45651285
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kube00 writes:
It can happen to any console. This doesn’t come from poor sales or bad hardware, but from something much worse. Ever heard of last generation syndrome? Most gaming consoles have been afflicted at one time or another. Most recently the Wii is a victim. GoozerNation is going to attempt to examine the syndromes and try to diagnose a solution.
45557039
submission
kube00 writes:
The Bioshock series consists of games that define this generation of gaming. The franchise accomplished much in a short while and have left a legacy for all games to follow. So how did they do it? What was it about the Bioshock games that made gamers buy it and become hooked on the series? How long will games have to wait for the next game?
45305447
submission
kube00 writes:
This gaming generation will be known for quite a few things. One of them will be the resurgence and interest in retro gaming; an idea Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft took an interest in. Gamers saw remakes, ports, and other forms of retro games from the past make it to their favorite consoles. The big question is which one of them handled retro gaming better this generation?
45212873
submission
kube00 writes:
Dead Island Riptide is going to be a good game not because it’s going to have zombies and co-op gameplay, but because of the ongoing controversy. Remember the bikini torso that was available for pre-order, which caused some of the gaming community to get upset? The good news is if gamers still want this version of the game they can pre-order it from the UK. If gamers are more concerned about the regular pre-order bonuses, GoozerNation has a breakdown of the good, the bad, and the okay for Dead Island Riptide.
45023703
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kube00 writes:
Looks like there is some good news out of GameStop recently. It appears they are starting to sell Amazon gift cards. For budget minded gamers this could be good news, a chance to convert GameStop credit into Amazon credit. The big question is, will this hurt GameStop? Will Gamestop ever sell Best Buy and iTunes giftcards?
44915281
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kube00 writes:
Without a doubt BioShock: Infinite is a great game, a must buy for anyone who enjoyed the previous BioShock games or wants something different in an FPS. 2K and Irrational Games have done so much with this series and although BioShock: Infinite takes the franschise in a slightly different direction, the game sticks with the dystopian theme.
44722019
submission
kube00 writes:
Half-Life is still one of the greatest FPS games that ever existed. Out of a list of the top 100 games, 99% of people would list Half-Life in the top 5. Looking back, this was an industry influencing game and due to its success, Valve became a household name. What made this game so popular back in the 1990s? What was it about Half-Life that was so different from other PC games at the time?
44656475
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kube00 writes:
With the recent remakes and successful sales of NBA Jam and X-Com, gamers deserve to see more of their beloved games from the 1990s remade. The 90s was a great time to be a gamer. So many of the great games from the era have become obscure and have started to show their age. The list of potential remakes is daunting and most of them just need an HD facelift and the addition of multiplayer or co-op. GoozerNation has started a list of potential games from the N64, SNES, PS1, Saturn, and the PC that need to make it to modern consoles
44575599
submission
kube00 writes:
Traveller’s Tales have done an excellent job with the Lego series. Gamers have played games featuring Star Wars, Batman, Pirates of the Caribbean, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, and even Rock Band. Almost anyone can pick up and play these games, the question is, why are they so popular?
44466957
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kube00 writes:
Gamers owe much to Tomb Raider. They can thank Lara Croft for ushering in and making female protagonists popular and helping to influence some of the AAA titles gamers enjoy today such as Uncharted and Assassin’s Creed. This entry in the Tomb Raider series is more of a reboot of the series from the beginning. Crystal Dynamics revamps what gamers thought they knew about Lara Croft in this entry and brings everything to the table: story, action, puzzles, and adventure.
44372271
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kube00 writes:
The spark has been lit. EA has decided as a company they are going to continue forward with using micro transactions in their games. Most gamers are not happy about this announcement. The big question is if this can benefit gamers? Could there be a better way to get gamers’ money? Is there anything worse than micro transactions, how about Freemium and Day 1 DLC?
44298093
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kube00 writes:
Hands down this generation had some of the best games in several generations. Looking back, gamers will talk about RROD, YLOD, PS+, Xbox Live, the Wii and motion controls, Kinect, and the games that made this generation. Games such as the Halo series, the Uncharted series, Dishonored, Skyrim, Mario Galaxy, Skyward Sword and the list goes on and on. But what about those non-AAA games like Wet, Spec Ops The Line, Bulletstorm, El Shaddai, Mirror's Edge and so many more. If gamers can look past the reviews, there might be something there worth playing here.
44037473
submission
kube00 writes:
The PS Move is one of those accessories that didn’t really cause ripples this generation. The Move just didn't have the attach rate or the support from Sony that the Kinect has from Microsoft. The PS Move is still a great accessory to own and can be loads of fun with the right games. Right now is the perfect time to purchase one as the price is continuing to drop and GoozerNation has several suggestions for must have Move Bundles and games.
44002407
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kube00 writes:
This is a tough scenario. What, if anything, have the big three console manufacturers learned from this generation? Will the same mistakes be made again? GoozerNation takes a minute to reflect on the end of this generation and looks at both the positives and the negatives and speculates on what it all means.
43840937
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kube00 writes:
The 360 and PS3 aren’t going away anytime soon. The common perception is that even with the new generation of consoles coming this year, gamers will see continued support for the 360 and PS3. The big question is why? There was evidence of this support two generations ago when the 360, PS3, and Wii were introduced, but will it last longer this time around? What sort of games can gamers expect to be released on the new consoles as well as the ageless PS3 and 360?
