Greetings Nairalanders and fellow game lovers.

Have you ever wondered why you hardly see gaming posts making fp? This is because nairaland is like Nigeria. It has a whole lot of users spanning the entire section of Nigeria. Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba and other tribes in the country. And like the country, the sections are like the different tribes of Nigeria. Some are a force to be reckoned with (Politics and Celebrities section) while the voices of others cannot be heard. Honestly, I cannot think of any other section that has been sidelined and marginalized like the gaming section. It is so bad.
Front page items should be balanced. It is true that some sections deserve more coverage but at least some other sections deserve to be heard.
Mods and Supermods abeg hear our wailing and help us.

Please Nairalanders, what do you think is the reason why certain sections of nairaland get more coverage than others?

Hello Nairalanders. This is a compilation of games for pc gamers who have lower than average pcs but still want to have a good time gaming.
Only games released from 2000 upwards were included in this list. Compulsory online play games are not included. Pictures are not included in other not to take too much space. For the full and complete list you can check out http://gamefynder.com.ng/ or you can wait for the subsequent parts.
**Half-life, Rayman 2 and System Shock released in 1999 were included because they were GOTY (game of the year) in their respective genres**
Majority of these games can be downloaded @ https://www.skidrowreloaded.com/ Enjoy.

1. Angry Birds
Genre: Puzzle
Developer: Rovio
Release date: December 11, 2009

2. Angry Birds 2
Genre: Puzzle
Developer: Rovio
Release date: July, 2015

3. Alien Shooter 1
Genre: Top-down Shooter
Developer: Sigma Team
Release date: September 14, 2003

4. Alien Shooter 2
Genre: Top-down Shooter
Developer: Sigma Team
Release date: March 2009

5. Africa Korps v Desert Rats (XP ONLY)
Genre: Real-Time Tactics
Developer: Digital Reality
Release date: March 31, 2004

6. Air Strike 3d
Genre: Helicopter-Action
Developer: Divo Games
Release date: January 30, 2003


7. Alien v Predator 2
Genre: Sci-fi, First Person Shooter
Developer: Monolith Productions
Release date: October, 2001

8. Age of Mythology
Genre: Real-Time Strategy
Developer: Ensemble Studios/Eidos
Release date: October 30, 2002

9. Ancient Wars: Sparta
Genre: Real-Time Strategy
Developer: World Forge
Release date: April, 2007

10. Armies of Exigo
Genre: Real-Time Strategy
Developer: Black Hole Entertainment/Electronic Arts
Release date: November, 2004

11. Bad Boys II: Miami Takedown
Genre: Action-adventure, Shooter
Developer: Blitz Games
Release date: March 12, 2004

12. Batman Vengeance
Genre: Action
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Release date: September 6, 2002

13. Battlestations: Midway
Genre: Action, Real-time Tactics
Developer: Eidos Hungary
Release date: January 30, 2007

14. Beyond Good & Evil
Genre: Action-adventure
Developer: Ubisoft
Release date: November 19 2003

15. Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII
Genre: Flight Combat
Developer: Ubisoft Romania
Release date: March, 2006

16. Blitzkrieg
Genre: Real-time Tactics
Developer: Nivial Interactive
Release date: June 4, 2003

17. Blood Bowl
Genre: Sports, Real-time Strategy, Turn-based Strategy
Developer: Cyanide
Release date: June 26, 2009

18. BloodRayne
Genre: Terminal Reality
Developer: September 13, 2003
Release date: Action, Hack n Slash

19. Braid
Genre: Puzzle, Platform
Developer: Number None Inc.
Release date: April 10, 2009

20. Brothers in Arms: Earned In Blood
Genre: First-person Shooter
Developer: Gearbox Software
Release date: October, 2005

21. Bus Driver Simulator
Genre: Vehicle Simulation
Developer: SCS Software
Release date: 22 March 2007

22. Call of Duty 2
Genre: First-person Shooter
Developer: Infinity Ward
Release date: October 25, 2005

23. Championship Manager 2006
Genre: Sports
Developer: Beautiful Game Studios (BGS)
Release date: March 31, 2006

24. Championship Manager 2007
Genre: Sports
Developer: Beautiful Game Studios/Gusto Games
Release date: 10 October, 2006

25. Championship Manger 2008
Genre: Sports
Developer: Beautiful Game Studios
Release date: 02 November 2007

26. Chaos Legion
Genre: Third Person Hack n Slash
Developer: Capcom
Release date: November, 2003

27. Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butchers Bay
Genre: First-person Shooter, Action-adventure, Stealth
Developer: Starbreeze Studios/Tigon Studios
Release date: December, 2004

28. CivCity: Rome
Genre: City-building
Developer: Firefly Studios/Firaxis Games
Release date: July, 2006

29. Civilization IV
Genre: Turn-based Strategy
Developer: Firaxis Games
Release date: 25 October, 2005

30. Close Combat: First to Fight
Genre: First-person Shooter
Developer: Destineer
Release date: April 18, 2005

31. Code of Honor: French Foreign Legion
Genre: First-person Shooter
Developer: City Interactive
Release date: June 13 2008

