Ever heard the saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?” It most definitely applies to addictions as well. The thing is, addictions are tough to handle. Luckily, I experienced this addiction when I was much younger, so the consequences were much less harmful then they could have been. But even now,…
The Gamestop Expo is an event that was started to show Gamestop store managers some new games and software from their partners. The expo occurs in Las Vegas at the Sands Expo center. This year, they opened the expo up for one more day for the public to enjoy. Electronic Arts, Activision-Blizzard, Sony, and Microsoft…
Hello video game of the year! Wow! This is actually the most amazing game I’ve come across yet in 2013. After finishing the new Tomb Raider, Deadpool, and Bioshock Infinite, I honestly thought that there was no way any game could exceed my expectations. I’m happy to say that I was very wrong. Who knew…
Looking for a massively multiplayer online game to play all day in the year of 2013? Look no further: I’ve narrowed the list to three very promising games which are scheduled to release soon. 1. Phantasy Star Online 2 This one just looks fantastic. It is a sci-fi, third person, dungeon crawling, fighting focused MMORPG…
E3, or the Electronic Entertainment Expo, is an event held once a year in Los Angeles where all the major gaming companies present their newest games and their plans for the coming year. This year’s E3 conference is one of the most important, with both Microsoft and Sony releasing details on their new consoles, the…
Though there have been numerous start ups presenting new products in the video game industry, a great number of the established companies have begun to disappear. The video game industry is slowly becoming more streamlined, with recent bankruptcies indicating the changes that have happened in the industry. Classic companies have made last stabs at life…
It has been scientifically proven that an hour of gaming a day does wonders for the brain. Video games can help build your lateral thinking skills, an essential part of IQ testing. Gaming can also improve one’s ability to strategize and perceive a situation, helping us grasp the whole picture and find the quickest route…
It’s been a busy week for video game music fans in Calgary. On Saturday, November 3, Video Games Live made its fourth appearance to the cow-town; and on Tuesday, November 6, The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses made its second appearance in Canada! That’s right folks, Toronto and Calgary are the concert’s first Canadian shows…
In the past few years, the act of spectating others play video games has taken off internationally. Numerous games have taken the role of spectator sports, with many of these games offering prizes large enough to allow many people to make a career out of being a progamer. Games such as Starcraft 2: Wings of…
If you internet junkies haven’t heard about Ouya, then you have a lot of catching up to do. For just $99, consumers can get their hand on this Android-powered console. The developers’ goal was to essentially take the free-to-play model into gamers’ hands, and bring it to their TV screens.
The creative store name, Game, has closed down a few of their stores (thanks to Gamestop…). Luckily for you, there are tons of deals you can take advantage of online! Source: Joystiq Retailer Game Australia will shut down all 31 of its remaining stores over the coming weeks, its administrator PricewaterhouseCoopers announced today. Game will…
I’m sure you all know how much I love Steam and indie games and all that good stuff. Well, this week, Steam has a lot of KILLER deals! If you didn’t notice by now, every week at Steam there’s always Midweek Madness–awesome deals that eat up your money and time! It’s genius, really. Plus, you’re supporting a lot of indie developers and that’s always an important thing.
Very, very rarely, an artist will come along who will completely change your perspective on music, and when you find them, it kind of blows your mind that you’ve lived your entire life without hearing their work. I haven’t found many life-changing artists in my day (although Avril Lavigne did introduce me to the magic…
On the 28th I went to check out the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo. My first impression? There are a ton of daring people in Calgary (and I applaud all those who went all out to wear an awesome costume). My leaving impression? There’s too many people in Calgary. The lines to get into the…
This weekend, Calgary will be hosting a comic and entertainment expo at the BMO Centre on the Stampede grounds. There will truly be something for everyone at this event- whether your interest be comics, anime, gaming, science fiction or cartoons. There will be countless exhibitions, vendors selling unique merchandise as well as photo and autograph…