Video Games
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I was catching up on my gaming news this morning when I learned that EA (Electronic Arts) has decided to do away with their online pass program. Apparently the damage to their reputation was costing them more than they were making. I was working at Blockbuster when they announced the program and I saw gamers…
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As a gamer, it bugs the crap outta me when some people announce that violent games and movies are more to blame than “gun culture” for mass shootings. I live in Canada. That means I’m exposed to all the same violent games and media as my southern neigbours. On the other hand, we experience a…
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It took a week, but the NRA (National Rifle Association) has finally decided how to respond to the Newtown, Connecticut shooting. According to them, it had nothing to do with the shooters ease of access to high capacity semi-automatic weapons. Of course not. It was his exposure to violent video games and movies. We know…
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I realize that my posts have been a bit sporadic lately to say the least. It’s kind of a good news, bad news thing. I’ve started a new job, which is a good thing. On the other hand, the learning curve has been eating so much of my energy that it hasn’t left a lot…
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So I’ve finally gotten around to playing Forza 3. I know it’s the previous generation, but that’s what my budget supports right now. I didn’t have an Xbox360 when this came out and by the time I got one, my driving time was taken up with GT 5 on the PS3. It turns out to…
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As someone who is slightly outside the usual demographic for video gamers, I periodically get asked what the appeal is. Of course, it’s usually phrased more like, “Don’t you have anything better to do with your life?” That depends on how you define better. The short answer is, “Nope.” Told you it was short. That’s…
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The nice people at Electronic Arts (commonly know as EA) are rolling out a new service called “Legend”. Sounds impressive right? Well here’s the thing, it’s not. At least not for gamers. Or is it? Confused? Sorry. I’ve got some mixed feelings about this one myself. First, let me tell you what “Legend” is. It’s…
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I don’t play a lot of online games. It’s a combination of not being competitive enough and not being willing to make the commitment to my fellow gamers. GuildWars was the exception to that. There were a couple of things I liked right from the get-go. There are no monthly subscription fees. You buy the…
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As I mentioned yesterday, I really like Portal 2. I enjoy gaming, watching movies and reading. The commonality? They all take me out of reality for a while. Not that my reality is even sightly terrible. In fact, it’s pretty darned awesome. I’ve got a wonderful wife, a great daughter, and the world’s best dog. …
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After months of having everyone tell me how incredible Portal 2 is, I’ve finally started playing it. So far, I’ve got to say, it looks like they’re right. More to the point, it sounds like they’re right. The game play is exactly what I expected. The controls are smooth, precise and easy. The puzzles are…
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