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I suppose I could write I enjoy games and such, but that would be a point in redundancy. So yay games and such.
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Here's a short trick for desktop PCs that might have some USB devices. Don't worry, I wrote a needless long story with it.
Saturday, March 24, 2012 |
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Remember Catherine? The hardcore puzzle game with a story released a year ago, yet Europe only dated the knockout blond now. Let's see how she's doing these days.
Saturday, February 25, 2012 |
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Putting the word ‘harvest’ in front of any game revolving in the slightest towards the farming culture has paid off for games in the past. Harvest Fishing tells the unlikely tale of a young boy, whose sister has fallen into a comatose sleep.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 |
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Hey, if you like strategy, war and free games, then I might have some great news for you. That is, if you actually want to win some easy free games.
Monday, September 26, 2011 |
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Metal Slug is an arcade classic of the best kind of fun: Shooting Nazis in an over the top arcade game. I hate sauerkraut anyway.
Sunday, September 25, 2011 |
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Samurai Shodown is once again a perfect example of how arcade games used to be: brutal, punishing and very challenging.
Sunday, August 21, 2011 |
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Get out the Cypress Hill records, put on your baddest sombrero and knock back the tequila; yes, the one with the worm in it. Total Overdose gives light to its name, by going completely over the top. Is that good or bad though?
Sunday, August 07, 2011 |
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My description, just as my title, was not really a part of my vision for this socialist comic.
It's a childlike drawing and perhaps it will contain some sort of message or commentary, you decide.
Thursday, July 28, 2011 |
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Damn this economic recession. Spending power is down and belts are tightened. And still there are idiots that spend frivolously. I am one of those poor Steam idiots. This is my sale tale.
Saturday, July 09, 2011 |
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Yesteryear, I longed for Steeam to offer an alternative to electronic payment, so that I might also enjoy it. Now that this day is here, I lament this feeling. Be careful what you wish for.
Sunday, July 03, 2011 |
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With the blessing of receiving hundreds of quality games each year, there is also a downside for some other developers that see their dreams crushed. Some games deserve a little more time in the spotlight.
Who knows, you might even find a game that surprises you with its presence? At least, I'm pretty sure you won't expect this number one entry!
Friday, May 06, 2011 |
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Super Sidekicks trades in realism for the arcade pleasure that made the Neo Geo dominate. This is true for both the PS3 and PSP version available on the Neo Geo Station.
Friday, April 29, 2011 |
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Do you know Jack? Two cookies say you don't. Is the handheld version as good as the prime version with bells and whistles on?
Friday, April 08, 2011 |
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"I disagree with this article. As this is a sequel, it would be upsetting for those that have played the original to have to fork over an additional 150 bucks just to play its continuation. While right now, all parties are inclusive to the title, both DS owners and 3DS owners. No one is hurt in the current set up, while doing what's mentioned in the article would be terribly upsetting for a large number of consumers. This is what scares me when I think of the Legend of Heroes trilogy on PSP, since that platform is quickly wasting away.
Even though I own a 3DS, I'm happy for the DS to still get a good support post-release, even with Pokémon Conquest (what could've been put on 3DS since it's a new venture). I like inclusion, much more than exclusion, really. But seeing older platforms still being carried until the end is always a plus.
I'm sure they're setting up a huge 3D adventure as well, until then, go grab Pokemon Rumble Blast on 3DS."
Thursday, April 05, 2012
"That actually doesn't bother me at all for a set of reasons: 1) I enjoy finding unknown or overlooked gems and strange new concepts in gaming. Most of the times though are hidden in crappy games.
2) I (nor anyone, probably) doesn't set out with the idea a game will suck when having to review it. I want every game to be just as good as advertised. Therefore, the disappointment only comes later and that can happen in ANY game; it's not predetermined. Hell, I have 3 retail releases from this (last) month that ultimately blow chunks. I thought they'd all be great. Sadly, they weren't. And 1 I thought would be much less in quality seems to actually hold up nicely. I like those kind of surprises."
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
"Cool beans. I'm currently in the same stge of luxury problems. Being able to review games is a dream come true, but unfortunately HAVING to review X games in Y period of time often results in a lot of grief. I now have 4 (from 7) titles waiting to be reviewed; this week. That means every day is long gaming hours in between writing articles. This ws my break. No regrets. High five."
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
"What a coincidence, I also have a flair for comedy I'd like to pursue if my writing fails to pay the bills. But that's a pipe dream within a pipe dream. Pipeception. In any case, go for it! Comedy seems like a strange form of therapy, where you can organically get things like this off your chest. Plus, it might help you get noticed as a writer as well. Tons of comics also write material for a number of publications. Best of luck and throw us a bone when you get there."
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
"I only didn't know the last one. I'm feeling pretty awesome about myself right now; I usually suck at these."
