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Editorials   -   Apr 18, 2016 Danganronpa showed me that feeling despair is part of finding hope
Danganronpa showed me that feeling despair is part of finding hope

[The following contains spoilers for Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc. Reader discretion is advised.] Back in September, I got the words “You despair because you yearn for hope” tattooed in a spiral on my forearm. This has understandably led to several people I’ve spoken to over the past few months

by Kenneth Shepard
Editorials   -   Dec 08, 2015 QSpex blu-bloQ technology is a gamer’s best friend
QSpex blu-bloQ technology is a gamer’s best friend

I am a migraine sufferer. If you don’t know what that is like, imagine having an ice pick stabbed directly into your eye, and then having it gently tapped with a hammer every few seconds. Suffice it to say that it’s the worst pain you will likely ever

by Ron Burke
Editorials   -   Oct 08, 2015 Avoid 4K if you love your console games
Avoid 4K if you love your console games

I was ready to upgrade my TV. My then current TV, a 50’ Panasonic plasma, had served me well over the years with its deep colors and high refresh rates. The problem is that I started feeling the image it produced was not sharp enough. The issue was exacerbated by

by Sean Lama
Editorials   -   Sep 22, 2015 Without a consistent face, Dragon Age can’t be my story
Without a consistent face, Dragon Age can’t be my story

It’s not a secret that I’m one of Gaming Trend’s biggest Bioware fans on staff. I’ve praised the studio for its portrayal of LGBT issues, become incredibly attached to the characters I’ve met in the Dragon Age and Mass Effect universes, and even learned a

by Kenneth Shepard
Editorials   -   Jul 21, 2015 How Street Fighter V and EVO awakened my inner competitive fighter
How Street Fighter V and EVO awakened my inner competitive fighter

Believe it or not, even after years of being submerged in video games and gaming culture, my first time playing a Street Fighter game happened about a month ago at Sony’s E3 booth. One of my Gaming Trend colleagues and I walked over to a demo to play a

by Kenneth Shepard
Editorials   -   Jul 08, 2015 Her Story breaks storytelling conventions and brings about one of the best narratives in years
Her Story breaks storytelling conventions and brings about one of the best narratives in years

While playing through a narrative-heavy game, the anticipation of the unknown is what keeps the player moving forward. You continuously wonder where the story is going, and what kind of end result is looming for our main character. With most games, after you get through a captivating cutscene, you are

by Jay Malone
Editorials   -   May 24, 2015 Ageism towards World of Warcraft is detracting from the real issues
Ageism towards World of Warcraft is detracting from the real issues

During an Activision-Blizzard investor call, we learned that subscription numbers for World of Warcraft have dropped significantly from the peak numbers we saw during the launch of its current expansion, Warlords of Draenor. This sent a lot of players, some active, some long-since moved on, and some having never put

by Sean Lama
Editorials   -   Mar 11, 2015 The Top 5 Games Niko DelValle played at PAX East
The Top 5 Games Niko DelValle played at PAX East

Returning from PAX East 2015, I was completely exhausted. It was an awesome experience, and I learned a lot about tons of different video games and even some nifty technology.  I know you want to know which of these upcoming titles you should be keeping an eye on, so without

by Niko DelValle
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