic gaming consoles ever. It had a wide array of unique titles that […]
All-Time Favorites: Shoot-em-up Games
It was late summer 2008. We had hits like Metal Gear Solid 4 and Battlefield: Bad Company released. However, Xbox Live Arcade released the sequel to the wildly popular game Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved. Retro Evolved 2 continued the first game’s wild visuals, beautiful colors, and addicting, fast-paced gameplay. After I downloaded it, it wasn’t […]
The Best Role Playing Games Ever!
I think it’s pretty obvious that there is no better time to be a gamer than right now. We’re flooded with quality titles and killer apps that elevate the art form to new levels. Specifically, RPGs have seen a great resurgence amongst all the FPS titles and Battle Royale games. Wait…what does RPG stand for […]
Blockchain Technology in Gaming
Disclaimer: Cryptocurrency speculation carries risk and any financial information in this article should not be taken as financial advice. Back in 2017, people turned their heads at the release of a game. No, I am not talking about the release of a big title like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario […]
16 Awesome Video Games Made From Successful Crowdfunding Campaigns
Kickstarter has been an awesome way to get personal passion projects off the ground. Where a team of developers maybe would not have had the funds or team members to fully complete a project, they can depend on the goodwill and donations of those who are willing to invest in their product. This, in […]
The Absolute Worst Games of All Time: Bugs, Glitches, and More
So what exactly makes any of these games bad games? It’s obviously more skin-deep than just poor gaming decisions or budgetary constrictions. That can happen to anyone. Bad video game design is easier to achieve than you might think. What Makes a Bad Video Game? What separates a good game like Red Dead Redemption 2 […]
The Strongest Mobile Game Development Companies
Mobile games, for many, signal a significant frontier in gaming. We all know neighbors, family members, and friends who are addicted to mobile games like Candy Crush, Disney’s Tsum Tsum, or others. While these distractions have an audience and signal a great monetary windfall for companies, mobile games can be legitimate gaming platforms. The 2018 […]
What Are Most Expensive Video Games?
In 2013 when Grand Theft Auto V came out, I was in awe. There were so many features that blew the previous entries out of the water. Not only that, but the gameplay was tight, the graphics insanely detailed, and the animation on point. How was Rockstar able to do all that? It seemed to […]
The Rise of Augmented Reality Games
Way back in the summer of 2016, gamers of all ages were treated to the world-changing event that was the release of Niantic’s Pokémon GO. We all woke up that morning in July hearing of a new Pokémon game, but what followed was an insanely creative and lasting experience that could be shared with everyone, […]