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Gaming News Opinions 

5 Pros and Cons to Use Steam, And Why I Still Do

October 9, 2018 Michael Brockbank pc games, pc gaming, steam

Steam is one of the more popular outlets for games on the Internet. It also has a reputation for both good and bad practices from indie developers. But no matter how you slice it up, the system has great potential for both sides of the coin. So, why do people still use Steam?

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Should eSports Be a Part of School Activities?

August 13, 2018November 2, 2018 Michael Brockbank esports, health and fitness, pc gaming

As games develop and attract audiences of all ages, eSports is becoming more of a mainstream reality. As such, some believe it may have a role in the future or school-based sports. But is the world ready for the digital realm to be a part of daily education?

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Journal 

Why Survival Crafting Games are Among My Favorites

July 17, 2018September 21, 2019 Michael Brockbank crafting, pc gaming, survival, survival crafting

Survival crafting games pit you against the environment for the simple purpose of living to see another day. Some of the best will also involve some kind of back story to keep the player engaged. At any rate, they are among my favorite types to play. Why should you consider these for yourself?

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Early Access 

Early Access Raft: Is it Worth the Effort?

July 12, 2018September 21, 2019 Michael Brockbank builder, crafting, early access, pc gaming, raft, steam, survival

I’m a fan of survival games that center around gathering and building. During the Steam Summer Sale of 2018, I stumbled across a new title in the form of an early access Raft. Because it was on sale, I decided to give it a shot. And it’s something I don’t regret buying.

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Opinions 

Why I Enjoy Hardcore Mode on Any Video Game

July 9, 2018 Michael Brockbank hardcore, pc gaming

One of the reasons I play most games is to test myself and my abilities. What better way to test how good you are by setting the game to hardcore mode? Although it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, it can do wonders for the experience of playing the game.

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Opinions 

7 Reasons to Play Subnautica: My Obsession with Exploration

July 5, 2018September 21, 2019 Michael Brockbank pc gaming, subnautica

So, I think I have a problem. I wouldn’t call it an addiction, but it’s definitely an obsession. Subnautica has taken far too much of my time recently. But, I have semi-valid reasons to play Subnautica and why I hope the developer continues building onto the franchise.

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PC Gaming Reviews 

Subnautica: A Review of Building and Exploring

June 25, 2018September 21, 2019 Michael Brockbank building, discovery, exploration, pc gaming, steam summer sale, subnautica

For those who love to build, explore and are not afraid of the ocean, Subnautica is right for you. In fact, I found this game to be quite addicting even though there is no support for multiple players. It goes to show not everything needs to have a battle royale version.

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Gaming News 

Do Violent Games Inspire Violent Behavior in Children?

June 14, 2018June 14, 2018 Michael Brockbank healthy gaming, pc gaming, violent games

Is your child preparing to go on a murderous rampage on the streets because of a video game? According to some parents, violent games prompt violent behavior. But is this truly a state of fact or simply poor parenting skills?

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Gaming News 

Fallout 76 and Why I am Excited to Play It

June 11, 2018September 21, 2019 Michael Brockbank bethesda, fallout, fallout 76, pc gaming

I’ve been waiting for weeks regarding Fallout 76 and what it will entail. I even set my alarm to go off before the live stream on Twitch from E3 so I wouldn’t miss out. And what I learned has me a bit excited with a bit of skepticism and worry.

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Journal 

Why I’m Not a Fan of Mobile Gaming

June 7, 2018 Michael Brockbank mobile gaming, pc gaming

Mobile gaming is a massive business today. It seems everywhere you look, someone is playing Fortnite or God forbid Candy Crush. As a Gen-Xer, I still can’t wrap my mind around why it has such a massive impact on the gaming community nowadays.

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