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A Case Against Searching For “Next-Gen” Graphics

There’s a rallying cry growing in fever on every game announcement for PS5 or Xbox Series X. So many people keep mentioning that games don’t look like the future. More specifically, fans are consistently arguing that they don’t see anything that looks…

Will We End Up Missing E3?

It’s that week of the year that a lot of us look forward to quite a bit. E3 Week feels a little less exciting this year because, well, it’s not happening. The cancellation made sense given the outlook of COVID-19, and now…

Best Strategy for the New Horizons Wedding Event

One of the exciting parts of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the fun, timed events. Across the calendar, players can look forward to different challenges and adventures centered around seasons and holidays. A current event at the moment celebrates Wedding Season and the…

Humble Announces $1 Million for Black Developers

There is a strong discrepancy in the gaming industry for black developers and their games that receive funding from publishers. It’s illogical to say that someone’s skin color dictates their ability or talent for making games. Like other manifestations of racially driven…

Pac-Man Heading to Minecraft in New Game Mode

It’s insane that so many people know Pac-Man who don’t even play video games. Likely the first full-blown gaming character icon, Pac-Man still holds cultural weight in gaming and beyond. Another major game that impacted the past 15 years, Minecraft, is ready to welcome…

2K Planning More Ports to Switch

How could a major gaming company bringing games to a successful console make headlines? In a funny way, this shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. 2K is one of the biggest names in gaming, and somehow continues to grow year after…

Changes in Warzone – For Better or Worse?

Two major changes came to Warzone in the last update: a hidden bunker and new Gulag weapons. Are either a good thing? Honestly, I’m still trying to figure it out. I don’t think the bunker makes much of a difference at the end…

Siege Copycats Subject to Ubisoft Lawsuit

If you hop on the mobile app store for Apple or Google Play, you see a lot of shovelware. Some of these throwaway games are actually direct copycats of popular titles. For example, typing in Pokémon into the App Store yields the…

Three Tips for Finding a Nintendo Switch

It’s tough finding a Nintendo Switch right now. There are plenty of places selling the console online but for hundreds of dollars more than the MSRP. That’s because console production is low due to the Coronavirus. The pandemic shut down factories across…

Gaming Deals to Fight Boredom This Week

It’s tough staying home for extended periods of time. Luckily, there are some amazing gaming deals out right now you can take advantage of to pass the time! Here are a few favorites we’re loving this week. 1 Year of PS Plus…