Why I Am Raising My Kids as Gamers
On the surface, we seem like a fairly typical American family, by modern standards: I have a college degree and a full-time job in the insurance industry, and my husband stays at home to take care of our three…
10 of the Most Underrated Games of All-Time
Warning these underrated games could cause you to lose contact with the outside world Planescape: Torment - PC Released in 1999, Planescape Torment is a tremendous RPG Game that was ahead of its time. With a beautiful storyline, amazing open-ended gameplay…
10 Memorable Video Game Hacks and Surprises That Left Gamers Speechless
Metal Gear Solid: Psycho Mantis Boss Meeting Psycho Mantis for the first time was truly shocking. The character seemed to be able to do the impossible. The Metal Gear Solid boss could shake your controller and make your television go…
20 Little Known Video Game Facts That Have Shaped Your Gaming Experience
Did you know that online gaming has been around since the 1980s? Or that the first PlayStation was originally a Nintendo project? We have uncovered 20 fun and interesting video game facts that have dramatically shaped your current experience…
A Brief History of Women in the Game Development Field
There have been dynamic women in the gaming industry since the beginning. Here are the most noteable, not so secret women pioneers of the industry Carol Shaw Carol is known as the first woman game programmer…
10 of the Best Arcades In America
Out of all my personal gaming experiences, going to my local arcade growing up still ranks as my favorite. I still remember the delicious smell of the food court seeping into my nose as I entered the arcade. Seeing…
10 Easy to Learn Video Games for Beginners
Unless you are a true gaming prodigy or a computer engineer, there will be a learning curve when you first start gaming. We have put together a list of the top 10 video games for beginners. This list will help…
10 Rare Video Games That Are Ridiculously Expensive
You have to have deep pockets to enjoy this list of elusive & rare video games 1. Gamma Attack Atari 2600 One of the rarest video games in history is Gamma Attack. Only one copy of the game has been…
How Social Expectations Affect the Gaming Ability of Women
Dr. Janet Hyde a psychology professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison analyzed over 100 studies involving over 3 million participants. During her study, she found that girls, not boys scored higher when their cognitive and motor skills were tested in…
Do Violent Video Games Actually Make You Smarter
Doctor Jerry Weichman of the Hoag Neurosciences Institute has famously stated that violent games can reinforce the notion that violence solves problems. Statements such as this have been made regarding the gaming industry since the 1970’s when the pixelated arcade…