So, I recently ripped on Sega when I wrote New Sonic Games Have Fun Designed Out of Them, but I also admitted that I hadn’t yet played Sonic Unleashed. While I still think Sega, in regards to Sonic games, should focus their efforts on speed and momentum, I’ve cut myself a slice of humble pie [...]
This seems to be quite a contested topic. Some people love items in Smash. Others hate them. Despite my own preferred playstyle of no items in competitive play, there are actually quite a few good reasons to keep them around as well. Also, bear in mind I’m generalizing to the series, not any one specific [...]
Well, as it turns out, Christmas is just around the corner, so I thought it appropriate to celebrate with various geeky Chirstmas songs and movies I’ve found. For those who are into other holidays, I looked for other appropriate songs, but didn’t find any. Don’t let that stop you from sharing any you’ve found (or [...]
First game: Shadowrun
Feldspar got the call while he was out for his evening walk, looking for any shiny rocks he might like to add to his collection, a very dwarven hobby if he might say so himself. On the other end was the physicist of a group he’d joined once before for a job, and [...]
Everyone wants to win. It’s how people are wired, and it’s the goal of the game. Whether it’s a battle or difficult negotiation in a roleplaying game, a 1 vs. 1 fight in the myriad fighting games available, or a team deathmatch in your favorite shooter, everyone seeks victory. After all, it’s fun to win.
But [...]
Considering that my defense of D&D 4e being a roleplaying game and not a WoW clone was well received, this particular piece may be less so. While I hope that isn’t the case, I’ve got to be honest about this one.
Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition isn’t really D&D anymore. Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s [...]
The Reason Sonic Lost His Way finally explains to us all why we haven’t had a good Sonic game in awhile. I’m not impressed with the response.
David Claymen, on an IGN Three Red Lights podcast, has this to say after talking with a developer for Sonic Unleashed: “I asked one of the developers at TGS, [...]
Ok, so that’s not entirely true. However, the vast majority of their victories in most games are against other button mashers. If you think button mashing is a winning strategy in your favorite game, you’re wrong unless you happened to pick up one of the few games (which I haven’t actually come across yet) that [...]
Because I like coming up with nonstandard (or powerful) uses for spells, I figured writing about some fun combinations would be amusing. There are a few ground rules I’ll be following before getting started though. These will all be combinations of at least two spells. Most of these will be spells from different class spell [...]
