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Let’s Get Serious: Video Games and Weather

Reality plays an important role in video game development.  By incorporating aspects of everyday life into games, they feel more organic and less like a cold series of 1’s and 0’s.  The other day while letting our imaginations get the better of us, Mikey of Bit-Speak and myself were discussing how weather is used in [...]
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Guest Review: Trauma Team

Nate Seites, formally of Endsights, was kind enough to review Trauma Team for me as I have been slightly underwater with my new job and other boring things not related to video games.  I hope you enjoy the review and be sure to let Nate know what you think either in the comments or by [...]
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4 Tips for First-Time Monster Hunters

If Monster Hunter Tri is your first experience with the franchise, you may be feeling in a bit over your head.  The tutorial in the game is sorely lacking in substance, but before you sell your copy in frustration, here is a list of things every good hunter should know: 1. How to Make a Well-Done [...]
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Nintendo Wii Classic Controller Pro Impressions

I play video games to relax — nothing beats kicking your brain into low alpha-wave production and burning a few hours.  Maybe that’s why (until recently) I’ve barely used my Wii.  The whole controller experience has felt like a pain.  Are the batteries empty?  Did the little sensor bar fall behind the TV again?  Is [...]
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Fragile Dreams: Goodbye Ruins of the Moon Review

I followed the development of Fragile: Goodbye Ruins of the Moon carefully in Japan from its early stages to its release.  The game’s combination of post-apocalyptic setting combined with Japanese aesthetic felt as though it was tailored to my unique tastes.  Upon its surprising release in the West, I found that it received little press [...]
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