Category Archives: Video Games

Thermal Discouragement Beams

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Pete

I’ll admit, I was not a huge fan of the first Portal. I thought it was clever, but if you can’t shoot it, slice it, loot it, or blow it up, I lose interest in it pretty fast. The game … Continue reading →

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Achievements in Video Games (and Life)

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Pete

I’m still slogging through Dragon Age 2 despite my grumbles. I’m in the middle of the third act, and I decide that what my female character needs is a little romance. I look around the party, and decide to romance … Continue reading →

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Dragon Age 2

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Pete

I want my Dragon Age: Origins game back. That’s right, folks. The haunting story, the awesome role-playing elements, the complicated symphony of character activities, the sheer, bloody difficulty, have been converted into an on-the-rails experience that feels more like Call of Duty … Continue reading →

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Bulletstorm

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Pete

It’s hard to describe Bulletstorm in any meaningful capacity without experiencing. It is over-the-top in every sense of the phrase. Foul-mouthed characters who suffer from over-cussing, extreme examples of gore, an entire skill system based on being creative in the … Continue reading →

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Battlefield 3 Teaser Trailer

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Pete

Two words: HOLY SHIT. _________________ Currently listening to: “There Will Come a Day” – Letter Black Currently sitting: In my man cave

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Media of the Year Awards

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Pete

So my categories aren’t the best, are they? Some would consider it a travesty that I lumped an iPad/iPhone app with studio-class video games, while other cringe at television shows in the same category as movies. When you have a … Continue reading →

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Dragon Age 2 Trailer

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Pete

I gave Dragon Age the nod for GOTY last year. The trailer for the follow-up looks spectacular (in typical Bioware fashion), but I’m disturbed at rumors of the combat and dialog systems becoming more like Mass Effect. Anyway, give the … Continue reading →

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People That Need To Be Punched in the Face, Video Game Edition

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Pete

One of my 2010 goals has been to play more video games. Yes. That’s right. I want to play more video games. I did a piss-poor job of it last year, and I missed out on some gaming goodness. Pursuant … Continue reading →

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2009 Non-print Media Awards

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Pete

Interested in my thoughts on the year in media? Click through for my picks in video games, film, and television. Continue reading →

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Star Wars: TOR

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Pete

Bioware has released the first cinematic trailer for their upcoming MMO, Star Wars: The Old Republic. The trailer is incredibly well done, rivaling the best portions of the recently completed prequel trilogy. I’m already willing to pledge my lightsaber to the Sith! Continue reading →

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