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  • 2011 VGA Thoughts

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    Its VGA time. Probably the most heavily criticized award shows gives it another shot this year. Here is what I think of the world premieres and the award show in general.

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    Its VGA time. Probably the most heavily criticized award shows gives it another shot this year. Here is what I think of the world premieres and the award show in general. Lets hit the premieres first. The Last Of Us has alot of potential, but has the... More
  • 10 Years of Game Informer

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    I got my first issue of Game Informe

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    I got my first issue of Game Informer when I was 15. I am now 25 and have not missed an issue yet. That is 10 years, 120 issues, of gaming goodness. I had some spare issues I had purchased at newsstands, but my first subscription issue was #102 the October... More
  • Companies That Get It

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    There are many game companies out there when you combine developers and publishers. Some of them have a huge fan following while others seem to be the target of gamers angst. How these companies get these reputations is through their interactions both with the community and even among other industry professionals. Among them all there are a select few who have risen to the top in all areas. These are the companies that "get it" when it comes to  developing games and being a business.

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    There are many game companies out there when you combine developers and publishers. Some of them have a huge fan following while others seem to be the target of gamers angst. How these companies get these reputations is through their interactions both... More
  • PAX 2011 Review

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    Halofest

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    PAX was this past weekend in Seattle. It was a total blast and there was alot of things to see. The show floor had the big budget heavy hitters and the lesser known indy games. There were some amazing panels, including the Gearbox panel which I attended... More
  • Theatre of War 3: Korea Review

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    The Theatre of War series took place in World War II for the first two games. This time around the developers, 1C Company, takes their franchise to the “Forgotten War” that was Korea. Very few games or other media have used the Korean War... More
  • Secret PIctures

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    Yes that is Ocarina of Time on the 3DS. Oddly enough they made me turn off the 3D for the picture and I had to have a thumb in the picture. The rep

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    Yes that is Ocarina of Time on the 3DS. Oddly enough they made me turn off the 3D for the picture and I had to have a thumb in the picture. The rep at the Nintendo booth had to approve the picture as well. More
  • PAX East 2011 Review

    This past weekend I attended PAX East 2011 in Boston Massachusetts. It was a great time. I got to meet alot of cool people and play some awesome games. The big games of the show were Portal 2, Battlefield 3, a bunch of 3DS games, Darkness II, L.A. Noire, and Duke Nukem. For my full report go here.

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    This past weekend I attended PAX East 2011 in Boston Massachusetts. It was a great time. I got to meet alot of cool people and play some awesome games. The big games of the show were Portal 2, Battlefield 3, a bunch of 3DS games, Darkness II, L.A. Noire... More
  • Oscar Revelations

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    ALIEN

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    As I watched the Oscars I realized something. All it takes is one thing to get someone famous and then they are set for life. That one great project and then everything else you do can tank and it won't matter. While yes it is very hard to create... More
  • Should The Racing Genre Die?

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    Racing games have been a staple of the industry since the beginning. Every device t

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    Racing games have been a staple of the industry since the beginning. Every device that can play games has had a racing game on it. Over the years each game brought a more realistic driving experience and in this generation the visuals and realism seem... More
  • The Portable Race

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    Many people still refer to the competition between the major console makers as the "Console War." This war has raged for years with multiple players. However there is another competition going on. I refer to it as the Portable Race. Nintendo, Sony, and iPhone/Andorid are all in a race to be the first place handheld manufacturer. They all have a shot at winning this race, but who has the best chance?[/Excerpt]

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    Many people still refer to the competition between the major console makers as the "Console War." This war has raged for years with multiple players. However there is another competition going on. I refer to it as the Portable Race. Nintendo... More
  • That Magic Moment

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    No one is born a gamer. There is always a singular or sequence of events that turn us into one. While this sounds like some Frankenstein-like lab transformation it is far from it. There are different ways people have come into gaming. Some people instantly latched on to games while others did over time. Some people were introduced by their friends while others found games on their own. Everyone has their own unique story on how they got hooked on games.

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    No one is born a gamer. There is always a singular or sequence of events that turn us into one. While this sounds like some Frankenstein-like lab transformation it is far from it. There are different ways people have come into gaming. Some people instantly... More
  • The Next Dead Place

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    Dead Space 2 continued the story of Isaac Clarke and the mysterious markers. What is really interesting now is where it will go next. WARNING The following will be a spoiler filled discussions of major plot points in Dead Space 1 and 2. If you have don't want the story ruined then turn back. Otherwise read on. More

    Dead Space 2 continued the story of Isaac Clarke and the mysterious markers. What is really interesting now is where it will go next. WARNING The following will be a spoiler filled discussions of major plot points in Dead Space 1 and 2. If you have don't... More
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