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The Video Game Industry Needs To Self-Regulate, Avoid Government Involvement
All it takes is enough headlines for lawmakers to notice. They’ve noticed. Today I read that Belgium declares it wants loot boxes declared as gambling, and wants them banned in Europe. Before you scoff at a single example from Europe, we now have the U.S. State of Hawaii initiating an investigation into predatory practices at EA, precipitated by the headlines Battlefront II has been making. Once enough dollars are at stake and enough people are aggravated, the hackles are up. Microtransactions, as many have pointed out, have been extremely successful. Success is a double-edged coin. With a massive flood of new revenue coming in based on, essentially, a different way of packaging and selling the same content amount going out, this should have been expected. Scrutiny. Loot boxes, as a ...
Top 50 Video Games That Should Be Made Into Movies (Part 3)
We’ve all been disappointed by some of the recent movies that were based on video games. And for the most part, almost all video game movies have been a let down. However, if done right, a lot of video games can make for good movies, with their interesting setting, likable characters, and great stories. So here are the top 50 video games that should be made into movies. This is the third part of a five part series. You can check out Part 1 here and Part 2 here. God Of War Seeing Kratos in action on a big screen in a well directed movie will be gloriously fun. Portal A rogue trying to kill of the last remaining human test subject in a scientific lab? The movie just writes itself at this point. Spec Ops: The Line Spec Ops: The Line was willing to take it’s story into some dark places. ...
SAO: Hollow Realization DLC ‘Chapter I: Explorer of Illusory Mists’ Launches May 16
The first DLC will put you in the shoes of Kirito and his friends exploring a new stage in Aincrad Castle – where flaming earth, magma and heat waves dominate the atmosphere. While trying to clear this incredible new stage players will also be faced with the challenge of trying to defeat Bane – the crimson demon. Keep your eyes peeled as a mysterious masked person makes his appearance. Will it be an ally or a new enemy? Along with the main scenario comes the following: • Heroine Quest – where you will have the chance to add Asuna, Lisbeth, Silica and Premiere as heroines in the first chapter. • Enigma Order Quest – where you can acquire the precious Fuse Paragon, Mystic and Ultana GP. • Items and skills – for becoming powerful as never before. • Customization – chan...
Unplayable at Best: Homefront – The Revolution Quick Review (PS4)
Stutters, FPS drops, downright hanging – these are some of the best words that describe Homefront – The Revolution. Not to mention that the story is a drag as well. Don’t get me wrong, it has a novel approach towards first person shooters, but it fails to deliver at every step of the way. Homefront is about defending post-invasion America occupied by North Korean forces. In an alternate timeline, North Korea is the world’s biggest superpower, providing the US with all sorts of technological innovations. However, these come with a back door and one fine day, North Korea decides to shut all of it down, rendering the US defenseless. Cut to present day, where you play as Ethan Brady, a member of a resistance group rebelling against the KPA forces in the city of Philadel...
2K Announces Brock Lesnar® as WWE® 2K17 Cover Superstar
Four-time WWE® World Heavyweight Champion, former UFC® Heavyweight Champion and decorated NCAA Division I Heavyweight Wrestling Champion to eat, sleep, conquer and repeat as flagship WWE video game franchise ambassador. 2K has announced Brock Lesnar® as the cover Superstar for WWE® 2K17, the forthcoming release in the flagship WWE video game franchise. To watch the announcement trailer click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4k71T-4SzF8 Best known for his unparalleled accomplishments in WWE®, UFC®, NCAA Division I wrestling and more, Lesnar’s work ethic, intensity and attitude have made him a prolific sports and entertainment fixture for more than 16 years. In addition, the “Unbeatable, Incumbent Mayor of Suplex City” will usher in WWE 2K17’s worldwide marketing campaign, inviting fa...
After Everything, Will No Man’s Sky Live Up To The Hype?
As everyone knows by now, No Man’s Sky is an upcoming sci-fi exploration survival game being developed and published by the indie British studio Hello Games. The first teaser for the game was showcased in 2013 and the game is finally coming to the Ps4 and PC this August. The game has caught a lot of heat ever since it’s first preview. From numerous delays to the developers getting death threats to settling a legal dispute regarding its name, this game has certainly been through some tough times. Over the past few years, No Man’s Sky has been delayed multiple times due to various reasons, causing more and more unrest among the fans. It has gone as far as the developers even receiving death threats from some enraged community members for the same. And all this time, ...
Assassin’s Creed 4: ‘Black Flag’ mid-night launch in India on 28 Oct.
Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag, the most popular action-adventure stealth video game, is all set for a midnight launch, scheduled to be held on the night of October 28, 2013. The midnight launch will commence from 11 p.m. on the aforementioned date at the Oberoi Mall, Shop Games The Shop, No F-04,1st Floor, Off Western Express Highway, East, Mumbai – 400063. Attendees of the mid-night launch will stand a chance to grab Assassins Creed 4: Black Flag exclusive goodies including AC4 diaries, key chains, posters, stickers, T-shirts, bags, and playing cards. Those who will buy the game at the mid-night launch will also get an official steel book case of Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag absolutely free. The game will be made available for purchase across India October 29 onwards. Assassins Creed I...