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My Week At GDC

Last week I went to the Game Developer Conference and met a lot of great people in addition to gaining valuable insight into the video game industry. To those who haven’t been to GDC before, it’s crucial you understand that … Continue reading

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2014 should be the Year of the Mana Tree

Nintendo’s Year of Luigi is almost over, and with the recent news that a new Seiken Densetsu (Secret of Mana) game called Rise of Mana is coming to iOS and Android, it’s time for the Year of the Mana Tree. Below you’ll … Continue reading

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Impressions of the Titanfall Beta

Like many Xbox One owners, I participated in the Titanfall beta last week. I haven’t played an unreleased multiplayer game before it hits retail from home since Halo 3, so I was pretty excited to get my hands on Titanfall … Continue reading

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A Look Back At The History Of Final Fantasy

In honor of Final Fantasy XIII: Lightning Returns release I thought it’d be fun to take a look back at all the main Final Fantasy games minus the spinoffs and online entries. I’ve broken down all the games into three … Continue reading

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My Top Nine Pet Peeves in Video Games

Video games are a wonderful form of entertainment and a great escape from boredom. However, too many titles are bogged down by poor design choices that can ruin your enjoyment. Here are my top nine gaming pet peeves from this … Continue reading

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The Pile of Shame Destroyer

Almost every gamer has one, but very few (if any) have defeated this unstoppable monster. I’ve tried telling myself I won’t buy any more games until I clear my backlog. However, if I do that I miss out on playing … Continue reading

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My top 10 games of 2013

So many great games came out in 2013, but I didn’t get a chance to play everything. So, one of my resolutions for 2014 is to play all the great games I missed in 2013. For instance, critically acclaimed games … Continue reading

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A tale of two next-gen console launch events

Before buying both new gaming consoles, I had the chance to play with the PS4 and the Xbox One just in time for their respective launches. The PS4 event took place on November 14th in San Francisco, and it was … Continue reading

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Alcatraz

Ever since I saw Alcatraz, I’ve always wanted to go there. I got my chance this year and to make it extra special I went on the night tour. Unfortunately, it didn’t get dark until the last fifteen minutes of … Continue reading

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PAX Prime 2013 Preview Roundup

After having a blast at PAX EAST back in March, I knew I had to experience PAX Prime as well. I almost didn’t think I get badges in time, but I was able to snag a weekend pass before they … Continue reading

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