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5 More Studios Microsoft Should Acquire Microsoft shocked the entire industry this year at E3, after announcing 5 new first-party studios: The Initiative, Playground Games, Undead Labs, Ninja Theory and Compulsion Games. This is undoubtedly a result of Phil Spencer’s (Head of Xbox) promotion to the Senior Leadership Team of Microsoft giving him more power and an increased budget. But this news is exciting for Xbox fans as it shows Microsoft is building up to a dominant next-generation and listening to fan’s concerns about the quality of their first-party studios, especially after the success that both Sony and Nintendo have been having with their exclusives over the past two years. Phil Spencer has said in interviews that the new studios they announced at this year’s E3 weren’t thought about as the end of their work when it comes to expanding their studios. With that in mind lets jump into who else Microsoft could acquire in the years ahead. TellTale Games ...

5 Favourite Platformers 5) Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Just visually Brothers looks like a fairytale book brought to life: dwarves, trolls, giants and sinister wolves populate the world. But it’s not hard to see past Brother’s child friendly demeanour and find a game drenched in themes of grief, loss, the hope to keep moving on and most importantly, family. After a single father has become sick, it’s up to two sons to venture across a fantasyland in search of a cure. It’s a simple premise but it’s really the relationship that’s built between the two brothers that makes the game such an endearing adventure.   Throughout the world, anything that looks remotely interesting, you can probably interact with, with both brothers. Seeing both the older and younger one react to the same things differently is a charming character building technique, but the moments where they’re interacting or working with each other are the highlights of the game. They have...

Is Violence in Video Games a Problem? Is violence in video games a problem? It’s a question that’s been at the heart of countless video game controversies ever since games have had the technology to properly depict it. Anytime there’s been a potential link between violent acts and violent video games, mainstream media and politicians have been quick to throw the blame toward the fastest growing industry; look no further then the Sandy Hook shooting being blamed on the killer’s obsession with violent games.   From 1992’s Mortal Combat, to boycotts of 2013’s GTA V for allegedly promoting violence toward women, controversies surrounding violence in the industry are nothing new. More recently however, after the Florida shootings earlier in March President Trump was quick to pivot the discussion from gun control towards the possibility of restricting access to video games: “I’m hearing more and more people say the level of violence on video games is really shap...

The 5 Best Video Game Moments Whether you’re a casual gamer or an almost obsessive one, it’s impossible to not have an unforgettable moment playing a game. Whether a game makes you cry, laugh, scream or throw your controller at a wall, video games have had the power to capture imagination and make incredible impressions since their earliest days. I haven’t ranked this list in order, but rather I assigned each spot a category e.g. the most beautiful moment or the most epic; trying to make a traditional list of best video game moments led to plot twists and character deaths dominating the list, which is just no fun…so enjoy. And obviously a major spoiler alert is due. 1) Let’s start with the infamous plot twists. Of course there’s only one game that should rightfully own this spot, but first let’s take a look at some honorable mentions. Braid’s ending is a jaw-dropping moment that beautifully marries its gameplay and story. The reveal that you’re the monster...