Piracy: Not really an issue

So, how many of you are already yelling at me because of the title? Yeah, I know, I need to explain myself here.

Piracy is an issue that seems to be a plague to a lot of developers and publishers; they make a product to put on sale and a bunch of people crack the files and throw out a copy that anybody can get for free, kinda sucks right?
Well...not entirely.

You see, a lot of these companies believe that because of piracy they are losing money, this isn't actually true. You see, piracy isn't a lost sale at all because the person doing the pirating probably wasn't going to purchase the product anyway. In fact, piracy is probably better for companies in small amounts.

Pre-Ordering: A possible danger?

We all know how pre-ordering works. We put our money down early in order to secure a game on the day of release, sometimes earning some small bonuses for doing so. It's a practice that has been going on for many years and can really be quite convenient.
...But could it actually be doing more harm than good?

Now, this is all just my personal thoughts and I am yet to come to a solid conclusion but I feel it is worth voicing it.

Making a statement: Your role as a consumer

Buying games is a good feeling, isn't it? Whether it's a digital or a physical copy there's always a refreshing feeling to accompany your purchase. A new source of entertainment opens up to you and all you want to do is get started with it.

To some gamers, making a purchase is incredibly simple, merely a way for them to acquire a brand new gaming experience. But should more thought go into it?
In this article I will discuss your role as a consumer and what your purchases actually mean.

9.5/10: The state of game reviews

We've all seen game reviews over the years and most of you are probably fairly content with them, right? I mean, what could be wrong with them?

If you see a review, it likely has a little something at the bottom.

Yep, a rating.