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Video Game Guide

By Andrew Roberts | February 16, 2015

A number of exciting video games will be released this year — and they’re not cheap.Recent, unused video games typically cost about $60, so here are four worth investing in:“The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D” on Nintendo 3DSFeb. 13This 3DS...

‘Dust: An Elysian Tale’ tells an amazing story

By David Stenger | April 22, 2013

Who knew fighting monsters could be so beautiful? Players have been struck by the beauty of “Dust: An Elysian Tail.” This game was an Xbox Arcade exclusive until recently, as it is now available for download on Steam. This indie game received a lot...

“Slender: The Arrival” game adds chills to series

By David Stenger | March 27, 2013

Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “There is nothing to fear except fear itself.” After playing “Slender: The Arrival” I finally understand what he meant. “Slender: The Arrival” is an indie horror game that leaves the player with only a light...

‘Fez’ adds innovation to 2D game genre

By Josh Alfrey | March 24, 2013

“Fez,” a mind-bending and innovative platformer, allows a player to take their gaming love to another dimension. “Fez” will be available for PCs through Steam on May 1. Many players had been waiting quite some time for the title to reach other...

‘League of Legends’ tips for the casual gamer

By Patrick Pastrana | March 4, 2013

Today, I would like to share with you some tips on how to be good at the massively multiplayer online game, League of Legends.League of Legends (LoL or League for short) is a very complex game. It seems it is becoming more popular every day. Anyone who...

New game provides endless customization, thrills

New game provides endless customization, thrills

By Tim Ashton | October 10, 2012

In October 2009, 2K Games released the sci-fi first-person-shooter (FPS) video game Borderlands. Borderlands later received four downloadable content packages which added new story, maps, weapons and opponents. Its sequel, Borderlands 2, was released...

Frugality is tough for a gamer with GOTY

By David Thomas | September 6, 2010

The current generation of video game consoles has given us gamers a reason to celebrate: downloadable content (DLC).Once reserved for PC games as expansion packs or third-party mods, the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 allows Internet-connected gamers to download...