A good open world game makes you feel part of the world. Your choices have an influence on the environment. Open world games provide gamers with a sense of freedom and choice. You are free to explore the entire world and discover adventures and stories. Yet not all game worlds are as immersive and need additional content and characters to make them meaningful.
Best reboots of game series | Opinion
Game reboots are popular right now, but as gamers we are not quite sure whether we love or hate them. As a medium, games are more detailed and advanced. This creates opportunities to recreate some of the best gameplay experiences of the last few decades. A reboot of older game series makes a lot of sense.
Best horror games to play at night, if you dare | Opinion
Ready to be scared? Horror games tend to make you hide from your enemies and leave you feeling vulnerable. Try to enjoy some of the games on this list at night in a dark room with the lights switched off. If you dare, play these games when no one else at home. But remember, the experiences may haunt you long after you play. Horror games are not for the weak of heart.
Do you remember the netbooks? | Opinion
Netbooks used to rule the lightweight laptop market, but handheld devices have replaced these compact notebooks. Despite the success of these netbooks, they were forotten a decade later by users who prefer to use even smaller devices such as smartphones and tablets. However, even after these years, the netbook remains an interesting concept with a larger influence.
Are games becoming too expensive | Opinion
Last month, some of the prices of the exclusive next generation games for the PlayStation 5 were released online. These games cost between 70 and 80 euros for one title. A noticeable price increase compared to the previous generation. For the average gamer, this is a large part of their available budget. What is the reason behind these increased prices?
Reasons to build a desktop computer for gaming in 2020 | Opinion
2020 is an interesting year for gamers. Both the next generation of consoles and the latest graphics cards will be released this autumn. These more advanced graphics cards in combination with the processors released earlier this year, makes this period the perfect moment to build yourself a desktop and switch from the more traditional consoles to a custom computer.
The reasons to purchase and display collectibles | Opinion
After a personal search of multiple months to find a specific collector's item, we found it online for a good price in a reliable online store. Convenient, yet the question remains why we purchase and collect collectables from games. After some research, there seem to be several different reasons why gamers collect game related items.
But, can it run Crysis? | Opinion
Even after 13 years, Crysis remains one of the most impressive games. Now, with a remastered version on the way, it is time to take a closer look at the game and discuss why a remaster of this game will be an underwhelming experience compared to the original game. And that is positive. Even after more than a decade, the game still competes with recent titles in terms of graphics.
Can a game be announced too early in its development? | Opinion
It is a question often asked, but difficult to answer. Is it possible to announce a game too early in its development? Many people believe not, even so, a game can receive less attention as a result. Or more. Seen the past examples, it is hard to form a representative answer. It depends on the game, developer, publisher and marketing budget.
How one game perfected and defined the looter shooter genre | Opinion
In recent years, we have seen some great and terrible loot-based shooting games. The looter shooter genre has been around for some time now, but one game redefined the use of colour-coded loot and role-playing mechanics in these games. The level of customisation, memorable missions and characters helps to distinguish the game from other shooters.
