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Fallout 4 Lives On at Games Reviews

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  Bethesda has a knack for making games with tons of play ability. For reference, the two most played games on my Xbox One are currently Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls Online, two wonderful titles from the RPG, open world experts. We always argue within our staff about the intial cost of video games. Here in Canada especially, your average new release will run you 85-90 after you factor in Federal and Provincial taxes. These are now – in my opinion that is – huge investments for people to make, especially as the economy in Canada continues to lag. Unemployment is on the rise, and full time, good paying jobs are hard to find and to keep. So, value for a price becomes incredibly important, and Bethesda is one of the best. There is tons more DLC coming for Fallout 4, and lots of DLC has already launched for The Elder Scrolls Online. We have reviews and articles of all the releases available on the website, so be sure to check them out. If you are struggling for a bit of extra enter...

Nintendo Spring Sale

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  A few of our favorites: Mario Kart 8 – 41.99 SteamWorld Dig – 6.99 (WiiU), 5.99 3DS Puzzles and Dragons Z: Super Mario Bros Edition – 20.99 Story of Seasons – 29.99 A full list of games can be found on your countries Nintendo eShop. Remember, games can now be purchased via PC and pushed to your device. Purchases will also land you coins for your My Nintendo account! From GameZone.com : Wii U games on sale Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash $34,99 Mario Party 10 $34,99 Mario Kart 8 $41,99 Wii Party U $28,19 TAP TAP ARCADE $1,25 PEG SOLITAIRE $1,00 Joe’s Diner $5,99 SKEASY $1,00 KONAMI KRAZY RACERS $4,89 FINAL FIGHT ONE $5,59 Extreme Exorcism $8,99 Mortar Melon $2,49 Astral Breakers $2,99 BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition $8,39 Life of Pixel $4,99 Cube Life: Island Survival $7,99 Baila Latino $12,90 Stone Shire $1,00 F-Zero – GP Legend $4,89 My Style Studio: Notebook $2,49 Trine Enchanted Edition $10,49 Rock ‘N Raci...

Nintendo Cannot Afford Another WiiU

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  I think it’s fairly obvious that bringing to market something that rivals the Xbox One or PS4 is just not going to be enough. If it’s going to be comparable in many ways, then it needs to innovate in others. And they can’t port unused innovations over and try to appeal them to a mass audience either. Amiibo support on the NX is not enough to make some say, “Wow, I need that console.” Bringing a comparable console to the market just won’t cut it, and in fact, it would be a missed opportunity. Technology has already changed since the Xbox One and PS4 launched a few years ago, and it has changed enough that rumors are surfacing about a PS4.5, something a bit better than a PS4, but still a PS4 at heart. Nintendo needs to be that PS4.5, or success will elude the video game giant once again. I love Nintendo, and I love my Wii U. I wouldn’t trade it for anything, and the games that have launched on it have been pretty good. Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8, and Super Mario 3D World have all ...

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 First Impressions

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  Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is now out on the Nintendo Switch. We just got received the game yesterday from Nintendo Canada and so we are very early in the game. Here are our first impressions… If you’ve played Xenoblade Chronicles 1 or 2, then the third game will seem familiar but different. The story is not connected to the other games so far. It starts off with a group of new characters who are part of a military that’s fighting a war against another military. Lots of people are dying. And these characters end up going on a mission that looks like it’ll take them on a new path but I’m not really sure where that path will lead them yet. I’m trying to not give too much away. Though honestly I don’t know too much yet. The story is epic and a little bit confusing so far. There are a lot of cutscenes. There has been some gameplay though. The battle system will seem familiar to anybody who played Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition. So far its more like first Xenoblade than the se...

