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Space Legs Finally Coming to Elite Dangerous

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There used to be a running joke for 5 years now that space legs would come to Elite: Dangerous before Star Citizen fully released and looks like that is actually happening.   Recently Frontier studios announced their next expansion pack coming in 2021 for Elite: Dangerous titled Odyssey which will finally allow you to take your commanders outside of your space ship to explore planets and it looks more than simply a walking simulator from the … Read more

Sony and Epic Have Shown PS5’s Capabilities: What a New Generation Game Looks Like

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Epic introduced the new game engine Unreal Engine 5 and demonstrated its capabilities with the example of the game launched on PlayStation 5. Unreal Engine 5 is an engine and game development tool that Epic will provide to other developers. To demonstrate the engine, Epic has prepared a small game that was launched on PlayStation 5 in real-time. This means that this quality of graphics and detail will be able to provide the next-gen console. … Read more

5 Mobile Slingo Games to Play When Bored

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Having fun phone games to play on the go is a great thing for anyone to pass the time. Arcade-style games are even more fun and a great way to keep yourself entertained for hours. The difference between slingo and bingo is that slingo combines slots with bingo to give you a fun gaming experience. Slingo has quite a few games for you to check out and today we’re going to highlight some of the … Read more

All We Know About The Last of Us Part II

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The Last of Us 2 release is just around the corner. The sequel to an all-time classic is coming soon, so get ready for a bloody journey with Ellie! When we are taking a look into today’s video game world, we can see that some games leave their mark. The Last of Us was one of these games for sure. This action-adventure game became so popular that there are rumors about an HBO series about … Read more

New Mobile Games and What to Expect

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Mobile games have really advanced in the last few years. With the jump in processor and GPU/APU power in both the iPhones and Android phones, the options for developers have become much wider. Also, game studios are looking back to the early days of consoles, as well are arcade games and casino machines to make new products. The final results are very entertaining and fleshed out games that can keep you lost in your phone … Read more

6 Best Games to Stream Online for Beginner Streamers

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It may not seem like it, but video game streaming is a juggling act of epic proportions. It’s a challenge to keep your attention on the game, especially when you’re doing it live, and interact with an audience at the same time. There’s also a lot of planning involved behind the scenes, like deciding on what times to stream and what games to play. If you’re just starting your streaming channel, it’s a good idea … Read more

Top 5 War Games You Can Play in Your Browser

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I’m a child of Newgrounds. For those of you who live under a rock, Newgrounds is a website hosting a plethora of flash animations, flash games, and other such joyous works that people put a solid chunk of time into. That was the charm, the lack of quality control meant that you’d come across the occasional diamond in the rough. This site shares many similarities with Newgrounds including hosting flash games, a rarity in the … Read more

How To Make Money In Leisure Suit Larry

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Over the years, some games achieve cult status among players that put them on a level above even other great games. Some titles simply capture the imagination and, it’s not always immediately obvious why. In the case of Leisure Suit Larry, however, there’s no mystery as to why this cult video game remains one of the best-loved titles of all time. Through a blend of, madcap humour, extreme playability and sheer originality, Leisure Suit Larry … Read more

China supporting mobile gaming means it’s going to explode

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The Chinese gaming industry has a unique and interesting history. Despite currently being the first in the world, it was not always the case. Just from 2008 to 2017, China’s gaming-industry sales grew ten times. In 2018, a total of $38 billion was spent on video games by China’s 620 million players. On a global scale, it was about 28% of the global market and half of the global mobile market, putting China ahead of … Read more

Is Game Betting Allowed in Illinois?

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Wizard World is coming back around and looks to be happening as the COVID lockdowns start being lifted.  You can find a lot of guest speakers and entertainment coming this August in Illinois.   And speaking of exhibition events and such, I felt now was the time to discuss the legality of e-sports competitions versus Illinois Sports Gambling. Frankly, the explosion of interest in e-sports as a whole is an absolute joy for a nerd … Read more

Top 10 Golf Video Games

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Golf simulators are an excellent way to work on your golfing skills and improve your overall game, but sometimes you want to be able to have a little bit of fun without the effort. We asked the team at Golf Simulator Buddy what their top 10 golf video games were. Here’s what they said. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004: Our top video game recommendation is for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004. There are a few … Read more

How to Prepare a Game for Localization

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Games are meant to be enjoyed. Developers, especially Indie developers, will often create the game in their native language and forget one important thing: others will want to play the game, too. If you want to reach a wide audience, you need to consider localization. What is Game Localization? Games have files that, when organized properly, will allow the game to be enjoyed in multiple languages. Localization is simply the ability for players to choose … Read more

Trends That Are Shaping The Future Of Esports

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Although esports has been with us for less than two decades, the competitive gaming phenomenon has shown that it is continually changing in a variety of ways. For a long time, it was classic battle arena games like League of Legends and first-person shooters such as Counter-Strike Global Offensive that ruled the roost. But it looks like several noticeable trends are affecting the way that we enjoy watching and playing esports. So, here’s a quick … Read more