Author: gamerbro

Analyzing Call of Duty’s Two-Decade Dominance in Gaming

Call of Duty remains a major gaming hit ever since it launched in the fall of 2003. Developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, its one of the most successful game series in video game history. It’s a dramatic part of first-person shooter lore.

So what’s Call of Duty all about?

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Decoding Gamer Speak: A Guide to Gaming Slang

Gaming is truly a world of its own. An ecosystem that can often feel cliquish, gamer slang, or gamer speak, is a big part of the lingo. Learning gamer speak is how the excluded can suddenly feel more included. It allows for quick, abbreviated communications that are sometimes essential during play; and sometimes, its just how gamers like to communicate.

We’ll break down the most popular gamer slang so you won’t feel like such a “noob.”

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Everything to Know About Twitch, The Ultimate Gamer Streaming Paradise

If you’ve in the gaming world, you’ve heard of Twitch. At this juncture, Twitch runs synonymous with streaming in the gaming world. In fact, Twitch is responsible for making many gamers rich and famous.

But there’s a lot behind the curtain when it comes to Twitch. How it evolved into what it is today likely gives us a perspective on where its going.

Let’s explore one of gaming’s biggest platforms, Twitch.

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The Evolution of Role-Playing Games and Storytelling

Role-playing games (RPG) are some of the most popular games out there. As RPG continues to expand, it’s important to understand where it came from. The dynamic storytelling and evolution of RPG mechanics have shaped modern day gaming experiences.

Have you ever wondered how your favorite RPGs came to offer such complex and engaging experiences?

Well, that’s what this is all about.

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Niko Bellic: A Deep Dive into GTA IV’s Protagonist

We tend to revere and admire the creation of characters in movies and TV. Henry Hill, the main character in Goodfellas, is one of movie lands most memorable character experiences. The same goes for Clark Griswold in the National Lampoons franchise.

But what about gaming?

We often fail to give credit where credit is due for character development in popular games. We’ll course correct today by diving into the intricacies of one of gaming’s most popular protagonist, Niko Bellic from GTA IV.

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Beyond the Controller: How Video Games Become Art

It wasn’t that long ago that video games were considered an immature way to pass time. However, the times, they’ve sure changed.

The video gaming industry is a billion dollar venture that shows no indications of slowing. References and influence from video games can be found in pop culture far and wide, including popular movies and TV shows, and even music.

Let’s have a look at the multifaceted role that video games play in our modern society as works of art.

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So, What The Heck Are ‘Easter Eggs’ In Gaming?

We’ll be honest here, there’s not a lot of Easter eggs found in adult or NSFW games. I mean, in a way, the Easter egg is in many ways the taboo aspect of the content. But in more mainstream gaming (we use that term loosely all things considered), the concept of Easter eggs play a fascinating role in the game’s play.

So what exactly are Easter eggs in games and how do we find them?

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