Gaming Highlights of 2016 and the Lowlights
There’s a lot to get through, but Chella selects the gaming highlights of 2016.
Todd Goes Totally Retro
Remember last week when Todd was bummed about resellers bumping up the price of the NES Classic Mini? Well, his troubles are over. Now he’s on to something better in the field of retro gaming: the Retro-Bit Generations console.
No Man’s Sky Foundation Update – A New Lease of Life
If the thought of returning to No Man’s Sky fills you with dread, but you’d like to have a go at building a base, then Hello Games have got your back. No Man’s Sky Foundation is a great start for a game I expect to grow and change subtly over numerous updates.
Remembering the Good Old Days of VGXpo
Last year the celebrated east coast game show stumbled a bit. But this year, VGXpo was back in full (almost) force once again.
Todd Vs. Resellers Part Three: Nintendo’s Revenge
Every year it seems like some game company artificially creates shortages to boost interest in a hot product, with the big N usually involved. But it’s the resellers who mostly benefit, marking up prices for everyone else. This year’s target: Nintendo’s NES Classic Mini.
GiN eSports Competition News: November Highlights
Check out the November edition of GiN eSports coverage for the latest news and competition highlights from around the world. Read about the latest from LoL, BlizzCon, Overwatch, and the Call of Duty World League. Get ready for the next rounds of competitions the rest of November and December.
Four Things You Should Know Before Starting Dishonored 2
Chella’s been playing Dishonored 2, but there are several things she wishes she’d known before she started. She offers spoiler-free advice on getting the most fun out of Bethesda’s steampunk dystopia.
Another Sony Setback
Todd was finally coming around to Sony again, especially because of their superior Sony Vue TV service. But now a new PSN attack has everyone on the defensive, and the company’s treatment of affected gamers is rubbing potential new fans the wrong way.
Hearthstone World Championship 2016 Finals
The Hearthstone World Championship ended at BlizzCon with the top sixteen players in the world narrowed to eight but only one was crowned champion. Let’s recap the exciting conclusion to the 2016 Hearthstone Championship Tour.
I Went to the XX+ Game Jam and Wrote A Game
Chella attended XX+ Game Jam, an all-women event, designed to increase diversity in the games industry. With her team she helped create a game that went home with an award – not bad for 24 hours.