Guild Wars 2 Guild Wars 2 combat is about being visually impressive, dynamic and visceral. Similar to Tera its about positioning and tactics that will win you the day. You see a centaur preparing to fire an arrow at you. You can freely dodge out of the way before the arrow reaches you. Work with …
I love brainteasers, word games, critical thinking behemoths and puzzles of all kind. Not only do they help keep my brain sharp and young, but they are also some of the most rewarding challenges in games, video and traditional alike. As I have been playing through a lot more indie games, I’ve noticed a distinct trend …
Sometimes when I need to be happy, I require the finest ales, meats, and cheeses in all the land. Throw in a little Star Wars, a rainy day, and my favorite blanket to cuddle under and it is all good. Most of the time, however, I just want to play a solid game. …
When I get scared I have been known to scream like a 12 year old girl. True story. One of my fondest gaming memories comes from early high school when I played Silent Hill on the PlayStation. My best friend and I rented the game and had the weekend at his house alone. He lived …
Sometimes it is nice to know exactly what you are getting. Other times it is a complete let down for the Link in me that wants some adventure. Awhile ago I wrote a small piece on features that I thought every major MMO should contain. Today I want to throw out the counter argument to …
Recently I have found myself much more absorbed into the Pay to Play (P2P) side of the mmo market. The last time I was absorbed by a play to play title was over a year ago when I played World of Warcraft and decided to start my blog. Recently Rift has become my new obsession …
I am the odd man out. Most of my close gaming friends prefer to have a predictably safe leveling experience without the worry of being camped or ganked. I am different. No I don’t like being camped or ganked, but I do like the danger of the possibility. It adds a lot to my gaming …
No one likes to see there MMO fail. No one likes to be disappointed by an unfinished product at release. While I do agree that there is quite a few cogs in the mechanism of failure, recently I have been focused in on how marketing plays a role. Can the way an upcoming game is marketed sway …
Are beta’s becoming to fixated upon in modern gaming publicity? Does the current beta envy culture hurt the games we love so much? Thoughts on beta event reviews.
*Note: There is a fire alarm going off in the midst of this episode. Headphone users beware!* Intro November 15 2010 What we have been up to -JC Pocket Legends -Yogi Icewind Dale, FFIV, FF2… erm IV, Guild Wars News Shorts -JC Guy updates the graphics of old Mario Bros 3 with the newest games …
