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Blog Herding: Community Edition 12/13/12
With only two more episodes of Blog Herding left before the end of the year, the Game Informer online community has consistently provided exceptional content week after week for the past year. This week is no different; enjoy the content and have a safe and happy holiday.
Blog Herding Stats:
Period Reviewed:
December 03 – December 09, 2012
Number of User
Blogs: 122
Number of User
Bloggers: 62
Number of User
Blogs Herded: 14
Community Blogs:
What
I Want From A Mass Effect Prequel
With conceptual ideas for the next chapter in the Mass
Effect series swirling about, Doctor Apozem considers what a prequel might
offer should that be the direction the series decides to take.
Motion
Controls Are Dumb
A candid look at the current state of motion controllers
from someone who owns products from the big three, Jolt the Cynic shares his
colorful mini-rant on why he's not a fan of them.
6
Changes Dark Souls II Can Make Without Sacrificing Challenge
Dark Souls quickly gained a reputation for its brutally
challenging game play, but Shrink has a few ideas for the next installment that
could make the game more enjoyable without forgoing the difficulty.
Because
They Told Me To
Cru Hunter ponders the age old and often-debated subject
concerning the impact review scores and industry awards have on influencing purchasing decisions.
The
Importance Of Villainy In Video Games
An interesting piece by
vonfinell exploring the role the antagonist plays in the overall story and how
this has progressed over the years, including discussion on the contributions
of some of our favorite villains.
Why
Starbreeze's Syndicate Is My FPS GOTY
As the end of the year approaches, the industry is abuzz
with naming a Game of the Year winner. While most are considering the
obvious candidates, Paradigmthefallen picks a more obscure title.
I
Am The Dead Man; Remember Me
DeadManWalking crafts a profound elegy that pays homage to
the numerous lives we have embodied in the games we play. This
touching tribute is sure to make you pause for a moment of silence.
A
Comparison: Halo To Call Of Duty
We've seen plenty of blogs comparing and contrasting Call
of Duty to Battlefield, but Jonathan Gipson takes a unique approach by
comparing Call of Duty to Halo. Weigh in on the discussion.
No
Pain, No Gain – When Games Reward Weakness
We've come to expect games to award us a trophy when we
do something spectacular, but maxmaher takes a look at a few specific
achievements that reward our less-than-stellar performances.
Superblog
Featuring Oni, Saint, Chris, Noob, Shootist, Hanna, And Stranger
Stranger compiles a rather lengthy blog with the
collaboration of fellow GIO community members discussing the current generation
of gaming consoles and the impact they had on the industry.
Insert
Coin(s) – The Video Game Night Club Adventure
Jack Gardner provides a glimpse into the Minneapolis
night life as he visits Insert Coin(s), a video game-themed club featuring
retro cabinet style arcade games, all in the name of journalism.
Skyrim's
Continued Draw
With so much talk about the 2012 Game of the Year race, AshaMan3000
reflects on getting lost in last year's winner as he fires up Skyrim and
continues exploring the open world of Tamriel.
The
Art Of The Game: Asking The Right Questions
If you haven't had your fill of the video games are art
debate, you might enjoy the latest post by David Chandler talking about the Museum
of Modern Art's future video game exhibit.
Why
You Should Care About Humble Bundle
A public service announcement advertising the THQ Humble
Bumble, x-XMantisX-x discusses how your purchase of this collection can benefit
charities as well as the indie developers responsible for them.
Community Reviews:
Review
– Dishonored (PS3)
A solid
review by BLiNDFATES analyzing Dishonored, one of the surprise hits of the year
made popular by its dynamic gameplay and varied approach to combat which result in
a unique experience.
Far
Cry 3
With positive reviews from
nearly every media outlet and gamers alike, John Wrek agrees and awards Far Cry
3 high marks for its breathtaking environment and explosive story.
A
Game Transformers Fans Have Been Waiting For
A short summary of Activision's
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron game which BRAV0 F1VE claims accurately
recreates the atmosphere of the original cartoon from the 1980s.
Tread
Lightly, And Carry Super Powers
One of the best reviews you'll
find for Dishonored that includes a Craigaleg patent worthy video review
capturing all the important highlights from a game he describes as an
incredibly fun experience.
Persona
4 Golden Review
Steven E. Holland reviews the
somewhat obscure title Persona 4 Golden,
the Japanese role-playing game ported over to and exclusively available on the
Playstation Vita.
Community Podcasts:
The
JACKED UP Indie And Mojo Show Episode 52
It's double coupon week on The
Jacked UP Indie and Mojo show as the hosts post two episodes this week,
including Episode
54 which features indie developers from
Brain and Nerd.
Robot
In The Corner Podcast: Episode 3-5
The hosts are up to all sorts
of shenanigans in this infectiously humorous podcast where they talk about everything
and nothing, but at least they have fun while they're doing it.
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 (12/03/12
- 12/09/12):
ace13; Ali Rapp
(2); AshaMan3000 (3); Blade (2); blaxarbush911 (2); BLiNDFATES (3); bombstopper
(2); born4this; Cameron Koch; cerpintaxman (2); Comin_4_U; Cru Hunter;
dadarkheart; David Chandler; DeadManWalking; DJH (4); Doctor Apozem (3);
DoctorNight; Drym Shyuan (2); Enigma (2); General Mills44 (2); Ghost; Glasses;
GoldvsSilver; Hawke5 (2); Jack Gardner (4); John Wrek (3); Jojonny17; Jolt the
Cynic (7); Jon Gregory aka JMan240; Jonathan Gipson; JordanTheGamer (2); Joyful
Penguin (7); Marco Polo; markus1142; Matsuda Tohu; maxmaher (3); Meyphrooz
Zocton; Mike (3); Oni no Tenshi; PandaDoom; Paradigmthefallen (2); pressST4RT;
PUMA 1192; pvspartan36; S0ryiu; Scopes (2); Shrink; Stranger (2); The Soapbox
Lord; TheMichaelJolly; TheSpaniard013; Trenchmace (5); vonfinell (7); Warrior;
wayoverdue; Xerix (4); xl9; xTheCrowing; x-XMantisX-x; ynoT0312Taz; and of
course yours truly...Saint.
Video Game Quote of the Week:
"I dreamt a field of war...and woke to find myself upon
it." – Atropos, Dota 2
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