It is coming…It is just around the corner…This holiday season will see the dawn of another legendary video game console manufacturer releasing it’s latest wares. Outside of all the hype that usually comes along with such a release the truth dwells somewhere beneath. Sony’s PlayStation 4 is set to come out and to the usual […]
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February 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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The Online Disinhibition Effect: Fellow Gamers are People Too!
February 13, 2013 by 2 Comments
For a phenomenon with such a long and complicated name, in actuality it’s a very simple and straightforward concept. The Online Disinhibition Effect (ODE) is the technical term given to hiding behind the anonymous veil of the internet and creating a more uninhibited and open persona for oneself. For some, this could be a positive […]
Weekend Brunch: Why Don’t Non-Gamers “Get It?”
February 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
The Importance of Healthy Gaming Communities.
February 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If you’re a parent reading this article who has little to no experience gaming, but want to keep up on the subject good on ya! Many parents these days are becoming more and more concerned with the video games that their children play. Sure, the usual offenders are ever present: blood, violence suggestive themes. But perhaps the most alarming […]
FGTV: Skylanders SWAP Force Hands-on Gameplay and Figures.
February 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
We talked yesterday about the announcement of Skylanders SWAP Force, and the folks from Family Gamer TV had a chance to sit down with the CEO behind the title. Today, FGTV takes us further into the anticipated toy/video game hybrid with hands-on footage with the figures and gameplay. Family Gamer TV provides video game reviews for […]
Do You Listen To Gaming Podcasts?
February 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I’ve been into podcasting for many years now. I actually got on the bandwagon before there even was a bandwagon inspired by Leo Laporte’s TWiT (This Week in Tech) then only a single show instead of a full-blown network. Along with some other friends I started up a general weekly podcast and even my own […]
FGTV: A Video Look At Skylanders SWAP Force
February 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Our friends over at Family Gamer TV had the chance to sit down with the CEO behind Skylanders SWAP Force, which we wrote on earlier today. In their exclusive interview we get a great look at the new toys as well as details on the characters. Family Gamer TV provides video game reviews for the whole family. You […]
