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...
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Director Talks Open Worlds

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Director Talks Open Worlds

In an interview with Game Rant, Assassin's Creed Shadows Creative Director Jonathan Dumont talked about a variety of topics, most notably open worlds, but one thing he said stuck out. When interviewer Joshua Duckworth asked what sets Assassin's Creed Shadows apart from the rest, Dumont said; "I personally...
Game Review: Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 (PC)

Game Review: Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 (PC)

Are you ready, agent? If you’re the nice guy I met while playing Tom Clancy’s the Division 2, your answer would probably be “heck yes.” I admittedly, have never played this game series since I didn’t even know what it was until my co-worker told me it is...
Game Review: Tom Clancy’s The Division (XBox One)

Game Review: Tom Clancy’s The Division (XBox One)

For the past few years I've found myself occasionally checking up on the status of this extremely anticipated Tom Clancy title. My friends and I were enamored with it from the announcement alongside the Xbox One, what feels like forever ago at this point. From the moment I...