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A Retrospective Look at the Best PS2 Magazines

There were many magazines dedicated to the PlayStation 2 (PS2) console that were popular with gamers. Some of the best-known and most highly regarded magazines included: Game Informer: This was a monthly magazine that focused on all aspects of the gaming industry, including coverage of the PS2. It was known for its comprehensive coverage and high-quality writing. Electronic Gaming Monthly: This was a monthly magazine that focused on video games and the gaming industry. It…
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The Best PS2 Games Available On PS5

Thanks to the presence of PS2 Classic games on the PlayStation Store, it’s possible to play PS2 games on your PS5. Unfortunately, you can’t simply slide a disc into your PS5’s Blu-ray drive and be playing a PS2 game; if there’s a title from that generation you want to play, you’ll need to check whether or not it’s on the PS Store, and although the selection is relatively broad, your favourite game might not be…
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Reasons Why the PS2 Was Ahead of the Game When Launched

The PlayStation’s 2 success is well-documented. It’s easily the most successful home games console ever created, having sold a frankly ridiculous 155 million units over a hefty 13-year run. At least 1.5 billion PS2 games were also sold during that time, with the actual figure likely to be much higher (due to the difficulty in evaluating second-hand sales). Today, however, we want to take a closer look at why exactly the PS2 proved so successful.…
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All You Need To Know About The PS2

With the 8th generation of consoles (the PS4 and Xbox ONE) well into their own cycles, many within the gaming community might find it intriguing to note that a lot of gamers are looking backward as well as forwards. Call it what you will, nostalgia or perhaps a need to exploit the incredible affordability of older games, but people are interested in older consoles like the much-lauded PS2.The question of course is “why”? What is it exactly…
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Top 15 Shooter Games That Released on The PS2

While we mostly tend to think of the PS3 era as being responsible for igniting the FPS console revolution, credit must also be given to its predecessor (the PS2) for helping to usher in the genre. Because the PS2 was capable of processing more complex geometry and physics, developers were finally able to fashion more creative and detail-oriented shooters (much to the delight of gamers worldwide). If you are a fan of shooter games, then…
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The Top 15 Sport Games Released On The PS2

Since the emergence of home consoles, Sports-themed titles have been something of a mainstay. Alongside the usual crop of platformers, each generation of consoles also had its great athletic games to explore, the PS2 being no exception to the rule. Given that the 2nd PlayStation possessed a more highly-powered amalgamation of hardware, game developers were finally free to explore 3D worlds like never before, and this is clearly demonstrated with the great sports games that…
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The 6 Best PS2 Exclusive Games

It’s been just over sixteen years since the PlayStation 2 was released, and to this day it remains the top-selling video game console of all time. Not only was the PS2 affordable and dependable, it was home to a whole host of fantastic exclusive games… a few of which are considered to be some of the greatest titles of all time. Whether you’re just now picking up a PS2 for the first time, looking through…
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PS2 Games That are Fun to Play

Many games take a serious approach bringing loads of action. But, how about those games that are nothing more than just fun? Remember Mario Kart for the Nintendo 64? How about Color Switch game as a browser game? Perhaps Donkey Kong Country Returns for the Wii was top of your list? Yes, it’s flat-out fun. It’s these type of games which aren’t just family friendly, but can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. However, here are…
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7 PS2 Games That Deserve a Next Generation Re-Release

Perhaps following a cue from Hollywood and the movie industry, many game developers have taken to re-releasing various games over the course of the last several years. This practice has become so commonplace these days that it’s no longer considered to be as fresh or edgy as it once ways. But don’t get the wrong idea, that doesn’t mean that we don’t like the idea, of course. Speaking of which, while there’s certainly nothing wrong…
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The Best PS2 Horror Game Classics For This Halloween

Whoever said that you had to play recently released titles to get a good scare? The following PlayStation 2 games are certainly up to par when it comes to filling you with fright. For the person who actually enjoys retro console offerings this list represents much more than just a smattering of weird adventures – it’s a viewing portal into terrifying worlds unknown. Even better, if you’re just now finding out about these games then…
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