32. Clive Barkers Undying
Genre: First-person shooter, Survival-horror
Developer: Dreamworks Interactive
Release date: February 21, 2001

33. Colin Mcrae Rally 2.0
Genre: Racing
Developer: Codemasters
Release date: 2001

34. Comanche 4
Genre: Helicopter Simulation
Developer: Novalogic
Release date: November 12 2001

35. Command and Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight
Genre: Real-time Tactics
Developer: EA Los Angeles
Release date: March, 2010

36. Conflict Desert Storm 1
Genre: Tactical Shooter
Developer: Pivotal Games
Release date: September, 2000

37. Conflict Desert Storm 2
Genre: Tactical Shooter
Developer: Pivotal Games
Release date: September, 2002

38. Commandos: Strike Force
Genre: Stealth-oriented real-time tactics
Developer: Pyro Studios
Release date: March 17, 2006

39. Counter Strike: Condition Zero
Genre: First-person Shooter
Developer: Turtle Rock Studios
Release date: March 23, 2004

40. Crazy Taxi
Genre: Racing Action
Developer: SEGA
Release date: June 28 2002

41. Crimson Skies
Genre: Action, Arcade flight
Developer: Zipper Interactive
Release date: September, 17, 2000

42. Cross Racing Championship
Genre: Motor Racing
Developer: Invictus Games
Release date: 2005

43. CSI: 3 Dimensions of Murder
Genre: Adventure
Developer: Telltale Games
Release date: March, 2006

44. Darkest Island
Genre: First Person Shooter
Developer: PennyArcade
Release date: Not available

45. Dead To Rights
Genre: Action, Third-person Shooter
Developer: Namco
Release date: November, 2003

46. Deux Ex
Genre: Action role-playing, first-person shooter, stealth
Developer: Ion Storm
Release date: June 23 2000

47. Dino Crisis 2
Genre: Action-adventure
Developer: Capcom
Release date: August 20 2002

48. Dirt Track Racing
Genre: Racing
Developer: Ratbag Games
Release date: Jan 31, 2000

49. Disciples II: Dark Prophecy
Genre: Fantasy, Turn-based strategy
Developer: Strategy First
Release date: January 24, 2002

50. Dungeon Siege I
Genre: Role-playing Game
Developer: Gas Powered Games
Release date: April 5, 2002

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To call Rapeplay 3D a "game" would be stretching the limits of human decency to say the least. This boundary-pushing game that is as grotesquely offensive as it sounds was seemingly made just to create headlines on account of its tasteless nature.

The single player game puts you in control of an aggressive sexual predator.


You are tasked with stalking and bedding a mother and her two daughters by force. Apart from being out-rightly banned in several countries too numerous to mention, the game was subsequently restricted by the Ethics Organization of Computer Software (EOCS) an independent Japanese ratings organization for adult games thereby making the purchase of the game impossible.

As we celebrate International Women's day today, let us join hands to denounce video games, movies and other materials which violates the sanctity of our mothers, wives and sisters.

An expanded excerpt from "The 5 Most Depraved Games Of All Time" http://gamefynder.com.ng/index.php/78-feature-news/154-5-most-depraved-video-games-of-all-time
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Hello NLers. These were the games that made the month of February awesome for gamers. Apart from the valentine of course
Ratings below from trusted review sites.

1. Fire Emblem Heroes (Android/iOS) - February 2

Nintendo's epic strategy RPG Fire Emblem Series is now remade for android and ios.

Engage in battles customised for touch screens and on-the-go gameplay. In Fire Emblem Heroes, you are a Summoner with the special ability to call upon legendary heroes from different Fire Emble Worlds. In order to save the Kingdom of Askir from destruction, join the order of Heroes and face a never-ending challenge

Genre: Role Playing, Turn-based Strategy

Developer: Intelligent Systems

Appadvice - 90

GamesBeat - 80

IGN - 70


2. Poochy & Yoshi's Wooly World (3DS) - February 3
Discover a handicraft world bursting at the seams with creativity, as you guide Yarn Yoshi™ or Yarn Poochy through clever side-scrolling stages. Unravel secrets, toss yarn to weave platforms, and power up with woolly transformations. All stages from the Wii U version are joined by new ones starring Poochy and more Nintendo 3DS exclusive features!

Players can also opt to design their own Yarn Yoshi and share it with frends via the Streetpass Function - which enables gamers to exchange data via wireless connectivity. With very mild cartoon violence, Poochy & Yoshi's Wooly World is an ideal handheld game for kids.

Genre: Platformer, Side-scroller

Developer: Good-Feel

Destructoid - 90

Game Informer - 85

3DJuegos - 85


3.Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book (PC) - February 7

Set against a vibrant background reminiscent of a medieval European town, the 17th in the Atelier series installment follows the exploits of a young novice Alchemist, Sophie, who discovers she is the owner of an enigmatic book imbued with a soul. This Mysterious Book seems to hold all the secrets to the art of Alchemy, even going on to become Sophie's mentor. As Sophie improves her Alchemy skills throughout the story she unravels forgotten memories, and eventually sets out to uncover the strange tale of the book's origin

Genre: RPG

Developer: GUST Studios

The Overpowered Noobs - 80

Darkstation - 70

GameSpew - 70

4. WWK 2K17 (PC) - February 7

Already released for the Playstation and Xbox plaforms on the 11th of October 2016, PC gamers can now experience the most authentic WWE gameplay ever, featuring thousands of new moves and animations, backstage and in-arena brawling, and the biggest roster of WWE and NXT Superstars and Legends to date.

