Weekend Brunch is a weekly discussion post to get gamers thinking and have their opinion heard about the industry they love. It’s a light-hearted conversation just like you’d have with the family at brunch. Except without your creepy uncle. If you have a topic you’d like brought up, or just want to share your thought, sound off in the […]
In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
February 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Didn’t follow Gamers Trust’s news this week? Shame on you! Maybe you should subscribe to our RSS feed, Facebook, or Twitter. We’re here for you now though. Here’s a look at what you missed. Top 10 News Stories of the Week: Civilization 5 Lead Designer Starts New Studio Possible Specs for Xbox 720. To Require Internet? OUYA Console […]
An Extremely Inspirational Tale of Adversity and Freindship
February 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
As I was browsing reddit this afternoon, I came across a post, “This made me shed a tear or two” by reddit user DravenOP. It linked to a World of Warcraft forum post about how hardcore the game has become in Korea, how unfriendly the community is to new players, and how a single act […]
Cheat Codes to Host 24-Hour Child’s Play Charity Event
February 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Child’s Play charity is an organization that allows gamers to do some real good in the world by helping to raise money for children in hospitals. The organization was started in 2003 and has since branched out to help over 70 hospitals worldwide. One of the most interesting (read: ‘fun’) ways that gamers contribute is by holding marathon gaming sessions, […]
FarmVille TV Series In The Works…No. Really.
February 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Huffington Post as an article up today revealing that Brett Ratner (X-Men Last Stand, Horrible Bosses) is working on a TV version of ‘FarmVille’ by Zynga. The animated show will be produced by Six Eleven Media. “FarmVille is one of the most exciting brands out there today and its cross-platform opportunities are endless. I am thrilled […]
Big Bad Beta: Next Round of Beta Testing for SimCity Coming Feb 16
February 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If you’ve been anxiously awaiting the release of the next ‘SimCity’ and can’t wait any longer, EA has announced that they will begin their second round of beta testing on February 16. It will begin at 8am Central on the 16th and run for 24 hours. Even if you weren’t in on the first one, […]
First Ever Interactive Nintendo Magazine Coming to iOS
February 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
‘Pure Nintendo’ is now available on Apple’s iOS Newsstand. The magazine will be the first ever Nintendo magazine to be fully interactive. At least the tablet version. Readers can receive 6 issues/year for $9.99 or purchase ala cart for $2.99. Our tablet version of Pure Nintendo Magazine is fully interactive. You will immerse yourself in […]
Playfire and Green Man Gaming Giving Away Four Free Games
February 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Starting today, Green Fire Gaming and Playfire are giving away one free game-a-day for the next four days. Each title is available for only 24 hours, so if you want today’s offering you’d best get a jump on it. Here’s a look the offerings Zombies An isometric rampage through the deep, dark, dungeons of bureaucracy. […]
Gabe Newell DICE Keynote: “PC Gaming Belongs in the Living Room”
February 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The co-founder of Valve and Steam, Gabe Newell took the stage to deliver his keynote speech during the D.I.C.E. SUMMIT. During his address, which you can view above, he addresses many things, most notably in the way of accessible PC gaming stating that the Steam Box, Valve’s in-home PC streaming console, could eventually get as low as $0. “The price […]
Voice Commands Coming to Xbox 720?
February 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It seems that Microsoft is truly upping their game (I’d like to say no pun intended, but we all know it was), when it comes to the Xbox 720. Today The Verge and IGN are reporting that voice recognition ala Siri will be included in the next-gen Microsoft console. Sources familiar with Microsoft’s Xbox plans […]
