In other words, there's probably never been a better opportunity to play sports video games than right now. The only thing keeping this from being a true golden age is simply that sports gaming itself is in the doldrums . Sports gamers have fewer choices now than ever before, and the games they're left with — while typically looking great on current-gen consoles — have stalled out in quality, eliciting fan revolts over a lack of innovation and a frequent use of microtransaction services .
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The king of MLB The Show? How Joey Gallo got so good at video games
"They should have done this a long time ago," the Texas Rangers slugger said of the league, which begins its televised postseason schedule Friday. "When I saw basketball doing it, I thought, why aren't we doing this?"
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"I was really nervous because I didn't know how good I was, because I didn't play [The Show] that much," Gallo said. "I knew I was pretty good, but I didn't know how good everyone else was. I was just hoping to win a few games, maybe I'll go .500 or whatever."
5 pandemic-themed video games for if you want to feel slightly more terrified – The
In these uncertain times of self-isolation, it's easy to feel like the world is spinning out of control. Here are some video games where you can determine the outcome of a major virus. Take back control.
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While attempting to unravel the source of an unstoppable bloodborne pathogen infecting Victorian London, your character, a hunter, will face several mysteries and imposing beasts. There's no social distancing in this city, and you can shoot, stab, and explode your way through the nightmare plague and stop it completely. 'Bloodborne' is available on PS4.
Blizzard Entertainment's Philip Klevestav on Designing Built Environments in Video Games |
Realistic images and walk-throughs have become an integral part of project presentations. Designers are using cutting-edge softwares and constructing precise 3D models to showcase their work as authentically as possible. As for the world of video games , it is not just about the quality of the graphics or how accurate these graphics are, but rather the immersive experience of visual designs and how the players are communicating with the virtually-built environment.
In an exclusive interview with ArchDaily, Philip Klevestav , principle artist at Blizzard Entertainment , the gaming development company known for Warcraft, Overwatch, and Diablo, shares his insights on video game designs and the influence of architecture on the designing process.
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Coronavirus: US Army tankers use video games to train for tank warfare - Business Insider
Dozens of US Army tankers have been playing tank warfare video games online to train for combat during the pandemic, the Army said this week.
The 3rd ABCT, which recently returned from South Korea, does not actually have any tanks to train in right now because they are waiting to get upgraded M1A2 Abrams tanks, but even if they had them, the coronavirus would likely keep the four-man crews from piling into them.
Social distancing demands in response to the continued spread of the coronavirus required leaders to take a look at alternative training options.
Grand Theft Auto V, Doom, and more Xbox One video games are leaving Xbox Game Pass soon »
The Xbox Game Pass library of video games refreshes on a very regular basis and now it's time once again for some titles to make way for fresher ones that are set to join in the near future.
It's unclear when exactly these Xbox One video games will be leaving Xbox Game Pass so it's recommended to play ASAP if you haven't finished them as they could be removed at any minute.
7 Fun Family Video Games That Even Non-Gamers Will Love | Real Simple
As social distancing becomes the reality for many of us for the foreseeable future, downtime at home is an inevitable factor to avoid. Yet for those thankful to be quarantined with their family, there’s no shortage of ways to pass the time. One you may not have thought of: video games.
Though they may not seem like the go-to way to spend time with your family, there are an abundance of video games now available that your entire squad will love, even if they’re non-gamers. You don’t need to be a Mario professional to enjoy them, and these entertaining games we’ve rounded up are sure to bring joy to your family’s faces during these troublesome times.
Nominees for LI's Excellence Awards: Digital, Apps and Video Games | licenseglobal.com
The 2020 Licensing International Excellence Awards nominees for best licensed product in the Digital, Apps, Video Games category include seven companies from the U.S., the U.K. and China.
From classic kids' brands to well-known corporate companies as well as beloved character properties, the nominees each have a unique highlight that earned them a spot on the nominees list. More than 600 entries were received this year from companies across 22 countries, which were judged by a panel of 152 executives to create the nominees list.
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