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My Nintendo Rewards Are Now Surprisingly Good

In recent times, rewards systems have inundated the retail industry. From in-store credit and discounts to points systems and memberships, stores have employed an abundance of rewards systems to increase customer involvement. While this approach is commonplace for brick-and-mortar outlets, the video game industry been slow to adopt rewards systems. Gamestop’s PowerUp program is currently the industry standard; however, Nintendo

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Monster Hunter Movie: Massive Failure at the Box Office

You cannot say that we did not warn you. Despite a mountain of economic and social challenges, Sony still released the new Monster Hunter movie last Friday. As predicted, moviegoers responded in a predictable fashion with anemic box office sales. While critics were not surprised by the film’s lackluster performance, the question remains as to whether the movie can still

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Nintendo Indie Showcase – Every New Game Revealed

Nothing gets the Internet buzzing quite like a Nintendo Direct presentation. While the events have been sporadic over the last 12 months, Nintendo’s cadence of game revelations and updates has steadily increased. On Wednesday, Nintendo hosted a fifteen-minute Indie Showcase, which included many surprises. Below is a list of every game update so let’s dive in. Small But Mighty It

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Cyberpunk 2077 – Why Launching a Broken Game is Wrong

Since the dawn of the computer age, bugs and abnormalities have been inherent to the underlying code of most software. While advanced hardware creates a smoother experience with increased processing power, software engineers rarely develop a flawless product. Given the inevitability for defects, the question that arises is just how many bugs the consumer is willing to accept. For this

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Does Cyberpunk 2077 Have The Best Photo Mode?

Over the past decade, the video game industry has experienced groundbreaking innovation. From ray-tracing and anti-aliasing to portability and augmented reality, gaming remains on the cutting-edge of technology. While studios continue to push the boundaries of graphical fidelity and performance, in-game screenshots are growing in popularity. Dubbed the “photo mode,” this mechanic allows players to capture still images and post

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PS5 Backwards Compatibility is Poor And Now We Know Why

Transitioning to the next generation of video game consoles is always difficult. While players are excited for updated graphics and smoother gameplay, launch lineups typically include just a handful of games. After new console owners blaze through the limited content, players generally return to last generation libraries until developers release more titles. For players fortunate enough to find an Xbox

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Should Nintendo Make An Offer To Buy Koei Tecmo

With the next generation of console wars now underway, Sony and Microsoft continue to focus on consolidating the video game industry. Sony remains the leader in first-party exclusives with iconic studios such as Naughty Dog, Sucker Punch Productions, and Insomniac Games; however, Microsoft is not far behind with the likes of Obsidian Entertainment, Rare, and soon-to-be Bethesda Game Studios. The

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