Doritos; a staple in any gamer’s late night diet or party snack. The question is, which flavor is the best. Unexpectedly, before receiving this news, I had already purchased a bag of these bad boys, which already indicates that the packaging was effective. I must say that while the air-chip … Continue reading
Mortality can be something that gamers aren’t absolutely accustomed to. While most adventures will give us the power the continue after repeated defeat, the reality of fatality in our human bodies is inevitable. We all need to remember that there are no 1up’s in real life, and once the time comes, … Continue reading
Adventure awaits, weary traveler. Neverwinter: Curse of Icewind Dale is coming out on May 13, 2014, and we’ve got you covered. Any champion of D&D would recognize this age-old scenario right off the bat. An iconic location within the Forgotten Realms, Icewind Dale is the subject of R.A. Salvatore’s Icewind Dale Trilogy, and famed … Continue reading
I can’t express just how much I am obsessed with dragons. How to Train Your Dragon has been my favorite DreamWorks film since the first time I first saw it in theaters. Since then, I’ve been more than eagerly awaiting the release of this magnificent looking sequel. So here it … Continue reading
Some would say that it’s difficult to express how urgent a quality audio output source is to gamers, but I’ll make it easy. You need it. Having a quality pair of headphones will both improve your gameplay, and put less stress on your ears over time. A fine pair of … Continue reading
If you’ve been playing League this past week, then there is no way in Runeterra that you haven’t at least tried the Ultra Rapid Fire mode. This has been one of the most popular game modes that Riot has ever released, and will be available until April 7th. The mode … Continue reading
For those of us playing Blizzard’s awesome online card game Hearthstone, this move doesn’t come as much of a surprise. Everything in the interface screamed mobile gaming, while still maintaining the gold standard we’ve all come to expect from Blizzard’s titles. Hearthstone coming to the iPad is possible the biggest … Continue reading
I’ve always had a chubby for “Age of…” titles. From massing pults/horse archers as Hittites in 2, to crazy Greek god combos in the original AOM, strategy games are my thing. As Warcraft 3 and Starcraft 2 came along, a wave of high-definition titles cascaded over the “Age of…” series due … Continue reading
For the unaware, Infamous: Second Son was one of the earliest announced exclusives for the PS4 when the console was first announced. Infamous has been a strong franchise for Sony, and with Second Son, it has secured its place among the “It’s pretty good for a launch title” roster. Sucker … Continue reading
You’re ready. You’ve prepared your mind, body, spirit and 3 cases of Mountain Dew: Code Red for Reaper of Souls going live today. The true question lies in your gear. Are you truly prepared? If you’re feeling that maybe your mouse or headset has been lacking lately, now is the … Continue reading
Valve has just released onto Youtube one of the most heart-wrenching documentaries ever created about the professional gaming scene. Here, we follow Dendi and two other rising stars in the D.O.T.A 2 competitive scene. Personally, this is a touchy subject to me since I genuinely want this to succeed. It’s … Continue reading
White peripherals have always been extremely rare in the gaming scene for a few reasons. First and foremost is that they usually won’t match the majority of builds out there. Secondly, they get dirty very easily. As demonstrated with the GX Speed mousepad, a white surface doesn’t stay pristine for too long. Third … Continue reading
Who doesn’t love Yoshi? I mean, really, how many times has Yoshi gotten Mario out of the worst possible circumstances. Let’s face it, without this adorable reptile companion, the franchise just wouldn’t be the same. We were glad to see such a warm reception for our favorite leaping, speedy, green … Continue reading
Those of us lucky enough to receive our emails today were blessed by Odin’s beard, for we are the few who made it. Starting today, Blizzard’s new MOBA, Heroes of the Storm is officially in closed technical Alpha. I think that’s a clear indication of “This is just what the … Continue reading
) And here it is! The announcement we’ve all been waiting for. Wildstar is to be released on June 3rd (not during finals like Guild Wars 2) and can be pre-ordered on March 19th through Wildstar’s website or approved retailers. The Digital Collector’s edition was also announced, with the following … Continue reading
If you grab the assistance of a couple famous names, some good film editing and a fun idea, you’ll probably get enough desperate people to believe you. The Huvr is a perfect example of an elaborate viral prank. I shudder to think how many individuals fell for this one, even … Continue reading
Hayao Miyazaki’s retirement announcement was a sad day for all animation enthusiasts. Stating firmly that The Wind Rises would be his last film, he gave me unparalleled expectations for a production that would blow me away. Maybe so much hype isn’t always a good thing. While I’ve always been a fan … Continue reading
“I’ve got Wi-Fi, and my whole neighborhood knows it!” My current human containment box which I have so affectionately deemed a home doesn’t have Wi-Fi range issues. The couple hundred square feet in which I dwell can be easily covered with any basic router that Radioshack might have sitting in … Continue reading
If you’re a regular on Twitch.tv, you already know of the phenomenon that is TwitchPlaysPokemon. So what is it for those living under a rock? TwitchPlaysPokemon is a Twitch channel in which the chat controls the game through some clever programming. There are two versions, democracy and anarchy (Democracy is controlled … Continue reading
While I would otherwise shudder at releasing an Alpha review, DayZ is just too unique to miss out on. For those unaware, DayZ began as a player-made mod for Arma, which skyrocketed the title’s sales higher than its initial release. So what exactly is DayZ? DayZ is essentially an open … Continue reading
We all love high quality streaming content, and 1337LoungeLive has been delivering awesome video game programming from day one. With the rise of the MOBA, Jace Hall‘s online show has decided to start their own weekly League of Legends segment called 1337LeagueLive, focused on the rise and evolution of its … Continue reading
Game of Thrones has just released onto their YouTube channel a 14-and-a-half-minute video foreshadowing the upcoming season from the cast and crew. Along with some spoilers are short interview questions such as the cast’s favorite OMG moments or most badass quotes. Some things we see in this foreshadowing include Joffrey’s … Continue reading
I am not happy. “Why aren’t you happy, Adam?” you may ask. Well, because collector’s edition bonuses are getting absolutely ridiculous. I can accept a vanity pet or two. Heck, I can even accept horse armor and skins, but when you sell power, you lose me as a customer, permanently. … Continue reading
While I may not always agree with Apple and iOS-related products, this is one I’ve actually been enjoying (it is gaming related). The Steelseries Stratus is an exclusive Apple Bluetooth controller we first had our hands on with at CES 2014. The Stratus Wireless Gaming Controller is the only iOS controller that is … Continue reading
During CES, Lenovo showed off its Horizon table PC, an all-in-one PC that also doubles as a gaming board of sorts. You can play games like Monopoly, Texas Hoodlum, or air hokey, all with the help of some included peripherals. This year Lenovo showed off the Horizon 2, a lighter … Continue reading