Genre: fighting, sports

Developer:

4Players.de - 70

PC Games - 68

Multiplayer.it - 65


5.Nioh (PS4) - February 9
Take up your sword and travel to Japans blood-bathed Sengoku period, an era ravaged by warring states and dark, malevolent forces and cut a violent path through the land as the masterless samurai, William. Cross blades in brutal hand-to-hand combat, wielding swords, axes, spears and even war hammers against foes both human and demon. Endure the vicious encounters and learn from your mistakes: each death will bring you resurrection and each resurrection a greater resolve to overcome your foes.


6.For Honor (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - February 14



Carve a path of destruction through the battlefield in For Honor. Enter the chaos of a raging war as a bold knight, brutal viking, or mysterious samurai, three of the greatest warrior legacies. For Honor is a fast-paced, competitive experience mixing skill, strategy, and team play with visceral melee combat.

The Art of Battle, For Honor’s innovative control system, puts you in total control of your heroes, each with distinct skills and weapons, as you fight for land, glory, and honor. As a skilled warrior on an intense, believable battleground, you annihilate all soldiers, archers, and opposing heroes who stand in your way.

Genre: Action-adventure, RPG, Fighting, Hack n Slash, MMORPG

Developer: Ubisoft Montreal

GamingTrend - 95

GameStar - 82

Ragequit.gr - 81


7.Sniper Elite 4 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - February 14

Set in the aftermath of its award-winning predecessor, Sniper Elite 4 continues the series World War Two heritage by transporting players across the beautiful Italian peninsula, from sun-drenched Mediterranean coastal towns, to colossal Nazi mega structures, daunting forests and giddying mountain monasteries inspired by Monte Cassino.

Covert agent and elite marksman Karl Fairburne must fight alongside the brave men and women of the Italian Resistance to help free their country from the yoke of Fascism, and defeat a terrifying new threat with the potential to halt the Allied fightback in Europe before its even begun.

Genre: Action, Shooter

Developer: Rebellion Developments

Xbox Achievements - 85

PCWorld - 80

LaPS4 - 75


8. Berserk and the Band of the Hawk (PS4, PC, Vita) - February 21

Players assume the character of Guts as he is forced to join the Band of The Hawks after losing his duel against leader Griffith.

Berserk and the Band of the Hawks merges the anime plot of the same story line with musou-style gameplay to produce an action-packed package for both fans and newcomers to the franchise.

Genre: RPG, Action, Hack n Slash

Developer: Omega Force

Gaming Nexus - 80

The Games Machine - 70

DualShockers - 70


9. Halo Wars 2 (Xbox One, PC) - February 21

Lead Spartans, Warthogs and other classic Halo fighting forces in a brutal war against a terrifying new enemy on the biggest Halo battlefield ever. The heroes of Halo Wars return to find themselves - and the galaxy - in more danger than ever. Following the events of Halo 5, the plot is unfolded in action-packed missions set on the legendary Halo destination known as the Ark. Players will strategically command overwhelming firepower in large-scale battles against a terrifying threat facing the UNSC and all of humanity

Halo Wars 2 is a strategy game packed with fast-paced action, massive battles, and an all-new Halo story. Developed by Creative Assembly, a SEGA company and the creators of the popular “Total War™” series, in partnership with 343 Industries.

Genre: Real Time Strategy

Developer: 343 Industries, Creative Assembly

ICXM - 90

Vandal Online - 86

GRYOnline.pl - 80


10. Ys Origin (PS4, Vita) - February 21



Set 700 years before the first title in the Ys series, the Ys Origin's story focuses on the twin Goddesses and the mysterious Black Pearl made famous in Ys I & II, and follows the adventures of several playable characters as they ascend the menacing Darm Tower.

Players select from one of three playable characters, each with their own unique storyline and vastly different style of play. After the Story Mode has been completed the real challenge begins as players test their mettle in Time Attack, Boss Rush and Arena Mode. Falcom's much-lauded Sound Team JDK is back once again to provide the hard rocking music that players have become accustomed to hearing as they take on the brutal old-school platforming and puzzle challenges that the Ys series is known for.

Genre: Puzzle, Platformer

Developer: Nilhon Falcom Corp, DotEmu
Ratings - Not available


11. Horizon Zero Dawn (PS4) - February 28

Horizon Zero Dawn is a PS4-exclusive action role playing game developed by the award winning Guerrilla Games, creators of the Killlzone franchise. As Horizon Zero Dawn’s main protagonist Aloy, you explore a vibrant and lush world inhabited by mysterious mechanized creatures. Embark on an emotional journey to unravel mysteries of tribal societies, ancient artifacts and advanced technologies that will determine the fate of this planet, and of life itself.

