Did the Nintendo Switch Kill the Portable Star?
The post Did the Nintendo Switch Kill the Portable Star? appeared first on Cheat Code Central. When Nintendo released the Game Boy back in 1989, it wasn’t the first portable handheld gaming device on...
View ArticleCan Gaming Nostalgia Play Tricks on Us?
The post Can Gaming Nostalgia Play Tricks on Us? appeared first on Cheat Code Central. For whatever reason, gamers love their remasters. Whether it’s a port from last-gen or remaster from the 80s and...
View ArticleVanquish: Platinum Games’ Underrated and Forgotten Hero
The post Vanquish: Platinum Games’ Underrated and Forgotten Hero appeared first on Cheat Code Central. As I was training for an upcoming half-marathon on the morning of December 9, 2019, I happened to...
View ArticleWhy Timed-Exclusives Still Suck
The post Why Timed-Exclusives Still Suck appeared first on Cheat Code Central. Square Enix announced that the highly anticipated Final Fantasy VII Remake will be a PlayStation 4 exclusive until March...
View ArticleThe Toll of Being Famous on YouTube
The post The Toll of Being Famous on YouTube appeared first on Cheat Code Central. Video game streaming feels like it’s been around forever, but it really wasn’t until 2014 that the mass streaming we...
View ArticleBest of the PlayStation in 2019
The post Best of the PlayStation in 2019 appeared first on Cheat Code Central. 2019 was once again a great year for the PlayStation 4, especially when it came to exclusive titles. Games like Death...
View ArticleCheatCC’s Gaming Preview Guide 2020
The post CheatCC’s Gaming Preview Guide 2020 appeared first on Cheat Code Central. 2019 was a pretty great year for gaming, and so far, 2020 appears to be upping the ante for gamers. So many big names...
View ArticleAre Developers Laughing All the Way to the Bank?
The post Are Developers Laughing All the Way to the Bank? appeared first on Cheat Code Central. Downloadable Content often brings mixed reactions from gamers. Some don’t care about it, some love how it...
View ArticleWhat Is the Future of Digital Gaming?
The post What Is the Future of Digital Gaming? appeared first on Cheat Code Central. Believe it or not, there was a time before smartphones and digital downloads for games. The closest gadget we had at...
View ArticleThe One Quickie Every Gamer Should Have
The post The One Quickie Every Gamer Should Have appeared first on Cheat Code Central. Twice a year I piss off my family and takeover the main TV with Twitch for Games Done Quick . I have it running...
View ArticleHow Do We Say Goodbye to Retro?
The post How Do We Say Goodbye to Retro? appeared first on Cheat Code Central. After the 2019 holiday season, I finally conceded that my PS4 games have well outgrown two shelves of space, and thus it’s...
View ArticleA Mom’s Guide to Educational Games
The post A Mom’s Guide to Educational Games appeared first on Cheat Code Central. My youngest son received a Switch for Christmas 2019 from Santa and a few Nintendo gift cards. Against my wishes, he...
View ArticleWhat Does Your PlayStation Say About You?
The post What Does Your PlayStation Say About You? appeared first on Cheat Code Central. Every January, Sony sends each PlayStation 4-owner a little summary of what they played the year before. It’s...
View ArticleAre You Really Surprised About Delays?
The post Are You Really Surprised About Delays? appeared first on Cheat Code Central. Early 2020 was expected to be rather awesome. First we’d have Final Fantasy VII Remake in March, followed by...
View ArticleIs It Time For Kingdom Hearts To End?
The post Is It Time For Kingdom Hearts To End? appeared first on Cheat Code Central. Hello there. My name is Keri and I’m a Kingdom Hearts fan and apologist. I know the overarching story arc for these...
View ArticleAre You Too Old to Play Video Games?
The post Are You Too Old to Play Video Games? appeared first on Cheat Code Central. I discovered this week that I’m officially an “Old” when it comes to music. Whenever my kids mention an artist, I...
View ArticleDo Gamers Need Accessory Addiction Anonymous?
The post Do Gamers Need Accessory Addiction Anonymous? appeared first on Cheat Code Central. Hello. My name is Keri, and I have an Accessory Addiction. I’m not sure when it all started. I’m not a very...
View ArticleWhy Microsoft Shouldn’t Underestimate Sony Next-Gen
The post Why Microsoft Shouldn’t Underestimate Sony Next-Gen appeared first on Cheat Code Central. Head of Xbox Phil Spencer said that Microsoft sees Amazon and Google as its primary competition. He...
View ArticleThe Shady Side of Crowdfunding
The post The Shady Side of Crowdfunding appeared first on Cheat Code Central. Some of the big gaming news that dropped in 2020 was that PlatinumGames, the developer behind Bayonetta, Vanquish , and...
View ArticleGeoff Keighley: The Final Nail in E3’s Coffin
The post Geoff Keighley: The Final Nail in E3’s Coffin appeared first on Cheat Code Central. The hits against E3 just keep coming. Big name publishers and developers have bowed out of various parts of...
View ArticleThe Perfect Coffee/Games Pairing Guide
The post The Perfect Coffee/Games Pairing Guide appeared first on Cheat Code Central. Anyone who knows me personally knows I am addicted to espresso drinks. Every day starts with a cafe mocha, and I...
View ArticleEvery Mass Effect Comic Worth Reading
The post Every Mass Effect Comic Worth Reading appeared first on Cheat Code Central. BioWare and DarkHorse have recently announced a massive hardback omnibus that will collect every single Mass Effect...
View ArticleAre Life Sims as Boring as the Real Thing?
The post Are Life Sims as Boring as the Real Thing? appeared first on Cheat Code Central. To absolutely no one’s surprise, Nintendo has announced a new Animal Crossing title for the Switch. Animal...
View ArticleCan Games Deal With the Hard Issues?
The post Can Games Deal With the Hard Issues? appeared first on Cheat Code Central. CD Projekt RED is slowly leaking out Cyberpunk 2077 footage and information to build up hype and do what CDPR do. We...
View ArticleHow Microsoft Just Blew Our Freakin’ Minds!
The post How Microsoft Just Blew Our Freakin’ Minds! appeared first on Cheat Code Central. We’ve been re-buying games ever since the current generation released. Last generation, with the PS3 and Xbox...
View ArticleIt’s the End as We Know It (Kinda)
The post It’s the End as We Know It (Kinda) appeared first on Cheat Code Central. I, and numerous others, have written about what RPGs—especially JRPGs—need to change to adapt with the times. One thing...
View ArticleWill the Next Final Fantasy Fail to Draw in New Players?
The post Will the Next Final Fantasy Fail to Draw in New Players? appeared first on Cheat Code Central. I’ve talked before about nostalgia making us think older games are better than they actually are....
View ArticleAre the Classic Minis Going Overboard?
The post Are the Classic Minis Going Overboard? appeared first on Cheat Code Central. When Nintendo announced the NES Mini, I was one hundred percent on board with it. I had to wait for the third...
View ArticleShould Some Storylines Be Allowed to Die?
The post Should Some Storylines Be Allowed to Die? appeared first on Cheat Code Central. One thing I’ve liked about anime and manga is the fact that most creators have a simple story to tell, and when...
View ArticleShenmue III Review for PC
The post Shenmue III Review for PC appeared first on Cheat Code Central. Classic Shenmue for the Wrong Generation The Shenmue series is 20 years old this year, which seems fitting for the release of...
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