Dennis Scimeca

Dennis Scimeca was the Daily Dot's gaming reporter until 2016. He loves first-person shooters, role-playing games, and massively multiplayer online games. His work has appeared in Salon, NPR, Ars Technica, Kotaku, Polygon, Gamasutra, GamesBeat, Paste, and Mic.

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Australian gamers can now kill zombies without censorship

Enjoy the sweet, sweet freedom to splatter zombie brains, Aussies.

On Sep 2, 2014 by Dennis Scimeca

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Try Star Citizen for free for just one week

Strap into your cockpit and dig for your wallet.

On Sep 1, 2014 by Dennis Scimeca

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We played Guillermo del Toro’s P.T. to spare you the heart attack

Summon your courage—this interactive teaser is worth the scares.

On Sep 1, 2014 by Dennis Scimeca

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The shocking truth behind the ‘Quinnspiracy’

The only problem with the Zoe Quinn corruption allegations? They never happened.

On Aug 29, 2014 by Dennis Scimeca

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One of Mass Effect’s best features is improved for Dragon Age: Inquisition

Co-op is back and even better.

On Aug 28, 2014 by Dennis Scimeca

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Gaymer X convention reborn as GX3: Everyone Games

Several gaming companies are chipping in to help.

On Aug 26, 2014 by Dennis Scimeca

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Even video game characters are accepting the ice bucket challenge

They can't feel the cold, but at least they're donating.

On Aug 26, 2014 by Dennis Scimeca

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Gaming’s frustrating history of DDoS attacks

The latest bout of attacks is far from the first.

On Aug 25, 2014 by Dennis Scimeca

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The buckshot history of double-barreled shotguns in video games

From Doom to Mad Max, the double-barrelled shotgun been has an essential weapon for survival.

On Aug 25, 2014 by Dennis Scimeca

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A major game change in NHL 15 is disappointing fans

You can’t form teams with your friends in NHL 15 on Xbox One and PS4

On Aug 21, 2014 by Dennis Scimeca

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EA won’t let reviewers see The Sims 4 until it’s released

Could this be a bad sign?

On Aug 20, 2014 by Dennis Scimeca

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Set your gaming budget with this interactive game release calendar

Finally, an all-in-one game release calendar.

On Aug 19, 2014 by Dennis Scimeca

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Indie game raises $50 million with pretend spaceships

Never mind that new car. Buy a spaceship.

On Aug 19, 2014 by Dennis Scimeca

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There’s hope yet for Minecraft on the Oculus Rift

Apparently Notch has warmed up to the VR company again.

On Aug 18, 2014 by Dennis Scimeca

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Leaked pictures of Stormtrooper helmets are freaking awesome

The images have inspired a new hope for the J.J. Abrams-helmed sequels.

On Aug 15, 2014 by Dennis Scimeca

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