Genre: Action-adventure, RPG

Developer: Guerrilla Games

Cheat Code Central - 98

XGN - 97

PSXSense.nl - 95


12.Torment: Tides of Numenera (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – February 28

The turn-based combat may be a little disappointing, but Torment: Tides of Numera manages to live up to the legacy of its prequel Planescape: Torment by offering a fascinatingly weird and well-written tale. Thanks to a wide variety of options in conversations and the influences of its tidal system, it offers decent opportunities for replay value and a memorable tale each time.

Genre: RPG

Developer: Inxile Entertainment

The Digital Fix - 90

MMORPG.com - 86

RPG Site - 80

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Hello NLers. The following are the biggest releases for January 2017 with ratings from selected review sites.



1. Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Future Tone (PS4) – January, 10
Hatsune Miko is a single player rhythm-action/ music game developed by Sega in conjunction with Crypton Studios. It is based on the arcade version of the same game title. Players hold buttons when the game indicates a certain note. Sometimes players hold buttons for indefinite periods of time which allows them to receive bonus points. Recommended for children – and adults who just want to have fun. Not for hardcore gamers. Be warned!

Developer – SEGA/Crypton Studios

Genre – Rhythm-action

Release date – January 10, 2017

Metacritic – 84%

GameFaqs – 84%

Common Sense – 4/5


2.Road Redemption (PS4, PC, Max, Linux, Wii U, OSX) – January, 15


Not to be mistaken for Red Dead Redemption – this is a vehicular combat racing game based on the “road rash” series (Remember road rash on PC?) Developed by Pixel Dash Studios, the game follows the craziness of the road rash series while introducing much more modern and refined graphics with advanced gameplay mechanics.


Players utilize firearms alongside the usual melee weapons and the game features a split screen multiplayer mode even the pc version – which is quite rare for pc gaming. The Wii U version will also require multiple player sessions between one player on the TV screen and the other player using the Wii -U gamepad.


Rating – Not available

Developer – Pixel Dash Studios



3.Gravity Rush 2 (PS4) – January 20
Gravity Rush 2 – even better than the first gravity rush released on handheld, gravity rush 2 continues the gravity defying story of kat as she teams up with powerful friend Raven and feline sidekick Syd in an exciting adventurous voyage to discover her origins – Not for gamers susceptible to motion sickness


Developer – SCE Japan Studio

Genre – Action-adventure Fantasy

Metractic – 81%

IGN – 8.4/10

GameSpot – 9/10

4.Urban Empire (PC) – January 20
Urban empire is a ‘city ruler’, pioneering a new breed of strategy game that combines city builder features with political scheming and adds profound social and historical events into the mix, creating a whole new – not so great gameplay.


Genre – Strategy, Building Simulation

Developer – Kalypso Games

GameSpot – 65

PC Games – 61

WCCF Tech – 60


5.Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King Nintendo (3DS) – January 20
First released in 2004 on the Playstation 2 – and now remastered for the DS, Journey of the Cursed King is a fantasy-adventure Japanese-role-playing game designed by master artist, Akira Toriyama which tells of a protagonist on a mission to break the spell of a murderous magician who has wrought tumultuous chaos on the land.

Developer – Square Enix

Genre – JRPG

Release date – January 20

COGconnected – 90

Vandal Online – 85

FNintendo – 90



6. Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue (PS4) – January 24
Kingdom Hearts 2.8 is a compilation of the various offshoots of the Kingdom Heart series some of which were released on the DS, the 3DS, on mobile and the PlayStation Portable – all of them not interrelated with the other. A welcome staple addition for KH fans but not so much for newbie gamers.


Genre – adventure

Developer – Square Enix

Attack of the Fanboy – 90

Multiplayer.it – 85

Destructoid – 75

7.Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – January 24
Set after the events in Resident Evil 6, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard continues the franchise of the survival horror series and does not disappoint. Rather it ups the ante of horror with the RE Engine which enables gamers a new experience of every horrific detail in the derelict Louisiana plantation mansion. Not for the fainthearted.

Genre – Survival-horror

Developer – Capcom

Polygon – 90

TrueGaming – 90

Forbes – 85

8.Tales of Berseria (PS4, PC) – January 24
With its dark theme, intriguing characters and exciting fighting sequence, Tales of Beseria revolves around Velvet Crowe on a journey driven by rage and fueled by revenge – her mission, to exact vengeance on the people who ruined her life.

Genre - JRPG

Developer – Bandai Namco

Hobby Consolas – 87

Digitally Downloaded – 90

The Games Machine – 78


9.Yakuza 0 (PS4) – January, 24
Widely touted as the prequel to Sega’s Japanese Yakuza 0 splits the narrative between Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima each character with its own unique fighting style. With each protagonist trying to get back into their respective clans, Yakuza 0 is an old-school blend of action and violence – with a dash of bonhomie silliness.


