What makes a video game great? Opinions will differ on this. Some might think graphics are the most important. Others might value an interesting storyline or variety of maps. Still others might regard function over form, role-play games over first person shooters. Arguably, it’s a combination of all of these things.

Every so often, the major gaming companies upgrade their systems and with that, video quality gets upgraded as well. Back when, let’s say, Playstation 1 came out in 1994, no one could have imagined how clear the graphics would someday become. If you compare the difference in video quality between …

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Welcome readers! We at NERDSociety.com have a treat for you! We were able to interview an awesome Twitch streamer for your entertainment, so check it out; I think she will amaze you!

NERDSociety: Thanks for taking the time to interview with us at NERDSociety.com, would you share with us your name and where you are from?

Glitzy: Hello! My name is Glitzy and I am from Texas!

NS: When did you first pick up a video game controller—or—was it an arcade game? What game was …

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For those not familiar with Steampunk, it is generally considered to be a sci-fi genre having its roots in the steam-powered technology of the late 19th century. The most easily identifiable features of Steampunk include brass, pully-type mechanisms, a lot of leather and goggles, and cannister type objects which might facilitate steam power. Calling Steampunk science fiction might seem to be a contradiction since sci-fi usually takes place in the future but the genre actually has more of a fantasy angle as it can really take place in any era. While it is steadily gaining popularity, Steampunk is still a sub-culture …

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While Marvel might have the current monopoly on bankable superhero films, DC and Warner Bros. seem to be doing a lot better with their video games. But while I thoroughly enjoyed the Batman: Arkham City game, I found that the Arkham Origins game to be lacking somehow.  Just more of the same stuff with slightly better animation.

I’m hoping Arkham Knight gives us more of these other characters like Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy without having to spend too much on DLC.  If it can recapture the magic from Arkham City by offering the open city environment allowing for lots of …

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It’s that time of year again, it’s the top ten toys, but not just anyone’s, it is MY top ten toys. The list consists of what I got this year regardless of its release date. Number 1 was a tough decision, but I think I chose wisely.

So, let’s begin!

10. HE-MAN—the selection of He-Man seems to take number 10 every year for me, I guess there really wasn’t anything that stood out to the point of dragging one of the individual figures to the top five. However, this selection featuring Blade from the movie, Extendar and even the ‘Unnamed …

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Gaming for a good cause… Two great reasons to come out to the new GameWorks located at Town Square in Las Vegas on October 30 and play some Call of Duty. Local and out of town teams are welcome to compete for the grand prizes of $1,000., a trophy, and the title of “1st Halloween 3v3 LAN Champion.” Main stage games will be broadcasted live on Twitch TV.!

Complete Gamers Evolved, LLC. will be hosting the event. The console will be an XBox One so just bring your Call of Duty: Ghosts disc, controller and headset. There is a $60. early …

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To YOU, the reader; this is the final part of my Tekken MZ fan fiction, please enjoy it to the fullest and even comment on what you think of it and the whole series in general; and as always thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy it.

TEKKEN: MISHIMA ZAIBATSU — PART 13

Asuka stood before young Heihachi in her glossy, golden, vinyl bodysuit that was inlayed with white leather; on the back was a large free form, white and black flying bird. She looked up at her much larger opponent; he was going to be worse than any of …

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A dull bell rang out in the background of the battered shrine in which the real battle was going to take place. There were no fans cheering, there were no reporters present. The shrine was abandoned and dilapidated with a large bell only—the one ringing it was unseen in the guise of darkness.

Asuka wore her Kimono again—the Sakura branch was wrapped tightly with a braiding of red and white ribbon from the crack that Jun had put in the wood. Asuka stood next to her aunt who wore almost a reverse of her outfit that she wore against Asuka; the …

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Asuka wore a black kimono with a white spider web pattern off of her right shoulder exposing her entire right arm which was adorned with a continuous golden tribal tattoo—now exposed to all; she would show part of the Angel to her opponents and the world—she couldn’t hide it anymore even if she wanted to. Asuka’s outfit was quite complicated with a wrapping around her breasts that crisscrossed at her neck to keep it in place; she also had a pair of thin, blue leather collars around her neck. The dropped sleeve of her kimono was held in place and covering …

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The note left attached to her door was one that she couldn’t turn down, was it Miharu looking to get her ass kicked again…? No, that would be too simple, the writing was older and this was a challenge to a duel; Asuka was intelligent enough to know that there would only be two people left who would try to stop her fight with Ling and that was Wang Jinrei and Jin. Jin wouldn’t challenge her; he was part of the final rounds. So it had to be Ling’s grandfather Jinrei. Asuka had lost to Wang before–that would be unacceptable this …

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