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Editorials   -   Nov 24, 2014 Dragon Age: Why Games Need More Characters Like Dorian Pavus
Dragon Age: Why Games Need More Characters Like Dorian Pavus

[The following contains spoilers for Dragon Age: Inquisition. Reader discretion is advised.] The word “inclusivity” is getting thrown around a lot these days within the games industry. It’s an ongoing loud and heated debate arguing that that the video game medium needs a wider variety of protagonists, characters and

by Kenneth Shepard
Features   -   Nov 21, 2014 Xbox One: One Year Later
Xbox One: One Year Later

The Xbox One has undergone quite a transformation since it was unveiled back in May of last year. What was once the “All-in-One” entertainment device is now missing the Kinect and DRM restrictions that were supposedly necessities, and the console has shed $150 of its original asking price. The Xbox

by Kenneth Shepard
Features   -   Nov 21, 2014 Top 10 Pokemon Related Controversies
Top 10 Pokemon Related Controversies

There are some things in life you can always count on. Just as the sun will always rise and you can bet that Pokemon will still live on long after you’re gone. What began as a simple concept based on a man’s hobby of insect collecting, Pokemon quickly

by Paul Cesar
Features   -   Nov 21, 2014 TGIF: Gaming Trend’s Weekend Lineup
TGIF: Gaming Trend’s Weekend Lineup

The weekend before Thanksgiving I thought it would be appropriate to mention all the things we’re thankful for. I’ll go first. I’m thankful for all the friggin’ games that came out on Tuesday. Holy crap. Dragon Age: Inquisition, Far Cry 4, Grand Theft Auto V, Little Big

by Josh Devlin
Podcast   -   Nov 21, 2014 Metatheory Podcast Episode 10 – The Holiday onslaught is upon us
Metatheory Podcast Episode 10 – The Holiday onslaught is upon us

The cast this week includes: Sean Lama (host) Lucious Barnes Eric Van Allen Kenneth Shepard Niko DelValle The onslaught of Holiday releases is upon us and there’s no shortage of games to talk about. Yet, we spend the majority of the episode talking about Dragon Age: Inquisition because that’

by Sean Lama
Reviews   -   Nov 21, 2014 Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U is even better than you expected
Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U is even better than you expected

It’s been exactly two years since Nintendo released the Wii U, a console that gamers have had a difficult time embracing. In the time since it’s release the device has struggled both conceptually and financially, with detractors citing a lack of compelling games and Nintendo’s odd decision

by Griffin Dunn
Reviews   -   Nov 21, 2014 Tabletop Gauntlet — Super Dungeon Explore Review
Tabletop Gauntlet — Super Dungeon Explore Review

The dungeon crawl is nothing new to gamers. The dark, damp dungeon often sets the mood for adventurers in the video game and pen-and-paper realm. However, you often don’t see it mixed with a dose of happiness and cuteness. Super Dungeon Explore merges the two with a distinct chibi

by Keith Schleicher
Reviews   -   Nov 20, 2014 PowerA Spectra Illuminated Controller Review
PowerA Spectra Illuminated Controller Review

I’m not a huge fan of third party controllers.  There are a few companies that can do it right, but for every one of those there are ten that release unholy abominations that are more punishment than good.  Whether it’s the horrible Spaceorb 360, the Alphagrip, or even

by Ron Burke
Dragon Age: Why Games Need More Characters Like Dorian Pavus
Editorials   -   Nov 24, 2014 Dragon Age: Why Games Need More Characters Like Dorian Pavus

[The following contains spoilers for Dragon Age: Inquisition. Reader discretion is advised.] The word “inclusivity” is getting thrown around a lot these days within the games industry. It’s an ongoing loud and heated debate arguing that that the video game medium needs a wider variety of protagonists, characters and

by Kenneth Shepard
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Editorials   -   Nov 24, 2014 Dragon Age: Why Games Need More Characters Like Dorian Pavus
Dragon Age: Why Games Need More Characters Like Dorian Pavus

[The following contains spoilers for Dragon Age: Inquisition. Reader discretion is advised.] The word “inclusivity” is getting thrown around a lot these days within the games industry. It’s an ongoing loud and heated debate arguing that that the video game medium needs a wider variety of protagonists, characters and

by Kenneth Shepard
Features   -   Nov 21, 2014 Xbox One: One Year Later
Xbox One: One Year Later

The Xbox One has undergone quite a transformation since it was unveiled back in May of last year. What was once the “All-in-One” entertainment device is now missing the Kinect and DRM restrictions that were supposedly necessities, and the console has shed $150 of its original asking price. The Xbox

by Kenneth Shepard
Features   -   Nov 21, 2014 Top 10 Pokemon Related Controversies
Top 10 Pokemon Related Controversies

There are some things in life you can always count on. Just as the sun will always rise and you can bet that Pokemon will still live on long after you’re gone. What began as a simple concept based on a man’s hobby of insect collecting, Pokemon quickly

by Paul Cesar
Features   -   Nov 21, 2014 TGIF: Gaming Trend’s Weekend Lineup
TGIF: Gaming Trend’s Weekend Lineup

The weekend before Thanksgiving I thought it would be appropriate to mention all the things we’re thankful for. I’ll go first. I’m thankful for all the friggin’ games that came out on Tuesday. Holy crap. Dragon Age: Inquisition, Far Cry 4, Grand Theft Auto V, Little Big

by Josh Devlin
Podcast   -   Nov 21, 2014 Metatheory Podcast Episode 10 – The Holiday onslaught is upon us
Metatheory Podcast Episode 10 – The Holiday onslaught is upon us

The cast this week includes: Sean Lama (host) Lucious Barnes Eric Van Allen Kenneth Shepard Niko DelValle The onslaught of Holiday releases is upon us and there’s no shortage of games to talk about. Yet, we spend the majority of the episode talking about Dragon Age: Inquisition because that’

by Sean Lama
Reviews   -   Nov 21, 2014 Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U is even better than you expected
Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U is even better than you expected

It’s been exactly two years since Nintendo released the Wii U, a console that gamers have had a difficult time embracing. In the time since it’s release the device has struggled both conceptually and financially, with detractors citing a lack of compelling games and Nintendo’s odd decision

by Griffin Dunn
Reviews   -   Nov 21, 2014 Tabletop Gauntlet — Super Dungeon Explore Review
Tabletop Gauntlet — Super Dungeon Explore Review

The dungeon crawl is nothing new to gamers. The dark, damp dungeon often sets the mood for adventurers in the video game and pen-and-paper realm. However, you often don’t see it mixed with a dose of happiness and cuteness. Super Dungeon Explore merges the two with a distinct chibi

by Keith Schleicher
Reviews   -   Nov 20, 2014 PowerA Spectra Illuminated Controller Review
PowerA Spectra Illuminated Controller Review

I’m not a huge fan of third party controllers.  There are a few companies that can do it right, but for every one of those there are ten that release unholy abominations that are more punishment than good.  Whether it’s the horrible Spaceorb 360, the Alphagrip, or even

by Ron Burke
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