Today’s post features this beautiful infographic, designed by NeoMam Studios, that debunks myths that have lingered in the gaming community. Check it out and be amazed! Convinced? Or are you still a believer in Polybius?
Tag Archives: video games
No Badge? No Problem. PAX Prime 2014 for Non-Attendees
posted by terraolsen
By: TCO PAX Prime kicks off today with a schedule so full, it’s going to be hard for attendees to decide which things to prioritize. But what about the rest of us who couldn’t make it to PAX this year (including myself)? We might not be able to attend all the panels or walk the […]
Featured Kickstarter: Together
posted by terraolsen
By: Terra Clarke Olsen A few days ago, I stumbled on the Kickstarter Together: Amna and Saif, and immediately decided to back this game. It was too beautiful not to back. Plus, the protagonists are people of color (and one is a female!), something most current games extremely lack. But once I started to read about the game […]
Nintendo Wii U Rocking E3
posted by terraolsen
By: Terra Clarke Olsen Okay, I’ll admit it-I’m a complete Nintendo fangirl. But even my blinding love for the greatest video game company of all time hasn’t persuaded me to buy a Wii U. The system seemed cool enough, but I just didn’t see the point in adding the device to my collection. Wii U […]
Adorable Artist Spotlight: Nicole Graham
posted by tspofnutmeg
By: Meg Humphrey Nicole Graham is an artist from the UK who is hoping to break into the game industry. What drew my attention toward her was her stunning line of Disney characters. She covers mostly the well known princesses, but also branches out to characters like Nala and even offers a Disney-fied Princess Leia […]
My Latest Addiction: New Leaf
posted by terraolsen
By: Terra Clarke Olsen Animal Crossing: New Leaf hit the States in June, 2013 (it was released earlier in Japan). That’s almost a year ago…and I managed to stay away all this time. Well, that is until about a month ago. While visiting friends in PDX, I learned that my friend, Mikey, was playing New […]
Group Therapy, Nerdcore Tour
posted by terraolsen
Group Therapy, Nerdcore Tour By: Terra Clarke Olsen West coast people, if you’re looking to experience some amazing nerdcore then get your tickets to the Group Therapy Tour, featuring Schaffer the Darklord and Adam Warrock, with special guest Tribe One. What’s that you say? Not sure what Nerdcore is? Well, my geeky friend, it is […]
Gift Guide: Last Minute Gifts for Geeks
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Gift Guide: Last Minute Gifts for Geeks By: Terra Clarke Olsen What’s that? You haven’t finished holiday shopping? …you mean you haven’t started?! Don’t panic. First step, grab a towel. Second step, thank the internet gods that Amazon Prime exists. Here are some of our favorite geeky gifts available via Amazon Prime. 1.) Star Trek […]
Gift Guide: Gamer Geek
posted by terraolsen
Gift Guide: Gamer Geek By: Terra Clarke Olsen Gifts for gamer geeks can be tricky since they are usually on top of buying all the latest and greatest games. Here are a few suggestions to help you find that perfect gift they didn’t know they needed! 1.) The Bigger Blacker Box $15; Cards Against Humanity Online […]
LB’s Top Games for Halloween
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LB’s Top Games for Halloween By: LB Chambers Halloween is without a doubt one of the best times of the year for gaming. October’s dark and spooky nights, especially with Seattle’s foggy background, are just begging for a little game time. With some hot cider (or caramel apple cider, or irish coffee, or hot punsch!), caramel […]
Parenting in Video Games: Where are the Mother Figures?
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Parenting in Video Games: Where are the Mother Figures? By: LB Chambers I would like to preface this article with a quick disclaimer. I am all about single dads; helping them get recognition for their hard work, their dedication to their kids, and the amazingly positive influence a great dad has on a child. I […]
Game with your Kids
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Game with your Kids By: LB Chambers With the release of Grand Theft Auto V the old tried and true concern about children and teens playing video games has risen to the surface again. Between Elizabeth Hassleback questioning video game safety on Fox and Friends (instead of questioning a shooter on a naval base was […]