Reddit user MandiocaGamer posted an image of his latest console case mod. It’s an NES that’s been gutted to have the colors of the Famicom (the NES in Japan). In addition to that, he also made a sky roof in the middle that allows you to see what game is being played. If that wasn’t enough, there’s also a cool glowing red light to top it off.
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I love first person shooters, ever since I played Doom on DOS 20 years ago. Since then, FPS’s have changed substantially over the years, from squad based gameplay to massively multiplayer online and much, much more. While I agree with purists that the best way to play an FPS is with a mouse and keyboard (and soon the Oculus Rift), I’ve embraced console shooters as well. I regularly … [ Read More... ]
In a recent blog post, former Epic Games designer, Cliff Bleszinski, gave his thoughts and views on micro-transactions, DLC, and free to play business models. He makes several good points regarding consumers unrealistic expectations towards game pricing. He also explains the purpose of DLC and continuous income for a game once it’s released.
Here are some notable quotes.
On the cost of making a game and what the consumer … [ Read More... ]
id Software’s yearly event has finally been announced. Quakecon is one of the world’s largest LAN parties often called the “woodstock of gaming.” Fan’s of id Software and Bethesda are the focus here, although there are all types of games being played in the BYOC room. That’s Bring Your Own Computer. Besides that, id Software usually shows off something new and juicy for fans including panels with … [ Read More... ]