Genre – Open-world, Action-adventure

Developer – Ryu ga Gotoku Studios

Easy Allies – 80

Impulsegamer – 85

GameSpew – 90

10. Disgaea 2 (PC) – January 30
A rehash of Disgaea 2 on other platforms – but this time on pc, Disgaea 2 is a fun-filled role-playing game which centers around Laharl on a journey to reclaim his title as King of the Netherworld.

Genre – Strategy, J-RPG

Developer – Nippon Ichi Sofware

4Players.de – 83

CD-Action – 75

Vandal Online – 80

11. Hitman: The Complete First Season (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – January 31

The sixth installment in the renowned Hitman Series, The Complete First Season is a stealth based third-person shooter which allows the player take control of an assassin who is contracted to perform assassination hits on high profile figures around the globe.

Players can perform hits in multiple ways such as with a sniper rifle from distance or a garrote in close quarters. From Sapienza to Marrakesh to Bangkok and Hokkaido, all targets are fair game for the hit man code named "Agent 47"
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Mobile gaming has come to stay. These days, with the advent of smartphones, almost anyone can be a gamer anywhere at any time. People love their phones for different reasons. Some for the durability and sturdiness, while others for the cameras and selfies. Gamers on the other hand, go for phones that offer great frame rates without lag and the capacity to run games for 30 mins or more without overheating or major battery drain.

So let’s cut to the chase as we bring you the 11 best Mobile phones for gaming.

**note that the specs here are strictly for the purposes of gaming. When we say gaming, we don’t mean your average Candy Crush Saga (no offence) but games like GTA San Andreas and Dead Trigger. These phones were rated solely on their gaming performance. This post will be updated as better phones get launched.



11. Motorola Moto Z

This Android sentinel from the stables of Motorola will leave you begging for more. The phone is a true machine built for some high end gaming and is currently one of the best gaming smartphones right now.

Specs; Display: AMOLED capacitive Touchscreen 5.5 inches, 1440 x 2560p, Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820, CPU: Quad-core (2x 1.8GHz & 2x 1.6 GHz), GPU: Adreno 530, RAM: 4GB, Storage: 32/64GB, Camera: 13MP, 5MP Battery: Non-Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh, OS: Android 6.0.1, Memory Card Support: microSD – 256GB

*Apart from the gaming experience, the Moto Z makes this list because of its very high Antutu Benchmark scores – one of the top 10 highest of 2016.



10. HTC 10

After the underwhelming One M9 and the equally over-hyped A9, HTC came back with a vengeance with the monstrous HTC 10. Even though, critics compare it unfavorably to its rival the Samsung S7 Edge because its display isn’t Super Amoled – it comes with a Super LCD5 capacitive touchscreen, which truth be told, is still awesome. The sound is also amazing, way better than the S7 Edge. This is a big deal breaker for puritans in the art of gaming. All things said, the HTC 10 is a true monster in performance and can easily crunch any high-end game you throw at it.

Specs; Display: Super LCD 5 capacitive Touchscreen, 5.2 inches, 1440 x 2560 p, Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820, CPU: Quad-core (2X2.15 GHz & 2X 1.6 GHz), GPU: Adreno 530, RAM: 4GB, Storage: 32GB/64GB, Camera: 12MP, 8MP, Battery: Non-Removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh, OS: Android 6.0.1, microSD support: Yes – 256 GB

*Aside the gaming experience, the HTC 10 makes this list because of its sound quality. When experienced in gameplay, the sound quality is amazing.



9. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge – Snapdragon

A gaming beast, the S7 Edge has been around the block for some time now. It is still a fantastic device for gaming as Samsung added a few special functionalities such as the Gaming Tool for gamers to take advantage of. With its aesthetic design, you can’t help but pick this device for your gaming needs.

Specs; Display: Super AMOLED capacitive Touchscreen, 5.5 inches, 1440 x 2560p, Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820, CPU Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz & 2S 1.6 GHz), GPU: Adreno 530, RAM: 4GB, Storage: 32/64/128, Camera: 12MP, 5MP, Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 3600 mAh, OS: Android 6.0

*Aside from its top-of-the-range specs, the S7 Edge makes this list because of its dedicated gaming tool


8. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge – Exynos

Almost the same beast as its twin brother, the Exynos version was released later than its Snapdragon twin. Although Samsung has put out a statement claiming there is no difference between the two phones, for the purposes of gaming, the Exynos version performs up to 13 – 30 seconds faster than the Snapdragon. And for hardcore gamers like myself, this is a very HUGE difference (like the difference between heaven and earth) – especially if you’re gaming online. Different chipset different gpu makes it a different phone. Sorry Samsung.

Specs; Display: Super AMOLED capacitive Touchscreen, 5.5 inches, 1440 x 2560p, Chipset: Exynos 8890 Octa, Octa-core (4x 2.3 GHz Mongoose & 4x 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53), GPU: Mali-T880 MP12, RAM: 4GB, Storage: 32/64/128, Camera: 12MP, 5MP, Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 3600 mAh, OS: Android 6.0, microSD support: Yes – 256GB

*same as above



7. OnePlus 3T

In an official statement released by OnePlus, the Tech Company claimed the OnePlus 3T could load games a whopping 48% faster than the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Samsung hasn’t sued them yet so we guess the claim must be more fact than fiction. This cyborg of a phone comes stacked with a 6GB of RAM to ensure you can open multiple games and leave them running in the background without hiccups. The frame rate is incredibly high, up there with the best of the best avant-garde phones we currently have today. With its Oxygen OS, it is indisputably the best gaming mobile device for those who do not want to burn a gigantic-sized hole in their wallet.

