Tags Archive: ‘Video Games’
Documentary Video Games
The concept of this genre has already been established, but to first understand the conception of the documentary we should start by looking at the elements of a documentary video. First there is a desired connection to the outside world when you watch a documentary. Secondly, they are constructed works that may contain humor, emotion, …keep reading »
Halo as an End All Be All
First person shooters are all about preference, and I am of the firm belief that no particular modern shooter is truly any better than any other. So, when I say that the best shooter series of all time is Halo, and that games like Call of Duty, Gears of War, etc. don’t even come close …keep reading »
Delayed Games: Worth It?
It is a very safe assumption to say that delays are one of the causes, if not the major one, of agitation and rage amongst gamers. There isn’t whole lot worse than setting a date on your calendar, waiting for the game you’ve been following, and then finding out you have to wait an extra …keep reading »
Gaming News You Might Have Missed
Gamers are creatures of the Internet; if a company announces a new game, it isn’t long before the world of gamers knows about it. Gamers are plugged into their digital entertainment world. However, video games are not just something strictly reserved to the gaming world. Like any form of art, video games reach beyond the …keep reading »
The Search for the Citizen Kane
There is a saying of unknown origin that occasionally pops up in the industry. “Video games are still waiting on their Citizen Kane.” That is to say, video games are still waiting for their decisive magnum opus, their universally acclaimed title around which everyone can gather and say with confidence, “This is the greatest video …keep reading »
Back to their Bloody Roots
There’s nothing like giving into the nostalgia of your gaming history by firing up an old console and playing a timeless classic. I do this from time to time with Super Mario, A Link to the Past, Mega Man and of course, Mortal Kombat. Well, the classic Mortal Kombat will rise to life again in …keep reading »
Adult Humor in ‘E’ Video Games: Surprisingly Common!
Media in all its forms has the occasional ‘hidden’ joke or two that is usually reserved for older individuals. This is prevalent in many, many video games, too. Even in those games that are rated ‘E for Everyone’ by the ESRB. Let’s take the classic Banjo-Kazooie series as a first example. The series, made by …keep reading »
As the Holidays Approach…
The holidays are here and excited gamers are dreaming of digital gifts. If Black Friday hasn’t scared you away from the stores, there are still plenty of good games out there waiting to be purchased. So if you’ve been a good gamer this year, you should look forward to some gaming gifts. The Wisconsin Gamezombie …keep reading »
Video Game History 101
In the beginning there was play. Then technology said, “Let there be video games.” And then there were video games. Technology saw the games were good and made first person shooters, role playing games, and countless other variations of fun. Technology saw all that it had made, and it was very good. And the gamers …keep reading »
Choose Your Destiny
When first picking up a controller, what is the first thing gamers look forward too? Epic multiplayer matches? Learning how to hack and slash the AI to shreds? Or do most players just achievement hunt? Personally, I put the game in and let it sit until the game tells me to press start. I make …keep reading »
Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Video Game Songs That Get Stuck in Your Head
10. “Rolling Star”—Katamari Forever You may have never heard of this song if you’ve never played Katamari, but I highly recommend that you look it up because, despite the fact that it will probably get stuck in your head too, it will make you laugh. The lyrics are just ridiculous, and the tune itself is …keep reading »