Know Your Enemy: 5 Types Of Online Gamer You're Guaranteed To Encounter
Assuming you play online then you're guaranteed to have met certain types of online gamer. It's unavoidable. There are a wide range of them out there, but they can all be pared down to just five main types (and their opposites). You can try and ignore them, but they're there regardless, plying their trade as an annoying n00b, an incessant talker, a quiet quitter, a tiresome cheat, or an unwilling team player.
The Ultimate Guide To Setting Up An Awesome LAN Party
The LAN party is an event that started out of necessity. PC gaming was a thing well before the Internet, and no Internet meant no multiplayer – unless you took your machine to a friend’s house. Geeks had no choice but to descend on each other’s homes to play games togethers. The Internet has made local play somewhat obsolete, but LAN parties are still a lot of fun.
Armed! Futuristic Real Time Strategy for Windows Phone 7
Gaming for Windows Phone is an interesting experience. While there are a whole host of great independent titles that don’t have Xbox Live integration, those that do are the ones that tend to be the most popular – for obvious reasons. One game that remains fascinating despite the lack of Xbox Live integration, however, is Armed!, a sci-fi themed RTS with three modes of play and an armada of futuristic weaponry.
The 5 Best Places to Watch Competitive Gaming Online
Competitive gaming seems to be hitting its stride. Finding out where to watch professionals compete can still be a problem, however. For all their effort, a lot of the sites dedicated to pro gaming are tragically confusing, poorly updated or simply abandoned. Discovering decent sources can take a little time with Google if you’re not familiar, so I’ve done the legwork for you.
8 Reasons Why I'm Buying GTA V On Release Day [MUO Gaming]
Grand Theft Auto V is definitely on its way. This is a fact we know for sure, but everything else about the game is draped in a cloth of mystery. We don't know when it's being released, the main protagonist, the setting, the storyline, or anything else of substance. Many people have had educated guesses, but we're still mostly in the dark. However, I already know I'll be buying GTA V on its release day. What follows are 8 reasons GTA V will be a day one purchase for me, and possibly for you too.
The 10 Best PC Platformers Under 10 Bucks
The PC probably is not the average gamer’s first choice when it comes to platforming, but this is only because other genres overshadow the robust selection of platformers that are available for computers. In fact, some recent platform games started on PC or are best when played on the PC. All you need to do is grab a controller (I recommend the Xbox 360 controller) and then stock up on games. There are many out there, and some of the best ever released are available at affordable prices. Let’s take a gander at the ten best under ten bucks.
5 Of The Greatest Minecraft Mods Found Online
An interesting thing about Minecraft is the ability to play it in your own way. However, sometimes, the already established rules of the game are just not enough. Fortunately, a few Minecraft enthusiasts have taken it upon themselves to add onto the almighty Notch's creation. They have created a few interesting mods, so I decided to take a look at a few of them. Hopefully, you'll find something you like!
Why Is League Of Legends The Most Popular PC Game In The World? [MUO Gaming]
Earlier last month, news broke that League of Legends, the addictive rehash of MOBA games like DotA and Heroes of Newerth, has officially earned the right to call itself the most popular game on the PC platform. This data was pulled from statistics over at time-tracker gaming service Xfire. As Xfire is a little outdated (or so you can argue), many have disputed the crowning of LoL.
HedgeWars: A Multiplayer Worms-Like Game With Hedgehogs [MUO Gaming]
Games are so prevalent nowadays. There are games for the hardcore and competitive types, and then there are games for the casual crowd. But more recently, I’ve seen a trend where developers have been incorporating both competitive and casual elements into their games - the best of both worlds. As an avid gamer, it’s always nice to see something that comes out of nowhere and blasts you into the past with a large dose of nostalgia.
