Video games are largely a visual medium; it is half the name of the industry after all. However, just as the visuals of a game can play a key role in your immersion in its world, so can the soundtrack. For some people, a good soundtrack can make or break a form of entertainment. I’m […]
Read More Listen to Your Game: The Importance of Music and Sound in Video GamesSo today starts a new sales week for the PlayStation store, and there are some big titles with deep discounts that you should scoop up. The deals are even sweeter if you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber. The first game I wanna talk about is Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor: Game of the Year Edition. This huge […]
Read More Big PlayStation Store sales this week!Pretty much since the Summer of Arcade on Xbox Live Arcade back in 2008 highlighted digital-only titles like Braid and Castle Crashers, the video game industry has slowly – sometimes painfully – been shifting toward an all-digital future. There are quite a few different ways to look at this; in theory, this should reduce the […]
Read More The great video game debate: Physical vs. DigitalHello world! If you’re reading this, welcome to The Joyful Gamer blog. My name is Ryan and I’ve been an avid gamer for as long as I can remember. I love the adventures they take me on, the experiences I’ve had with friends and family while playing them, and the challenges and memorable moments they’ve […]
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