A-Z of FPS – From Aliens to Zombies

We all know and love First Person Shooters, right? Of course that's right! So I took the time to compile an in-depth look A - Z of things in the FPS Genre. From Aliens to Zombies, Infinity Ward to Call of Duty, this definitive alphabet features it all. Click the below image to check it out, as the writing piece is for my latest writing breakthrough over at Ripten Gaming Blog! ... more.

When games are going through early stages of development we often hear about how "innovative, fresh and unique" they are going to be. Obviously this isn't the case all the time, and sometimes games that are meant to be blockbusters end up in thd discount bin so fast our wallets spin. Below is some titles we think deserve a second look for better or for worse! Crysis Possibly one of the most hard... more.

Don't let the title of this article, or editorial I guess, fool you. I am an avid gamer (Check my Raptr for proof) and I have been for the last 16 years and will continue to be until I die. I first picked up a SNES controller when I was 3 and the first game I played was Spiderman. I actually remember my Aunt, unwrapping the brand new SNES from its cling film and box and the cartridge being inserte... more.

A recent Treyarch community hands on event has resulted in some interesting write ups. Here's a brief insight into one of them, which really tells you quite a bit about the game and what the player saw; The first level was saw was WMD. You’d recognize it from the gameplay trailer that aired not too long ago. This level was in the snow and you are equipped with a camouflaged crossbow with a ... more.

From its humble beginnings in the form of a single basic game; Tennis for Two, video games and the video game industry are now a billion dollar enterprise. Many games now sell more than movies and more often than not some games can make more than most companies after launch. This editorial is a brief look at the ever increasing cost of games and the attempts by vendors to undercut each other and m... more.

When we buy our First Person Shooter games we know in the back of the head the maps are going to get really old really fast. Everyone will camp in the same spots, throw grenades over certain walls and shoot through certain windows. Well Drjft Gaming has taken the liberty of compiling a list of the Top 10 Maps we think stand the test of time and are still as enjoyable to play now as they were wh... more.

We've all had them moments in our gaming careers. Our sixth sense fires up, and we suddenly know things are going downhill and at a quite rapid pace. We've compiled a list of what we think are deadset telltale signs to the oncoming onslaught. 5. You're told to defend a certain point. We've all been there. "Defend X while X goes and does x!" and then before you know it your positions is a lit... more.

Many game studios are concentrating on handheld consoles in 2010-2013, statistics have shown that the best selling console isn't the Xbox or PlayStation it is by far the Nintendo DS. In just two years the Nintendo DS has had 3 upgrades and everyone just keeps buying it. Playstation had their PSP then they had PSP GO which didn't sell at great success due to fact of needing to download the g... more.

E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) is the worlds largest gaimg convention, where every new game is either announced or previewed by the top gaming industries. This years Anticipated Games of E3 Readers Choice Poll by GameSpot is currently underway, up for nomination this year is: Gears of War 3 Halo: Reach Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep Star Wars: The Old Republic ... more.

Hello my fellow gamers, readers and friends, in life we all get let down in some way. From jobs to school to girls/guys to games, yes games! That’s what I’m here to talk to you about today, how many times have you been let down by a game? Come on be honest! So while you’re trying to remember your past gaming letdowns, please enjoy my Top 5 Gaming Letdown’s list I compiled. 1. Modern War... more.