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Can the Wii U Reach the Popularity Level of the Wii?
The release of Mario Kart 8 has boosted Wii U consoles sales. Is there anyway Nintendo could continue this trend? What is it that is holding people back from buying the Wii U at this point? Does Nintendo have a long term plan to boost sales of the system? The Gamers Lounge speculates on what the sales numbers mean and asks the question can the Wii U succeed the same way the Wii could?
How to Get Destiny From Target for Under $10
Destiny is going to be a big fall release and by now anyone who is interested in the game probably has it pre-ordered somewhere. Amazon, Gamestop, Best Buy have all had pre-order offers which include DLC or $10 back in reward certificates. But it's Target that has the best deal for getting Destiny and it's only available for a limited time.
Watch Dogs Review: Was the hype worth it?
Watch Dogs is a good game and it has some interesting features. The game has gotten a lot of great press and a lot of praise from reviewers and the game industry. Does this mean everyone should run out and buy the game? Does Watch Dogs change open world games forever? Is the hype behind the game too much or does it live up to the lofty expectations?
How to Deal With a Backlog?
Backlogs are symbols of good and bad in the gaming world. They bring out the best and worst in gamers. There are plenty of games to play but not never enough time. The Gamer’s Lounge has some ideas on how some gamers should deal with backlogs.
Retroscribe and RetroN 5: The Perfect Match
Retroscribe is a game rental service which caters to Retro Gamers. The RetroN 5 is Hyperkin new multi function game console that fans of retro gaming have eagerly purchased. These two could go together like Mario and Luigi and for anyone looking for a way to play more retro games, RetroScribe is the answer.
Retron5 Has Created a Retro Resurgence Monster
The title says it all. The RetroN 5 has caused the demand for retro games to go up. Is this because everyone thinks they have a gaming goldmine? Does this mean the price will climb? How does this affect collectors?
Wolfenstein: The New Order Review
Wolfenstein: The New Order was a pleasant surprise to most gamers. Wolfenstein has a long history tied into the past and present of what defines modern gaming. But there is something about this series, it is like an old friend that gamers want to hang out. What is it about this fps that is so compelling? The Gamer’s Lounge is happy to report Wolfenstein: The New Order is an FPS many gamers will enjoy.
Dark Souls 2: Where's the fun?
Dark Souls 2 is a unique game and it has a lot to offer. The big question is will most gamers like it? What is the appeal in a game so difficult? Should there be more games like it? One writer from The Gamer’s Lounge takes on Dark Souls 2 and is left pondering one question, where’s the fun?
Will the Retron5 create a retro revolution?
Retro gaming has steadily picked up over the last 10 years. The last generation of gaming gave life-long fans remakes and digital downloads of the classics that many gamers enjoyed. The RetroN 5 is right around the corner, and its release could mean several great options for gamers. The Gamers Lounge speculates that gamers could see a retro gaming revolution where interest in retro gaming grows, while dealing with the sudden influx of demand for retro games.
How early 1990s FPS games helped shape modern gaming
FPS games have long been a staple of gaming. The 1990s graced gamers with all sorts of FPS games from quite a few developers. These days gamers associate most FPS games with well known franchises such as COD, Halo, or Battlefield. Gamers should be thankful, for it was FPS games like Doom and Wolfenstein 3D that contributed to revolutionizing and pushing gaming.
Will Mario Kart 8 be the Wii U's Killer App?
Mario Kart 8 is right around the corner. This could be the Wii U’s killer app with the tournament play, robust roster, and online multiplayer. Mario Kart is a great game, everyone likes it and its an excuse some people have been waiting for to buy the Wii U. But will it be enough to move systems and keep gamers content until the next big AAA release?
Best of the May Pre-orders
May is going to be a great month for games. There are quite a few notable release coming out before summer approaches. The Gamer’s Lounge has taken the time to look at some of the pre-orders for some of the games and points out the best and the worst
The Gamers Lounge Ultra Giveaway!
The Gamers Lounge has been up for a few months and we want to give something back to our loyal readers and listeners. Everyone loves free stuff!!
Wolf Among Us Episode 3: A Crooked Mile Review
The Wolf Among Us Episode 3: A Crooked Mile is going to make gamers want more. Telltale continues to amaze gamers with the story and the action. The question is, although this episode is shorter, will gamers have enough to keep them busy until episode 4?
PAX East is all about the Indies
PAX East has come and gone and it was another great year in the books. This time there was more of a Indie presence than a AAA presence at the show. Is this a bad thing? Not necessarily? Will this be the trend for other PAX’s as well? The Gamer’s Lounge had a blast at PAX and here were some of the great highlights
South Park Stick of Truth Review: Fan Service meets an RPG
Most of the South Park games haven’t been very good. Gamers had a right to be wary about the Stick of Truth. Would this be another licensed game that was nothing more than a ploy to make money? Stick of Truth is a game that provides fan service while catering to those gamers who like a different style of RPG.
The N64: Nintendo's least collectible console
The N64 will be remembered as the only successful 64 bit system. It was also one of the first system to make 4 player multiplayer accessible, push for making FPS games popular on consoles, and show off games in 3D. There are quite a few good games for the system but it seems no one is really an N64 collector. The Gamer’s Lounge has a few theories on why the N64 may be destined to be Nintendo's leas collectible system
Did the release of Titanfall overshadow other games?
Titanfall seems to be to the game everyone is playing. But did its release overshadow other great March games? So far in the month of March gamers have seen the release of Southpark: The Stick of Truth and Dark Souls II. inFAMOUS: Second Son is coming out in the next week will it slip under everyone’s radar and be overshadowed by Titanfall as well?
Why its a great time to buy a PS3
Still waiting to get a PS3? Well now is better than ever to buy this console. The price of the console is still dropping and the great games are still coming out. If gamers’ haven't picked up one yet The Gamer’s Lounge has a few reasons why this is the time to buy a PS3.
Best of the pre-order bonuses for March
March has shown its hand to gamers. Games are coming and some of the big releases are Titanfall, inFAMOUS Second Son, South Park: The Stick of Truth, Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes and Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z. Which game has the best pre-order bonuses? Are gamers going to see store exclusive DLC?