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It’s About Damn Time…

July 8, 2010

It’s About Damn Time The recent news of Microsoft’s new Xbox 360 stirs up some old memories… Last weekend, a yearly event was held in the City of Coughing Angels. In the land of L.A., gamers from all around either flocked to the video game Mecca that is E3, or drooled over every second of [...]

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Kinect Konfusion

July 8, 2010

KINECT KONFUSION Firstliest of all, yes. That is the intended spelling for the device. And stop calling it the “KINE-ect”, for though that may be phonetically correct, it is improper. “KIN-ect” is its God-given name.

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So Many Achievements…but None for Xbox Indies?

May 5, 2010

For the past several weeks we’ve been hearing about some service or another integrating achievements. Between Microsoft, Apple, and third-party achievers like OpenFeint, achievements, and in some cases gamerscore, are quickly becoming an integral part of gaming culture. What I’m curious about, is why the Xbox Indie Games are still not getting achievements? After all, [...]

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A Match Made in Gamer Heaven

May 3, 2010

What do you get when you combine one of the biggest development studios with one of the biggerest publishers? Bungievision! A grotesque creature who threatens to destroy us all. “Us all”, of course, being those with money who’re doomed spend it building Harold Ryan and Thomas Tippl’s new vacation homes.

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Wii Beware, Project Natal is Coming

April 29, 2010

Back in 2006, Nintendo reminded us that you do not need cutting-edge graphics to make a great game. The highly-joked about Wii blew us away with the simplest games like Wii Sports. The motion-capture technology was revolutionary to the gaming world, one that video game fans dreamed of. Yet, as it is with all technology, [...]

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Incredible Xbox 360 Halo Mod Takes Some Time Off From Being Awesome To Help The Children

April 20, 2010

Nerd Approved – Gadgets and Gizmos To celebrate the millionth Xbox 360 sold across Australia and New Zealand, and raise some money for a worthy charity in the process, Microsoft commissioned this bad ass Halo Elite console from Richard Taylor and the Weta Workshop. 1 million 360's sold in Australia and New Zealand �-�VG247 Microsoft celebrates millionth console with limited edition Halo Xbox 360 �-�Born Rich Ridiculously awesome, Halo Edition Xbox 360 �-�DigitalBattle.com See all 9 blogs.

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Gears of War 3 Announced: April 2011

April 9, 2010

Remember when Sir Cliff Blezsinski was supposed to appear on Jimmy Fallon last night? Remember when he was supposed to announce a new game last night? Well this pop-ed up on Xbox Live after midnight. Gears of War 3… April 2011. Hmmm either a big mistake or brilliant marketing campaign. Someone must be spanking themselves [...]

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Package Successfully Stimulated Lonely Gamers

April 8, 2010

I’m not sure, but I think there are several sexual innuendos in the title. All I can say is, boy was I trying to make as many as possible. I suggest you try not to think about it too much, like I obviously did. Anyway, for those wondering what “mapathy” is, here’s a little video [...]

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Playground on the Battlefield – Making Your Own Fun in Battlefield: Bad Company 2

April 5, 2010

There’s something inherently fun about using objects in a way that is not intended. When you’re a kid, a cardboard tube becomes a telescope, a wiffle ball bat becomes a light saber, and the living room couch becomes a fort. Kids use what they already have to create new worlds and new games, and they [...]

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LEGENDARY ADVENTURES OF A LATE GAMER, Chapter 1: ODST

March 22, 2010

‘Sup homie. That’s Jay’s usual salutation, as I step inside of his kitchen through the back door of the house. To this day I’m mystified why he won’t open the front door when I knock. He lives alone. I take that back – there is his Blue Pit, Sadie – but the mystery remains. We [...]

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