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
"Apart from that one distinct article (which I haven't had the pleasure of encountering), other Orcs view the Dovakhiin character as "unpure" or a tainted "city Orc," insinuating (directly or indirectly) that the character has lost its 'pure' untamed edge, by associating with city folk. It's quite an extremist stance, if you stop to think about it actually. The sporadic city Orcs themselves don't have an outspoken opinion per se, but they're far from 'chummy'. That bard Orc even attacked me for seemingly no reason, though I'm pretty sure that's thanks to Bethesda's 'erratic' coding preferences."
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
"How little you think of my Orc persona, to believe I hadn't clamped on that article already :(. But in all seriousness, that one blip doesn't justify the entire world, Orcs included, spitting at your feet everywhere you turn. I was heartbroken when I reached that weakened Orc tribe resentful to help from even their own kin. I did try to stop myself from stealing from them though, but only because the Orc God was watchful of them and I didn't want to incur his wrath. He seemed plenty pissed already.
I haven't heard from any Khajiit players, but I'm sure they could have similar relationships with the traveling nomads."
I haven't heard from any Khajiit players, but I'm sure they could have similar relationships with the traveling nomads."
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
"I played my game as an Orc, because it was the only visual trait I could see in accordance to arranging a playthrough on SD, that gets illegibly blurred on PS3. Orc = tank; my gaming mentality and roleplaying history have taught us that much. While he did in the end become a unarmed mage brawler, it does correlate to the stereotype argument. I didn't have to distinguish anything, just pick the guy with the prominent jaw and underbite and get to it.
Also, I felt bad for the Khajiit's plight throughout the game. I still robbed them blind, but that's because Skyrim has a very low social control mechanism that fines just 40 gold for the murder of a commoner that can carry up to 2000 gold worth of possessions. It's hard to teach anyone values when the abuse of the penal system is circumventable for anyone, not just a select group while keeping a mass in check.
There are tossed Khajiit bodies all over caverns and towers in Skyrim and I found that to be disturbing, along with the obvious statement of boarding them off from cities, to camp outside the gates, like they're less than 'human' in the society sense. The lore did teach me to root for the well-being of the oppressed Khajiit. But then again, entering every town with the words 'hands to yourself, ORC (pejoratively)' didn't really help much on fighting for king and country. On that aspect: You're not even welcome with the rasict rebels; it was a bit strange to be caught between both worlds, but I regret nothing of my venture as an Orc."
Also, I felt bad for the Khajiit's plight throughout the game. I still robbed them blind, but that's because Skyrim has a very low social control mechanism that fines just 40 gold for the murder of a commoner that can carry up to 2000 gold worth of possessions. It's hard to teach anyone values when the abuse of the penal system is circumventable for anyone, not just a select group while keeping a mass in check.
There are tossed Khajiit bodies all over caverns and towers in Skyrim and I found that to be disturbing, along with the obvious statement of boarding them off from cities, to camp outside the gates, like they're less than 'human' in the society sense. The lore did teach me to root for the well-being of the oppressed Khajiit. But then again, entering every town with the words 'hands to yourself, ORC (pejoratively)' didn't really help much on fighting for king and country. On that aspect: You're not even welcome with the rasict rebels; it was a bit strange to be caught between both worlds, but I regret nothing of my venture as an Orc."
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
"I approve of the point of this message (or what I believe is the point of embalishment, rather than innovatie improvement). It must be tough to do that to a franchise you hold dear, because we all tend to justify it with lines of 'don't fix what isn't broken' etc. Haven't played it yet, but at least, in its defense, Arkham City looks like a sizeable improvement though. There are many more games that just phone it in, so at least this one didn't. Good article."
Monday, October 31, 2011
"I just finished my review and I agree wholeheartedly with what was said here. My friend also asked: "Wow, doesn't that voice get annoying after a while?" After we watched the credits come on and Kasavin's name passed for the writing, we both went: "Kudos to you, good sir. Good job."
For me personally, Bastion is a serious GOTY contender and rare are the 'smaller' games that can capture this benefit.
I agree the final conclusion(s) is(are) a bit tame, but I'm forgiving for the completely singular experience that I witnessed up until that point."
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
"Civ V has an Alpha Centauri conversion mod. That is all."
Saturday, July 09, 2011
For instance, in my latest comeback to the series, I had to review Snake Eater 3D. After the 5th or 6th consecutive corridor - cutscene - corridor - cutscene - corridor - 5 or 6 cutscenes pasted together; I decided to quit "playing" for that day. The next day I started back where the game allowed me to actually move and lo! It was another corridor that lead to another half hour of cutaways. That might be "solid" gameplay to you, but I think I'll stick with a game that doesn't treat me with contempt for trying to control it. If I wanted to watch a movie, I'd buy that. At least it doesn't require me to shuffle on down to the next segment to see the rest. Just because it gives you fragments of detached, archaic gameplay with the occasional amazing level design, doesn't really justify all the previous grievances to me. But just a friendly warning: I wouldn't sleep with my mother; I'm pretty sure you'll catch something. Otherwise, I'm sure she'd welcome the company, that's very gallant of you."