Category Archives: Video Games

The Video Game Post

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Pete

One of the things that a lot of people know about me (but maybe you don’t) is that my secret vice is video games. I don’t often talk about them, not because I’m a media elitist, but simply because there … Continue reading →

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A Star Wars MMORPG – Done Right

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Pete

Sony’s abysmal attempt at the Star Wars universe in an MMORPG setting was a failure spectacular not only in its inability to implement a key mechanic (becoming a Jedi), but also in it’s ludicrous skill system that forced players to … Continue reading →

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Hardcore Gaming – Dead or Alive?

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Pete

Consider the following: Quake 3 Arena versus Unreal Tournament. Starcraft/Warcraft versus Command & Conquer. Call of Duty versus Medal of Honor. The Battlefield franchise. Counterstrike. All of these titles were etched so deeply within the gamer psyche–some for their polarizing … Continue reading →

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A Little Extra Time On Your Hands?

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Kate

Why don’t you combine a ton of game engines and come up with a completely awesome music video, like this guy did. It helps that the song, “I’m So Sick (T-Virus Remix)” by Flyleaf, rocks on every single level as … Continue reading →

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Speechless

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Pete

You will be, too. Verify the age, then watch the trailer.

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Penny Arcade one of the top 50 Web sites?

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Pete

You can make it happen. Time magazine is sponsoring the rankings. If you like what Tycho and Gabe do, slide that bar up just a little. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, run, do not walk, to their … Continue reading →

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Age of Conan

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Pete

Where to start? I like computer-based RPGs, and I’ll admit to being intrigued by a solo-able massively multiplayer one that is designed from the get-go for grownups. If I’m to play another RPG that involves others, then I at least … Continue reading →

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Gary Gygax Has Passed Away

Posted on March 5, 2008 by Pete

I’m only posting this because I broke a dozen emails this morning giving me this information. Who is he, you might be asking? He is the founder of RPGs, one of the original writers of Dungeons and Dragons, and arguably … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Should Stick to Cheese

Posted on January 12, 2008 by Pete

A state senator in Wisconsin wants to levy a 1% tax on video games to help fund a juvenile justice program. I could haul out my soap box, but two Wisconsin papers have already done a better job than I … Continue reading →

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TF2 Griefing – Part Deux

Posted on December 24, 2007 by Pete

Again, this is only funny because I wasn’t on the server…although the trivia thing looks pretty hilarious.

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