The Power of Remakes: The Curious Case of Resident Evil 2

June 20, 2018July 15, 2018

I’ve stated it before, and I’ll say it again. Nostalgia is a potent tool in the world of commerce. Selling nostalgia is like selling emotions and feelings back to an individual. Those are powerful and emotionally addicting things. Many times we long for the feeling of a carefree child-like world free of adult stresses and…

Reimagining a Franchise: Games Ripe For a Soft Reboot

June 8, 2018June 11, 2018

Many of you are enjoying the latest smash hit to grace Playstation land, God of War. I, too, have been along for the ride like the rest of the mass collective. After some thought, while mindlessly droning on at my day job, I began to realize the massive breadth of opportunity within the gaming industry…

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Zelda fans! How did you react to Wind Waker when it released? What do you think of it now?

How The Wind Waker got better with age - Nintendo Enthusiast

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker wasn't always as beloved as it is now in the Zelda canon. Here's how Wind Waker claimed its prominence.

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I know it's a bit late but wanted to give this some thought. Here is my eulogy to one of the greatest creators of our time, Stan Lee.

Excelsior! -

The world loved Stan Lee. I love Stan Lee. He impacted my life as he has countless others. This is a eulogy for one of the greatest visionaries of our time.

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Lifeless Planet should be left for a sale. Or skipped entirely.

Lifeless Planet review for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Enthusiast

Lifeless Planet is coming to the Nintendo Switch. While the game maintains a captivating and mysterious narrative, the gameplay fails to excite.

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Awesome mode!

Black Ops 4: Hands-on Heist mode impressions - Daily Esports

We played more of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 beta this weekend and are bringing our impressions of the new Heist mode to the table!

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Blood, guts, and Nintendo...?

Top 5 M-rated games on Nintendo platforms - Nintendo Enthusiast

We turn Nintendo's family-friendly image on its head as we retrospectively look at five M-rated games that made their mark on Nintendo's platform.

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Parents, are you unsure what games to introduce to your young children? Look no further as I've compiled a solid list of games that you can experience with kids as young as 4! I've drawn from my own experience as both a gamer and a father.

Exploring Virtual Worlds with Young Eyes: Six Great Games for Ages 4 and Up -

Are you struggling with deciding how to introduce your child to video games? If so, I share some of my experiences and top choices for accessible games.

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