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Hiding Behind the Monitor
Though this is an issue much more severe than any one game can reflect, many of you have asked for my thoughts on this story as a female gamer. For quite some time there has been an uproar over the plans Blizzard had to force WoW players to post as themselves (using their “real life” [...]
Are You a Net Neanderthal?
With the dawning of the Internet, it has never been easier to get in touch and establish relationships with those you otherwise would have never met. Yet, what about the ignorant strangers lurking about the inner sanctums of the Web? Such people inspire me and make me want to poison the water supply at the [...]
12 MORE Open Source Games that Don’t Suck
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Recently I wrote an article called 12 Open Source Games that Don’t Suck, and the response was overwhelming. Along with the positive feedback you guys made it quite clear that I didn’t mention some good games, especially first-person shooters. Many of the suggestions made were of non open-source projects, but I’m trying to stick to [...]
PC Strategy Games – An Inside Look into the Future
In today’s gaming industry the term “turn-based” is almost an obscenity. Real-time is insanely popular these days and generally speaking you don’t get the grand scale that you would expect from the strategy genre. (Sins of a Solar Empire being one very notable exception, with its surprising depth of gameplay. ) Few games (such as [...]
SoaSE Expansion : Entrenchment – What to Expect
I got a message in my Inbox this afternoon from the folks over at Ironclad about a new Entrenchment trailer that came out, and since the game is being officially released on the 25th, I just had to share it with you guys: In honor of this momentous event, I’d like to give you the [...]
Stardock Wants You.. on February 25th – The Scoop on the SoaSE Expansion
I totally understand how this gaming habit of yours can sometimes reap the majority of your paycheck. Have no fear! The folks at Stardock also sympathize with you as they are offering unlimited open beta slots to the new expansion to Sins of a Solar Empire : Entrenchment.
NecroVisioN – New Horror FPS Coming this Spring
Have you ever wished that zombies, robotic scorpions and wizards came together in one terrifyingly excellent package of gaming goodness? Well, today your wish has been granted – Aspyr and 1C Company have just revealed their website for upcoming horror FPS NecroVisioN, the game that has players crawling through the trenches of World War I [...]
A WoW Video Worth Watching
Just wanted to say thanks for all the guesses on my “Name that Game” video and the answer was..
Windows 7 Makes Big Claims – Will it Deliver?
Windows Vista sucks. I don’t have to tell you that. It had a lot of promise – DirectX 10, enhanced and stable 64-bit support, new security features. It was supposed to be faster and more powerful. Except…it failed, or as the kids say these days, it is “full of fail.”…
Got a Random IM Message? – Salmon, Coho and Trout
If you’ve gotten a random AIM message from a (something)Salmon, (something)Trout, or (something)Coho, you have been bitten by a Project Upstream fishbot.
Games Going 3D – Virtual Reality Becoming Real This Spring
3D gaming is no longer a thing of the future. That means it’s time to bring virtual reality into your reality this spring. At the 2009 CES in Las Vegas, I was bombarded with nonstop info regarding the latest and greatest tech. NVIDIA’s 3D gaming exhibit especially caught my eye, among other 3D prospects. It’s [...]
The Gaming PC and the Console: Confluence
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How do you play your video games? PC vs Console – The Facts: For years PC gaming and console gaming have been insanely different. The PC always had the power, customization, data manipulation, and mods that consoles didn’t have. Consoles were more portable and a much lower price point, along with standard hardware and games [...]
Steam Holiday Sale on Now
If you’re like me, even if you get all the games you asked for this Holiday Season.. there will, always, always be more you could add to the list. Right now, Steam is having their exclusive holiday sale with discounts lower than you might expect. Bioshock for $5? I can afford that. WARNING: These savings [...]
Why I will Never buy a Branded Computer Again
I have been helping my roommate try to re-install the operating system on her moms brand spanking new laptop. Being unafraid of the corporate goons coming down on me with their legal wrath, I can tell you we got it from Toshiba. :crazy: The problem: Toshiba has installed an extra 40 gigabytes onto their supposedly [...]
Input Devices – Neat, Sweet, and Hard to Beat
I’ve always enjoyed the minimalist approach in home decor. Less is more, right? So, what is to be said about that style transferring to tech? This baby would really challenge your typing skills, but at $80.. I guess I could just drag my uber old keyboard out from the depths. It’s so ancient all the [...]
Goodbye, my sweet Child
He never got in too much trouble. Afterall, every child aquires the occasional bug that makes them ornery — and a virus every once in a blue moon. However, the current issue my child is having will require loads of diagnostics and recovery time. He has been very blue lately. Well, he usually radiates a [...]
Grim Fandango Soundtrack = Music to My Ears
For those of you who enjoyed Grim Fandango, or those just wanting a taste of the world Manny Calavera lived in, this is a real treat. Grim Fandango Soundtrack And a little extra I put together: ;D A Poem read in the Blue Casket Bar in Rubacava: With boney hands I hold my partner On [...]
