Findthebluekey
I am a 22 year old Computer Science student, proud Canadian, hockey fan, and above all else, a gamer! I love to dig in to the video games industry and explore everything it has to offer. This is why I started my blog: www.findthebluekey.com
to give myself an outlet, and to contribute something to the culture that surrounds gaming.
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Find the Blue Key
http://www.findthebluekey.com/
Find the Blue Key is a critical look at the world of gaming. Featured here game reviews, featured gaming news and commentary on the games industry and major issues facing gamers.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 66 )
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The E3 Aftermath: Initial Impressions
So I’ve been sitting here for a while now, thinking about how I’m going to handle all the information that was thrown at us during E3. Read more
Posted on 12 June 2013 GAMING, TECH -
Here Comes The Sun(shine Blogger Award)
Well hello there, blogosphere! Of the top, I have to apologize for being a little inactive as of late, the world has been conspiring to hoover up all of my spar... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2013 GAMING, TECH -
XBOX One for All, All for None
For those of you who follow me on Twitter, you’ll know with assurance that I had more than a few problems with Microsoft’s recent reveal of the XBOX One, and... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2013 GAMING, TECH -
Nintendo’s Let’s Play Lockdown
Okay, come on Nintendo, you really have to work with me here. I try to defend you, I really do. I try to convince people that your decision to pull out of E3... Read more
Posted on 17 May 2013 GAMING, TECH -
The Age of Exploration
It’s a rare thing for a game to truly capture the essence of exploration. The sense of adventure that comes with a new and untapped frontier. Questioning what... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2013 GAMING, TECH -
Star Wars: The Age of EA
Coming hot on the heels of the announcement that LucasArts would be shutting its doors, an announcement was recently made revealing that EA, lovingly known as... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2013 GAMING, TECH -
A Nintendoless E3?
In a recent announcement, Nintendo of America President Satoru Iwata revealed that there will not be the traditional Nintendo Press Conference at this years... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2013 GAMING, TECH -
Sales Figures
There’s no denying that games are becoming more and more expensive to produce. What with the building full of developers it takes just to handle a top-tier... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2013 GAMING, TECH -
Binuaral Soundscapes
Nothing quite beats the theater for a moviegoing experience, does it? Provided there isn’t some sugar-tripping eight your hold delightfully kicking your chair,... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2013 GAMING, TECH -
Microsoft and the Always-On Console
Well, rumors are still flying regarding Microsoft's latest offering to the ongoing Console Wars, but if some of details are true, then the newest addition to th... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2013 GAMING, TECH -
Microsoft and the Always-On Console
Well, rumors are still flying regarding Microsoft’s latest offering to the ongoing Console Wars, but if some of details are true, then the newest addition to th... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2013 GAMING, TECH -
Top 10 Retro Gaming Tunes
There is something oddly alluring about gaming music from the age of the NES. The undeniable fact is that if I were to play a random gamer a snippet of just... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2013 GAMING, TECH -
Top 10 Retro Gaming Tunes
There is something oddly alluring about gaming music from the age of the NES. The undeniable fact is that if I were to play a random gamer a snippet of just... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2013 GAMING, TECH -
In Defense of Regenerating Health
If there’s one game mechanic that is practically guaranteed to split the room down the middle, it’s health systems. That’s assuming you’re in a room full of... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2013 GAMING, TECH -
In Defense of Regenerating Health
If there's one game mechanic that is practically guaranteed to split the room down the middle, it's health systems. That's assuming you're in a room full of... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2013 GAMING, TECH -
The XBOX Rumor Mill
The rumor mill never stops in the days before a console release, with everyone after specs and details for the latest and greatest consoles. Read more
Posted on 25 March 2013 GAMING, TECH -
The XBOX Rumor Mill
The rumor mill never stops in the days before a console release, with everyone after specs and details for the latest and greatest consoles. Read more
Posted on 25 March 2013 GAMING, TECH -
Tropes Vs. Women in Video Games - Watch It, Already!
If you managed to remain oblivious to the firestorm that sprang up in the wake of Anita Sarkeesian's Kickstarter campaign to fund her webseries examining the... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2013 GAMING, TECH -
Tropes Vs. Women in Video Games – Watch It, Already!
If you managed to remain oblivious to the firestorm that sprang up in the wake of Anita Sarkeesian’s Kickstarter campaign to fund her webseries examining the... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2013 GAMING, TECH -
Keys to a Console Launch
So we've now had a little while to mull over the recent announcement of the Playstation 4, and the results are in. From the gamer crowd, a rather resounding... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2013 GAMING, TECH