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Is It The Golden Age Of Gaming?

4 April 2013 8:32 AM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »

 

Video Gaming began in 1972 with the introduction of the instant classic Pong. Since then, the popularity and quality of video games has sky-rocketed. 40 years on and we can all but create reality. Gameplay, graphics and the entire production of games is better than ever. This is why the question stands - is this the Golden Age of video games?

Most people have their own opinion on what this age was and really it comes down to what age you are. A gamer’s age depicts which generations they have played through, and subsequently the games. Almost every gamer would believe it is the generation they played the most, be that 80’s, 90’s, 00’s or whenever, that is the best. The 80’s was a very distinct age for gaming. In 1983, Nintendo released the Nintendo Entertainment System (Nes) and virtually spawned the gaming world as we know it. The 80’s saw classic games like Super Mario Bros., »

- Curtis Dillon

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10 Most Infuriating Water Levels In Gaming History

25 February 2013 4:16 AM, PST | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »

Water levels have become the staple of video games, much to the chagrin of those who play them. Developers seem to enjoy utilizing them as an ego brushing device; being the most efficient way of showing off their cutting edge physics engine and impressive graphics.

Conceptually, the water level is sound. As human beings we are inherently afraid of the unknown, and what better a way to explore this idea than in the vast, unforgiving depths of Poseidon’s dominion. Gigantic sea monsters, strange natural phenomena and mysterious relics hidden under the surface, are pervasive throughout our collective culture; and can translate well to video games.

Unfortunately, the number of genuinely fun or effective water sections can be counted on one hand. For every Treasure Trove Cove there’s five Atlanticas.  The water section in Amnesia is one of the most frightening experiences in gaming, as is Earthworm Jim’s »

- Ashley Bailey

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Remembering A Hero: Earthworm Jim

1 February 2013 4:04 AM, PST | Cinelinx | See recent Cinelinx news »

Game protagonists are a big part of any gaming experience. Our heroes often determine how well we remember certain games, and how easily we forget them. This edition of Remembering a Hero looks to Earthworm Jim and his outrageous quest into 2 dimensional platforming. 

The early 90s was a strange time to be in or around the UK. Rave music dominated the increasingly popular club scene, recreational drugs flooded the mainstream, and life whizzed by in one relentless, whistle-blowing, glow stick toting, ecstasy-driven fluorescent blur. Or at least so I’m told; I was too young to really remember it and certainly too young to experience any of the above. Alas, I digress.

But i digress for a reason. Because as a youngster growing up in the 90s, I often admired the many great protagonists of which my esteemed 8 and 16-bit game collection comprised; but I also pondered where the inspiration »

- feeds@cinelinx.com (Joe )

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10 Awesome Snes RPG Series You Must Play Before You Die

8 January 2013 2:03 AM, PST | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »

Ah, the Snes. One of the most successful consoles ever made, boasting an incredible games catalogue with classics such as Super Mario All Stars, Donkey Kong Country, Mario Kart, Pilotwings, Starfox, Kirby’s Dream Land, F-Zero, Earthworm Jim, Mortal Kombat, Yoshi’s Island and Super Metroid (to name just a few). It was also home to the Golden Age of roleplaying games (RPGs), with classic after classic being released every year – so why not join us for a stroll down memory lane with a list of 10 Snes RPG series you must play before you die?

Maybe you’ll rescue a maiden or fight a goblin or two along the way…

 

10. Breath of Fire

Dragons tend to get a pretty poor deal in the fantasy genre. Almost always classed as the villain for the simple fact of hunting food, claiming princesses and gathering gold (which is the modus operandi of every »

- Laurence Gardner

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