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  • The 10 Most Underrated/Overlooked Games

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    There are some games that simply get overlooked or underrated for any number of reasons. Getting a release date around the same time as other established or over hyped games, overly critical reviewers, and even a complete lack of marketing can push a... More
  • Bridging The Gap As Gamers

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    There’s a lot to love about gaming. It’s a hobby that boasts many benefits, and it sure can be a swell time (I haven’t heard that word used a lot, thought I’d give it a try). It provides us with a common bond, and it’s a... More
  • Where Are They Now? A Forgotten Videogame Star

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    We see this question raised regarding celebrities who have been inactive in their industry for long periods of time (or maybe just have managed to fly under the radar for several years), but what about videogame characters who have disappeared from the... More
  • When Annoying Characters Strike!

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    I'm not a guy that gets easily worked up over little things. I try to keep a level head regarding any subject, and even lend folks the benefit of the doubt if they say something that I just might be taking out of context. With videogames, even when... More
  • So You Think Videogames Are Bad?

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    **I'm aware I've already tackled this issue to some degree, but watching this movie really made me rethink my approach. I am currently working on another list (don't give me that look) but decided to post this in the meantime. Enjoy (or not... More
  • What Happened to Personal Accountability?

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    Personal accountability isn't something that comes naturally. It's a learned behavior. From the time of our infancy, dependence on others for survival made a lack of culpability for our misdeeds not only acceptable, but predictable. As we grow... More
  • Blogging Like A Boss

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    So you want to blog, but you don't want to be pigeonholed into doing it well? Then this, my friend, is advice you'll want to heed. If you listen to the likes of Saint , John Wrek , and Orochisama LEVON, Spectre , you'll miss out on an opportunity... More
  • The Uncertain Future of Gaming

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    There has been a hefty amount of supposition regarding the upcoming next-gen console releases. This topic continues to pop up due to the very direct effect it will have on the future of gaming. While hearsay is never something you want to consume your... More
  • Speaking Of Awkward...

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    It's astoundingly ironic that I posted a blog dealing with awkward moments in gaming just days before my own awkward moment as a member of the gaming community. A "facepalm" moment, if you will (this reference to the facepalm is a tribute... More
  • Well That Was Awkward...

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    Videogames have a long history of moments that are memorable for many different reasons. GI has even has a "moments" feature that highlights touching, shocking, or astonishing moments in gaming. While those events do live on with many of us... More
  • Counterpoint: The Rumor Mill Is A Good Thing

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    One constant about any industry that releases new products and features regularly is that rumors will always circulate regarding the what-ifs. Marco Polo wrote an interesting take on the rumor mill earlier today, but I offer a counterpoint. Is the gaming... More
  • The Games That Play Us Back

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    Videogames come in a broad assortment of flavors. Not unlike a child waffling through the choices presented to him/her at a Baskin Robins, gamers can sometimes struggle to single out their favorite games (isn't that right, quasiconundrum ). While... More
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