More competition means more value for money.

This Is Why Now Is The Best Of Times For Gaming

All about boss fights.

Black Mesa – Xen Is Finally Finished

When free really is free.

Epic Gives You Free Games But People Still Hate Them

Here's a handy guide to levelling up in The Division.

https://www.reddit.com/r/thedi…_squishy_new_solo_agents/

Some gaming terms are weird, but when you think about it, some of them could be used for real life:

Buff: A beneficial effect placed on a character to make them stronger or shinier. Debuff is the negative, yet Debuffest is highly regarded.

Nerf: Your favourite character/weapon sucks now, while everyone else’s remains OP.

NPC: A non-player character. Often has a missing dog or cow you need to find; sometimes sells you things.

Permadeath: One life, one chance. Also a really bad haircut.

Pixelbitching: Having to sweep the screen in search of the one hidden or obscure item that will allow progress, from the Where’s Waldo Game Design School of Fuck You.*

Wallhack: A common cheat that allows one player to see enemies through walls, or sometimes shoot/attack through them without so much as a “Here’s JOHNNY!”

https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/pc-…-and-their-true-meanings/

The Division – A Mini Review

I agree, games have really exploded during the last 12 months, with prices also becoming very competitive, not to mention loads of free games being given away every week by some companies.

For example, until 21st January, Epic is giving away Star Wars Battlefront II, a $40 game.

https://www.epicgames.com/stor…r-wars-battlefront-2/home

I wouldn't call it an addiction, but for me it's far more preferable and enjoyable than social media, particularly for multiplayer where you can play with your friends.

This is a long but fascinating article on the ethics and myths of video gaming, written by a gaming behaviour expert. I haven't read it all yet, but will do eventually.

https://celiahodent.com/ethics-in-the-videogame-industry/

Resident Evil Village – Already Modded