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Blog Herding: Community Edition 04/19/12
The collective efforts of the Game Informer user community prove once again why it's the premier gamer hangout on the Internet. From renting dedicated servers, establishing a new members group, and posting dozens of stimulating blogs, it's weeks like these that make me proud to be a part of the team.
Blog Herding Stats:
Period Reviewed:
April 09 – April 15, 2012
Number of User
Blogs: 113
Number of User
Bloggers: 70
Number of User
Blogs Herded: 14
Community Events:
A couple of members have stepped up to provide an awesome service to the Game Informer community. Warbuff and Ownzoir have procured Battlefield 3 servers, one for Xbox 360 and one for Playstation 3. Read the details and join your fellow community members on the battlefield.
Community Blogs:
My
Evolution As A Gamer
Despite being a personal reflection by Kflame210 about
growing up as a gamer, the deeper message of the blog is about how limiting
yourself to one genre will result in you missing out on some great games.
Wishlist:
Xbox "Durango" Launch Titles
With next generation console rumors swirling about more
frequently, DLT provides a wish list of launch titles for the successor to the
Xbox 360 including the probability each will actually happen.
GIOWG:
Member Spotlight!
A number of community members created a group and
volunteer their time welcoming new members to the Game Informer website. GoldvsSilver
posts the group's first blog announcing the recent additions.
The
Better Business Bureau And Gaming
Who knew the Better Business Bureau (BBB) maintained ratings
and statistics for a number of the prominent video game companies? This short but interesting blog by Chris
Mrkvicka reveals the scores.
My
Top 25 Main Characters
Everybody has a chosen character or two near and dear to
their heart. This post by rookie blogger DJH chronicles his top 25 list of main
characters that just might include some of your favorites too.
Skyrim
Character Guide: Mage
Even though much of the fanfare surrounding Skyrim has
subsided, Game Informer's 2011 Game of the Year still maintains an active
audience. This guide by Vampire Nox provides tips to play the Mage class.
Skyrim
DLC: Everything I Really Want
Bethesda recently announced news of some upcoming
Downloadable Content (DLC) for Skyrim, and footthumb responds with a list of
items he'd like to see included in a game he already considers perfect.
GTA
Knowledge
In preparation for the eventual release of the latest
installment in the Grand Theft Auto franchise, Jolt reminds us there have been 14
games in the series while highlighting a few of the most influential.
Top
10 Government Agents
If there was a top 10 list of thegodofwine7's top 10 lists, this one would almost certainly be near the top. This week he explores
his favorite video game government agents.
See if you agree.
If
I Were Making The Next Elder Scrolls
For whatever reason, gamers seem to gravitate towards
blogs about how to make the Elder Scrolls series better, even though most agree
the games are already near perfect. In only his second blog, LittleManMordecai
provides some solid recommendations to enhance the series.
Diary
Of A Fighter And A Lover
The always witty Hist, who thinks humorous blogs never
get included in this feature, will be pleasantly surprised to see the inclusion of his snarky
diary entry torn from the pages of his time spent in Fable III.
Dragons,
And Wizards, And Spells. Oh, My!
Not your standard blog discussing the elements inherently
related to Role Playing Games (RPG), Craigaleg briefly summarizes his struggle
with returning to an RPG and continuing on after a brief hiatus.
Comparing
Master Chief And Batman
What does Gotham's caped crusader and the legendary
Spartan from the Halo series have in common? According to Le Hannibal, much
more than you might think. Read and see whether you agree or not.
When
The Game Transcends Reality
A very deep and inspirational piece from the profound
musings of Anticitizen-One, this time about the emotionally charged connections
that often form when we become attached to the games we play.
Community Reviews:
Not
Quite A Legend, But Still A Great Story
A solid review for The Legend
of Zelda: Skyward Sword provided courtesy of Stranger, who summarizes the game
as an enjoyable experience with some minor annoyance before scoring it 9 out of
10.
The
Trilogy Goes Out In Style
Despite the controversial Mass
Effect 3 ending, gamers continue to issue near perfect to perfect review scores,
like this one by Michael that awards the game 10 out of 10.
Bantha
Poodoo
Craigaleg provides an
outstanding review of Kinect Star Wars, a mediocre game that was also recently
featured on Game Informer's live stream. You can view his companion blog here.
Shepard's
Greatest Mission
Another satisfied Mass Effect 3
gamer posting perfect marks. In this instance, blaze6106 provides a great summary
of the game while providing his thoughts on the overall experience.
Community Podcasts:
Indie
& Mojo Show Episode 29
The obvious highlight of the
this week's show is that Indie and Mojo continue to impress the community with
big name guests, this time featuring Harold Goldberg, author of All Your Base are Belong To Us.
Robot
In The Corner Podcast: Episode 2-26
Even if you don't listen to the
entire podcast, you must listen to the intro where the hosts belt out their
rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody. After
that epic performance, they also talk about Mass Effect, Infinity Blade 2 and The Game of Thrones.
Don't forget to send your feedback, recommendations, and community events in to my personal Game Informer account located here to ensure this feature continues to provide the content you're eager to read.
Happy Blogging!
Your friendly neighborhood blogging community (04/09/12
– 04/15/12):
Anticitizen-One;
AshaMan3000 (3); benderstrike64; BlackHeartedWolf (2); blaze6106; born4this;
Brad Tramel; BreadLoser; Caudex; Chris Hanna; Chris Mrkvicka; Chris, the savior
of the galaxy (7); Christopher Williams; Craigaleg (2); Darkheath (2); Derreck
(2); Destructur25; DJH; DLT; Drym Shyuan; Ed_B44; Enigma (2); footthumb;
freezeimacop690; gogamenerdkid (2); GoldvsSilver; GWNightmare (2); hdsun; Hist;
hitchhikerwaffle; Jack, The Quixotic Gamer; Joey (2); Jolt (6); jordanthegamer
(4); Juanolo (5); KAGEHOSHI-; Kflame210; Le Hannibal (5); LittleManMordecai;
m4nd4l0r3; Marz; Meta77; mojomonkey12; Nate77; new traditionalist; Oni no
Tenshi; Ownzoir (3); Phlakes; Prince of Snark Euphoric Ennui I (3); Radnen;
redlitez76; Romars202129; SaNct17; ShadowDragyn; Sora3Ben; sorryjzargo (3);
Soul Eater; Specter; Stranger (2); The Great Cubone; the mind of me; the
Mysterious Stranger; thegodofwine7; TheOpethAffinity (3); Vampire Nox; Warbuff;
Warrior; xXBourne07Xx; Zero Gravity Ewok; and of course yours truly...Saint.
Video Game Quote of the Week:
"Shave my back and call me an elf!" – Oghren,
Dragon Age: Origins
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