December 17th, 2019It's crazy to think about how just last week it was December 31, 2009 and baby Tyler was just finishing his first semester in college. The 2010s flew by, but I think it was because of the revolutionary turn video games have taken in the last decade. In honor of those games, here are *my top 10 video games of the 2010s!
*This is 100% my...
November 26th, 2019So you're ready to welcome a new member to your family? And you want it to be a fictional video game character? Well then you're in the RIGHT PLACE!
Answer the questions below and our sophisticated AI system will spit out the perfect creature to match you and your lifestyle!
Disclaimer: Creatures may be violent and dangerous. We are...
August 8th, 2019Join us as we do our best to ensure that you are fully EDUCRATED, via our YouTube channel!
Educrated is a show that dives into some of the franchises we love and would love to share with you. Through fun facts, trivia, and employee interaction, today we’ll show you why we’re nothing but a bunch of big kids around here: It’s...
August 1st, 2019Look, I'm on a bit of a boss fight kick these days, okay? Boss battles tend to be one of the most memorable aspects of video games, and often times it's rock-solid boss fights that turn good games into great games.
I've discussed games in the past (even as recently as last week with my World of Warcraft boss piece) that are known for...
July 29th, 2019Whoo, summer is in full swing... you keeping cool, Looters? Well, we hope to add to your list of cool with this playlist celebrating some of our favorite LEGENDS!
Our August LEGENDS-themed Spotify playlist features some hit songs, terrific scores, and other tracks that inspired us thinking of the franchises that are included in Loot...
July 25th, 2019The Legend of Zelda series takes us on a wild ride no matter what game we're playing. Personally, the music is what holds up the personality of each game, really driving home the emotions I feel while watching a cutscene or battling a boss. This is all thanks to one man, who happens to be my favorite composer of all time: Koji...
June 20th, 2019Just last week, Nintendo surprised us with the reveal of a sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. If you haven't seen it yet, watch this video before reading! (Also, where the heck have you been?)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fr1Z07AV00
What in the name of Hylia is even happening in this trailer? Well, that's why...
June 17th, 2019Another year, another explosion of hype from E3 announcements! This was my fifth E3, and honestly, it was probably the best one I've ever had.
Even with the lack of Sony's presence, everyone killed it with their bombshell announcements and stunning show floor demos and displays. I personally only had the pleasure of attending...
June 14th, 2019E3 has come and gone, and boy oh boy it did not disappoint!
We're nearly halfway through 2019, and it's been one hell of a year so far for gamers everywhere, and this year only got better for us with E3's showing this year. I came into the show feeling a bit skeptical, seeing big names like Sony and Activision not be involved as they...
May 29th, 2019Summer is nearly here! And whether it's warm and sunny where you are or the dregs of spring are still raining on your parade, we're advocating you hunker down and play with your toys.
Our June TOYBOX-themed Spotify playlist features some hit songs, terrific scores, and other tracks that inspired us thinking of the franchises that are...
May 2nd, 2019When it comes to video games, sometimes the NEMESIS is the best part of the whole dang thing. You can have an engrossing story, great characters that you really care about, along with innovative gameplay and mechanics - but if you have a crappy villain or antagonist, then the whole thing can just fall flat in the end.
There are more...
March 29th, 2019To top off Nintendo's Indie showcase last week, we got a special treat! Brace yourself Games, the devs behind the Indie hit, Crypt of the NecroDancer, are working on a new game with a similar feel, but partnering with one of the greatest Nintendo franchises of all...
March 11th, 2019In the immortal words of Kermit the Frog: "It's not easy being green!" But, when it comes to video game characters it turns out some of my favorites, and some of the most iconic video game characters of all time, make it look really easy!
I wrote up a piece recently talking about some of my favorite video game sidekicks of all time,...
March 1st, 2019In March's Loot Gaming crate, we're featuring some of the best and most iconic video game SIDEKICKS around - what better way to celebrate that than to talk about five of our favorite video game sidekicks ever?
A great video game is usually defined by its story, its gameplay, and its main protagonist - but sometimes the best and most...
February 14th, 2019Being the HUGE Nintendo junkie I am, how can I NOT write about the amazing new announcements made in yesterday's Nintendo Direct? ...Or as Josh Ball said as we fought over who would write this: "Me me me, I'm Tyler and I like Nintendo stuff! WE GET IT."
There are tons of new games coming to the Nintendo Switch this year, and we're...
January 29th, 2019It is difficult to be a fan of gaming and have never touched a Legend of Zelda game. One of the most beloved series in Nintendo's history, the Legend of Zelda has so many games that track all the way from the beginning of Nintendo's home console history. Let's grab a handful of trivia, because there's SO much!
1. The instrument called...
July 19th, 2018Mario is arguably the biggest video gaming icon of all time. There's hardly a single person that doesn't know who Mario is. In battling Bowser since 1986, Mario's seen his fair share of crazy worlds, including some outside of his home in the Mushroom Kingdom. Here are some Mario cameos in non-Mario games!
Tetris
Who hasn't...
April 6th, 2018Personally, I love making stuff that touches on the games and geekery that makes its way into not just my day-to-day life but my heart! With that in mind, I found five awesome DIY projects that, with a little work, can show off your love for The Legend of Zelda in a variety of ways. Come check these out!
Keep in mind, you should always...
February 6th, 2018Link is one of our favorite heroes and that's why he had to be featured in Loot Gaming's HEROIC theme this month! With that said, there's such a huge backlog of Legend of Zelda facts that we're sure some folks may not know. So, let's get into it!
1. Robin Williams was such a massive fan of the first Legend of Zelda game (and...
January 31st, 2018I have quite the internal debate with myself every single time I think about my favorite Legend of Zelda game. It's relatively easy to fill out the top 10, but once I get to the top two spots, I have to choose between two Nintendo blockbusters: Super Nintendo's A Link to the Past and the Nintendo 64's Ocarina of Time.
As...
