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Vegas Seven • 10th November 2017

What a Millennial Thinks of the World's First Video Game Gambling Machine

We sent our 20-something, nongambler writer to try GameCo’s skill-based games at the Global Gaming Expo. Here's what she discovered.
Vegas Seven • 16th October 2017

UNLV's Esports Lab Is Exactly What the Gaming Industry Needs

Professor Robert Rippee’s course prepares students for the casino component of the future
23rd June 2016

Flash, Flash, Video Game Photography

While taking in-game screen shots isn't anything new, the phenomenon of video game photography has taken flight.
29th June 2016

Four Independent Female Game Characters

In honor of Independence Day, here are four independent video game women you should know.
Vegas Seven • 8th September 2017

Level Up’s VR Arena Redefines Social Gaming

The free-roam experience, powered by Zero Latency, is the first of its kind on the West Coast.
Vegas Seven • 2nd February 2017

Six Great Video Games Coming in 2017 (and One We Wish Was)

This year, we’re about to see the return of a famed sci-fi series, three new franchises, a remaster and more.
Vegas Seven • 22nd November 2016

Meet the UNLV Professor Giving Video Games a Seat at the Literary Table

UNLV professor Amy Green has fought to ensure video games receive the literary recognition they deserve.
Vegas Seven • 11th April 2017

Seven Impressions of Mass Effect: Andromeda

The anticipated sci-fi role-playing game has some big shoes to fill, but with a little polish, it can shine.
Vegas Seven • 18th May 2016

How Firewatch Made an Honest Woman Out of Me

The gameplay relaxes me enough to make the game feel less like a game and more like an early night curled up with a cup of tea.
Vegas Seven • 10th August 2016

See Your Hometown Through Fresh Mutant Eyes in Fallout: New Vegas

'Fallout: New Vegas' does Las Vegas justice, even when it ventures outside of city limits. Let’s take the tour, shall we?
Vegas Seven • 14th February 2017

Let’s Play Together: Video Games to Enjoy With Company

More people are using video games to enhance their relationships. Whether for Valentine’s Day or any day, really, here’s what you should be playing when you’re together.
Vegas Seven • 22nd December 2015

Falling For Fallout 4

The average video game takes anywhere from six to 40 hours to complete, depending on the genre. I’ve played in Bethesda Game Studios’ war-ravaged world for one day and seven hours, and I’ve seen only a fraction of what Fallout 4 has to offer.
Vegas Seven • 27th January 2016

Shopping the Matrix

Which virtual reality set is best for you? We compare the contenders.
Vegas Seven • 18th November 2015

Don't Mock Let’s Play Culture Until You Know the Facts

More and more people are watching Let’s Play videos on their consoles, like a geekier ESPN. Here are a few reasons why we watch.
DTLV • 15th February 2016

Downtown Grand Ups Its Game With Esports

Competitive video gaming finds its home at the hotel-casino through weekly contests.
Vegas Seven • 7th December 2016

Gifts For the Gamer Who Has It All

Here’s what else you can buy to still impress the gamer in your life.
Vegas Seven • 7th September 2016

Seven Video Games to Play This Fall

Are you game?
Vegas Seven • 15th January 2015

At CES, You Are the Video Game Controller

Virtual reality has spawned massive interest in the video game industry by enhancing what gamers already know about their virtual worlds and planting them in the position of their controller.
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