KitGuru Gaming – Weekly Round Up

For those tech readers who don’t always get time to check out our game related content at Kitguru gaming – here is a round up of content published in the last week.

“Bridging the Gap between Hardcore and Casual Games – Can It be Done?”

Hardcore gamers vs. casual gamers, consoles vs. smart phones; controllers vs. the hands-free Kinect/Move.   A battle is ensuing, involving battles over market share, ultimately fighting for the future of gaming.

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“Playing Video Games at Universities”

If your dream has been to play every game in existence, the Computer and Video Game Archive at the University of Michigan can help you along.  Although new games are constantly being created, making it nearly impossible to keep a game library up-to-date with every game ever made, UM does its best to keep up.

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“High Score on 8-Bit = 20% Discount on Your Haircut: Hair Salon Meets Retro Game Shop in Copenhagen”

While some hair salons may include arcade machines, nothing can beat this man’s salon, featuring classic video games and action figures.  You can even play the NES while getting your haircut and receive 20% off for a high score!

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“A Pioneer in Gaming Recognized in 2011, Just One Month before His Death – Creator of the Cartridge”

Jerry Lawson was one of few black engineers in the electronic world “and electronic gaming in particular.”

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“What Do Pioneers of the Video Game Industry Have to Say about Modern Games?”

Video games are a widely contested form of entertainment, and there is no exception when it comes to the pioneers of the video game world versus modern day video game creators.

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