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About heyitsthatdog

I love video games, even when they don't love me back.

6th Edition Tyranids Wishlist

Posted on May 20, 2013

I’ve decided to do something a little bit different this week and, rather than write about video games, talk about what I’d like to see happen in the 6th edition Tyranid codex for Warhammer 40k. Even though I’ve dabbled in … Continue reading →

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Review: Bioshock Infinite

Posted on May 13, 2013

It’s hard not to compare Bioshock Infinite to the original Bioshock. The original Bioshock was a near-masterpiece in how it expertly wove narrative, gameplay, and atmosphere all into one cohesive experience. Infinite, on the other hand, just feels like a … Continue reading →

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Thoughts: Magic The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

Posted on May 6, 2013

This is kind of late, but I’ve been playing a lot of Magic 2013 lately so I figured I could jot a few thoughts down. I haven’t played the actual Magic: The Gathering card game in almost a decade, but … Continue reading →

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Thoughts: Warhammer 40K – Space Marine

Posted on January 12, 2012

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine is a surprising game. At first glance, it’s easy to dismiss it as a cash-in third-person shooter relying on franchise recognition. At second glance, you’ll notice it was developed by a team experienced with the franchise … Continue reading →

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Thoughts: Star Wars – The Old Republic

Posted on January 5, 2012

If you had told me a year ago that I’d be starting out 2012 by enjoying an MMO, I would’ve thought you were insane. At first, I was genuinely surprised at how much I liked Star Wars: The Old Republic, … Continue reading →

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2011 Wrap Up: TrackMania 2

Posted on December 15, 2011

And so we come to the end of this year’s Wrap Up. Today, let’s talk about TrackMania 2: Canyon. TrackMania 2 is a game that’s exceedingly difficult to describe. At its core, it’s an arcade-style online racer that’s focused on … Continue reading →

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2011 Wrap Up: Skyrim

Posted on December 14, 2011

It’s time for the next game in the Wrap Up! Today, let’s talk about The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. I was never a big fan of the Elder Scrolls series. I actually found Oblivion to be profoundly boring. Layer poor … Continue reading →

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2011 Wrap Up: Battlefield 3

Posted on December 11, 2011

And so we’ve come to the end of the year. I probably played through more new releases this year than any year prior. My Xbox died the day after Forza 4 came out. I attended E3 in June. The Vita … Continue reading →

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Best Games of 2011

Posted on December 5, 2011

‘Tis the season when everyone likes to look back and decide on the best games of the year. When I sat down to do this myself, I discovered it was a little more difficult than expected. Which games were truly … Continue reading →

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Thoughts: Jurassic Park – The Game

Posted on November 21, 2011

I’m a huge Jurassic Park fan. In fact, I’ve probably seen the first movie more times than any movie, ever. I’m even one of those people who like the second one. An adventure game based on Jurassic Park that’s kind … Continue reading →

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