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We look at the benefits of single player and multiplayer game modes, whether players like one over the other and the growing trends of MMO and multiplayer-only titles.

Strategic Simulations Incorporated, SSI, was one of the most prolific publishers of strategy titles in both the real-time and turn-based subgenres during the 1990’s and early 2000’s. Unfortunately changes in the genre’s demand during this time undermined SSI’s profitability, and it closed down.

The humble beginnings of video games offered us a less-than-palatable aural experience, mere strident tones in elementary sequences confined to 8-bit worlds. Then came phonic landscapes and canvases rivalling the best of Hollywood’s sound sculptors. Here’s a look at how it all evolved.

Don’t spam the results of every fight to my chat log; I’m not paying attention to those numbers regardless of whether I’m tanking, healing or playing my ‘Lock. I hate the DPS meters in MMO games and I’m happy to explain exactly why.

Videogames are constantly advertising themselves as non-linear experiences littered with moral dilemmas and difficult choices for the players. Unfortunately, they rarely deliver on those promises. Why is it so difficult for morality systems to be implemented well, and what can games do better?

Take a look at the real bad boys from the past gaming era, where blood, gore and senseless violence reign and the frenzied stick it to the man. Over excessive, obdurate oppression of opposition in Bright hub’s guide to AO violent titles.

Novel nullity becomes nicety then nefarious phenomenon object of controversy; video games become vulgar, vile and too violent as vociferous hordes are quick to vilify. Imminent regulation of such impious things is imperative. How did it begin? History, musings and thoughts on video game regulation.

Is the PC game industry dying because of business practices by the game developers?

Birds do it, bees do it, and now it seems even pixels have their fun; keep reading if you’ve wondered which few gaming titles made the ESRB “Adults Only” ratings.

A good real-time strategy game can be a blast to play. But if you’re new to the genre, what should you know before you begin? There are new terms to learn, most of which are very similar from game to game, and a description of the features of a RTS game will help you no matter which game you play.