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Blog Herding – The Best Blogs Of The Community (December 14, 2017)
I accidentally took a week off (working late!) when I forgot about Blog Herding, but we are back! And it seems everyone is thinking about awards, EA, and money. This is one of the more eclectic collections of blogs we've had in a while, so dig in!
Community Blogs For November 31 – December 13:
Ineffective Commercialism
StarterPack writes about Battlefront 2 and how EA really messed up one of the
biggest IPs in, well, everything. Maybe things will get better in due
time, but I haven't enjoyed this sequel nearly as much as the first game and
previous iterations of the franchise before EA got a hold of it.
A Vision for the Next Overwatch Character
I haven't played Overwatch yet, but I recognize quite a few of the characters.
Here Brendon Curzio breaks down the character he'd like to add, and he had me
at ninja. This may sound odd, but I'm way more interested in
these characters and their stories than the actual game.
Why Do People Spend Hundreds of Dollars on
a Video Game?
I ask the same question, MikComposer. I rarely spend money on games unless it's
for DLC, and even then, I try to buy that on sale. But throwing down bones for
something like Pokémon Go coins? Not a chance. Kudos to you if it makes you
happy. I just can't justify it.
The Game Awards 2017 Special – Gaming At
Its Best
I'm not one for video game awards shows, but GerardoExber's account seems to be
a mostly positive one. Like FIFA each year, the awards show seemed to make some
positive strides while also regressing in some ways.
The Best Five Games I Played in 2017
Doctor Apozem writes up a little recap of the best games from 2017. I was
surprised to see what made the list (partly because it's not all games made in
2017), but it's a pretty solid one. Resident Evil 7 and Wolfenstein (one of my
favorite games this year and my favorite in 2014), are all fantastic. Oh, and
Mass Effect: Andromeda made the list, sort of. It received the Golden Poo
award.
Community Reviews:
Doki Doki Literature Club Review: A Niche
Masterpiece
Boo is on the same page as a lot of gaming Twitter. Apparently,
Doki Doki has a huge twist and is a must-play. I've seen one video game
journalist say it's quite the slog in the beginning before quitting, so I'm not
sure I really want to put myself through that. But everyone keeps writing about
this twist! I guess it's kind of terrifying.
Writing Challenge:
StarterPack has a challenge for everyone in this blog. It's an interesting and tricky one, so check it out!
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