When Windows 8 was first announced way back at the Consumer Electronics Show in 2011, it was met with…mixed results to put it lightly. This continues, to this day. Geek Messiah, Gabe Newell, co-founder of Valve, said: “Windows 8 is a catastrophe for everyone in the PC space.” So why is this? The biggest issue […]
Five Amazing Games to Try Out Next Family Game Night
March 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It’s true what they say: the family that plays together stays together! In this modern technological world, video games can absolutely be a staple for your family game night. The key to playing video games as a family is finding games that are not only designed with multi-player usage in mind, but appropriate and […]
PlayStation 4 Revealed
February 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
Gamers Trust Raiding Videos Playlist
February 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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The Top 10 Pixelated Couples in Video Game History
February 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It may be cliche for a video game website to post a list like this for Valentine’s Day, but it’s simply too fun to pass up. Video games are often seen as simply overcoming obstacles to collect points, but like all forms of entertainment involving characters, some form of plot is a requisite for success. And what […]
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 […]
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 […]
Parent’s Tools: Video Game Ratings Part One
February 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
With the plethora of video games released each week, it’s difficult for parents and the like to stay on top of what may or may not be appropriate for their children. Just looking at this week’s offerings, it may be difficult to decide when your at your local game store trying to make a decision. Luckily, it’s […]
Video Game Violence: A Needed Conversation
February 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The following editorial reflects the views and opinions of the author and not necessarily that of Gamers Trust Incorporated. The United States has been wrought with deeply emotional tragedy lately stemming from increased firearms violence. If any good is to come from these events, it’s that a long needed conversation is being had about violence in our society. Some would argue […]
