Alex Laybourne

Bio

Info

Additional Posts From This Author

Video Games to Help Players Tackle Their Mental Health

Feb 06, 2024

The subject of mental health has entered mainstream conversation, no longer treated as a hushed-up taboo. The world better understands of the concept of mental health and the breadth of the spectrum it covers. While it seems many occupations and industries have begun to accept a more understanding stance, it remains a topic that video...

The Most Difficult Games Guaranteed To Test Player Skills and Patience

Feb 07, 2024

Gamers have long debated the subject of game difficulty. Different players have different views. Yet, the simple truth is that there is not one single way to play a game. Regardless of how people feel a game should be experienced, some titles have downright malicious difficulty and make no attempt to hide it. Games like...

What Are the Best Shiny Pokémon of Each Type?

Feb 07, 2024

Pokémon has captivated the hearts and minds of gamers worldwide since Pokémon Red was first launched in Japan in 1996 as Pocket Monsters Red and Green. During the following twenty-seven years, the format of the mainline Pokémon games has primarily stayed within the same base premise. Even Pokemon: Legends of Arceus, while different, still maintains...

The Best NPCs in Gaming History

Feb 08, 2024

The unsung heroes of video games, NPCs, provide precisely what gamers need at the times they need them the most, from advice and supplies to moments of comic relief right when needed. Technically, the term NPC applies to any AI-controlled video game character, including bosses. However, for the purpose of this list, we've restricted our...

The Best DLC Packages of All Time to Refresh Gamer Interest

Feb 06, 2024

Downloadable content (DLC) has become an extra treat for gamers and can sometimes generate just as much buzz as the original game. Even better, a great DLC package can rescue a game's reputation from the brink of becoming obsolete. Bethesda has become a beacon of hope to many, with their DLC packs frequently being better...

The Best Indie Games People Missed Out On

Jan 30, 2024

Indie games are big business. Like any other art–music, films, or books–indie video game studios enjoy more developmental freedom than many major studios. Indie game developers experiment and try new things out of curiosity and an interest in learning and honing their style and craft. The results can lead to the release of some phenomenal...

The Best Co-Op Games To Play With a Friend

Jan 30, 2024

Many view video games as a solo endeavor. However, there are a plethora of great co-op games out there that offer an incredible gaming experience. Whether playing co-op games such as Overcooked or a game that includes solo, co-op, and multiplayer options such as New Super Mario Bros (Wii/U/Switch), playing with others poses a fun...