Gaming Archives

5 Awesome Video Games to Time Travel Back to the Future

While you may not be able yet to go back in time to save face or save your phone, time travel video games help you do better and save the world.

What Are “Loot Boxes” in Games, and Why Are They Controversial?

Many people are now talking about “loot boxes” in games, and are associating it with gambling. So what are loot boxes and why are they causing a ruckus?

Downsampling: How to Overclock Your Screen Resolution For Gaming

Ever wish you could crank a little bit more resolution on your screen? Learn about downsampling and how to do it using both AMD and Nvidia graphics cards.

How to Run Emulated Games Directly on Steam (and Steam Link)

Turn Steam into the ultimate gaming platform by running all your emulated games directly through it. Works on Steam Link too!

How to Migrate Games and Settings to Xbox One X

You have the new Xbox One X and are looking to get all your games moved over. Here is the effortless method to migrate games to Xbox One X.

How to Download Games to PS4 from Your Phone or PC

Modern video games are huge and can take a long time to download. The good thing is you can download games to PS4 from your phone. Here’s how to do it.

How to Use a GameCube Controller with Dolphin

A common downside of emulation on PC is that some controllers might not work properly. Learn how you can use a Gamecube controller with the Dolphin emulator.

How to Set Up RetroArch, The Open-Source Cross-Platform Retro Game Emulator

RetroArch is one of the most popular emulators on the scene. Here is how you can set up RetroArch in Windows to play retro games.

Games to Play for the 2017 Holidays

This holiday season is looking like a pretty good time to be a gamer. Here are the top eight picks for games to play this holiday season.

5 of the Greatest Game Mods All Gamers Should Play

Game mods are user-generated content done by the player to extend the livelihood of their favorite games. Here are some of the greatest game mods ever built.

How to Connect an Xbox One Controller to Your PC

The Xbox One controller is a pretty solid option for PC gaming, and connecting it to a PC is easy. Here’s how you can connect an Xbox One controller to a PC.

How to Limit Screen Time on Xbox One

In Xbox One you can now set a time limit for your kids so they don’t get addicted to the screen. Learn how to limit screen time on Xbox One.

The Difference Between Xbox One, Xbox One S, and Xbox One X

Over the years Microsoft has released several versions of the Xbox One console. Find out the differences between Xbox One, Xbox One S and Xbox One X.

How to Use an External Hard Drive with Xbox One

If your Xbox One is running out of storage space, you can easily extend it with external storage. Learn how you can use an external hard drive with Xbox One.

Can Project Scorpio Catch Up with the PS4 Pro?

Microsoft’s Project Scorpio beats PS4 Pro in every hardware front, but can it really catch up with PS4 Pro and draw the Sony faithful to the Microsoft side?

8 Super Mario Run Tips and Tricks to Master the Game

Super Mario Run is addictive. If you can’t clear that level, here are some Super Mario Run tips and tricks for you to master the game.

How to Fix and Play Legacy Unity Player Games

Don’t you hate it when the games you like are no longer playable? Here is how you can fix and play legacy Unity player games that no longer work.

Ethernet vs. WiFi in Gaming: Is There a Real Difference?

The ethernet vs. Wifi discussion is a common topic in PC gaming. A lot of different factors come into play that can make either option a valid one. Let’s find out which is right for you.

5 Problems with the Nintendo Switch You Should Know Before Buying

Nintendo Switch is finally here, but before you commit to a purchase, check out the list of reported issues with the Switch, then decide if you want to get it.

The Greatest Gaming Myths You Need to Know About

Modern gaming media is prone to spreading lies and falsehoods. For this reason we’re going to tackle and debunk prominent gaming myths.

eSports: A Passing Fad, or the Next Big Thing?

Have you heard about “eSports” and aren’t sure what to think? Here are educated insights into the growth of eSports and where it could lead to in the future.

The Ultimate Guide To Steam: Pay Less and Get More for Your Games

It doesn’t matter if you are new to Steam or a regular user of Steam, you should follow this ultimate guide to Steam to pay less and get more for your games.

