Video Games Releasing In October (2017)

We’re treading deeper and deeper into the video game industry’s busy season. As the holidays approach, the release schedule becomes increasingly chaotic. September was a huge month for video game releases, but October promises an even more hectic flood of major releases. — October 5, 2017  Here’s the full list of October releases: Battle Chasers: Nightwar (PS4, Xbox One, PC)

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The Hits and Misses of Gamescom 2017

Here’s what stood out at this year’s Gamescom, the world’s largest event for computer and video games. — September 5, 2017  We’ve just wrapped up another games show and found plenty to keep us busy in Cologne, Germany. Gamescom might not have the flagship reveals of E3, but all the major games makers are here –, and they usually have

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Lessons Learned from Making 100 Games in 5 Years

Developer James Earl Cox has recently completed his 100 Games in 5 Years project, having wrapped up development of his taxing, rewarding journey with a cute game about a kitten in a blanket that likes to meow about things. — August 28, 2017  Games about the horrors of war. Games about the horrors of getting caught watching porn. Games about racing fish-men, the well-mannered homeless,

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Castlevania: 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

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Stressed Out? Science Says to Play a Video Game for 5 Minutes

It’s great when science gives credence to the things you already do. This time, researchers found that playing video games helps you relax. — August 3, 2017 Research led by Michael Rupp, a doctoral student in human factors and cognitive psychology at the University of Central Florida, and published in the journal Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, found that study

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