All tagged with i learned something today.
I Learned Something Today: Diablo III
As a man I strive to be what the world defines as a man’s man, a concept that for me was fueled by the heroics of specialized combat groups like the GI Joes and the A-Team. It seemed so simple back then but lately this pursuit has become a bit confusing as the world around me seems to hint at manhood being something [...]
I Learned Something Today: Trials Evolution
When I was a child my grandpa gave my sister and I a motorcycle ride. We didn’t go very far, just cruised around his neighborhood. However, when we got to the top of a hill cul-de-sac he slowed down to a stop and ended up dumping both my sister and I off. We weren’t injured [...]
I Learned Something Today: The Secret of Monkey Island
Being the best is an admirable goal. No matter which arena you choose to compete in, it isn’t as easy as just putting in sweat and tears. That hard work will only get you so far and it gets pretty crowded up at the top. If you aren’t completely confident in your abilities you can [...]
I Learned Something Today: Lone Survivor
Sometimes you wake up and realize the world around you has changed. Whether it’s a freak natural disaster, the election of a new public official or the effects of a fast spreading disease, things that were once familiar and safe are now foreign and perhaps even dangerous. You could wait around until things go back to normal, but inaction has [...]
I Learned Something Today: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
I don’t travel much. It’s not that I’m afraid to get out on the open water, it’s more like I don’t necessarily have the skills for travel. I tend to be a homebody but I’d love to go to distant lands. I’m a walking dichotomy. I know I need to get out in the world and [...]
I Learned Something Today: Legend of Grimrock
I get overwhelmed very easily when I venture outside of my comfort zone. It can get very stressful for me when I’m forced to go somewhere I have never been before. This anxiety has started to take a toll on my social life. Luckily, I have a new tricks that have proved useful when attending [...]
I Learned Something Today: Dungeons of Dredmor (Gaming Cynic Edition)
If you’re reading this congratulations, you’ve lived to see another day. This may not seem like a big deal to you, but don’t take for granted for a moment that the cold hands of death could be at your throat at anytime. The world is freaking dangerous and for every good thing that happens, there [...]
I Learned Something Today: Wrestlemania 2000
I have always loved pro wrestling. In fact, for a short time while in high school, I joined a backyard federation and remain undefeated to this day. I’ve thought about getting back in the ring to give it another go. My undefeated streak is sure to continue thanks to the lessons I learned from Wrestlemania [...]
I Learned Something Today: Alan Wake
Don’t you hate it when you question yourself? When you can’t trust your own eyes? When you can’t even recognize your own words that you’ve written? Can you even trust the lessons of Alan Wake? The Lessons of Alan Wake Lose it locally, not while traveling Always carry a flashlight Don’t buy coffee Don’t be [...]
I Learned Something Today: X-COM: Terror from the Deep
Being put in charge of any sort of group can be difficult, but when it comes to running global anti-extraterrestrial task forces, the challenge reaches a magnitude best illustrated on a graph with a line running straight up. While such a position may seem incredibly intimidating, leadership in this area is crucial as freedom from [...]
I Learned Something Today Too: Mass Effect
I have been to the future. I have been to space. For as awesome as the trip was, I’m not sure it was as inspiring as I expected. I did bring back more than a few lessons of Mass Effect. The Lessons of Mass Effect Scientists should steal Elevators get worse Colonial building architecture is [...]
I Learned Something Today: God of War II
I’ve never thought all that much about death, killing, and self-preservation. Maybe I just haven’t had to; maybe I’ve been sheltered. Stepping into the shoes of the Ghost of Sparta has certainly been an eye-opening experience. There is much to be learned from the guy we all lovingly know as Kratos and God of War [...]
I Learned Something Today: Duck Hunt
I love animals. I love having them as pets and I love to eat some of them as well. One thing I don’t love is killing animals for sport. Well, I don’t actually know if I love it or not because I’ve never been hunting. But I do know that I will never give hunting [...]
I Learned Something Today Too: Banjo-Kazooie – For a Better World
Sometimes I forget to eat and get really hungry. This usually leads to anger and confusion which happen to be the catalysts from ranting and raving the likes of which have never before been seen on an episode of “I Learned Something Today. “ I’m ticked off and it has quite a bit to do [...]
I Learned Something Today: BioShock
I’ve fallen victim to the grass is always greener mentality several times in my life. I’ve moved across the city, across the state, and across the country looking for answers to small and large questions. Searching for home or just searching for thrills, it didn’t matter. However, when you get too far off the beaten [...]
