6 Things To Get Your Gamer For Christmas

Well, it’s that most wonderful time of year again! Don’t know about you folks, but Christmas seems to have snuck up on us at Gamer Living.  For those of you who are in the same boat and completely at a loss for what to get the gamers on your list, we’ve compiled a handy guide of items that gamers or collectors would love to have. Take a look!  Read More →

Taking the Games Trading Business Online – An Interview with LeapTrade’s Tony Caputo

Recently, Gamer Living sat down with LeapTrade’s Tony Caputo about his innovative site that allows gamers to trade their games with other players online and by mail – http://www.leaptrade.com.  Read More →

So… Are You Fallout 4 or Not? The Survivor2299 Hubbub

I remember when I was a little girl, my brothers used to play this dirty little mind trick on me to get me all riled up. They’d whisper fake words into each other’s ears, and as soon as I got close enough to barely make out what they were saying, they would both whisper (albeit slightly louder to make sure I heard): “Don’t tell Rachel.”  It drove me nuts. I just had to know what I wasn’t supposed to know!  Read More →

Toronto Unlocked – Giant Xbox One to Be Opened Today At 4PM ***UPDATE***

Xbox fans in Canada have lent their Gamertags to the unlocking of the giant Xbox One in Dundas Square, and finally the moment will arrive.  At 4PM this afternoon the colossal console will power up and fans get to see what’s inside!    Read More →

Toronto Fans Get A Chance To Unlock Giant Xbox One

The Xbox One has celebrated their upcoming launch on November 22nd by having a zombie apocalypse in Vancouver and a race car thrill ride in Montreal.  Now, the giant Xbox One has landed in Dundas Square in Toronto, Ontario and they need your help to unlock it and find out what’s inside.  Read More →

Places to Do: Toronto’s Xbox One HQ

Tucked amidst the chic and ritzy stores on Bloor Street West in Toronto is a simple black storefront.   Welcome to the Toronto Xbox One Headquarters, where visitors can check out the next generation’s Xbox, with its sleek black lines (which the store is very obviously mimics), bold features, and redesigned controller.  Not only that, but people can also get some hands-on time with a few highly-anticipated Xbox One titles.  Read More →

Places To Do: PlayStation 4 Experience – Toronto

Gamer Living got some early access to a PlayStation 4 Experience at the Scarborough Towne Centre in Scarborough, Ontario. This event was designed to let gamers have a sneak peak at some of the system’s launch titles, and get their hands on the newly designed controller.  Read More →

Nintendo Shows Off Their Holiday Lineup For 2013

This past Tuesday I had the pleasure of attending Nintendo’s Holiday event for the media, where I got a taste of their upcoming titles.  Read More →

25 Hours Can Truly Make a Difference! Join Us For The Extra Life Marathon.

Gamers usually start out falling in love with video games at a very young age. I know I can’t remember a time when I didn’t play, so it makes sense that we would encourage and support our youth through the same medium that makes us feel so young at heart. And what better way to do that than to take those games and do a marathon for children who need our support the most, because they’re sick or injured?  Read More →

Book Report – The Thirteen Hallows

In Britain, there are thirteen powerful, magical artifacts, called the Hallows, that are solely responsible for keeping a race of hungry demonic beings at bay.  Poised on the borders of the Otherworld and itching for a chance to devour the unsuspecting, apathetic denizens of modern Britain, these beings are simply biding their time while other forces maneuver to let them in.  It certainly doesn’t help that the Keepers of the artifacts are pensioners nearing the edge of their lives.

