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The Devil is in the Model
Earlier this week, this site published a review of current business practices for gaming outlets and sketched a solution for future endeavors. The piece was received positively overall, although many...
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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
In 2011, a little game named The Binding of Isaac was released. It was designed by Edmund McMillen, the creator of the critically acclaimed Super Meat Boy, released a year before. I would like to...
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Interview: Afterlife Empire’s Danielle Maiorino
Afterlife Empire is the upcoming isometric strategy game by The Fine Young Capitalists, developed in partnership with Colombian based Autobótika. Having raised over $70,000 dollars on an IndieGoGo...
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Halo: The Master Chief Collection
The Halo franchise has been one of the hallmarks of Microsoft Studios gaming since the introduction of the original Xbox in 2001. It should come as no surprise that Microsoft Studios opted to...
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Concursion
Concursion is a 2d Side Scrolling Platformer in every sense of those words. Here is how the game play would be described as if it was a school yard commodity: Want to try some nostalgia 2% milk boxes?...
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Super Smash Bros. (Wii U)
There were concerns when I reviewed the 3DS version of Super Smash Bros. that the handheld version would only play second fiddle to the console version. Perhaps I should have viewed it as a warm up...
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David S Gallant: “I’m making sure (GamerGaters) don’t get keys”
David S Gallant is, in his own words, a very bitter man. He has been rallying against GamerGate supporters for a while to say the least, but has now taken a dramatic new step by deciding to withhold...
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We’ve had a rather interesting response to our news piece on David S Gallant’s decision to not distribute Steam keys to GamerGate supporters for his game “I Get This Call Every Day”. David has decided...
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Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth is a spinoff of the long running Persona games, in itself a spin off of the Shin Megami Tensei series. Made by JRPG titan Atlus, Persona Q is a dungeon crawler...
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A Criticism of Parenting
Back in September when I went to pick up my copy of Destiny, I was treated with a sight that is more or less commonplace these days. An angry mother complaining about a violent game and demanding her...
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Dragon Age: Inquisition
As a fan of Dragon Age: Origins, and as someone who wasn’t entirely displeased with Dragon Age 2, I was wary of Inquisition. BioWare was met with heavy criticism upon release of Dragon Age 2 as many...
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Wanted – Dead Or Alive: For Being Anonymous
Since the beginning of what was “online studies” in elementary school, hearing the dial up box and being able to repeat it verbatim as it rises/falls and then extends into the heartbeat that would...
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Smite
I’m as excited about MOBA’s as I am about sauerkraut, it’s just not for everyone. Yet, for a while, I was addicted to this version of a reuben sandwich. The MOBA in question, Smite was on my radar for...
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Hatred pulled from Steam Greenlight
It’s been just over a month since the announcement of Destructive Creations new isometric murder simulator Hatred sparked a petition by an indie game developer calling for development on the game to...
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Dark Souls for PC has received an important new update
Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition for PC has now been updated. Previously, the game used Microsoft’s Games for Windows Live service to connect players, before handing everything over to the...
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First Look: An Interview with the Minds Behind Convoy
Twisted Metal and FTL: Faster Than Light had a two headed lovechild and set it loose on the barren wastes of Omek Prime. In lieu of any new Fallout news Convoy seems to be a contender for scratching...
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Discussions with a Gay Gamer #1 – GamerGate, Bioware, Sarkeesian, Homophobia
Over my time with #GamerGate I’ve had the privilege of engaging with a number of LGBT gamers who have stepped up in defense of their hobby One of these gamers is a close friend of mine who I’ve known...
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Red Dwarf: Sol Trader hits Kickstarter
I often find that the best games come from a meshing of derivative genre’s to create a new and original experience. That method of thinking is in full effect with Sol Trader, described as a “fusion of...
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Shopping Mall Kissing Spree: A first look at the “weapons” of First Person Lover
Fashion brand Björn Borg have unveiled the first two “weapons” of First Person Lover with a parody of the famous Apple Keynote speeches. Following on from their parody of controversial isometric...
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Nintendo Direct Recap 1-14-15
Good morning everyone and welcome to the first Nintendo Direct of 2015! I am Sol Garfuncle, the resident Nintendo lover at Powergamer and this is our recap feature, covering all the aspects of the...
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Discussions with a Gay Gamer #2 – Alternative Roo
After the success of our first Discussion with a Gay Gamer, I was contacted by Alternative Roo of Lewd Gamer to discuss his own views and thoughts around the ongoing GamerGate controversy, and the...
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Age of Mythology: Extended Edition
Age of Mythology is very much the first RTS that I made my own. I was nine years old when it was first released, and built my first computer in preparation for its release. It was well worth the wait,...
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An Open Letter regarding I Get This Call Every Day
I’ve recently been involved in an email discussion with David S Gallant regarding a recent interview posted by Ian Miles Cheong of Gameranx where he stated that our site (along with TechRaptor and One...
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Bean Curd Processing Plants: Charity effort Tiny Robot Justice Squad hits...
Indy game dev Jay Young has unveiled the first effort from Mind Relay, Tiny Robot Justice Squad, a “Action/Platformer/Arena Shooter hybrid” which is slated for release in mid 2015 through Steam...
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Resident Evil HD Remaster
Lightning doesn’t strike twice, so they say, but it would seem in Resident Evil’s case that striking three times is nothing out of the ordinary. In 1996 the world was introduced to a new and terrifying...
