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Theo’s Thoughts #16: Cross-Realm Zones
The recent World of Warcraft Patch, 5.0.4, has changed the game drastically. Some players are happy to see this change, and welcome it with open...

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by Ted Racicot 12 years ago12 years ago

The recent World of Warcraft Patch, 5.0.4, has changed the game drastically. Some players are happy to see this change, and welcome it with open arms, while others are upset with the direction that the game is taking. Few changes have showed this divide in the player base as the new Cross-Realm Zones feature which...

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Thomas Was Alone
Thomas Was Alone looks like a typical platformer. You pick it up, jump around with a few retro-style sprites, and eventually beat the game. But...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

Thomas Was Alone looks like a typical platformer. You pick it up, jump around with a few retro-style sprites, and eventually beat the game. But what distinguishes it from all those other games out in the indie market is its distinct narrative tale as you move through the game. Thomas Was Alone mirrors what made...

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Nintendo Needs to Revive The Legend of Zelda or Let It Die
There isn’t a gamer in the world that hasn’t heard of The Legend of Zelda. Easily Nintendo’s most recognizable franchise this side of Mario, the series will always...

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by Alan Robinson 12 years ago12 years ago

There isn’t a gamer in the world that hasn’t heard of The Legend of Zelda. Easily Nintendo’s most recognizable franchise this side of Mario, the series will always be remembered for the way it revolutionized action/adventure games. NES owners had never before experienced such an enthralling quest, full of monsters, puzzles, and the constant threat of the ever-mysterious...

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The Advantage of Psychological Horror
Survival horrors are renowned for their ability to frighten, but how do developers manage to do it every time in a genre that consistently gets...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

Survival horrors are renowned for their ability to frighten, but how do developers manage to do it every time in a genre that consistently gets new entries? Pop-up scares only work so many times, and the amount of sequels in famous survival horror series means that developers have to continue to think up new information....

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The GSP part 1 – Gaming Social Paradigm
The “Gaming Social Paradigm”, is something I’ve been considering for quite some time. It brings up interesting conversation and it can be used in a...

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by Martin Toney 12 years ago12 years ago

The “Gaming Social Paradigm”, is something I’ve been considering for quite some time. It brings up interesting conversation and it can be used in a number of arguments to support various claims. The GSP is a look at how Video Game culture has drastically altered the common consensus of what it means to be social....

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Should Erotica be Allowed in Games?
Steam recently blocked an erotic game, Seduce Me, from their Greenlight service. Their statement upon pulling the title explained that “Steam has never been a...

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

Steam recently blocked an erotic game, Seduce Me, from their Greenlight service. Their statement upon pulling the title explained that “Steam has never been a leading destination for erotic material. Greenlight doesn’t aim to change that.” The developer, No Reply Games, predictably replied that the average gamer is 30 and that it’s time for games...

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Are current big-budget games really the last of their kind?
If there’s one thing that you’re guaranteed when listening to the words of Ubisoft’s creative director Alex Hutchinson, it’s a little bit of controversy. It’s...

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by Robert Zak 12 years ago12 years ago

If there’s one thing that you’re guaranteed when listening to the words of Ubisoft’s creative director Alex Hutchinson, it’s a little bit of controversy. It’s only a couple of weeks ago, after all that the man said that games journalists of exhibiting a ‘subtle racism‘ in favour of Japanese games developers. More recently, he declared...

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A Word On Devil May Cry And The Reboot
The Devil May Cry universe is one that has a special place in gaming today. When it first arrived on the scene back in December...

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by Martin Toney 12 years ago12 years ago

The Devil May Cry universe is one that has a special place in gaming today. When it first arrived on the scene back in December 2001, I don’t think anyone really new what was coming our way. In my opinion Devil May Cry is my hack and slash adventure game of choice. Sure there are...

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Kickstarter Focus: Homestuck Adventure Game
The Homestuck Adventure Game has been online for roughly 24 hours and it has already amassed $545,000. Yes, that is the right amount of zeroes....

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by Sara Swanson 12 years ago12 years ago

The Homestuck Adventure Game has been online for roughly 24 hours and it has already amassed $545,000. Yes, that is the right amount of zeroes. The goal is a lofty $700,000, and Hussie’s fans have already propelled it to nigh-completion. I debated whether or not to actually feature the Kickstarter, but ultimately as a reader...

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My 2012 Fall Gaming Guide
While many equate the beginning of autumn as the inevitable return to schooling, there are a select few that find themselves overwhelmed for completely different...

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by Mark Loproto 12 years ago12 years ago

While many equate the beginning of autumn as the inevitable return to schooling, there are a select few that find themselves overwhelmed for completely different reasons. Whereas textbooks and notebooks account for the bulk of money spent for the more studios types, gamers will find themselves lighter in the wallets due to the usual slew...

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