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The NES is Back!

by Ryan Welchon July 14, 2016

While most gamers would have prefered an NX announcement this morning, Nintendo surprised us with a different kind of announcement. This holiday season will mark the return of the NES! The Mini Collector’s Edition NES is a replica of the classic console that is connected to your TV using an HDMI cable (cable included). It […]

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Silicon Valley Comic Con 2017 – Dates Announced!!

by Noel Doyleon July 13, 2016

Have you heard the good news!? Silicon Valley Comic Con 2017 is just around the corner, and even better we now have confirmed dates. The 2nd SVCC will be held on April 23rd-26th, 2017. To add to last years fairly impressive inaugural year that welcomed about 60,000 Fans, SVCC will be expanding into more venues […]

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Take Me Back Tuesday: Baseball Simulator 1.000

by Curt Callawayon July 12, 2016

In honor of tonight’s Major League All Star Game I thought it was fitting to do a “bonus” flashback article this week chronicling one of my favorite baseball games ever! The game came out in 1990 on the NES. The controls were quite simple and very effective. each direction on the D Pad represented a […]

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Overwatch – Meet Ana!

by Ryan Welchon July 12, 2016

Alright Overwatch fans! The rumored new character has finally been announced! Meet Ana, the new support player for Overwatch! Anna has many weapons to help her play as the support class. The Biotic rifle can restore health to teammates or deal ongoing damage to enemies. Her Biotic grenade can simultaneously heal while injuring foes in […]

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Out Today – New Games for EA Access Vault

by Ryan Welchon July 12, 2016

There are a few new games for all of you who have EA Access! Starting today, the Vault will include Need for Speed and Unravel. Need for Speed is the 2015 racing game from EA and Unravel is the fairly new platformer that GameOctane really enjoyed. The Vault will continue to expand in August, when […]

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Review – Carmaggedon: Max Damage

by Ryan Welchon July 11, 2016

As I completed my first race, I got my first achievement for Stainless Game’s Carmaggedon: Max Damage. It read “Batwick Will Be… Disappointed.” I disappointed someone by winning a race? After playing more of the game, I realized that Carmaggedon: Max Damage is more than just racing laps. It’s all about the carnage that you […]

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Cult of the Lamb Review (PC)

Video Game Fables – Review (PC)

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Pre-Orders Start Today!

The NES is Back!

Silicon Valley Comic Con 2017 – Dates Announced!!

Take Me Back Tuesday: Baseball Simulator 1.000

Overwatch – Meet Ana!

Out Today – New Games for EA Access Vault

Review – Carmaggedon: Max Damage

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