Category Archives: Games

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A look back at age 12

Posted on August 15, 2010 by SR

A recent comic from Tom The Dancing sarcastically theorized that popular culture was at a qualitative peak when the subject was twelve years old. I will turn this theory into a subjective survey on my experience on the year I was … Continue reading →

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New York Post hates soccer, is stupid anyway.

Posted on June 30, 2010 by SR

New York Post “This Sport is Stupid Anyway” You know what, New York Post? Let my peeps in Public Enemy take this one.

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E3 2010 — Sony Press Conference impressions

Posted on June 15, 2010 by SR

Sony’s Playstation 3 caters the most, out of the other consoles, to the hardcore gamers, with a  focus on performance and gaming. However, Sony has fallen behind the other consoles in sales. Lets see what they have in store for us … Continue reading →

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E3 2010 — Nintendo Press Conference Impressions

Posted on June 15, 2010 by SR

Nintendo has historically modeled themselves as more accessible than the other major companies. Nintendo’s conventions have seemed more entertaining compared to the others. Lets take a look at the highlights from the Nintendo Conference. Zelda: Skyward Sword Shigieru Miyamoto appeared … Continue reading →

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E3 2010 — Microsoft Press Conference impressions

Posted on June 14, 2010 by SR

Microsoft begins E3 with its Press Conference, detailing upcoming games and consumer appliances. Lets take a look at the more interesting points in their presentation. Call of Duty: Black Ops Yawn. The series up to this point seems to deliver the … Continue reading →

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E3 2010 coverage on this blog

Posted on June 12, 2010 by SR

E3 will be in the coming week. I will be browsing the main gaming sites and covering previews like I have in years past. Unlike years past, I will be conducting multiple posts on each keynote and games I believe … Continue reading →

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My Winter Break of Games: ‘Yar’s Revenge

Posted on January 11, 2010 by SR

This winter break I got back into a serious PC gaming habit after years of exile. My second Grad School semester will start soon and I will have to manage my time once again. Computer games by nature are a … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Six Vegas: Fear and Reloading in Las Vegas

Posted on December 31, 2009 by SR

I recently acquired Rainbow Six Vegas 2 because it was cheap. I didn’t intend it, but My Vegas 2 character resembles a clone of Hunter Thompson. He is sure to inspire Fear and Loathing in my opponents. Bring it on … Continue reading →

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Cosmic Encounter

Posted on November 14, 2009 by SR

Earlier this month I bough a highly recommended game called Cosmic Encounter. A classic of thirty years, Cosmic Encounter is a negotiation strategy game set in space. The game has apparently influenced games such as the Dune board game (which shares … Continue reading →

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UPDATE: My ISO gaming editorial mentioned on paper

Posted on November 4, 2009 by SR

The story ended up on today’s NT Daily. Thanks Amber

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