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Games of Our Wives: The Sims 3

Like the other guys, I’m very lucky to be in a relationship with someone who tolerates the amount of time I spend either playing video games or writing/talking about them. And like a lot of… non-traditional gamers, my fiance plays some casual games on her iPad (yes, I’m marrying an Apple-user) every once in a while, but with the exception of a few rounds of Kinect Adventures!, never really seemed to get into traditional games with the exception of The Sims on her iPad. [...]

Gears of War 3 Review: Two is Company, Three is a Crowd (of Sweetasticness)

09/30/2011
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by Ethan Moses in: Rated, Reviews

So let’s get the obvious points out of the way first. As expected, Gears of War 3 still looks amazing, plays well and sounds incredible. The real question is whether there is enough in this package to end the series on a high note or will it join the others that have suffered the fate of the thirds? Fortunately for fans and newcomers alike, I can confidently state that in a year full of threequels, Gears 3 has set the [...]

Five Fight: Games We Suck At – The Horrible Show Live 092811

09/28/2011
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by Horrible JDevL in: Podcasts, The Horrible Show

Our first live video podcast brings Justin, Ethan, Cole, Justin, and Josh out of the shadows to reveal their Top 5 games that they suck at. Mario would be disappointed in all of us as Justin finds a way to be terrible at a game that isn’t a game. Send in your questions to simon@horriblenight.com or @TheHorribleShow This show was recorded live on Twitch.tv. We apologize for audio issues on the final recording. You can also check out the archived [...]

It’s No Longer in the Game

09/21/2011
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by JP LaFrance in: Editorials

Healthy competition has helped grow the game industry into what it is today. This growth spawned fantastic debates like Mario vs Sonic. Rivalries have resulted in the premature death of genres like guitar games, but there is a genre within the industry that desperately needs more competition and that is sports games. Exclusivity is king Just six short years ago you had the option to buy two NFL licensed games. The first option was of course the infamous Madden branded games while their competition was [...]

Do We Want Nintendo to Fail?

09/13/2011
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by Justin Lacey in: Editorials

Ever since the recent birthday of the SNES I’ve been daydreaming about my classic memories with the system and with my old friend, Nintendo. It made me realize just how nearly flawless of a game Super Mario World really was and I couldn’t shake the urge to play the game. Luckily, the redeeming feature of the Wii came to mind and I jumped on the Wii Shop and quickly purchased a copy via the Virtual Console. I was excited because [...]

Gaming Connoisseur: Tired of Being a Human? Be a Monster!

09/12/2011
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by Ethan Moses in: Editorials

Being a monster is a loophole in my “always the good guy” gameplay routine. Monsters HAVE to destroy cities and eat humans (even babies, sorry, from their vantage point they can’t tell the size difference) as it’s part of the natural order. Without monsters, humans would go unchecked and overpopulate the Earth, causing environmental catastrophes that could spell the end of our fair planet. I suppose that if monsters went unchecked, the same thing would happen, but that’s where monster hunters [...]

REPLY TO ALL: Gut Check on Upcoming Releases Fall 2011

09/07/2011
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by Horrible Cole in: Cursed Activities, News

Joined by our friend Brandon (H21) from InGamingWeTrust.com we want to know what you know. Between E3, Gamescom, and PAX there has been plenty of new info on upcoming releases, this week let’s talk through any recent changes to your must buy or will not buy lists and what made you change your mind? Ethan (Wizardtrain187) What I’ve learned from the upcoming releases is that I definitely am not going to buy as many games as I thought, and Elder Scrolls: [...]

I Learned Something Today: Super Mario Kart

09/02/2011
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by Cole Monroe in: Editorials

Racing is a part of the American psyche. People spend thousands of dollars every year to follow their favorite driver around the country. It also has a huge presence on television with an entire network dedicated to racing. But what about the non-regulatory racing that is also out there? This is where I thrive and what I enjoy. Over the years I’ve won a ton of races. Finally, I became a champion thanks to the lessons learned from Super Mario [...]

Serious Sam: Double D Reflex Review by Serious Sam

08/31/2011
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by Ethan Moses in: Reflex, Reviews

A shot of whiskey, 3 cans of Red Bull and a rare T-bone steak, the breakfast of champions. You’re probably eating oatmeal or Kashi while you read this, which is a great start for a teacher or mid-level corporate executive but would barely carry you through the first wave of monsters that I deal with on a daily basis. My name is Serious Sam, and I take my job pretty seriously, especially in my latest exploits, Serious Sam: Double D. [...]

Two Guys, One Space Pirate Game: An Interview with SPAZ Creators MinMax Games

08/29/2011
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by Ethan Moses in: News, Our Culture

Tandem bicycling, piggy back rides, three legged races, all activities best suited to the combined efforts of two individuals. You can add game development on an epic scope to that group of activities as MinMax Games, creators of the newly released Space Pirates and Zombies, shows that two dedicated Canadians can make a game that’s both fun and incredibly huge. Being a fan of the game, I decided to track down the co-leaders of the indie studio, Andrew Hume and [...]