Depression and Gaming: From a Bears Mind
Disclaimer: I'm not talking about clinical depression, as I know very little about it and there're people who do know much more about it. This is merely my experience, feelings and perspective.... more
Disclaimer: I'm not talking about clinical depression, as I know very little about it and there're people who do know much more about it. This is merely my experience, feelings and perspective.... more
Entitlement is a feeling that a lot of us get & sometimes it's valid, sometimes it's not. Friends assume that they are entitled to know who you're dating, companies assume they have the right ... more
Did I say "I?" Sorry, I meant "we." (the ORIGINAL ) and I recently began a game streaming series of our own called . The show consists of the two of us simply playing video games. Why should you... more
Yea I don't feel like writing much, just wanted to tell my small corner of the internet. WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Even if you don't think about it at every moment that thought is... more
I didn't want to tell you this baby, but everyone's has been saying it behind your back and it's true. Every time I slide you into my console slot, you pop up on my screen and I want to to smac... more
There's certain pastimes and hobbies out there that people take very little notice of or make sweeping assumptions about. In general, unless a hobby is extremely bizarre, only in the "" sense... more
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... is now silenced. Apparently the fap button has been replaced by a generic "like" button and previous fap records have all disappeared. I find I rather miss seeing the fap numbers on some of... more
Violence and entertainment go hand in hand, regardless of the form of media. Rather it is video games, film, or even novels, the theory that what we play, watch, and read ultimately shapes our... more
It's hard to play a game like and not noticed or worse yet, ignore the potent level of symbolism, allegory and references to religion. This isn't meant to be a stirring article, it's not meant... more
Yup, the next Xbox might not be for you. The rumours of an "always on" internet connected next-generation Xbox aren't particularly new, though recent leaks and the distinct lack of any outrigh... more
At the very least an always-online / anti-used-game console could be looked at as a great opportunity for gamers to put their foot down and take a stand against bullshit of this nature. Gamers... more
Greetings my friends, how you all been? Well I hope, you're all wonderful people and I'm glad I get to spend time with all of you. Eh close enough. So I've been playing vydia, dealing with so... more
Okay Video Game Companies, it’s time we had a little heart-to-heart. DRM isn’t working. AT ALL. You keep putting DRM in your games to try and prevent people from pirating, but people can almost ... more
I got to level 157 or so in Defiance during the beta week... so apparently I liked the game. It releases today on my Birthday, April 2nd, and there's a pretty decent chance I'll be getting the... more
I ate that whole mother fucker, now my hole needs to evacuate it. I gots the hershey squirts yo, but I can't stop playing this awesome game on my badass PC because consoles are dead and my dad ... more
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I'm one of those people that aren’t always up to date with other people when it comes to fashion or watching certain viral videos. It's not exactly a conscious choice, it's not even really a ch... more
I never did play Demon Souls... even though I normally love WRPG styled games. I heard it was difficult, as in brutally difficult and when I want to have my ass kicked, I generally load up an on... more
The past couple days have left me in a very not nice place. However, I was sitting in my chair today, lost in my horrible thoughts and my phone buzzed. A fellow dtoider had texted me, inquiring... more
How can we complain about bad representations of feminism when the basic principle topics they talk about are without a doubt true and exist? Why are we arguing over who made a better case for ... more
Let’s start this off in a professional manner shall we: I do not give a damn about graphics in computer games exceeding what they are now. It does not keep me from slumber, it does not hold mu... more
Did you know that got an Oscar for playing Queen Elizabeth in Shakespeare in Love despite having only appeared on screen for roughly 10 minutes? You probably did, but did you also know her rol... more
I've been a gamer since I was a nameless, genderless, adventurer in games like Zork and Myst. I then moved on to the Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Icewind Dales series of games and I alwa... more
Remember that game where you're a female cop who's washed out after some bad luck, bad choices and lost her family? You know the game right - where your primary goal is to chaperone and subsequ... more
I know that Anita Sarkeesian's "Damsel in Distress" initial video of her examination of Tropes vs Women in Video games is due to drop tomorrow, so I wanted to get some of my thoughts out previo... more
According to the Destructoid forums, I joined on the . I had been floating about the website prior to that but mainly just as a reader. Joining Destructoid forums had an unexpected effect on m... more
I'm sitting here on my laptop, perusing trying to play games that have some longevity or will draw me in for a few hours. It's only 10pm and I want to go to sleep, but for the wrong reasons. I... more
When I wrote a little bullet pointed except regarding I hadn't yet finished the game. I just wanted to make note of the things that had annoyed me so far. Well upon finishing the game - guess wh... more