Two Popular Online Slot/Pokie Games

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  Both games are available at the online casino site fruityking.co.nz which offers a full range of online slots/pokies, casino games, and live casino games playable over all platforms. Rainbow Riches Rainbow Riches uses  Barcrest Games software and is themed about the luck of the Irish and Ireland’s famous rainbow legend. Software developer – Barcrest Games Slot type – Video Slots/Pokies Paylines – 20 Reels – 5 Rows – 3 Minimum coins per line – 1 Maximum coins per line – 100 Minimum coin size – 0.01 Maximum coin size – 20 Jackpot – 3000 RTP (Return to Player) – 95% Featuring Leprechauns, pots of gold, rainbows and a lot of humour, Rainbow Riches has enjoyable sound effects and animations. The Leprechaun symbol can trigger three different bonus features. Road to Riches – triggered by three or more Leprechaun symbols Wishing Well – triggered by three or more well symbols appearing in one spin in any position Pots of Gold – triggered by three Pots of gold in the middle ...

Call for the ban of Loot Boxes in video games in the UK.

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  As one of the main priorities of GambleAware is the well-being of the UK citizens, the body is already lobbying that the incoming Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, who will replace Boris Johnson, prioritise putting in place better regulations regarding the use of loot boxes in video games. These new regulations will further protect people in danger of gambling addiction and other associated risks, especially underage players and young children. This move by GambleAware is also supported by the Children’s Commissioner for England. The body has engaged itself in the argument that loot boxes be banned in video games and categorised as gambling as it puts children in danger since these microtransactions are not monitored or censored. What are Loot Boxes? Loot boxes aren’t conventional Esports betting offered by many UK betting apps . They are considered an indirect means of encouraging players to spend money by buying boosters to increase the chances of winning a game. The p...

Diablo Immortal's Huge Success Isn't a Threat

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  Diablo Immortal passed more than $100,000,000 in revenue in just eight weeks since it launched. That has caused some panic in the community. Rightly so, I guess. When a popular hardcore IP launches on mobile it’s always cause for concern. Remember when EA revived a bunch of beloved franchises like Dungeon Keeper for mobile and completely messed it up? Unfortunately, yes. we remember that. But the issue there is more about chasing what’s immediately popular. It isn’t necessarily about retooling popular IPs for the mobile audience, as has been done with Diablo Immortal . It would be very easy to panic about what this means for the future of the Diablo franchise. But in the short term, we know what it means for the future of the Diablo franchise. The next game will launch in the next 12 months, probably onto Game Pass. There may be monetization – when isn’t there in this day and age? But it seems unlikely that will have been changed because of Immortal. In fact, this is just fu...

12joker Malaysia Casino Preview

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  The casino offers players a wonderful selection of online casino Malaysia games, as well as some lucrative bonuses plus promotions. In this review, we will take a closer look at the 12Joker casino and see how it stacks up against the competition among other online casinos in Malaysia. Detailed 12joker Malaysia Casino Preview The Website: The website for 12joker Malaysia casino is sleek and modern, with a user-friendly interface. To sign up, you just have to enter your name, email address, and password. Once you’re logged in, you can start playing games immediately. The website is divided into three sections: “Home”, “Games”, and “Promotions”. The “Home” section features the latest news and promotions from the casino, while the “Games” section provides a list of all the games available on the site. You can filter the games by category (e.g., slots, table games, live casino), or use the search bar to find specific games. The “Promotions” section includes a list of current b...

Sony's Activision Reaction is Eye Opening - GamesReviews

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  Sony has reacted to the Activision purchase to regulators, and it is an eye opening glimpse behind the curtain. Without all the bluster and PR of companies on the public stage, we see what Sony thinks are the biggest threats of Microsoft buying Activision . To be fair, this isn’t necessarily their true feelings. Call of Duty is a huge title on PlayStation. They want the sale blocked. It makes sense to overegg the despair. But taken at face value, we see the threat of losing Call of Duty, and the growing impact of Game Pass. Idas at ResetEra did a write-up of reactions to the purchase from a Brazillian regulation document. Sony’s concerns included Call of Duty being impossible to replicate, with the title standing out as a category of its own. The franchise is so ingrained, that even a similar game from an equally talented development team would fail to get similar attention. Game Pass, they say, “has grown to capture approximately 60-70% of the global subscription services ...

