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 →

Disney Infinity Introduces Five New Toy Boxes To Download

Disney Infinity has been out for a few weeks now and more and more people are discovering how fun this game really is.  But now, it’s about to get even better with five new Toy Boxes available now for free to the Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii U.

 

posted August 30, 2013 - 2:30 pm in Feature, News by

Healthy or Hurtful? Gaming Addictions in the Gaming Community

We’ve all been there: just one more level, just one more boss fight – just one more hour. But when does gaming turn from a casual day-off activity into an all-consuming, life-altering experience that negatively impacts the gamer? Video game addiction comes in many forms, and the more educated we are about it, the less likely we are to fall victim to it.

 

posted August 28, 2013 - 1:23 am in Feature, Gaming Life, Opinion by

Bring Disney Infinity to Life With Free DLC

Disney Infinity has made it’s debut in stores this week and people everywhere are enjoying the new user generated content that is available.  To help everyone get started on their trip through the Toy Box, Disney Infinity has put out five new Toy Boxes for fans to enjoy.  These Toy Boxes are free of charge for those playing on the Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii U.

 

posted August 23, 2013 - 6:48 pm in Feature, News by

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Retiring Within 12 Months

Microsoft Corp. has announced today that their CEO, Steve Ballmer, will be retiring within the next year.  He will continue overseeing the day to day operations of the company until a suitable successor has been selected.

 

posted August 23, 2013 - 2:42 pm in Feature, News by

SteelSeries Introduces the Siberia Elite Headset

SteelSeries is in Cologne, Germany for GamesCom and have just unveiled the newest item in their audio line.

 

posted August 22, 2013 - 7:53 pm in Feature, News by

Nintendo Invites Fans to be a Part of The Legend of Zelda Concert

Nintendo has set up a contest on Facebook that will allow fans of Legend of Zelda to create original artwork based on Legend of Zelda:  The Wind Waker HD for the Wii U.

 

posted August 22, 2013 - 7:48 pm in Feature, News by

EA to Add Story-Driven Campaign Missions to Command & Conquer

EA has announced at Gamescom that they are developing story driven missions for their popular game, Command & Conquer and that they will be available for release early next year.

 

posted August 21, 2013 - 4:30 pm in Feature, News by

EA SPORTS Unveils New Online Mode, New Licenses and Legendary Players for FIFA 14

EA has announced that they will be bringing you legendary soccer superstars such as Pelé, Patrick Vieira, and Ruud Gullit in FIFA 14 Ultimate Team coming soon to the Xbox 360 and Xbox One.  You’ll be able to build your own ultimate team using a mix of yesterday’s legends and today’s superstars.  Each legend will have their own unique skills that made them legends at the height of their careers and will be randomly included in Gold… Read On »

 

posted August 21, 2013 - 4:15 pm in Feature, News by

Divination Skill Makes Its Debut In RuneScape

The Battle of Lumbridge continues in Runescape and Jagex has decided that it’s time to up the ante.  With the addition of the Divination Skill, Jagex’s first skill addition in over three years, you’ll just may be able to turn the tide in your favor.

 

posted August 21, 2013 - 4:00 pm in Feature, News by

Imgur User Recreates Halo’s Silent Cartographer in Minecraft

A user on Imgur, appropriately named Gravemind2401 today posted their Minecraft creation: a painstakingly accurate reproduction of the classic level, The Silent Cartographer from Halo.

 

posted August 21, 2013 - 3:59 pm in Feature, Gaming Life, News by