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Visually Stunning but Creatively Marred, Dead Space 3 is Still More of a Hit than a Miss

March 8, 2013
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Visually Stunning but Creatively Marred, Dead Space 3 is Still More of a Hit than a Miss

Dead Space 3 suffers, among a few other things, from an identity crisis. Amid another squadron of Necromorphs on the freezing (but gorgeous) surface of Tau Volantis, I found myself asking questions not unlike those pondered in the halls of a philosophy building–why are we here, where are we going, what is our ultimate...
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Packed with Heart, Frustration and Plenty of Laughs, Paper Mario: Sticker Star is Flawed but Ultimately Fun

January 9, 2013
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Packed with Heart, Frustration and Plenty of Laughs, Paper Mario: Sticker Star is Flawed but Ultimately Fun

Among the growing pantheon of Mario titles, Paper Mario has always been a diamond in the rough of sorts. When viewed throughout his many iterations and forms, this paper-ized persona has come to represent his quirkiest, yet most dynamically unique adventures in many years. With excellent writing and a growing thirst to try new...
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In the American Revolution, Connor Brings One of His Own in Assassin’s Creed 3

November 26, 2012
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In the American Revolution, Connor Brings One of His Own in Assassin’s Creed 3

There is merit to the notion that some stories are timeless: a wayward teen fulfilling a greater destiny, fathers and sons reconciling, age-long struggles between bitter enemies founded upon opposing ideals. They are tales we’ve heard before, yet time and again they persist through the years and reinvent themselves in untold fashions. In the...
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Assassin or savior? In ‘Dishonored,’ the choice is yours

October 29, 2012
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Tempering choice with narration is a tricky road in the gaming world. In many cases, developers must cater to one side more than the other in order to achieve the primary goals they set out to achieve–complete story, emotional weight, and satisfying gameplay are often the cited excuses for swaying one way more than...
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Google Knows What You Play!

September 30, 2012
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Google Knows What You Play!

It is no secret that our internet interests, tastes, and patterns are monitored. While market analysis researchers are bidding profusely for our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram data to  better hone their own advertising strategies, the minds at Google have been utilizing their own data for years. A report published today from Google – titled...
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Stunning and (Mostly) Polished, Black Mesa is a Near-Perfect Redesign of Half-Life

September 19, 2012
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In the hands of the bold a reinvention can either be very effective or very dangerous. Is redesigning a classic worth the risk of falling short or tarnishing the original? And what of the legions of fans who hold such games so near and dear? While many welcome HD updates of their favorite titles,...
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LocoCycle: An Interview with Jay Stuckwisch from Twisted Pixel

September 12, 2012
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LocoCycle: An Interview with Jay Stuckwisch from Twisted Pixel

First, it was about an alien named Frank and his weird, amorphous creature-buddy called the Maw. Then it was about an escaped science experiment who could make himself explode over and over again. From comic-jumping heroes to resurrected gun-fighters looking for revenge on the posse that killed him, the minds at Twisted Pixel have...
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Embrace Death with my video review of Darksiders 2!

August 28, 2012
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It’s that time fellow nerds and dorks! Now that I’ve gotten accustomed to using a capture device, the process of making video reviews is going much smoother (Adobe Premiere, however, is still a bit tricky). Submitted for your approval–or disdain–is my video review of Darksiders 2:     See you in the next level,...
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Video Review: ‘Quantum Conundrum’

August 12, 2012
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After some toiling with about $500 of new technology, I finally managed to get my own video capturing device and editing software to work! Presenting my first %100 home-made video review of Quantum Conundrum!     See you in the next level, Gray
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An Unlikely Marriage of RPG and Music Rhythm makes Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy a Surprising Gem

July 18, 2012
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An Unlikely Marriage of RPG and Music Rhythm makes Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy a Surprising Gem

Stagnation is no friend to the game industry. No matter how great the brand or how long the lineage, games must evolve with the turn of each new season. Leaps in technology and graphical prowess are usually to blame for this, as the gamer community demands more and more from each $60 venture. But...
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Video Review: SSX

April 25, 2012
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If there is one thing I hate about technology, it’s that how one small error can screw the whole thing up. After fighting what seemed like a dozen obstacles, I finally managed to edit the footage and put this video together. It ain’t perfect, but I hope you like it anyway!   Video review...
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Mario looks good in 3D, despite some missed opportunities

January 27, 2012
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Mario looks good in 3D, despite some missed opportunities

The Nintendo 3DS may not have had the the best launch in gaming history, but Nintendo has been quick to bolster their sales despite posting record losses. The famous plumber might have missed day 1 of their new portable, but Super Mario 3D Land did well to hit the shelves soon after. Intermingling elements...
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