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Ron Burke

Ron Burke is the Editor in Chief for Gaming Trend. Loves RPGs, action/adventure, and VR, but also dabbles in 3D printing, martial arts, and flight!

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Reviews   -   Jul 18, 2017 Nintendo New 2DS XL – the best DS handheld yet
Nintendo New 2DS XL – the best DS handheld yet

Nintendo could have easily pulled the 3D hardware out of the New 3DS XL, slapped a fresh coat of paint on it, and released it as a “new 2DS” version. But this is Nintendo — a company that pioneered having a Seal of Quality on their games. Instead of the usual

by Ron Burke
Previews   -   Jul 18, 2017 Evil Controllers reinvents Elite controllers with Shift
Evil Controllers reinvents Elite controllers with Shift

For a company with the name “evil” in the name, Evil Controllers certainly has a lot of good intentions. Recently I got my hands on a prototype of their newest controller, the Shift. I was interested to see where the pro controller company could go in a world where Microsoft’

by Ron Burke
Contests   -   Jul 15, 2017 Giveaway: Destiny 2 Early Access Beta Codes [XB1/PS4]
Giveaway: Destiny 2 Early Access Beta Codes [XB1/PS4]

Giveaway: Destiny 2 Early Access Beta Codes [XB1/PS4] Destiny 2’s beta is IMMINENT! Prepare yourself, soldier. Gaming Trend is giving away a few codes to you, our readers, for early access to the game on either Xbox One and PlayStation 4. (PC is coming in August) Why should

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Reviews   -   Jul 13, 2017 Sandbag soldier – Front Defense VR review
Sandbag soldier – Front Defense VR review

The HTC Vive has had its fair share of decent shooters from smaller developers, but I was excited to see what one sponsored by the company would look like. Fantahorn Studios, an internal company, was tasked with creating a shooter that would showcase the platform for new headset owners without

by Ron Burke
Reviews   -   Jul 10, 2017 Ahhhh, fresh meat – Diablo III: Rise of the Necromancer review
Ahhhh, fresh meat – Diablo III: Rise of the Necromancer review

The poorly lit catacomb walls leave little room for escape. The narrow corridors come alive as spectral skeletons rise from the floor, their swords and shields at the ready. Bloated bodies are scattered everywhere, surrounding a fresh wave of enemies shambling towards me, their outstretched hands clawing the air. Unfortunately

by Ron Burke
Reviews   -   Jul 10, 2017 A masterful rebirth – Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age review
A masterful rebirth – Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age review

Remastered games typically get a fresh look and an express ticket to the shelf with little else to show for their new clothes. Square Enix has a tradition of adding extra things to each of theirs, adding a little bit each time to Final Fantasy remasters, but this time around

by Ron Burke
Editorials   -   Jul 07, 2017 Best of E3 2017 – Winners and Nominees
Best of E3 2017 – Winners and Nominees

This was a pretty huge E3. New hardware on the horizon, VR everywhere, stunning sequels, and surprising new properties coming our way very soon. It’s clear that this eighth generation of consoles is starting to hit its stride, and PC is making a strong comeback. The team, sometimes over

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Previews   -   Jul 01, 2017 There is no substitute for victory. – Call of Duty WWII E3 hands-on
There is no substitute for victory. – Call of Duty WWII E3 hands-on

Call of Duty is as much a staple for E3 as my annual trip to the Shabu Shabu house in Little Tokyo — it’s a permanent part of the itinerary.  This year is no different, as Activision preps the latest iteration of its powerhouse property.  Using their leapfrog tactic between

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