This Day in Gaming History: Nintendo Announces Virtual Boy

This Day in Gaming History: Nintendo Announces Virtual Boy

It's no secret that console manufacturers sometimes fall short of expectations. While the idea may look great on paper, the execution just isn't up to par with what fans are promised. From Sega, to Sony, to Microsoft, NEC, among others, no one is immune to this. However, one...
This Day in Gaming History: PlayStation 5 Hits the Streets

This Day in Gaming History: PlayStation 5 Hits the Streets

On November 12th, 2020, Sony unleashed what has become the fastest-selling console in US history, PlayStation 5. Gamers in North America, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea became the first to receive the console, with most other regions releasing on November 19th. PlayStation 5 dropped with two...
This Day in Gaming History: eSports is Born

This Day in Gaming History: eSports is Born

On November 10th, 1981, the birthplace of eSports was cemented in gaming history. Twin Galaxies, which was located on Main Street in Ottumwa, Iowa first opened it's doors to the public. What first was seen as a way for owner Walter Day to spend most of his time...
Turtle Beach Burst II Pro Gaming Mouse

Turtle Beach Burst II Pro Gaming Mouse

Last year, I had the opportunity to review the Turtle Beach Burst II Air, Turtle Beach’s slightly lighter companion to the Burst II Pro. I’ve been using the Air as my daily driver for over a year, and I was pumped to get my hands on the Burst...
This Day in Gaming History: A Legend is Born

This Day in Gaming History: A Legend is Born

Hiroshi Yamauchi, the man whose vision took Nintendo's focus away from a playing card company and pushed them into one of the most important video game companies in the world, was born on this date in 1927. The Nintendo Color TV-Game 6 console, marking a significant moment in...
How Iwata Convinced Reggie to Join Nintendo

How Iwata Convinced Reggie to Join Nintendo

In his book Changing the Game, Retired President of Nintendo of America Reggie Fils-Aime references what it took for him to leave the hospitality industry and join a video game company. During the recruiting process, Fils-Aime confided in his mentors and colleagues in similar positions that he'd been...
Review: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 (PC)

Review: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 (PC)

When the menu loaded in for the first time and CKY’s “96 Quite Bitter Beings” started playing, it felt like I was transported back to high school, playing THPS on my buddy’s GameCube in his parent’s basement. The nostalgia hit hard, and I loved it. Review PC Specs:...
Review: Trident’s Tale (PlayStation 5)

Review: Trident’s Tale (PlayStation 5)

Big into single-player games? Are you looking to sail the seas? Looking to find hidden buried treasure where X marks the spot? Fight scary sea monsters from the depths of the ocean? Or perhaps raid ships to collect resources? Then you need to step into the fun world...