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The Good, the Bad, and the L33t

November 16, 2005 by The O

Over the course of the past decade, a new language has evolved out of the midst without warning or regulation. The existence of this language is due mostly to the booming success of the internet and the spawning a new culture of writers, forum gurus, chatroom butterflies, hackers, and computer gaming connoisseurs. In order to […]

Filed Under: Editorial, Video Games

Death of SWG

November 16, 2005 by DarthCthulhu

I’ve tried many MMORPGs in my time (ranging from the original Everquest to World of Warcraft) and while most have been amusing for a few hours, none had been able to keep my interest for very long. The game that kept my interest for the longest was Star War Galaxies. The reason? Because they did […]

Filed Under: Editorial, Roleplaying Games, Video Games

Game Review: Zendo

November 16, 2005 by Bartoneus

As was mentioned previously, I know quite a few game designers that seek to enrich and over-analyze the gaming lives of those around them. One of these game designers has managed to create and successfully market one of the best games I’ve ever played, that game is Zendo.

Filed Under: Board, Card, and Miniature Games, Reviews

A Trio of Game Mini-Reviews: Arkham Horror, Mall of Horror, Wits & Wagers

November 15, 2005 by Dave

Over the weekend, I got a chance to play a couple games: Arkham Horror, Mall of Horror, and Wits & Wagers. Here’s my thoughts on them.

Filed Under: Board, Card, and Miniature Games, Reviews

No Gaming. Skip This Article

November 11, 2005 by DarthCthulhu

This article has no flowery language, no bile to spew, not even the smallest attempt to reconcile it with gaming. But I think it should be publicized anyway, in whatever way possible, simply for the sheer magnitude of vileness. If anyone ever needed any evidence pointing to the inherent evil present in all humanity, that […]

Filed Under: Editorial

Texas Hold-Em: The Blind Check

November 10, 2005 by drscotto

I have decided, in all my infinite wisdom, to write a series of articles about Texas Hold-Em. A lot has been said about the “Cadillac of Poker” over the years, and many poker professionals are often happy to write about what they know. So why should you listen to what I have to say? Easy. […]

Filed Under: Board, Card, and Miniature Games, Editorial, Poker

More Sony Shennanigans

November 10, 2005 by DarthCthulhu

Oh, the fun just doesn’t stop with the Sony Corporation these days! An update on the Sony rootkit copy protection, regarding the offical uninstall proceedure as provided by Sony as told by the guy who was the originial discoverer of this wonderful corporate ‘fuck you!’: “Without exaggeration I can say that I’ve analyzed virulent forms […]

Filed Under: Editorial, Music, News

Goldmine in Virtual Reality

November 10, 2005 by DarthCthulhu

The BBC is reporting that a young investor who spent £13,700 worth to buy a virtual island has recouped his expenses and is making a profit after only a few months!

Filed Under: News, Roleplaying Games, Video Games

When Sony Attacks

November 10, 2005 by DarthCthulhu

A really interesting article on joystiq about the PS3’s copy protection is available. Apparently, it’s a system to prevent used games and pirated copies from playing on the system. From the patent application: “A device and method for protection of legitimate software against used software and counterfeit software in recording media… A specific title code […]

Filed Under: Editorial, News, Video Games

A highly thematic game

November 9, 2005 by Dave

World of Warcraft: The Board Game will be released soon, followed by the World of Warcraft Collectible Card Game. We already had a Warcraft board game and rpg, but apparently the universe changed dramatically after Warcraft 3, as a new fad swept through the citizens of the two continents: standing around and giving quests. Here’s […]

Filed Under: Board, Card, and Miniature Games, Video Games

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