why do games use motion blur
Technology
Steve

Why Do Games Have Motion Blur?

Why Do Games Have Motion Blur? Odds are, while you’re fully immersed in your preferred video games, you might have noticed a subtle, unique visual effect known as motion blur. But what precisely does motion blur mean within the realm of these games, and in what way does it influence your complete gaming experience? Motion blur in video games is typically used to make the

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Midnight Club 2 MC2 MODern Edition
Technology
Steve

Midnight Club 2 MODern Edition

MC2 MODern Edition Dive into the ultimate fan-inspired enhancement for Midnight Club 2. This creation is a labor of love, although it may encounter some hurdles along the way. Unfortunately, the original creators are unable to make any adjustments. A round of applause for the brilliant minds that crafted this mod. Just to be clear, the original creators of this mod have no affiliation with

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EATX Vs ATX: Decoding Motherboard Mysteries

Selecting the appropriate motherboard size is essential during computer assembly, as it significantly influences the overall performance and compatibility of the system. E-ATX and ATX motherboards are two prevalent standards that often perplex users due to their differences and implications for system configurations. As we embark on unraveling the mysteries surrounding these motherboard form factors, it becomes evident that a nuanced understanding of their characteristics

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Reviews
Geoff Jewell

Backlogvania Review: Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered

Welcome to Backlogvania Join me each month as I tackle one game from my backlog, try to complete it in a month, and then tell you if it’s worth playing now, leaving in your backlog, or skipping completely. Not that my opinion means anything, but you’re here. You have now entered the daunting, and traitorous world of Backlogvania! This month’s game is… Game: Ghostbusters: The

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Backlogvania: The Messenger
Reviews
Geoff Jewell

Backlogvania Review: The Messenger

Welcome to Backlogvania Join me each month as I tackle one game from my backlog, try to complete it in a month, and then tell you if it’s worth playing now, leaving in your backlog, or skipping completely. Not that my opinion means anything, but you’re here. You have now entered the daunting, and traitorous world of Backlogvania! This month’s game is… Game: The Messenger

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Reviews
Geoff Jewell

Backlogvania Review: Xenogears

Welcome to Backlogvania Join me each month as I tackle one game from my backlog, try to complete it in a month, and then tell you if it’s worth playing now, leaving in your backlog, or skipping completely. Not that my opinion means anything, but you’re here. You have now entered the daunting, and traitorous world of Backlogvania! This month’s game is… Game: Xenogears System:

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4 Games You Should Back on Kickstarter
Industry
Geoff Jewell

4 Upcoming Games You Should Back on Kickstarter!

One of my favorite games of 2019 was Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. Bloodstained is a 2.5-D Metroidvania that bears more than a passing resemblance to Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. If you’re thinking to yourself: “Wow, what a coincidence that two incredibly similarly playing games would have such similarly sounding titles” then all I can say is “there are no coincidences! Wake up. You’re

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Ten Games I Want To Add To My Backlog
Reviews
Geoff Jewell

Backlogvania – Ten Games I Want To Add To My Backlog

Welcome back to Backlogvania! It’s the series where I dive into my backlog of games, talk about them and show you if they’re worth playing or not! It’s essentially a really big excuse for me to play all the games I have and to be able to tell my wife “I swear, this is for research purposes!” You know the thing about backlogging is that

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Top 5 Reasons To Be Excited About The Last of Us Part II
Reviews
Geoff Jewell

Top 5 Reasons To Still Be Hype for Last of Us Part II

The Last of Us sits near the top of the list of my favorite games of all time. From the incredible performances by Ashley Johnson and Troy Baker to the haunting and hopeless score by Gustavo Santaolalla, everything about this masterpiece redefined what I thought video games could and should be. I’ve talked about The Last of Us so much since we’ve been together that

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The Last Of Us Part II
Reviews
Geoff Jewell

Post Mortem Review – The Last of Us Part II

(Disclaimer: This review contains spoilers for The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part II – You have been warned) It’s been seven long years since I first finished The Last of Us. In that span I have played many great games, but none that have had the same profound visceral and emotional impact on my views as a gamer or as a

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