Archive for Video Games

What Are AAA Games? AAA games are high-budget, high-quality video games developed by major studios. They are crucial to the gaming industry as they set benchmarks for quality and influence trends. Let’s dive into AAA games to understand what they are and how they differ from independently developed games.  Understanding AAA Games AAA games are […]

The Future of Video Games What will video games look like in the future? As technology advances, we can expect more realistic graphics and immersive experiences. Imagine finding yourself in a real-life Mushroom Kingdom, navigating open holes and underground levels, or physically running alongside your favorite Disney characters with a custom-made Keyblade. With video games gaining […]

Like a movie soundtrack, the music playing while you explore enchanted lands or blast away alien enemies in a video game sets the tone and propels the story forward. To celebrate this art form, we’ve compiled a list of the best video game soundtracks of all time. 1. Journey (2012) One of the few video […]

From action-packed shooter games to challenging strategy games, we love a good video game. As technology advances and game developers keep creating fresh content, there seems to be a new game to try every day. Luckily for gamers like us, there are many benefits of gaming that will encourage you to keep playing — as […]

Nintendo began developing video games in the 1970s during the height of arcade gaming. When other companies like Atari began developing video game systems for home use, Nintendo broadened its horizons and began working on its own consoles.  Today, the historic developer has more systems than nearly any other company, so it takes effort to […]

The Microsoft Xbox Series S and X models start a new page in the gaming titan’s history. With such a rock-solid market position, you’d think Microsoft must be one of the oldest console brands. In reality, Xbox is a relatively new player. Let’s peak into the memory card to appreciate the consoles that forged Microsoft’s gaming […]

The Japanese video game company Sega was one of the major players in the industry’s foundation. While it experienced success developing arcade games, most know Sega for its timeless stories and iconic characters. Few of today’s gamers have ever gotten their hands on one of the various Sega consoles.  Unless you lived through it, you […]

Atari changed the world with its run of influential in-home consoles that shaped the industry. Here’s your guide to Atari’s video game legacy from the folks at the Record Head exchange store.  When Did Atari Enter the Market?  Atari hit the market in 1972 after Nolan Bushnell and Ted Danby found success with their games […]

The PS4 is an amazing console full of games you can play alone or with friends. While online play is the most prominent outlet for co-op gaming, the PS4 has plenty of multiplayer titles you can enjoy locally. If you want to play with friends from home without the connectivity struggles of online play, here are […]

You may never score a touchdown in the NFL or dunk over LeBron James in the NBA, but you can get the next-best feeling by playing the best sports video games ever made. Whether they originally came out on PlayStation, Xbox or even the original Nintendo, these games give you the thrills of playing without […]