In 2006, Sony revolutionized home entertainment with the release of the PlayStation 3. Heralded as the most cutting-edge gaming console on the market, the PlayStation 3 took next-generation gaming to a whole new level. Recently, Sony attempted to shake the gaming market up again by officially announcing the highly anticipated PlayStation 4. Let’s take a look at a few of the key [...]
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Post-apocalyptic video games
December 21 came and went without a single sign of the apocalypse. The world kept on turning. Skeptics were proven correct and doomsday theorists were, yet again, proven wrong. The end times haven’t come – at least, not yet. However, gamers were well-prepared for the apocalypse. Countless titles are set in devastated landscapes. The trend [...]
2012′s family-friendly games
Sometimes young children are difficult to shop for because their tastes quickly change. Even parents can be flummoxed as to what presents they should buy. Video games are popular options because they can keep everyone entertained for hours. Some titles aren’t geared toward children, however, so it’s important to pay attention to the ratings and [...]
Which first-person action game had the best sequel this year?
Sequels and franchises dominate the entire entertainment industry. From books to movies, it’s almost impossible to escape long-running series that seem to have new installments every few years. Video games aren’t immune to this trend, and it seems that players only grow more enamored with certain titles with each subsequent release. “Call of Duty: Black [...]
Video game characters in Wreck-It Ralph
Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph was recently released in theaters, bringing with it a flood of childhood memories. Ralph, the main character, is an arcade game villain who no longer wants to be a villain. He travels into other arcade games in hopes of finding a medal, which would prove that ultimately, he is a “good guy.” [...]
Top four Wii games
The price of a Wii video game console has dropped to $130, just in time for the holidays and right before the release of the Wii U on November 18. If you’ve always wanted to try out the Wii but hesitated because of the price tag, hesitate no longer. Included in this $130 bundle is [...]
Home theater essentials
For some, an HDTV and a Blu-ray player are not enough to create a top-notch entertainment center. Some would rather build their own home theaters themselves so they can have viewing experiences that rival going to a movie theater. However, in order to make this possible, take into account the factors below. The perfect screen [...]
Where is the video game industry headed?
Video games are a big part of pop culture. Game franchises like Call of Duty and the Madden Football series are massively popular, dominating headlines, sales and players’ time every year when the latest version of the game is released. However, with rising production costs, lagging sales and new distribution becoming available, the entire industry [...]
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Taking stock of Intel’s new 3rd generation Core processor
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Will desktops eventually become obsolete?
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Newegg kicks off its 2012 College Tour!
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Behind the scenes at Newegg on Cyber Monday
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