Category: Event Coverage

Rolling on Roll20’s Online Role-Playing

With most in-person events cancelled or becoming virtual, it’s no wonder that role-players are also taking advantage of online platforms to get together and conquer their high fantasy, sci-fi or more traditional Dungeons and Dragons-like worlds. We checked out the Roll20 platform over the past few months, and loved what we found.

GiN Game of the Year Winners

The world situation kind of upended the Game of the Year contest this time around. But many of you were able to vote, and we appreciate everyone who did. While there will be no physical ceremony due to social distancing restrictions, we did want to celebrate the great games that made the year so special. Here are your choices for the games of the year!

It’s Official: Coronavirus has Cancelled E3 Expo 2020

Citing concerns over the COVID-19 virus, also known as Coronavirus, The ESA said that the safety of the many visitors and vendors expected to attend the show this year could not be guaranteed, and thus E3 Expo 2020 has been cancelled.

Pokemon Generation 7: Fly Me to the Moon (and Sun)

We are roughly a week out from the release of the eighth generation of Pokemon games, Sword and Shield. To honor this momentous event, we are going back through the entire 23 year series history. Today we celebrate the most recent entry in our beloved series. It’s time for Pokemon Generation 7: Sun and Moon!

A 3D Digivolution with Pokemon Generation 6: X and Y

We are roughly a week out from the release of the eighth generation of Pokemon games, Sword and Shield. To honor this momentous event, we are going back through the entire 23 year series history. Today we celebrate the first time that the series went fully 3D: Generation 6. It’s time for Pokemon X and Y!

Pokemon Generation 5 is Black and White Like a Zebstrika

We are roughly a week out from the release of the eighth generation of Pokemon games, Sword and Shield. To honor this momentous event, we are going back through the entire 23 year series history. Today we celebrate an interesting point in the franchise: Generation 5: Black and White.

Pokemon Generation 4: Diamonds (and Pearls) are a Girl’s Best Friend

We are roughly a week out from the release of the eighth generation of Pokemon games, Sword and Shield. To honor this momentous event, we are going back through the entire 23 year series history. Today we celebrate a real turning point in the franchise: Generation 4: Diamond and Pearl.

Pokemon Generation 3: Ruby and Sapphire Gems Worth Keeping

We are roughly a week out from the release of the eighth generation of Pokemon games, Sword and Shield. To honor this momentous event, we are going back through the entire 23 year series history. Today we celebrate the gems of generation three: ruby and sapphire!

Pokemon Generation 2: All that Glitters is Gold (and Silver)

We are roughly a week out from the release of the eighth generation of Pokemon games, Sword and Shield. To honor this momentous event, we are going back through the entire 23 year series history. Today we evolve into generation two with Gold and Silver.

Pokemon Legacy Begins With The Primary Colors

We are roughly a week out from the release of the eighth generation of Pokemon games, Sword and Shield. To honor this momentous event, we are going back through the entire 23 year series history, starting today with a celebration of generation one, Red and Green, which started it all.