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E3 2019 Highlights: Top 10 Game Announcements
The 2019 Electronic Entertainment Expo kicked off on June 11th to spectacular fanfare. Despite Sony’s notable absence, top developers from around the world showed up to show off their latest and greatest games. In case you missed it, we’ve compiled the major E3 highlights to showcase the most exciting news from the event. Let’s check […]
Everything We Know About Microsoft xCloud So Far
In the heated race to game streaming dominance, Microsoft announces Project xCloud as a serious contender against Google Stadia and others. Designed to work alongside existing Xbox systems and the next-gen Project Scarlett console, Microsoft already has a huge advantage in technical know-how and available titles. As such, there are plenty of new and old […]
Runescape Review + New Runescape Mobile Version Update
From its humble beginnings as a graphical MUD in the late 90’s, Runescape has transformed into the world’s most popular free MMORPG. Despite a sharp decline in the early 2010s, the medieval fantasy game has maintained its cultural relevance with a full-blown renaissance. Today, Runescape features weekly updates, a growing playerbase, and a community more […]
Everything We Know About Google Stadia So Far
What is Google Stadia? If you are curious to learn what Google Stadia is, read on to find out about everything we know so far. While the rise of cloud gaming services such as Shadow and PlayStation Now has already transformed the gaming industry over the past few years, 2019 is proving to be even more […]
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Review
I’m standing at the edge of a cliff, eyes wide as I gaze upon the vast region of Hyrule. The scene is breathtaking, and I’m entranced by the beautiful forests, rolling hills, and towering peaks. Directly ahead, Hyrule Castle stands tall, a symbol of peace and prosperity for all. But a closer look reveals one […]
Fortnite Review
Fortnite is everywhere. From social media feeds to local news channels, the hype is almost unreal. But how did it get to be like this? It could be due to the fact that Fortnite is available on every platform imaginable, from phones, to consoles, to PC. It could also be due to its free-to-play access […]
Diablo 3 Review
I still remember staying up ‘til the wee hours of morning, teaming with players from around the world to grind levels in Diablo 2. I spent hours upon hours in that fantasy realm, learning about myself and discovering my love for RPG video games. But time goes on, and the years since have been full […]
GWLB: Growing Pains
I think it’s almost time to get a larger office. Right now I work from a small 100 square foot office. It is a suite partitioned into 6 smaller offices. All of us in the offices share a bathroom, kitchen area, access to a conference type room, and common area with a couch. The couch […]
GWLB: You’re too Old for Video Games
I’ve been playing some Call of Duty: WWII lately. I initially purchased the game to give the Netgear Nighthawk XR500 a fair review, as the geo-filter feature works best with popular console games. You can check out my review here. Yes it was simply for the review, I told myself. I played a little Team […]
GWLB: 2018 Goals
Hello readership and digital wanderers. It’s time for a new High Ground Report. I haven’t made a personal contribution to the blog for quite some time. Between running the website, growing the Castle Co. product line (you’ll find some info about it there, but the products are for sale on Amazon), reviewing a ton of […]
Gamer Holiday Gift Guide: Our Top Picks of 2017
It’s that time again. Another round of holidays to beat down your wallet. Every year, the cream rises to the top in each product category as gamers everywhere vote with their hard earned dollars. High Ground Gaming has selected the best of the best gaming accessories, peripherals, and more for our second annual holiday gift guide. […]
5 Gaming Gadgets that We Overpaid for this Year
Guest Post by Andrea Boffo Every gamer knows that being a gamer requires a certain level of commitment and investment. No matter the level or type of gamer you are, you are required to invest quite a lot of money in a system and games. Keeping this in mind, developers of gaming consoles and accessories […]
A Brief History of eSports
Here’s a neat little post and infographic from our friends at Computer Planet. Would You Like to Have a Career in Esports? Are you a fan of online video gaming? Imagine if you could create a dream career in the industry! Most people aren’t going to get picked for the top teams to play worldwide, […]
High Ground Report 6/14/17
One day I will get into the rhythm of publishing regular posts. Until then, posts will be infrequent and sparse. In addition to adding new stuff and keeping xisting content updated and fresh on High Ground Gaming, I’ve been working on growing The Castle Company brand (we’ve got a Facebook page and website if you […]
Highest Paid Pro Gamers in the World
Here is an interesting infographic (and seen below) my friend Tiffany created. It lists the top 15 professional gamers by earnings. I was blown away by some of these figures. Sumail born in 1999, earned his first million from gaming at the age of 16.