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Wizards & Warriors
Intro This NES classic was a staple in my household as a kid, along with anything else that had a tinge of fantasy. A full play through years later took me roughly an hour and fifteen minutes, with...
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Growing Up With Gaming
The 90’s was my decade, that’s the decade I grew up in for the most part, and the 90’s were awesome. It was truly the golden age of the console gamer… Gamegear, Gameboy, SNES, Megadrive (or Genesis if...
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Evolve
“I guess, controversy, generally speaking, is a good thing.” Strauss Zelnick is not the first authority figure to espouse a “controversy creates cash” angle and I’m sure he won’t be the last, but the...
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STRAFE
“Trevor, you’re not playing that revolutionary, extreme, combat simulator STRAFE are you?” – STRAFE Trailer STRAFE is, oddly enough and to my eternal shame, a game I only just recently found out about...
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Nuts and Bolts Gaming – Episode 1
Introducing the first of a new series being featured on PowerGamer: “Nuts and Bolts Gaming Episode: Videogames from a practical perspective by scrumpmonkey Do you want a more analytically approach to...
View ArticleKrymsonkyng’s Rubric Of Active Krytique (KROAK): How I learned to stop...
Legitimate critics tend to shy away from numeric ratings when it comes to qualitative game analysis, and rightly so. Part of the problem is that numeric ratings seem to come out of thin air based...
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Nuts & Bolts Gaming Ep2: Control Issues
Episode Two: Control Issues “Do you want a more analytically approach to examining games and game design? I’m not a game developer but over the past 7 months I’ve spoken to a LOT of people who cover,...
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Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
If there is one thing you can say about Hotline Miami (originally release in 2012), it’s that it is bloody violent… and bloody BLOODY for that matter. A faux retro, pixelated neon acid trip down a...
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Tormentum: Dark Sorrow
I have to put my hands up and admit, I’m not typically what you would call a “fan of point-and-click games”. My usual games range from immersive RPGs, to first-person shooter action, and then on to...
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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Announcement Trailer
So, it’s official, Deus Ex: Human Revolution is getting a full-fledged sequel, and I think it’s fair to say I’m as excited as a terribly excited person who has a really good reason for being terribly...
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Playable Female Characters Are NOT Important
Over the last few years, video games have commonly been referred to by piteous pop culture critics and embittered Tumblr dwellers alike as being a “boys club”. Each and every time this tired term is...
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Tropes vs. Men – Men as Background Decoration
Content Warning: This educational episode contains graphic sexual and violent game footage as well as portrayals of toxic masculinity. I have never played a game in my life so here is the start of my...
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Tropes vs. Men – Too Many Tits
This is part 2 of my Tropes vs Men series. Thank you for the Patreon money, but I need another $500,000 for part 3 and for my new Harley Davidson. In this episode we explore the “Too Many Tits” trope...
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Discussing Volume with Mike Bithell
I had a chance to speak to Mike Bithell at Rezzed in March earlier this year. We had a nice chat about his upcoming stealth based strategy game Volume. “So, I’ve had a quick pop up to see Volume…” “Did...
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Project CARSlamity – Looking at Slightly Mad Studios divided community
PowerGamer takes a look at the troubled build up and release of highly anticipated racing game Project CARS and the community reaction. I have a rather fond history with racing games, ranging back from...
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
So, I’ve had over a week with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, I’ve clocked a solid 25+ hours and made my way through a respectable portion of the main quest too, I’ve played plenty of the game’s various side...
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – This Week’s Free DLC Bundle & New Patch Details
Details of this weeks free DLC bundle have been released by CD Projekt Red on their official Twitter account for The Witcher. We can all look forward to a new Nilfgaardian-style armour set, one for...
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Welcome to the battlefield – Ignore the field of crushed dreams
In the last few years MOBA’s have seen a rise in popularity. With platforms ranging from the casual style of play (League of Legends) to the hardcore (Heroes of Newerth). It may be confusing, or even...
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – More Free DLC!
This weeks free DLC bundle, which will be available to owners of the game on all platforms today, will include a new side quest and a new Gwent card set. The new side quest, entitled “Fool’s Gold” in...
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E3: GAMES AND STUFF
I’m watching the replays of the E3 press conferences so far and also the ones coming up. It’s like Match of the Day but 200% less shitty. Tweets by @PowerGamerHQ
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PowerGamer is evolving
Since we started in October of last year, PowerGamer has achieved more than I ever expected as a ground zero startup. With over 30,000 unique visitors since launch, we have been heavily engaged in what...
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – This Weeks Free DLC
Funny how things work out sometimes, so this week I’ve doubled down on the first Witcher game (remember I mentioned that I never finished it?) and it struck me while I was playing: “How come I haven’t...
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Men As Damsels In Distress – Tropes Vs. Men
TRIGGER WARNING: This video contains a handful of graphic scenes involving violence against men. Parents should preview the video first before sharing with young children. This is the third in a...
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RIP Satoru Iwata
Nintendo announced yesterday that president Satoru Iwata died yesterday of cancer, aged just 55. Starting as a programmer at a Nintendo subsidiary in the 1980s, Iwata became president of Nintendo in...
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Sign up to the PowerGamer mailing list! Fabulous Prizes to be Won!
We’re busy working away at PowerGamer 2.0! In the mean time we’re running a contest with what we think is a pretty fantastic prize! We’re giving one lucky winner a copy of strategy classic Medieval 2:...
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