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GOG’s Preservation Program Can Save Your Favorite Games (But You’ll Need to Vote)
Summary Thank gamers and GOG for bringing old games to modern times. GOG Preservation Program enhances, maintains, and ensures the longevity of classic games. Vote on teh Dreamlist to bring more beloved retro games to modern platforms. After so many years, my beloved Breath of Fire IV is finally available to buy for a modern platform. It’s not for a…
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7 Ways Video Games Have Built the Modern World
While a huge number of people play video games in the world, it’s still only a fraction of the world population that takes part in this hobby. In fact, if you’re a gamer, you probably know that non-gamers don’t really take video games very seriously, and even look down on them and their players. What these good folks don’t know,…
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7 Games like Fallout to Play in 2025
Fallout is among the most treasured and revered video game franchises of all time, with a 28-year legacy of groundbreaking Western RPGs that have helped define the genre today. Known for its dark humor, retro-future aesthetic, satirical themes, and an atmosphere that seamlessly oscillates between haunting and eccentric, there’s nothing quite like Fallout. That being said, there is a small…
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10 Games That Let You Be a Pacifist and Avoid Killing People
There are many games that don’t force you to kill every time you get the chance. Some games actually reward players for holding back from murder, and these can provide a great challenge. If you’re into games where pacifism is allowed, there are plenty to choose from. 10 A Thief Never Kills if They Can Avoid It Square Enix The…
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Guess What? Movie Games Don’t Suck Anymore.
Summary Historically, movie tie-in games were terrible due to lack of support and vision from financiers. As gaming became big business, movie licenses went to better studios, resulting in higher-quality games. While there are still bad movie games, overall there’s a positive trend towards better adaptations in both gaming and movies. I love movies, and I love games. So you’d…
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All New Video Games Coming out in 2025: Release Schedule
Let’s be honest: 2024 was a fantastic year for video games. With so many amazing releases, it left a good taste in our mouths. However, if the exciting news is anything to go by, 2025 is going to be an absolute blast for gaming. With titles like GTA 6 and Doom: The Dark Ages coming to our consoles and PCs…
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This Fresh Puzzle Roguelike Makes Me Wish More Games Would Dare to Be Different
Summary Blue Prince offers a unique blend of puzzle and roguelike elements and a narrative that begs the player to keep exploring. Gamers are used to relying on indie studios push the boundaries of gaming with fresh ideas, as is the case with indie studio Dogubomb and Blue Prince. Indie successes and the existence of early access and game preview…
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If You Don’t Want $100 Games, Don’t Buy $100 Games
Summary Games are priced based on consumer willingness to pay; companies will adjust based on demand and profit. Wait to buy: full price is for playing first, games will get better and cost less with time. Use game subscriptions or buy physical for discounts, game voucher systems can save money.. With the reveal that Switch 2 games will cost $80-$90,…
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How to Play Classic Pokémon Games on Your Smartphone
Summary Download an emulator app to mimic classic consoles, like the Game Boy, GBA, or Nintendo DS You need to get ROMs of the Pokémon games you want to play to load into the emulators. Emulators are perfectly legal, but ROMs fall into a gray area. I’m always itching to revisit the Pokémon games of the Game Boy, GBA, and…
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10 Games That Should Never, Ever Be Remade
Remakes are always a topic of heated debate in the gaming community. Sometimes they result in games that garner critical acclaim, but I’d say that most remakes we’ve seen so far simply end up showing us how good the original was, and that we’d rather be playing that. Still, if someone wants to put the time and money into remaking…
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