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After the video game crash of 1983, it was going to take something seriously effective and innovative to change the public’s hearts and minds about gaming. That something came in the form of Nintendo’s NES, or Nintendo Entertainment System. By packaging the console as an “entertainment system”, Nintendo sidestepped the idea that it was “just” … Read more
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Here’s an idea of just how dominant and all-conquering the PS2 was back in the day. As of 2022, the PS2 is still the best-selling console of all time, outstripping rivals like the Nintendo DS and the PS4 by a significant distance. With over 155 million units sold across its lifetime, the PS2 still stands … Read more
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The Sony PlayStation came about thanks to a botched deal with Nintendo. Originally, Sony was to develop a CD add-on peripheral for Nintendo’s SNES console, but the deal fell through, leaving Sony with a whole bunch of CD-ROM gaming research and nowhere to put it. They channeled that research into the PlayStation, which rapidly took … Read more
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Ah, the Sega Mega Drive. Sega’s answer to the Super Nintendo had a famously aggressive marketing campaign, claiming that the console (which was called the Genesis in America) “does what Nintendon’t”. Whether you remember this campaign or the infamous “blast processing” that Sega used to promote the Mega Drive, one thing’s for sure: the console … Read more
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There are many who say that Sony should re-enter the handheld gaming market. Thanks to the success of the PSP (and, to a lesser extent, the cult popularity of the PlayStation Vita), many gamers clamour for a return to the halcyon days of Sony’s first handheld and its hardcore alternative to the more family-friendly DS. … Read more
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The Sega Dreamcast is one of the most underrated gaming consoles of all time. Launched back in 1999 (in the West, at least; it was released a year earlier in Japan), the Dreamcast had to compete with the PlayStation 2, the GameCube, and the Xbox, and it struggled to do so. That’s a shame, though, … Read more
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The Nintendo 64 was Nintendo’s third major home console release. It launched in late 1996 (early 1997 if you were in Europe or Australia) and was the only console of its generation to use cartridge media rather than the CDs used by PlayStation and Sega Saturn. Despite this technical limitation – which made many developers … Read more
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Due to the high prices of live TV via cables and IPTV applications, customers increasingly turn to unauthorized streaming software, add-ons, and websites. The allure is understandable. Everything from sports to Hollywood blockbusters is available on-demand if you search in the right places. However, what are the risks that using these unauthorized services pose? Regrettably, … Read more
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5 Reasons Why Gaming is Actually Good for You The fact that people are so excited about the value of gaming speaks to its growing popularity. Whether you’ve been playing games for years or you’re new to the hobby, there is a wide spectrum of tastes and interests when it comes to what kind of … Read more
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When you’re thinking about buying a new console, one of the most important things to take into consideration is what exclusives you can pick up. Exclusives are games that are only available on that console; you either can’t buy them for any other platform or can only find them on PC, meaning if you want … Read more
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Tablets have become an essential part of our daily lives, whether for researching facts for a presentation or downloading your favorite TV show to watch offline. If you are looking for a reliable tablet, we have put together a list of the best options arriving in 2022: TCL 10 Pro Manufactured by TCL, this Android-based … Read more
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Let it never be said that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (for that is its full name) is immune to gaffes. Every year, the Oscars take place, and for the most part, the ceremony goes smoothly. However, every so often, a ceremony is interrupted by a mistake or an off-script moment that … Read more
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It’s fair to say that Alexa has pretty much taken over the world. A huge amount of people now have smart speakers or other smart home devices that have Alexa built in, and with just a simple voice command, they can tell Alexa to do anything from turning the lights on through to playing music … Read more
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With casino gaming continuing to be on the rise for many gamers around the world, it is perhaps hardly a surprise that some of the more traditional games consoles are now providing players with the opportunity to enjoy some of their favorite games on their platforms. Indeed, many would have been enjoying the best gaming … Read more
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Looking for some new online action and roleplay games to get stuck into? Here are some of the best up-and-comers of 2022. There is one style of game that has increased in popularity ever since it was first invented: the MMO. Massively Multiplayer Online games come in all shapes and sizes, but we are concerning … Read more
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