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Late Shift
I really don't do reviews but I figured that I would do one for Late Shift on Xbox One. I had bought this game during Xbox’s Ultimate Game Sale. Late Shift is a live action game and you are given options as to what the outcome will be. In other words, this is basically a movie where you get to choose your own path or outcome. There are seven different outcomes and 14 different chapters. Most of the time you are given two choices while there might be times where you are given three choices.
By Brianna Thibodeaux8 years ago in Gamers
Opinions on What to Expect on the 'Tomb Raider' Reboot
It's been a while since I've seen Angelina Jolie play our favourite Tomb Raider in 2001 with Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and 2003 with the Cradle of Life, so like other video game films, when we get a new game which is popular, we almost expect a new film reboot to come out don't we?
By Matt Breslin8 years ago in Gamers
What Are Charity Arcades?
Video games are big business, but these days most of them reside in our homes, or live in our pockets. We play online from our PCs, we connect via the Playstation network with our friends, or we play mobile games from our phones. But there was a time not so long ago where, if you wanted to play quality video games, you had to get off the couch, and go to where the games were.
By Neal Litherland8 years ago in Gamers
5 Reasons Why 'PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' Is So Popular
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds or "Pubg", as it is so commonly referred to by its millions of players, has recently been the talk of the town amongst the gaming world. Reaching an incredible player count of over 1.3 million at one time, this unfinished game has so many people vying for that chicken dinner end screen and many more looking on in anticipation.
By Richard Skeem8 years ago in Gamers
Take the Shovel Back, I’m Not Burying Her: An Open Letter to Dontnod Entertainment. Top Story - September 2017.
Dear Dontnod, I’m really tired of seeing dead lesbians in media. When I say this, I don’t mean that I’m sad about the creative choices that have happened in recent media, or even that I’m heartbroken by the fact that "dead lesbians" is still a very common trope within modern media. No. When I say I’m tired of seeing dead lesbians in media, I mean that I’ve given up hope. That the surge of joy I once felt on the rare occasion that I saw my sexuality represented in a healthy way is quickly snuffed out by anxiety as I have to sit and debate if I even want to continue consuming this piece of media until I can be absolutely sure that said character won’t meet a grisly end.
By Destiny Smith8 years ago in Gamers
Best Nintendo 3DS Games for Gamers
Gaming seems to have two schools of thought. Some people see it as a good way to pass the time, and others basically see it as a gaming lifestyle that requires the most elite skill and gaming accessories possible. If you're in the latter school of thought, then you probably don't have a very high opinion of the Nintendo 3DS.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in Gamers
Which Do I Like Better? Sims 2, 3, or 4
I have been playing TheSims series for about 3 years now. It started when I watched YouTube videos on TheSims, I think it was on TheSims 2, so I went on to 99gamers and got a copy of the base game. Let's say at first I hated it. To me, the controls were crap. Luckily, just before I gave The Sims 2 a try my aunt and I found a copy of the Sims 3 with a few game packs for $19.99. At the time, I couldn't afford TheSims 4. I absolutely loved TheSims 3. It had so much to offer, being out for about 4 years at the time. You could get very creative, and I loved seeing what each baby would look like. Although for every game that seems perfect, they always have flaws. The game was buggy as heck. After a couple of years, it would freeze or turn off completely. But by the time that happened, though, I was able to afford TheSims 4. My cousin told me it was on sale. I have, within the last couple of years, gotten used to TheSims 2, and can say I actually sort of enjoy it. Now, what do I like better? It depends. TheSims 2 has this realistic feeling to it. The graphics are pretty good for the era it was in (2004-2009). You had to work harder to get things (which was also a drawback, since it was harder to get into a relationship with another sim and the whole matchmaker aspect was sort of flawed in my opinion). Building houses was also iffy, but not the worse thing to deal with. I say I like TheSims 2 as a tie for 1st place with The Sims 4, as of now. The Sims 4 has a lot less bug issues and when there are bugs, they are quickly fixed by The Sims team. At first, the Sims 4 seems to be lesser to both TheSims 2 and 3 (especially with the lack of toddlers at first, it took them three years to figure that out), but as the years went on, it quickly became a favorite of mine. There are still some things (lack of pets, weather, university, lack of matchmaking systems the others had). The thing with pets will be remedied when Cats and Dogs comes out in November, but the rest...we'll just have to wait and see. Now, on to the elephant in the room...The Sims 3! It is now god awful! It was once a magnificent game, but the automatic shut down, black screens and the lag it puts on your computer is awful. Yes, when you can actually play it, it's like an experience that just fulfills you, but the overwhelming problems just aren't worth your time and energy. In my opinion, both the Sims 2 and Sims 4 are fantastic games. Once Cats and Dogs comes out, the Sims 4 might stand out a little more to me, but as it stands I'd highly recommend both of these games (mind you, you will need at least one game on disc to play the Sims 2, but to me, that is the biggest issue with the game and it doesn't affect the way I feel about it). So, if you want a nostalgia trip, order the Sims 2 and its expansions online. And if you are more into the new, you can order the Sims 4 on Origin, as of now.
By Jazz Umbre8 years ago in Gamers
Trying to Decide My Favourite 'Zelda' Game
When I first met my girlfriend, who is also a big Zelda fan, she asked me the same question I responded with a long answer to which included a few of the games in the series. I'll try and assess why each game is the best and see if I can come to some kind of conclusion.
By Matt Breslin8 years ago in Gamers
'Death Stranding' Theory: Who is Mads Mikkelsen?
With so much hype for Death Stranding and so little information on what it is actually about and no release date yet, all fans can do is speculate. Creator Hideo Kojima, luckily, loves to leave trails of breadcrumbs for his fans to follow, giving them clues to piece together in the meantime. There's a lot of compelling evidence that Kojima's ideas for P.T. andSilent Hills were re-purposed for Death Stranding, including themes of infants, umbilical cords, and potentially Norman Reedus' character. But the character we probably know the least about is the one played by Mads Mikkelsen, the purported villain of the story. It can be hard to tell the purpose of a character without knowing about the story he takes part in, but it may be possible for us to glean some things from the clues we have.
By Eden Roquelaire8 years ago in Gamers
'BioShock Infinite' Theory: Is Anna in the Crib?
Note: Spoilers for the ending of BioShock: Infinite. If you haven't finished it already, get on that! It's amazing. One of the biggest debates among BioShock: Infinite fans is the final ending to the game proper. We see Booker DeWitt awake in the all-too familiar office, perhaps with the memories of the alternate lives he's lived fading from his mind like a dream, feeling the need to check on baby Anna. He bursts into the room, runs towards the crib...
By Eden Roquelaire8 years ago in Gamers
Awesome Saturn Exclusives: Platformers
Hello, and welcome back to Silver Linings where I find the positives in maligned pop culture. This is the second of my lists looking back at the Sega Saturn. When looking at why the Saturn failed like it did, many explanations were brought up. There was the botched early launch that alienated retail channels. There was the fact that the Saturn sold for $100 more than the Playstation and Nintendo 64, a handicap that didn't get reduced until the system was just about dead. There was then-CEO Bernie Stolar's comment that the Saturn wasn't the future of Sega which killed consumer interest after only two years on the market.
By Adam Wallace8 years ago in Gamers
