May 10 Google announced their purchase of Owlchemy Labs. For those of you who don’t know who they are, they’re the creators behind Job Simulator, and Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality. They’ll be releasing a few VR games for a couple of different platforms. It’s also important to add that Google...

In November of 2012, Nintendo released the successor to the Wii called the Wii U. The Wii U is the first Nintendo console to support HD graphics alongside debut titles like “Splatoon” and “Super Mario Maker” in conjunction with sequel titles like “Super Smash Brother 4” and “Bayonetta...

Here is something that will make you feel old: 20 years ago Pokémon was released in Japan on February 27, 1996. It is hard to believe that something a lot of us grew up on is now celebrating it’s platinum anniversary. After all this was a huge part in almost any kid’s life in the 90’s. What...

This week I am going to start with a question. Why is the mainstream media always presenting video games as a negative source of entertainment? Interactive media has had its share of controversial issues that dabble into racism, sexism, as well as violence. However, many books and movies cover the...

There is a plague that has been circling the gaming industry for months now. Few people are aware of the situation, however most people are completely blind to it. The issue at hand is that most triple A video games are not only underwhelmingly disappointing, but not even fully playable upon release....

Many people not only use their smartphones for it's initial functions, but also as a way to pass the time. Video games have been on cellular phones for many years, but didn't become mainstream until smartphones came on the market.  With both Android's Google Play and IPhone's iOS App Store putting...

While many people running around trying to buy their last minute Valentine's Day gifts, there is another unofficial holiday. Friday the 13th is one of those superstition holidays in which unlucky events seem to happy to the unluckies of people. So it makes sense that one of the most superstitious day...

When it was announced months ago as an episode in development for the long-running Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, February 11th's "Intimidation Game" became a small talking point in an overall larger narrative. This long running serial television show has only displayed, for better or worse, what...

Lead animator for Red vs. Blue and creator of the animated series RWBY died on February 1st after succumbing to an allergic reaction during a minor medical procedure. This left him comatose for a week and he succumbed to the infection. He was 33 years old and is survived by his wife Sheena. Oum’s...

Popular movie star Lindsay Lohan has been making the headlines again. Only this time in the form of legal woes. Back in July, Lohan sued Rockstar Games -- creators of the popular Grand Theft Auto franchise -- for allegedly stealing her likeness in the form of GTA character Lacy Jonas, a celebrity...