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Review: Bioshock Infinite

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

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 by

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 by

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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2011 Wrap Up: TrackMania 2

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

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 by

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 by

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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Thoughts: Jurassic Park – The Game

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

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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Review: Uncharted 3 – Drake’s Deception

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception is like Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade in a lot of ways. First, both Uncharted 3 and Last Crusade focus on a father-son relationship. Second, both stories hit similar setting beats as they run their … Continue reading →

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Thoughts: Forza Motorsport 4

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

After a couple weeks with Forza Motorsport 4, what impresses me the most about it is still the very first thing that ever impressed me about it. Not ever really “getting” sim-style racing games, I was surprised at how accessible … Continue reading →

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Review: Batman Arkham City

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

Batman: Arkham Asylum was something special. It came out during a fall of many, many more anticipated releases (Uncharted 2) and blew everyone away by proving that licensed games don’t have to be terrible. It had unique combat, exciting stealth, … Continue reading →

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