Category Archives: gaming

Do You Get a Thrill From Dying in Games?

By Sarah | Published: March 13, 2008
A interesting commentary at Wired ponders the thrill some of us get from dying in games.  Basically, the more stressful the game is, the better the relief you get when you slip up an die.  Killing others, on the other hand, causes stress: When people killed an opponent, their electrodermal activity shot up, while their faces [...]
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Makai Senki Disgaea 3 English Release Announcement

By Roy | Published: February 28, 2008
Today Nippon Ichi Software America (NIS America) announced that they will be bringing Makai Senki Disgaea 3 to the states in August of 2008. Considering the popularity of the previous titles, I cannot say I am all that surprised, but it is nice to have a concrete date now. To celebrate I will explain one of [...]
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Doublejump Books–Makers of Fine Strategy Guides

By Roy | Published: February 26, 2008
I guess I should start by saying I am not being paid to say any of this. I truly have been a fan of Doublejump Books since the release of Phantom Brave by Nippon Ichi. Their guides are super informative, and are generally only released alongside titles that have many hidden aspects. I first [...]
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How to Buy Video Games

By Roy | Published: February 23, 2008
I know what you’re thinking: “I already know how to buy video games!” Well, I am sure you do, but the meaning of this post is simply to give some advice on the matter depending on the type of game you’re buying, and what kind of benefits you want to get along with it. I [...]
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