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
Read moreTransitioning 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
Read moreIn recent years, the explosion of online retailing has not been kind to brick-and-mortar companies. During 2020, several traditional storefronts, such as GNC and JCPenney, have declared bankruptcy, and many others are on the cusp of financial ruin. The iconic video game store GameStop is among those on the verge of economic ruin; however, another industry titan is attempting to
Read moreFor the last decade, the video game industry has touted the “games-as-a-service” model as the future of gaming. While a number of studios, such as Blizzard and Bungie, have discovered success using this model, single-player experiences continue to dominate the industry. Regardless of the gaming category, a constant truth remains: costly hardware is the largest paywall to gaming software. With
Read moreAlthough the Entertainment Software Association cancelled the industry’s annual capstone event, E3 2020, Sony and Microsoft each hosted online events. Both companies revealed details on next-generation hardware as well as gameplay trailers for upcoming games. While Sony is a the undisputed winner of the last console generation, fans of both platforms are excited for the future. But in a surprising
Read moreDespite the cancellation of E3 2020, console owners and publishers have continued to with prescheduled sales. While PlayStation, Nintendo and others have announced summer sales promotions, Microsoft has remained quiet. Until now. On Friday, Microsoft revealed deep discounts on many of its most popular titles. Dubbed the Xbox One Deals Unlocked, fans can take advantage of savings up to 75%
Read moreThose who have worked tirelessly on a lengthy project understand the exhaustion of being overworked. Once the project is complete, the body breathes a giant sigh of relief. However, the lagging fatigue can take months or even years to overcome. For video game studios, the transition between one release to the next is often seamless and does not afford developers
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