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Review-in-progress Part 1

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  Xenoblade Chronicles 3’s world is vast and that means there is a lot of walking in this game. It also means there’s tons of things to find and do. One of the best things you’ll find in the game are the random battles between monsters or humans. You can choose a side in these battles and there are different rewards for whoever you help. It can be a tough choice sometimes! One side might offer experience and gold and the other affinity points to a colony or something else. It’s a nice distraction when you are walking along to your next destination. Xenoblade’s world is so big that you do kind of wish there was a vehicle or something to make it easier or faster to get to the next place. There is handy fast travel to areas you’ve already visited but when you go to new places, you’ll have to hoof it there. Sometimes you are forced to hoof it back to places you’ve been too. Thankfully battles, finding items, and the aforementioned skirmishes break up the walking a bit. You can also ...

Pokémon Presents Announced for August 3rd

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  A new Pokémon Presents has been announced for August 3rd, 2022. It will air at 8am central. The video will provide updates about apps and video games. Yes, Pokémon Scarlet/Violet will be part of the show! Whats really interesting here is that they say video games, as in more than one. Maybe we’re reading into this a bit, but could that mean a new Pokémon game will be announced? Its possible! We’ll find out on Wednesday. Are you looking forward to this Pokémon Presents?       This article first appeared on: source

5 Signs of Video Game Addiction: Know the Warning Signs and Get Help

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  For some, video games and the gaming world can become more than mere entertainment, and start monopolizing daily life. There is a fine line between recreation and obsession. When someone becomes dependent on gaming to the point where they cannot tolerate the idea of going a day without it, they have likely crossed the boundary line of video game addiction . Behavioral addictions such as gaming addiction are a result of when habits become obligations. It is the inability to control compulsions to repeat certain behaviors that reward the brain. Knowing indicative symptoms of addictive behavior is essential to preventing an addiction from hijacking control of your life, and getting help for it once you are aware of its development. The following five signs of video game addiction are important to address if you notice them. Neglecting Responsibilities When someone becomes detached and more interested in video games than the world around them, their friends, family, and coworker...

Popular Types of Casino Bonuses You Can Get Online

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  These bonuses can come in the form of free money, free spins on slot machines, or other perks. By enticing players with these bonuses, casinos like online casino Malaysia 3win2u hope that they will continue to gamble on their site and become loyal customers. The bonuses can vary in size and type, but typically include free money or free spins that can be used on select games. In order to qualify for a bonus, players typically have to make a minimum deposit or meet other requirements. Here are the different types of online casino bonuses usually found in online casino promotion page: Welcome Bonuses: A welcome bonus is a type of bonus offered to players when they sign up at an online casino. It is generally a percentage of the player’s first deposit, and can be quite large. Some casinos will also offer free spins or other bonuses on subsequent deposits. Welcome bonuses are a great way to get started at an online casino. They let you try out the games and see what the casino...

The Outer Worlds Is Available For Pre-Purchase On The Nintendo Switch eshop

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  The Outer Worlds is now available for pre-purchase on the Nintendo Switch eshop. The game costs $59.99 US. The Outer Worlds for Nintendo Switch will be available to play on June 5th. What’s The Outer Worlds about? Here is how the official PR describes it: “Players will now be able to take their adventure wherever they go with The Outer Worlds on Nintendo Switch. In The Outer Worlds, you can explore multiple distinct locations in the game’s vibrant world, and encounter various factions and multi-faceted characters who may offer to help you on your mission. But be careful, as the choices you make will determine how the story unfolds!” The Outer Worlds looks like Fallout in Space. Its a pretty cool looking game. I especially like that it has some humor. Hopefully the Nintendo Switch port is really good! Are you looking forward to The Outer Worlds on Nintendo Switch? Will you pre-purchase it?   This article first appeared on: source