Mascots represent video games and are one of the first things that cross our minds when we think of the game. A lot of thought goes into deciding the mascot because the popularity of the mascot often is the publicity of the game and also helps the companies bring in extra revenue with merchandise and such. Let’s talk about the top five most popular and loved video game mascots. 1. Pikachu (Pokémon) The Pokémon franchise is one of the most popular franchises. We have so many cute and famous Pokémons to … [Read more...]
Making a Paid Game Free ruins it completely – here’s Why
Don’t get me wrong - I like free games as much as the next guy. We all have “better’ things to spend money on other than games. However, for the games that initially cost money, making them free has the potential to completely ruin them. Let’s discuss why. Creating a game costs money, time and energy; no one’s going to argue against that. However, what most people don’t realize is that maintaining a game also costs money, time and energy. More importantly, it requires skills. Highly demanded skills of people who … [Read more...]
Here Are Top 5 Amazing Cognitive Benefits of Video Gaming
Gone are the days where video gaming got shunned for depicting violence and social disorder. With the advancement in technology, game developers have gone a notch higher to offer players something beneficial. Aside from the social and physical benefits, did you know that video gaming has fascinating cognitive benefits as well? Here are the exciting cognitive benefits of video gaming that you ought to know. Boosts creativity Did you know that there are video games that challenge players to think out of … [Read more...]
Top 4 Myths About Online Video Gaming Debunked!
With lots of stressors in life, it's easy to get frustrated and become anxious. However, with video gaming at your disposal, you can beat the stress. It's not new to hear lots of backlash about video gaming. Nonetheless, online video games have proven to be quite beneficial to the young and elderly alike. Below are some misconceptions about video gaming. 1. They cause addiction There have been numerous furious debates concerning video games. Some people argue that video gaming is ingenious and quite … [Read more...]
5 Most Popular Game Type Streams
Gaming today is certainly what it was in the 1990s when it started to really emerge. Gamers and enthusiasts no longer need to sit in front of CRT TV screens, playing hard to access video games. Some of those from that era have earned the status of legendary, inspiring millions to play or create video games in modern times. The recent technological development led to the boom in the gaming industry. Once a very narrow niche of entertainment now attracts millions around the world. Game developing companies invest … [Read more...]
FPS and its Popularity in the Nordics
FPS is now a booming business but Swedes have been successful in this field for a long time. Swedes also played in games at a high level as far back as the 1990s. Nevertheless, high-level competitive gaming is not a new concept in Sweden – undoubtedly helped by the introduction of fast broadband in the Nordic nation faster than many other nations. The long tradition of competitive gaming in Sweden also ensures there have been plenty of Swedish stars to inspire new generations of aspiring gamers. It also saves … [Read more...]
Why Don’t Good Superhero Games Exist?
The superhero genre in video games has always been a bit tricky and unpredictable in terms of the kinds of games the industry has received. There aren’t many good superhero games that I can remember playing as many of them are just plain mediocre and forgettable. Most of the games that we’ve seen surface the market and into the store were the ones made along with the release of their movie counterparts. Pick any of them, and you’ll realize that you aren’t playing a polished video game but just an extended, … [Read more...]
Video games helping South African youth
Video games are one of the very few industries in entertainment that are not only massively popular but globally-popular. Everyone loves them, no matter where you’re from. For some people, video games can act as a gateway to tech and IT. Playing video games from a young age and spending a lot of time in front of computers helps you get used to computers and technology from your younger years, and helps you build computer literacy and familiarity with them. Western Cape premier Helen Zille is a big proponent … [Read more...]
The PS4 Saga – Fun, Discussion, Analysis, and Everything in Between
A few months ago, one of my good friends decided to get a PS4. You know how it goes, if your friend gets something, you are getting it too. So, obviously, I was excited. Another friend of mine was advising him to wait for the PS5 to launch so that the price will go down for PS4. We were considering it, but then again there are so many good games already out for PS4, the chances of there being much of a price drop wasn’t good. Because when a new console drops, new games take some time to hit the market, and your … [Read more...]
The GI Problem in Video Games
Gone is the era when dynamic lighting was impossible, if not just difficult, when games used to be rotoscoped, just like in the original Mortal Kombat. The modern-day dynamic lighting problem is the problem of rendering indirect reflected light, technically known as Global Illumination or GI. The official docks of Unity game engine states: Global Illumination (GI) is a system that models how light is bounced off of surfaces onto other surfaces (indirect light) rather than being limited to just the light that hits … [Read more...]