What is a game engine? The most important aspect of most commercial video games in existence today is the game engine. You can think of the game engine like a car engine: the engine is what makes the car move, the different engines tell you how reliable the car will be, how fast it can… Continue reading
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The Quest for the Ultimate Career
Like many of my gamer buddies out there, I’ve dreamed of sitting in an office all day long and getting paid to play through the early phases of game development as a tester. When I found out this job existed, I day dreamed about rolling in to work with my Square-Enix leather jacket or in… Continue reading
My Wife Wants a Kinect, But Do I Want Her To Have One?
When Microsoft first debuted what became known as Kinect at last year’s E3, I was kind of like ehh. A motion control system without a controller? No way this will be good. However this year was a totally different story and I was actually excited for some of the games that they demoed. Yet, I… Continue reading
Fallout: New Vegas Preorder Bonus Packs Are Getting Out Of Hand
If you haven’t already, you better start paying attention to where you are preordering your games. The disease of preorder bonuses continue to spread and Fallout: New Vegas’s incentives may make you start planning for your character months before you even play the game. If you check out the breakdown below, you’ll see 5 stores… Continue reading
You’re Gonna Get It Anyway: Red Dead Redemption
Game purchases aren’t to be taken lightly. We all know they are expensive investments in both time and money. I am very outspoken when I’ve made a confident decision about whether or not I will be buying a game. Red Dead Redemption (RDR) was a game that I was proud to tout that I had… Continue reading
Just 5 More Minutes: Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!!
I wake up. Nearing noon after a night of debauchery, I rummage around the floor underneath my bed. Finding thecartridge I want to play, I blow the dust away from the connectors and slide it in. Pressing down until it catches, the game is ready to be played. I press the power button, the red light… Continue reading
It Doesn’t Matter: Blur is a Kart Racer
One of my biggest pet peeves when it come to video game reviews is when the author tries to turn the game into a different game and judges based on that standard. When Ars Technica recently reviewed Blur they wanted the game to be a lot more realistic than the developer, Bizarre Creations, ever intended…. Continue reading
Think of the Children: History of Violence
Recently, I have been a strong proponent of a training system for the young gamer. Going back to play games throughout the history of electronic entertainment is a good way to become a better player of today’s games. With people being busier today than ever before, it’s hard to find time to spend with your… Continue reading
Get Your Downloadable Content at GameStop Soon
I’m not gonna lie. I hate GameStop. Let me just get that out on the table right now. There’s something about giving them a game for a fraction of the price that I paid and watching them turn around and mark it up 300% that really pisses me off. They still manage to get me… Continue reading
My Expensive Baseball Cards
Gaming has never been a cheap hobby. My parents attempted to instill a sensible approach for me to try and make some money back from my investment before starting fresh on a new console. They had this rule where I wasn’t allowed to own more than one console at a time. With every new release,… Continue reading
It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye…
Recently I went to a going away party for a good friend. After the requisite food, drinking, and laughter, it was time to say goodbye. I’m not afraid to admit that the room got really dusty (eyes red and watery) at that point. It wasn’t hard to come to the conclusion then, that I hate… Continue reading
Think of the Children: History Lesson
Recently it has come to my attention that people around me are having children at an alarming rate. And with this stunning revelation I have begun to think about the act of raising those children. Most parents will be asking themselves questions that many parents over the years have asked. What should I feed my… Continue reading