How Haptic Feedback and HD Rumble Are Changing the Way You Play

Recent innovations in haptic feedback have drawn much attention in the world of gaming. Here’s how these technologies are changing gaming and the effects they have on the wider tech world.

Interact with Your Music: The Best in Rhythm Gaming

Despite its boom in the late 2000s, rhythm gaming has seemingly fallen out of the spotlight over the years. For the fans, here are the best the genre currently has to offer.

PS4 Pro vs. Xbox One S: What’s the Best Console This Holiday Season?

PS4 Pro vs. Xbox One S: which new console wins this battle? Here is the full breakdown so you can decide which console is right for you!

PlayStation Now on PC – Here’s What You Need to Know

PlayStation Now launched on the PC, letting Windows users play hundreds of PS games on their rigs. Here we have the answers to some of the biggest questions about it.

Are Game Emulators Legal? Everything you Need to Know

The promise of game emulators is so seductive that it’s easy to bury your head in the sand regarding their legality. Here’s everything you need to know.

Retropie Game Emulation Configuration and Play

How to Configure Retropie on Raspberry Pi and Play Games Without Hassle

For those who have difficulty figuring out the joystick modes and file system problems in Retropie, here’s how you can properly configure Retropie in Raspberry Pi.

Gamers, Here Are the Games to Look Out for In 2016

In this article Christopher Harper covers his most-anticipated game titles for 2016 and lets you know why you too should be looking out for these games.

Wii U, PS3 and 3DS Emulation are Coming Soon

The Future of Wii U, PS3 and 3DS Emulation Is Coming Soon

Emulation is making leaps and bounds recently. Let’s take a look at the progress made by the various emulators and why you should get excited.

5 Best PC MOBA Games to Keep You Glued to Your PC

5 of the Best MOBA Games to Keep You Glued to Your PC

MOBA games are becoming quite popular. They allow two teams with multiple players to go against each other on a dedicated map. If you’re looking for the best MOBA games for PC, check out these 5.

6 Cool Sandbox Games Similar to Minecraft

If Minecraft is not your cup of tea, here are 6 cool sandbox games like Minecraft that will surely give you many days of entertainment.

The Best Mobile Games - from PC and Console

The Best Mobile Games That Were Ported from PC and Console

In this article, we go over some of the best game titles found on mobile devices (iOS and Android) that were originally developed for the PC or console.

Why Some Games Need 64-Bit Support

In the world of gaming, there has been a recent move by major publishers to release their games with 64-bit support. Why is this so? Let check it out.

Top Raspberry Pi Games from the Pi Store

The Raspberry Pi isn’t a gaming powerhouse, but playing games on it is still possible and can be fun. Here are some of the top Raspberry Pi Games.

How to Play Atari 2600 Games on Ubuntu

If you happened to be an Atari brat while you were growing up, you can now relieve your 8-bit glory days on your Linux machine. Stella is an Atari 2600 emulator that works on Linux, Mac OS X, Windows and even more obscure systems like IRIX. It provides a very accurate emulation of the classic gaming system, and plays nearly every game ever released for it.

A Review of Red Eclipse, Free and Open Source FPS

The Red Eclipse is the latest FPS to utilize the Cube Engine 2. Check out our review of the Red Eclipse and see if it is the game for you.

How to Play The Sims 3 in Linux

Wine has come a long way in the last few years, making it fairly simple to install many popular Windows games on Linux. Cedega and PlayOnLinux have made it even easier by providing GUI assistance and management of your games. One game series, however, has proven to be consistently difficult to get working, and that’s […]

How to Set Up Your Own (Free) Dark Age of Camelot Server

Before World of Warcraft, there was Dark Age of Camelot (DAoC). Learn how you can set up a server and run on your Windows desktop.

How to Run Fullscreen Games In Linux With Dual Monitors

As with all operating systems, the way a Linux game behaves on a computer is largely dependent on the design of the game, the graphics hardware and drivers the user has, and the settings one chooses. Native Linux games are typically better at supporting the computer’s default resolution without much tweaking, but the way it […]