Video Game Rescue: From Office to Arcade
After beloved Jacksonville arcades such as TILT and Aladdin’s Castle shut down, many were left to wonder if the age of the traditional arcades was over…
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The Games Art and Music Fest Brings Heroes to Jacksonville
In 2012, seeking to fill a void in the local gaming culture, Ryan Thompson organized a group of friends and began hosting Games Art and Music (GAAM) ev…
Is Tomb Raider the Most Evolved of all the Games Franchises Out There?
With Rise of the Tomb Raider: Blood Ties now available to play in virtual reality on the Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive, it’s amazing to think how far th…
The Man-child’s Christmas Wish List
Living the beach life creates a lot of man-children. Top psychologists today would agree that the number one sign you are dating a man-child is that “y…
NVMe vs. M.2 vs. SATA — The Best SSD for You
So, you're finally tired of your computer throwing warning messages at you that your hard drive is full and you're ready to upgrade. A quick search on …
eSports — From the Couch to the Coliseum
Even if you don’t consider yourself a “gamer,” you’ve probably played a video game at some point in your life. Whether it was your first time picking u…
WasabiCon Returns October 21
Across the country there are many different cosplay, comic or gaming conventions. One of the most popular is Comic-Con, which is held in San Diego ever…
An Interview with Jacksonville’s First Game Bar
Considering the fact that Void's July issue is all about beer and the best places to get it around Jacksonville, it seemed like a great time to spotlig…
The Top 3 Live Gaming Experiences
Back in the days of yore - before smartphones ruled the world, before Snake became envenomed, before Mario went to New York and awkwardly romped around…
Why the Nintendo Switch is Revolutionizing Gaming
If you haven't heard about Nintendo's newest gaming system, allow me to introduce you to the Nintendo Switch. Take a look at the first bit of this vide…
The Most Popular Mobile Games Out Now
The landscape of gaming has changed considerably over the years and there’s now a plethora of games available for mobile phones. The evolution in the m…
6 Games Worth Checking Out
Last year was not just good for the music world, but also for games. With the "next-gen" consoles now hitting their stride, there were a ton of new rel…
The Games You Should Have On Your Holiday List
As you waltz into GameStop with every intention of spending money only on a game you’ve already decided to purchase today, you’ll soon come to a questi…
The Must-Play Games of 2016
This year marks the third year that next-generation consoles (which should now be dubbed “current-generation consoles” but for some reason are not) hav…
Pokemon Go, Where Did You Go?
Just over three months ago, Pokemon Go took over the globe as children and adults alike ran around in nearly 100 degree heat trying to catch ‘em all. S…
Where Can Gaming Go? How Augmented Reality is Making Apps More Interesting
If you've not yet heard of Pokémon Go, then you're probably a Brock short of a Pikachu, because since the start of July 2016, it's become one of the bi…
An Outsider’s Experience with Pokemon Go
The initial Pokemon craze peaked in North America in 1998, while I was at the prime age for it. Eight-year-old me, however, was presumably too focused …
Nintendo Brings Back NES In Mini Form
Nintendo has announced that Pokémon Go isn’t the only nostalgia the company is hitting us with this year. The video-game powerhouse is bringing back it…
Pokémon Go is a Go — Everything you need to know
Finally, a reason to bear the Florida heat and go exploring — Pokémon Go has arrived. Childhood nostalgia has hit a new peak, and we’re not sure how we…
Pepsi Brings the ’90s Nostalgia
Pepsi is bringing back the youth in all of us with its relaunch of Crystal Pepsi and the most ‘90s ad campaign imaginable. Crystal Pepsi was a short-li…
GAAM Show Returns With a Final Fantasy Twist
GAAM, which stands for games art and music, is returning for a fourth show. This time around however, the game music and art show will be themed around…
The Last of Us Game Review
The end of the world is near! Especially if you’re into pop culture.