6 Unforgettable Multiplayer Maps From Shooters Gone By [MUO Gaming]
Sometimes the arenas in which your multiplayer battles are fought are as memorable as the games themselves. The mere mention of certain titles first reminds me not of the single player campaign or arsenal of guns but my favourite multiplayer map, as that’s where I tended to spend most of my time. Dying, repeatedly. Today we’ll be taking a short trip down memory lane and remembering some of the finest arenas in first person shooter history.
Join Enemies & Allies In A Blazing Tank Battle With NetPanzer [MUO Gaming]
I should start off here by saying that I've tested out a lot of networked games in my time online, and I think I would only recommend less than half of them. Usually it comes down to either game quality, or lack of participants. Sometimes it's just the fact that even though the game is awesome and there are lots of people online all the time, the game is set up so that long-time players can just sit there and massacre newcomers.
UberStrike - A Free MMOFPS In Your Browser Or On Your Mac
UberStrike is a fast-paced cross-platform MMOFPS (or 'online shooter' in short), with over five million registered users, and one million active players per month. It reminds at the same time of Counter Strike and of Quake, which is no easy feat.
The Top 5 Alternatives To Diablo 3 [Gaming]
Diablo 3 is out. The game hasn’t pleased everyone. Some gamers feel it doesn’t live up to the legacy of the Diablo franchise while others are just mad about the DRM. If you’re in the not-so-happy camp, for whatever reason, here are five alternatives you should check out.
The Top 7 Multiplayer Games You Can Play With Friends On The Same iPad
If there’s one thing we’ve established in these monthly iPad games columns, it is that the iPad is an excellent gaming device. You can literally pass away hours just playing games on the iPad, which is quite handy if you need to keep yourself busy during a long flight or some free hours of boredom. But playing games on the iPad needn’t be a lonely experience. There are plenty of iPad games you can play together with family or friends.
6 Amazing Minecraft Creations That Will Blow Your Mind
Alright. Maybe “blow your mind” is too extreme of an idiom for something as simple and not-so-mind-blowy as Minecraft. However, some Minecraft creations truly are jaw-droppingly awesome. In fact, there are quite a few Minecraft-related creations that have gone viral due to their appeal. Here are some of the best Minecraft creations to grace the Internet.
3 Games With Unexpected Great Multiplayer Capabilities [MUO Gaming]
Some games seem destined for a life of solitude. Their design seems inherently singular, and we go through life with a general acceptance of this fact. These work as single player games, and we are comfortable playing them as such. However, what if a developer decides that they are not content to have just a single player experience? Gamers would be in uproar about how the game does not need multiplayer capabilities.
Gamers Get All Girls [INFOGRAPHIC]
In a way, it's a pity I'm married because if not, I'd be getting my World of Warcraft subscription right now to test this theory - do gamers really get the girls? (or the boys, let's not be sexist). Is romance really likely to blossom while you are ruthlessly destroying your enemies with a rocket launcher? The following infographic looks into this very subject.
Experience The Perfect Combination Of Mario & Portal With Mari0
Do you ever see Nintendo and Valve getting together to create something beautiful? No? Me neither. Thankfully, the kind folks at Stabyourself manufactured this hypothetical gaming lovechild all on their own, and it has come in the form of of Mari0, the perfect combination of Mario and Portal. It's a crazy little game, but it actually works. Not only that, but it works quite well.
Review: What's New In Minecraft 1.2 [MUO Gaming]
With snapshots being released on an every-other-day basis, Minecraft 1.2 is right around the corner. Looking at the list of updates cited on the official Minecraft wiki, it seems like this update is quite sizable in comparison to 1.1. March's eventual update should leave many happy and few disappointed, with mob AI updates, new creatures, varying new item drops, and more.
Is Minecraft Really That Great? [Opinion]
Minecraft is quite possibly the most viral and addictive indie game that we've ever come to see. Who knew that a concept as elementary as playing with toy blocks could become such a sensation? I play it, you or your friends probably play it, and more than 20 million people worldwide have legally purchased an account. Are we overrating this game though? Is Minecraft getting a little too much credit?