Video Games’ Grunts, Groans and Screams
Chances are you’ve probably heard these expressions in video games thousands of times. Every time you’ve punched, kicked, shoved, cut, or shot another character in a video game, it’s almost certain that they’ve let out some moan, grunt, or scream. However, these noises aren’t cooked up by some computer. — August 20, 2017 Video games’ sounds are often the moans,
Continue ReadingClassic Video Game Themes Sound Even Better Played Backwards
Video games like Super Mario Bros. and Tetris included some of the most catchy background music ever put on a cartridge. But would you recognize those same classic video game themes played backward? — August 15, 2017 An artist created an album featuring four memorable game themes performed in reverse, and we can’t stop listening to them. “Sorb Oiram Repus,” Stemage’s backward
Continue ReadingCastlevania: The New Video Game Show on Netflix
The new Netflix show “Castlevania” is based on a video game and an unexpected hit. However, it only exists because of a chance encounter! — August 8, 2017 Castlevania is an animated show based on a video game franchise that was genuinely popular nearly 30 years ago. Moreover, it’s a show based on a video game — and history is
Continue ReadingAugust 2017 Video Game Releases: What To Watch
The slow months of summer are almost over in video game land. August brings a whole slew of new releases.We’ll take a look at the (mostly) complete list of game releases and then talk about the ones that are most exciting, most important, and most interesting. — August 2, 2017 Here’s the full list: The Long Dark (PS4, Xbox One,
Continue ReadingHow Apple Changed Gaming for the Better and the Worse
Apple’s now-signature product has made a lasting mark not only on our communications but many unexpected walks of life. For gaming, the iPhone sparked a gold rush and burst of creativity still felt today. — July 25, 2017 In the heart of Stockholm, Sweden, mobile games developer King has built its forest. Alongside Earth-toned carpeting and plywood, trees are walls coated
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