Specs; Display: Optic AMOLED capacitive Touchscreen, 5.5 inches, 1080x1920p, Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821, CPU: Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz & 2x 1.6 GHz), GPU: Adreno 530, RAM: 6GB, Storage: 64/128 GB, Camera: 16MP, 16MP, Battery: Non-Removable Li-Ion 3400 mAh, OS: Android 6.0., microSD support: No.

*The Oxygen OS is dedicated to boosting gaming performance, 3rd highest Antutu Benchmark Scores for smartphones in 2016.



6. Sony Xperia XZ

The Sony Xperia XZ may be finding it hard to compete in the brutal cut-throat Android market but what’s not to like about this smartphone? Although it may not seem like much, a well-known fact amongst gamers is that Sony really optimizes its mobile devices for gaming. This is a company that produces the PlayStation console so you can bet your life the Xperia XZ is a gaming smartphone any enthusiast would be proud of.

Specs; IPS LCD capacitive Touchscreen, Display: 5.2 inches, 1090x1920p, Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, CPU: Quad-core (2x 2.15 GHz & 2x 1.6 GHz) RAM: 3GB, Storage: 32/64GB, Camera: 23MP, 13MP, Battery: Non-Removable Li-Ion 2900 mAh, OS: Android 6.0.1, microSD Support: Yes – 256GB

*The XZ makes this list because of the pedigree of its maker


5. Le Eco Le Pro 3

Simple but beastly specs. For the price, this smartphone is a serious bargain. The battery is ginormous. Although a few users have complained about software update issues, with the top-of-the-range chipset, this phone is worth is weight in gold.

Specs: IPS LCD capacitive Touchscreen, 5.5 inches, 1080x1920p, Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821, CPU: Quad-core (2x 2.35 GHz & 2x 2.0 GHz) GPU: Adreno 530, RAM: 4/6GB, Storage: 32/64/128GB, Camera: 16MP, 8MP, Battery: Non-Removable Li-Ion 4070 mAh, OS: Android 6.0, microSD Support: No

*Makes this list because of it’s battery life, top of the range chipset and inclusion amongst Antutu’s best.



4. Google Pixel XL

If you do not want the Google Pixel cos of its small screen size, not to worry, Google has got you covered. The Pixel XL has a 5.5 inch display, and though QHD brings down the fps – frames-per-second, you won’t feel a thing. For top of the range gamers with top dollar in their pocket, the Pixel XL is a phone positioned to make its mark in the gaming world.

Specs; Display: AMOLED capacitive Touchscreen, 5.5 inches, 1440x2560p, Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821, CPU: Quad-core (2x 2.15 GHz & 2x 1.6 GHz) GPU: Adreno: 530, RAM: 4GB, Storage: 32/128GB, Camera: 12.3 MP, 8MP, Battery: Non-Removable Li-Ion 3450 mAh, OS: Android 7.1., microSD support: No

* Incredible Antutu Benchmark scores, top-of-the-range hardware


3. Google Pixel

Very solid, easy to use and hyper fast. The Pixel was Google’s way of announcing its arrival into the Smartphone market. One of the most expensive smartphones right now, it comes loaded with the best System-on-Chip and the latest Android OS. Combined with its incredibly refined camera, it truly is an innovation to behold.

Specs; Display: AMOLED capacitive Touchscreen, 5.0 inches, 1080 x 1920p, Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821, CPU: Quad-core (2x 2.15 GHz & 2x 1.6 GHz) GPU: Adreno: 530, RAM: 4GB, Storage: 32/128, Camera: 12.3 MP, 8MP, Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 3450 mAh, OS: Android 7.1, microSD support: No

*Same as above


2. IPhone 7

Apple iPhone 7 is the calmer version of its more robust twin. Its compact size makes for very great frame rates. Not for those not content with a small-scaled phone, the iPhone does not make this list for its screen size. It’s the perfect phone for unpretentious game lovers who will neither compromise nor give an inch when it comes to gaming performance no matter what.

Specs; Display: LED-backlit IPS LCD capacitive Touchscreen, 4.7 inches, 750 x 1334, Chipset: Apple A10 Fusion, CPU: Quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr) GPU: PowerVR Series 7XT PLUS (six-core graphics) RAM: 2GB: Storage: 32/128/256GB, Camera: 12MP, 7MP, Battery: Non-Removable Li-Ion 1960 mAh, OS: iOS 10.0.1

*2nd highest Antutu Benchmark scores for a smartphone



1.IPhone 7 Plus

The Baddest. The Fastest. The Smartest. The King is ensconced on his throne. The iPhone 7 plus is the standard-bearer of all flagship phones in the market today. For purists who want to go big and go hard. It is without an iota of a doubt, the best smartphone for gaming right now. Enough said.

