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Professional psychologists utilizing the Buss Perry Aggression Questionnaire have conducted a study on aggressiveness in gamers, with some interesting results. The study was conducted using 964gamers, who were asked to select three games they enjoy playing the most in order of preference and what system they use to play said games on. They were then asked to complete the Buss Perry Aggression Questionnaire, which is a 29 question survey that uses a 5-point Likert scale....

Summary From its humble beginnings as simple simulation games during the MS-DOS era, strategy games have blossomed into a complex and multifaceted genre that has catered to every player’s needs. This genre can range from massive story-rich campaigns with decisions, mechanics, and gameplay occurring in real-time, to competitive player-versus-player digital card games. It is not a surprise that this genre has maintained relevancy since the dawn of modern gaming with aspects of said genre being found in other non-strategy games that can be overt such as the base building mechanic inFallout 4, or subtle like pre-planning and optimizing the best route to travel inDeath Stranding....

Father’s Day is not necessarily celebrated in the world ofRed Dead Redemption. While men in the Van Der Linde gang made moves throughout history, the responsibility of fathering was often declared unimportant and fell to the background when compared to the constantly looming threat of danger, poverty, starvation, and homelessness. However, father figures can be more influential on a character than an actual father. Many important father figures have made significant impacts on the lives ofRed Dead Redemption’s heroes....

The Last of Us Part 1features many an obstacle for the protagonists to overcome. After escaping the chaos of the Capitol Building, Ellie and Joel are faced with the challenge of traveling more than halfway across the country to reach Joel’s brother, Tommy. to cover the vast distance between Massachusetts and Wyoming, the pair must first obtain a working car; no easy feat in the world ofThe Last of Us Part 1, where even the most basic supplies are few and far between....

Summary Souls games are known for anextensive range of weaponsand FromSoft’s latest release,Elden Ring,is not shy about this fact.Elden Ringoffers a diverse range of weapons, ranging from traditional weapons like Swords, Spears, Axes, and Shotels to unconventional ones like a Candlestand, Torch, or a Giant Wheel. WhileElden Ringhas an assortment of weapons, all weapons in the game are different from each other, bearing different damage, damage types, range, and requirements to wield the weapon....

Summary The concept of the anthology series has a huge rebirth in the 21st century. Many such shows have exploded into the mainstream, likeBlack Mirror,True Detective,American Horror Story, andWhat If…?, among many more. In literature, stories like these are often referred to as short stories. Bringing the same concept to television wasrevolutionary in the mid-twentieth century. Although NBC’sKraft Television Theatreis credited as the first anthology series, the show that set the blueprint for future anthology series and inspired many stories for years to come wasThe Twilight Zone....

Turtle Beach Recon Spark Gaming Headset Turtle Beach is now selling its entry-level gaming headset, the Recon Spark, on Amazon at a discount that isn’t too common. This $39.95 price is the lowest for the headset in at least a year, which makes for a great opportunity for anyone needing an affordable gaming headset. Thanks to its standard wired connectivity, the Recon Spark is compatible with most gaming systems, including PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch, and much more....

AHogwarts Legacyplayer demonstrates an extremely powerful combination of spells that allows them to stun lock and then simply destroy an enemy in the game very quickly. As more and more players are dropping into the Wizarding World, different strategies and techniques are being uncovered all the time, which just goes to show how deep and complex the gameplay ofHogwarts Legacytruly is. The gameplay inHogwarts Legacyis definitely focused around spell-weaving, or using the many different spells that players have in different combinations in order to achieve victory....

TheValheimcommunity is showing off its creativity again, with one fan creating an impressively accurate representation of the Hunter’s Dream fromBloodborne. The build includes impressive attention to detail and serves as a reminder that theValheimcommunity’s constructive creativityknows no limit. Valheimis a survival game themed around the era of Vikings, offering a detailed base-building system as one of its main features. Creative players have taken the base-building system and used it for a wide variety of creative builds, from completely original ideas to recreations of existing media....

Valoranthas been out for a little bit over a month now, and players are getting more and more familiar with the game, it’s mechanics, and the ten different Agents available to play in the closed beta. RELATED:Overwatch: The 5 Strongest DPS Heroes (& The 5 Weakest) These Agents are split into four different classes: Initiator, Controller, Duelist, and Sentinel. Omen fits into the Controller category and can be pretty effective in the right hands....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3is set to be a title of many firsts, being the first game in the franchise to be headed by Sledgehammer Games, as well as the first to provide its own take on the iconic Zombies gameplay of the wider IP. The release’s Zombies mode is smartly in the hands of Treyarch, which has a lengthy and well-respected history with the survival horror experience. With a lot of pre-release attention being placed on the campaign and core multiplayer ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, many fans may be in the dark about how Zombies will appear in the game....

World of Warcraft: Dragonflighthas done a lot to further legitimize Mythic dungeons as a worthy endgame alternative to Mythic raiding, and introducing a Realm First achievement has been one of the latest steps taken to advance that goal. Mythic Keystone dungeons began their life as Challenge Mode dungeons introduced inMists of Pandaria. They have since evolved into a well-oiled source of entertainment and challenge, both within the game and without, as Mythic Dungeon Invitationals have come to define the modern era ofWorld of Warcraft’s esports scene....

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Linksis a rather interesting footnote of the series' lengthy video game history. It’s a mobile title that removes numerous parts of the famous card game’s format and effects to make the game faster. It’s also noteworthy for making players obtain new cards either as item drops or in 3-card booster pack pulls that have rarities seen ingacha app games. As much as these sound like they detract from the experience,Duel Linksworks and is one of the most accessible ways to experience theYGO TCGto date....