Things are looking grim in Britain these days. Read On »

 

posted February 1, 2012 - 9:00 am in Books/Novels, Gaming Life by

Mass Effect: Deception Set On Fire By Fans Due To Mass Errors

William C. Dietz, a sci-fi author who has penned numerous books including The Drifter Series, Halo: The Flood,  and a number of Star Wars: Dark Forces books is in the hot seat with fans today over Mass Effect: Deception. Read On »

 

posted January 31, 2012 - 6:52 pm in Books/Novels, Gaming Life, News by

Freddie Prinze Jr. – Jessica Chobot Joining Cast of Mass Effect 3

Electronic Arts announced today that Freddie Prinze Jr. (Scooby Doo, I Know What You Did Last Summer, 24) and G4 TV’s Jessica Chobot will be joining the star-studded cast of Mass Effect 3; the final game in Bioware’s epic sci-fi trilogy.  Prinze Jr. will will voice the character of James Varga, a marine who joins Commander Shepard’s crew in their mission to take on the relentless Reapers, a race of ancient beings bent on destroying all life in the galaxy starting with Earth.

Vega (left) will be portrayed by Freddie Prinze Jr.

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posted January 31, 2012 - 11:54 am in Gaming, News by

Attending the Dark Ascension Pre-release Party

For many Magic: The Gathering fans, the wait for the Dark Ascension block is almost over.  Wondering what’s coming in this new set?  Worry not, as I attended one of the pre-release events in London, Ontario, at a local card shop called Fresher’s, to give you the lowdown on what to expect.

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posted January 31, 2012 - 8:37 am in Events, Gaming, Gaming Life by

Blue Submarine, Animatrix Artist Tapped For Sine Mora

Famed Japanese anime artist, Mahiro Maeda has been pulled in to create the concept art for Digital Reality and Grasshopper Manufacture’s upcoming dieselpunk shooter, Sine Mora.  Known for his art in animes such as Blue Submarine, Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo, and The Second Renaisance Parts I and II (Animatrix), Mr. Maeda’s concepts will be brought to life in the form of the game’s level bosses. Read On »

 

posted January 30, 2012 - 4:19 pm in Gaming, News by

Sony’s Cross-Play Capability Will Connect Gamers Everywhere

In less than a month, Sony’s PlayStation Vita will be hitting the Western markets, much to the gaming populous’ anticipation.  Sony’s next generation handheld has received a lot of hype about its added features over the existing PSP, such as the rear touch pad, dual analog sticks, front and rear cameras, and the Six-Axis Motion Sensor.  These are all very exciting additions indeed, but there’s one that truly places Sony above its competition in the innovation department, and has received far less emphasis than it should have.  And what is this understated aspect?  The cross-platform capability, of course! Read On »

 

posted January 29, 2012 - 9:13 am in Gaming, Opinion by

Pac-Man and Megaman to Join Street Fighter X Tekken Cast as PS3/Vita Exclusive

Capcom announced last night that two more exclusive characters will be available on the upcoming Street Fighter X Tekken on the PlayStation Vita.  These iconic characters have long histories in the Capcom and Namco universes.  You guessed it!  They’re Megaman and…Pac-Man?

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posted January 27, 2012 - 10:49 am in Gaming, News by

Spacetime Studios Announces Vampire MMO for Android, iOS

Spacetime Studios, the creators of Pocket Legends and Star Legends has announced their latest MMO coming in the first quarter of 2012; Dark Legends!  According to their press release, Dark Legends combines “casual, strategic advancement content with their award winning real-time 3D multiplayer system to create a blend of gameplay never before seen.” Read On »

 

posted January 26, 2012 - 10:19 am in Gaming, News by

PlayStation Vita Mall Tour In Canada

There are 30 days left until the launch of the PlayStation Vita in North America (23 if you ponied up the money to get the handheld a week early).  However, if you can’t wait to get your hands on the newest console from Sony, you don’t have to!  That is…if you’re in Canada.

 

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posted January 23, 2012 - 2:12 pm in Gaming, News by

3DS Users Get Free WiFi At UK Airports

Nintendo UK today announced a new deal with Airport Internet WiFi provider Boingo that will allow 3DS owners to connect to their service at major UK airport hubs for free.  3DS users at airports including London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted as well as Southampton, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen will automatically connecty to the network while you’re at the terminal.  Read On »

 

posted January 23, 2012 - 1:25 pm in Gaming, News by