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Anti-video-game lawyer, Jack Thompson and American news outlets often identify video games as the culprit behind school shootings. But is that a fair examination?
Saturday, April 03, 2010 |
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We all have our own taste in games, but does having an opinion mean we need to insult fellow gamers for not appreciating Uncharted 2?
Thursday, April 15, 2010 |
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Grammar is useful for providing focus and clarity, but shouldn't we give greater weight to meaning and originality?
Saturday, April 10, 2010 |
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Have you ever wondered why more games don't convey life experiences? I have, and I've conjured my first experiential game starring a homeless person.
Friday, April 09, 2010 |
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Last week you heard about the 3DS and now Square Enix has surprised RPG fans with the announcement of a new Final Fantasy for the system. Surprisingly, it's not Crystal Chronicles.
Thursday, April 01, 2010 |
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Come watch Toby Davis and Brian Shirk chop-it-up as they engage in a highfalutin RPG discussion before they escape their confining turn-based battles.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 |
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The U.S. is often portrayed as a benevolent entity in first-person shooters. Is this perspective reasonable?
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 |
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Is the division between casual and hardcore a new phenomenon? Perhaps you'll discover the answer as I explore whether gamers were homogeneous in the past.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 |
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JRPGs are often lambasted for their frequent cliches. Is this a healthy form of game criticism? And is there a greater, less conspcious threat?
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 |
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Do video games really cause obesity? Read on to discover if there's a legitimate causal relationship.
Monday, March 22, 2010 |
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A detailed history of Final Fantasy 3. Interesting facts, battle system enhancements, and story details included.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 |
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A detailed, spoiler-free review of Final Fantasy 13. This slam dancin' trash talkin' moogle gives it two Kupo Nuts.
Monday, March 15, 2010 |
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A detailed review of one of the finest DS import games, Tales of Hearts.
Thursday, March 04, 2010 |
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"@Dennis: Brevity and being uncritical of the press are key. ;)"
Monday, April 26, 2010
"Excellent piece. I'd definitely like to see more mature commentary on games -- whether it's from mainstream newspapers and sites finally embracing games or established game publications. I'm sure it's tough reporting on games when you have to worry about being cutoff from future information. Once everyone starts doing it, it may no longer be an issue."
Friday, April 23, 2010
"I'm with you in that games should be played and not just collected because they're valuable. As for Panzer Dragoon Saga, I just recommend buying it, playing it quickly, then selling it, because I doubt the price will go down anytime soon. It's pretty good, but definitely not worth holding onto for $200."
Monday, April 19, 2010
"I'd say my price is around $10 as well. I'll spend $15 on a downloadable game if it's great, but ten's a price that doesn't make the purchase too risky. I rarely ever purchase DLC, because it's usually over with so quickly. I don't think I'd ever spend $25 on a mount if I had World of Warcraft either. At least WoW is so huge that it likely won't divide the community in a significant way."
Monday, April 19, 2010
"That was a really nice comment, Rachel. It's always helpful hearing ways people cope with things, too."
Monday, April 19, 2010
"I would like to see more shorter RPGs as well. Chrono Trigger was the perfect length for me, and it didn't feel like there was any padding.
I think your idea for sports games is great. I'm not really a fan of sports sims, so I'd just be happy seeing more arcade-y sports games in general. Blitz, Jam, and Gretsky 3D were the last non-extreme sports games that I really enjoyed."
Monday, April 19, 2010
"This sounds like an interesting casual game. Like you said, though, it'd be nice to have a bit more realism in the form of potential negative outcomes."
Monday, April 19, 2010
"Interesting topic, Sean. I'm sure there are people who'd want this service, but the price is outrageous. I'm not sure if gamers are a good target audience, though. And I completely agree with Jeffrey's response."
Monday, April 19, 2010
"Nice comparison. I still haven't played either of these, but I'd probably go with Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom."
Monday, April 19, 2010
"Excellent piece, Alex. I agree that the idea of a piece is the most important and frequently used words aren't a big deal. I try to avoid using certain words too often when writing, but I don't mind when reading the works of others."
Monday, April 19, 2010
"BMX XXX is art. I unlocked every video!!! OK, I lied. I only unlocked one.
I agree with Lance's comment.
&nbs;"
Monday, April 19, 2010
Excellent piece, Thomas, and I hope to see more covering issues we should all be concerned about."