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Let’s be honest: deep down, maybe way deep down, everyone has an urge to become a NASCAR star. Whether it’s Talladega Nights or Days of Thunder, the fact that people who only know how to drive a car fast and without fear can become celebrities overnight demands a certain kind of envy. For those of you who aren’t exactly the white-knuckled driving type, then NASCAR The Game 2011 is set to give you the same experience from the comfort of your living room ....

Nintendo struck a rich vein of gold with the Nintendo Switch. The little hybrid system has proven to be popular among both fans and newcomers. The social aspect of multiplayer action and mobility from the console have proven to be desirable traits in a console, and that has been demonstrated by the system’s sales figures since launch. The Switch has also been a great platform for popular past generation games. The mobile function of the Switch allows players to experience console gaming anywhere, since they can take it on the go....

Borderlands mania has revved up once again! Yes, over 7 long years following the charmingly zany RPG shooter, the anticipated 3rd entry has finally arrived. It’s done so on the heels of a brand new DLC for BL2 featuring Lilith, new legendary Rainbow gear, and a slew of toxic plant creatures. But before you dive into Borderlands 3, it might be worth giving its predecessor a more thorough look. After all, there are a number of subtle details, goofy references, and cool easter eggs that Gearbox has cleverly embedded into the game....

The arcade scene that once thrived in the 80s and 90s is now delegated to certain niche shops along with an increasing trend in bars that have arcade games lining the walls. Well, then there are restaurants like Dave & Busters, but the point is it’s getting harder and harder to find dedicated halls of arcades in the West. That said video game companies are still making new arcade cabinets....

Although The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has been out for almost a decade now, it’s still one of the most wildly popular RPGs going into 2020. Whether that’s due to it’s overwhelming mod support, endless replayability or just because the memes are just too juicy is hard to say – but it’s safe to say the game will be alive until IV comes around. Funny how Bethesda was on top of the world around Skyrim and now they’ve become indistinguishable from gaming companies like EA and Activision....

The Assassin’s Creed franchise focus on past civilizations and events throughout our history’s vast past. There are so many eras to choose from and a variety of major happenings that could be utilized in future games. We have already seen some great ones like Ancient Greece and the French Revolution, but there is so much more that could be done. When we dived into the past we discovered several focuses that the developers could use as inspiration for the future....

Hideo Kojima’s most recent title, Death Stranding, is his biggest and strangest yet, and that’s saying a lot considering his last game was a beefy fifty-hour Cold War science fiction thriller with a scantily clad sniper getting nutrients from photosynthesis. Most gamers are finally finishing the massive journey across the shattered United Cities of America. Maybe it’s too early to start talking about sequels, but the unique world and new game play mechanics are just begging for expansion....

Video game critics, eh? We’re suspicious of their decisions when it comes to review scores. It’s hard to trust whether they are genuinely held beliefs or bought by the game publishers. However, we can’t stop going to the review sites to read up on the latest releases. Video game critics are essentially ordinary gamers who got lucky and landed a job writing about video games. I should know – I am one of those people....

Throughout the years, indie games have displayed unique takes on genres and storylines with a diverse set of characters. So, now that several events and announcements have revealed the latest lineup of narratives, we’ve compiled this list of 15 upcoming indie games. With this in mind, you’ll be able to mark your calendars and prepare for the next phase in gaming. Potion Permit 15 Upcoming Indie Games To Keep an Eye Out For Release Date: Sept....

Naruto, an anime set in a ninja universe that sees us follow a seemingly pathetic yet hilarious ninja aptly named Naruto, premiered on October 3, 2005 on TV Tokyo. It was slammed with international success, and soon became one of the top animes/mangas ever. It was picked up by Cartoon Network in 2005, where the network began airing the show on Toonami adding to its ever-growing popularity. The show featured intense hand-to-hand combat action, over the top comedy, and introduced the world to timeless characters like Naruto, Sasuke, and the hilariously gross Jiraiya Sensei....

The Legend of Zelda is one of the most iconic and enduring video game series of all time. Like many long-running series before it, the franchise has humble origins. The first game’s games roots go back to the 8-bit NES and Tom Cruise. You read that right. Part of the inspiration for The Legend of Zelda was reportedly Ridley Scott’s Legend, which features an Elvish Tom Cruise frolicking in the fields....

More than three decades after its release, the NES is still considered by many to be the greatest console of all time, even without modern bells and whistles like online play or 4K resolution. And with good reason: it’s home to tons of timeless classics like Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, and Metroid. But the greatness of the NES goes far beyond those classics. Nearly 700 licensed games were released for the console in North America, and even today some of those greats are often overlooked...

Magic: The Gathering is a game that favors skill over luck. In this card game, fortune smiles on cunning and strategic players rather than those who depend on chance. The myriad of card combinations that players come up with makes for exciting gameplay that’s unique amongst the card game genre. The sheer amount of diversity and complexity found in Magic cards makes creating a functionally powerful deck quite rewarding. There’s a certain joy in constructing a deck from scratch, then watching all of your hard work unfold when the deck works collectively as one unstoppable force....

Dragon Ball Super: Broly is without a doubt going to play a vital role in how the franchise proceeds moving forward. With a new aesthetic, a rejuvenated Akira Toriyama penning the story, and emphasis on making non-canon characters canon, modern Dragon Ball is undergoing a serious shift for better or for worse. In terms of presentation, it absolutely is for the better. The series has never looked so good in its animated form....

It’s safe to say that Halo: The Master Chief Collection has had quite the troubled existence to date. Following its highly-anticipated launch, the game was hampered by numerous issues in its online modes with a broken matchmaking system seriously affecting the experience for fans of the series on Xbox One. In a recent blog post, Halo’s franchise director, Frank O’Connor, addressed the game’s many issues, how it affected him personally, and what 343 is doing to update and improve the game....

345,000 visitors made their way through the halls of the Koelnmesse for Gamescom 2015 last week, setting a new visitor number record. Overall the visitor figure is up 10,000 over 2014. Of the 345.000, 33,200 were trade visitors. “The signs for a successful gamescom were very positive and the results have definitely exceeded our expectations,” commented Gerald Böse, president and chief executive officer of Koelnmesse. “The growth in the number of visitors and exhibitors and the expanded exhibition surface combined with the measures to improve the quality of the event are important components for the permanent and sustainable success of gamescom....

Need a little helping hand when it comes to taking on the Wordle puzzle of the day? You are most certainly not alone, and after all, being prepared is always a good mindset to have when starting things off. In this helpful guide, we will go through all 5-letter words ending with UCH so you have a better idea of what to guess for your next answer. The following list of words has been tested in Wordle and works as guesses....

It’s another day and that means there’s another Wordle to solve. Chances are if you’ve landed here, you’ve got the ‘L’ green in the second position, and want to know all 5 letter words with L as the second letter to try and narrow down your options. Well, that’s exactly what you’ll find below, but prepare yourself, it’s quite a lengthy list. The bad news is that the list is pretty massive....

The countdown to New York Comic Con continues with our next on the list of comic book videogames that we think need to happen. If you’re just joining our countdown and haven’t checked out our #7 pick, you can find it here. If you’ve been living under a rock for the last few years, you may not be aware of the gaming genre referred to as a Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game....

The Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is an incredible package for both fans of the original games, and newcomers to the series. Updated visuals, slight gameplay tweaks, and significant performance upgrades make it a worthwhile bundle, being the best versions of these games currently available. While all three games will take players a good while to finish, Mass Effect’s eventual ending is inevitable, and players will have to move on to the next game....