Specs; Display: LED-backlit IPS LCD capacitive Touchscreen, 5.5 inches, 1080x1920p, Chipset: Apple A10 Fusion, CPU: Quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr) GPU: PowerVR Series 7XT PLUS (six-core graphics) RAM: 3GB, Storage, 32/128/256GB, Camera: 12MP, 7MP, Battery: Non-Removable Li-Ion 2900 mAh, OS: iOS 10.01.

*Highest Antutu Benchmark scores for a smartphone

Worthy Mentions

Asus Zenfone 3

The makers of the ASUS ROG (Republic of Gamers) laptop, the Asus Zenfone 3 has what it takes to give a very immersive gaming experience. It’s a poor shame it doesn’t come with as much computing power as those mentioned above.

Specs; Display: Super IPS+ capacitive Touchscreen, 5.5 inches, 1080x1920p, Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625, CPU: Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53, GPU: Adreno 506, RAM: 3/4GB, Storage: 32/64GB, Camera: 16MP, 8MP, Battery: Non-Removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh, microSD support: Yes – 256GB

Lenovo Z2 Plus

Described as the cheapest Snapdragon 820 powered phone in the market, the Lenovo Z2 Plus is a cheapskate gamer’s wet dream. It doesn’t handle quite as well as some other smartphones mentioned above, but for its price, I don’t think anyone has a right to grumble.

Specs; Display: LTPS IPS LCD capacitive Touchscreen, 5.0 inch, 1080x1920 p, Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820, CPU: Quad-core (2x 2.215 GHz & 2x 1.6 GHz) GPU: Adreno 530 RAM: 4GB, Storage: 64GB, Camera: 13 MP, 8MP, Battery: 3500 mAh, OS: Android 6.0.1, Memory Card Support – No

Coolpad Cool 1:

This Snapdragon powered machine comes with a 5.5 inch (1920*1080 pixels) full HD IPS display with corning gorilla glass 3 protection. An upgrade of the LeEco Le 2, it actually has more to say about its camera than as a gaming device but that doesn’t mean it has that department ignored. It has been described as a fast, powerful phone well suited for gamers who cannot afford to buy the Lenovo Z2 Plus.

Specs; Display: IPS LCD capacitive Touchscreen, 5.5 inch, 1080 x 1920 p, Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8976 652, CPU: Octa-Core (4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x 1.8GHz Cortex-A72) GPU: Adreno 510, OS: Android 6.0, Battery: 4000 mAh, Storage: 32/64GB, RAM: 3GB/4GB, Camera: dual 13 MP, 8MP. MicroSD support – No

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It is now a proven fact that video games make for a healthier and smarter you. Amongst hundreds of video games analyzed, the following games are recommended for your mental and physical health...


1. Starcraft (latest Starcraft II)

Developer – Blizzard Entertainment

Genre – Real Time Strategy

Starcraft is a futuristic military science fiction strategy game set in the beginning of the 26th century. It was designed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. Contrary to popular belief, it has been proven that an intense session of Starcraft can actually increase your brain power while fortifying your mental strength. This is because the game involves a continuous use of planning, strategic thinking on the fly and rapid physical and mental coordination.

According to TechCrunch – in a study carried out by participants who clocked 40 hours of gameplay over an extended period of two months, studies showed that individuals who played starcraft exhibited measurable improvements in certain mental functions following the period of gaming. According to the study, playing starcraft “stressed rapid simultaneous maintenance, assessment, and coordination between multiple information and action sources which was sufficient to effect change.’’ The result of playing starcraft and other RTS games is “an underlying dimension of cognitive flexibility” across several laboratory tests.

Researchers at Queen Mary University and University College London performed a study which showed that playing starcraft and other real-time strategy games improved the cognitive flexibility of gamers. Cognitive flexibility is simply your brain multitasking the same way your computer opens up Microsoft Word with Excel running in the background. Playing such games enable you to think on the go or entertain and process different thoughts at once.



2. XCOM: Enemy Unknown (latest XCOM 2)

Developer – Firaxis Games

Genre – Turn-based Tactics

Published by 2K games, Enemy Unkown follows the strategy game UFO: Enemy Unknown created by Mythos Games and Micropose in 1994. The game puts a player in control of troops in the field in a series of turn-based tactical missions. The player also directs research and development of new technologies recovered from alien technology and captured prisoners at the same time managing XCOMS fiscal resources while expanding the base of operations and monitoring and also respond to alien activity. Tactical abilities include squad positioning or formation, exploiting your environment as cover and military engagement techniques such as assault or suppressive fire to reduce annihilate your enemies or make good your escape.

According to research carried out by the Silicon Valley research group, S.R.I, video games like XCOM can significantly raise cognitive function for students and improve puzzle-solving capabilities and memory. Such games also improve additional functions such as hand-eye coordination, pattern discrimination, special visualization abilities and reaction time.


