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Optimizing Video Game Difficulty
It's a balancing act
January 13, 2020 - Providing gamers with a rewarding challenge is an incredibly difficult endeavour in itself so here are my thoughts on how to optimize video game difficulty so players can feel satisfied with a minimal level of frustration.
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DOS Games Memories
Retro gaming on PC
January 10, 2020 - Back in the early '90s, I recall playing plenty of fantastic DOS games between gaming sessions on my NES. So, allow me to describe 5 such games as I remember them from back in the day. Perhaps you've played a few of these as well!
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Switch Retro Indie Games (Part 2)
Shooting, pointing, and clicking
January 9, 2020 - I keep finding myself drawn to old-school indie games so here are 5 recent retro titles for Switch that are impressively enjoyable.
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Retro-Inspired Indie Games (Part 4)
From Metroidvania to Ice Cold Beer
January 7, 2020 - It's a new year and old-school games are more popular than ever so here are 6 recent retro-style indie gems that caught my eye.
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GameCube Hidden Gems (Part 1)
From Hello Kitty to a Wipeout clone
January 5, 2020 - Nintendo's GameCube has seen many incredible games in its lifespan and plenty of hidden gems, too, so here are 5 cool games that you might not have heard of. Perhaps you'll see something that you'll want to add to your collection!
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Castlevania vs. Mega Man
An epic battle of classic 2D action
December 27, 2019 - When you think of incredible retro experiences, 2 series likely come to mind: Castlevania and Mega Man. So, let's explore both franchises and pick which one is the epitome of old-school 2D action.
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Innovative Indie Games (Part 3)
5 creative indie endeavours
December 24, 2019 - Indie games that push boundaries to offer something new are a treat so allow me to introduce a handful of nifty indies.
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2D Indie Games
Who needs the third dimension anyway?
December 24, 2019 - If you're like me, you can't get enough of 2D indies so here are 5 such recent titles that you might enjoy.
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Into the Breach Strategy Guide
25 foolproof tips
December 21, 2019 - Into the Breach is an awesome turn-based tactical RPG with lots of depth crammed into a simple-looking game. It really puts the strategy in SRPG, doesn't it? With these tips, you'll hopefully have more success on your next hard difficulty run.
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Xbox Live Arcade vs. PlayStation Store
Going digital with 360 and PS3
December 20, 2019 - We may take digital downloads on console for granted nowadays but let's go back to when they became popularised and decide which platform offered the superior service.
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