Tag: Video Games

The Nemesis System is The Coolest Mechanic in Gaming

Imagine playing a game and defeating a boss, only to have them return without warning and remember your past actions. Now, imagine that concept being completely personalized, leaving everyone to have unique interactions that can’t be replicated. That is the basis of the nemesis system. It is a gameplay mechanic that was created by the […]

Could the Next Xbox Console Mean The End Of AAA Games

Triple-A video games have held an unsurprising hold on the video game community for decades. They are kind of like the blockbuster movies of the gaming industry, high-budget games produced and distributed by well-known publishers and studios. Despite their price, these games have promised consumers a higher quality experience, which has only risen as the […]

Video Game Movies are Doing Great and Here’s Why

In recent years, there has been a large increase in movies inspired by or based on preexisting video games. Although there have been some duds here and there, most of these movies have turned out well, with their efforts being rewarded with stunning box office reports and appraisals. This success has undoubtedly piqued the interest […]

Why Every Book and Game is Becoming a TV Show

Why Every Book and Game is Becoming a TV Show

From “The Last of Us” to “Daisy Jones & The Six,” Hollywood keeps turning books, games, spinoffs, and comics into blockbuster TV series. The biggest reasons are the rising popularity of streaming services and TV shows’ ability to dive deeper into complex stories than movies.  Just take a look at all the TV shows that […]

Until Dawn Movie Teaser Gets Mixed Reception from Fans

Fans have shared mixed reactions to the recent teaser for the upcoming movie adaptation of the popular video game Until Dawn on social media.  Initially released for the PlayStation 4 in 2015, Until Dawn is a choose-your-own-adventure horror game that follows the interactive story of eight friends as their wintertime trip to an isolated lodge […]

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