3. Civilization (latest CIV VI)

Developer – Firaxis Games

Genre – Turn-based strategy, 4x

Explore. Expand. Exploit. Exterminate. No other game captures the 4x genre like Civilization VI. The objective of the game is to lead your nascent civilization from an early powerless settlement through many centuries to become a world superpower by achieving victory through either of the following; military might, technological superiority, or diplomatic leadership. With a lot of micromanagement involved and facing off against very daunting AI elements represented by Qin Shi Huang, Cleopatra and Theodore Roosevelt, there is simply no way this game won’t help your IQ for the better. Lest I forget, Civilization VI was voted Best PC Game and Best Strategy Game at the Game Critics’ Awards 2016 and Best Strategy Game at The Game Awards 2016.

4. Call of Duty (latest Infinite Warfare)

Developer: Infinity Ward

Genre : Action, First-person Shooter

It has been proven that sometimes, the best way to sharpen your brain is to grab your weapon of choice, take the safety off and start blasting. A study conducted by the University of Rochester on FSP (First-person-shooter) games like Battlefield and COD showed that participants had stronger focus and made decisions faster. As a result, such video games could provide a valuable training exercise for helping individuals in real life scenarios. Insight from the study include; faster reaction time opposed to their non-gaming counterparts in concluding specific tasks; the ability to stay focused and maintain mental clarity in stressful or time constrained conditions, efficiency and stability in certain tasks such as keyhole surgery or laparoscopy. Also, people who play first-person shooter games like COD and Battlefield become 58% better at perceiving fine differences in contrast according to a research conducted by Daphne Bavelier, a professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester.

5. Diablo III

Developer: Blizzard Entertainment

Genre: Action, RPG, Hack n Slash

Diablo III is the 2nd sequel in the Diablo franchise. Players select one of six character type – Barbarian, Crusader, Demon Hunter, Monk, Witch Doctor or Wizard. Games like Diablo III enable gamers take responsibility and deal with the consequences of their actions especially when played in Hardcore mode where characters are permanently unplayable and cannot be resurrected when killed.


TitanFall (latest TitanFall II)

Developer: Respawn Entertainment

Genre: First-person Shooter

With multiple ways to achieve mission objectives such as long-ranged or short-ranged weapons or stealth and the requirement of solving environmental puzzles while facing off against gamers as intelligent as yourself – or even more, Titanfall is one first person shooter game that truly heightens a player’s decision making skills and reaction time. Titanfall 2 also includes six new titans such as the Ogre-class Titan Scorch – a pyromaniac whose specialty involves incendiary weapons. A new Atlas-class Titan, Ion uses a laser-based arsenal to wipe out its enemies. Ronin –as the name implies, is a strider-class Titan who decapitates its enemies with a ginormous sword. The defensive Titan with ballistic weapons, Legion, Northstar, also a strider class titan and the only titan with the ability to fly and finally Tone, a titan with lock-on weapons. Gamers spoilt for choice on how to enhance their brain. Titanfall received over 50 Games awards and Titanfall 2 was voted the Best Online Multiplayer at the Game Critics Awards 2016.

7. Battlefield (latest Battlefield 1)

Developer: EA DICE

Genre: First-person Shooter

Battlefield 1 has a core gameplay centered on cooperation. Inspired by happenings in World War 1, players utilize weapons in that era including bolt-action rifles, flamethrowers, mustard gas and semi-automatic weapons to defeat the enemy.

Just like its eternal rival, COD, an intense session of Battlefield can help with reflex, cognitive function and hand-eye coordination. Players also do well under pressure in real life situations. Set in the period of World War 1, it does no harm at all that players can learn a little bit of history and the events that has spiraled down to shape the world today. It had a glut of nominations and was voted the Best Action Game at the Game Critics Awards 2016.

8. Destiny

Developer: Bungie

Genre: Action, RPG, MMO, First-person Shooter

Just like its rival Titan Fall and from the stables of Activision, Destiny has most of the characteristics and features which would bring massive entertainment as well as enhancing rapid eye-movement and decision making skills. As a massively multiplayer online game, players take on the role of a Guardian as they utilize a power called Light to make a last stand and fend off attacks from different invading alien races. Character classes include Titans, Warlocks and Hunters.

9. Company of Heroes

Developer: Relic Entertainment

Genre: Real-time Strategy

To sound a note of warning, this is not a game for little kids. The game allows players learn a little bit of history and understand the idea of sacrifice – micromanagement and resource control. Set in the war-torn era of World War 2, you’ll be dealing with harsh weather conditions while trying to find ways of keeping your soldiers warm enough to fight another day. The game encourages players to think outside the box. With blazing gunfire and the sound of cannons in the background, this game will test your ability to analyze and make decisions under the pressure of combat. Resources in the game are, Fuel, Munitions and Manpower. Sometimes players are forced to sacrifice resources in the short-term for greater long-term goals. Company of Heroes scooped the 2006 PC Game of The Year by IGN and Gamespy.

10. Europa Universalis (latest Europa Universalis IV)

Developer: Paradox Development Studio

Genre: Grand Strategy

Based on a board game of the same name, Europa Universalis offers players the choice of taking control of one of seven European countries in the era between 1453 to 1792 and negotiate your way to victory through military might, diplomacy or colonial wealth. As a grand strategy game, Europa Universalis teaches you to adapt to changing situations.


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