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The original ending to Mass Effect 3 was pretty bad, to put it bluntly. The trilogy emphasized player choice, bringing disparate peoples together as one for a greater good, and the bonds of frien... more
For a game to be successful it must respect the player’s time. As I get older I’m finding it increasingly difficult to invest my time in video games. I’m not a busy man, no, in fact I sometimes... more
What is gameplay? Debates about this very word have caused controversy in the last couple of years in the gaming community. More often than not the attacks have been aimed at games that proclaim ... more
Growing up I was never religious. While my mother is a devout Christian, she never once forced her beliefs on me. Because of this, I grew to be a bit sympathetic towards religion. I don't believe... more
I slide, glide, and glitch into your life. Why do you love me, if I’m so imperfect? My identity is typical – shield, sword, hammer, spells. I talk to you, repeating sameness until you leave. The... more
I’m starting to believe I’m the only one who has changed. It’s simple, but an unpleasant feeling. But I must finally realize that I am subject to these sudden transformations. Nothing new has h... more
Awake. I started my journey in the forest, not far from some nameless town. It’s nameless because I didn’t bother to remember it! The town itself, let me admit, is ugly. It had a strange smell.... more
I was 16-years-old at the time. It was about 11 PM. Both my parents were working and didn’t come home until midnight. My older brother was out attending a party, and I had the place all to myself... more
Two years ago I decided to read by Marquis De Sade. I only made it halfway through the book before I decided not to finish it - the book was simply too disturbing to read. I thought I can handl... more
Reviewing the reviewer and reviewing the score is a rather controversial topic. People seem to never be satisfied with a score a game they admire received; it’s either too high or too low. The c... more
Everyone loves a familiar face, no? Someone you can relate and know inside and out. Most people have fear of the new and undiscovered, but always champion familiarity. As a literary major, my cla... more
begins with a boy with horns being carried to a castle and shut forever in concealment. We know nothing as to why this is being done to the boy, but it’s safe to assume that the isolation... more
My school isn’t bad. Nor is it great. It fits right in the middle of mediocrity. The school isn’t a prime example of excellence or a defective environment of undesirables. It’s just there. It’s n... more
- Youtube comment on a negative review for . I’ve been quiet on this subject for some time, but reading reviews for , , and many other “niche” games has got me thinking: gamers like to fee... more
What is this place? The gamer is told it’s where the dead communicates. It’s dark and damp. A slow and moody soundtrack plays and gives the gamer a certain type of calmness and reassurance that... more
Nintendo recently announced an $80 price drop on the 3DS, taking the price from $250 to $170. This was done in response to poor sales, and they're selling their hardware at a loss for the first t... more
Being an adult is difficult. The responsibility and juggling more than you can handle at once sometimes can be too daunting. As a young adult, I look back at childhood with jealously: a li... more
I’ve been without a current generation home console for almost a year now. During this year I’ve become a lover of handheld gaming. I finally bought myself an Xbox 360 four days ago, and I’m sta... more
The dreaded word “kiddy” is often used as an insult to certain type of games; mostly games made by Nintendo. I question the people who have a need to express their distaste for anything “kiddy.” ... more
Do games have to be fun? Well, in my opinion they do. But there are some individuals that disagree with this opinion. Sometime it’s best to agree to disagree, but I still fail to see how an indi... more
As most of you know by now, I recently got my hands on a copy of . I went into the game knowing nothing of the series, and to my surprise, I ended up enjoy it, until my brother came to visit me. ... more
As I mentioned in a previous blog post, I recently bought (SoTC). At the time I was up to the third Colossi, and I greatly enjoy the game. Now, I’m almost done with the game, and I have mix feel... more
Is there a game you go to in a time of need? A game that comforts you; a game that acts like the bosoms of your mother; a game that whispers: “it’s okay, everything will be fine.” Video games are... more
At that time I was only sixteen years old. My life then was already gloomy. I did not associate with anyone; I even avoided speaking, and kept to myself most of the time. I tried not to look at a... more
Remember the days when you and a couple of friends knew about a certain game or band? Remember how you felt? It was like you knew a secret no one else knew; and if that secret was ever let out to... more
There seems to be a line that separates video games and anyone older than 50. If the Wii has taught us anything it's that games with simple controls might be the gateway to get older players. Sim... more
Growing up In New York my family didn’t have much money. I didn’t have any games, or clothes. In fact, I would have to borrow my older brother’s clothes if I wanted to mix my style up at school.... more
- Dylan Thomas Braid is a game I struggled to finish - I’m simply bad at puzzle games of any kind, but the aspect of the game that truly affected me was the story. I’m not going to rant on th... more
Every single class this semester seems to be boring – even my Beatles class, but when that happens, I doodle. I always love when friends show me their doodle (sounds sexual). My doodles seems to ... more
As stated in the title, this is a non-gaming related post, so I don’t know if anyone is going to be interested, but oh well, I’ll give it a shot. This week has been awful for me. Here are some o... more
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