Graphics: Not a Selling Point

Mephisto Mori/ November 22, 2013/ Video Games/ 0 comments

So I was going to start with a more complicated argument comparing a pair of games based on graphics and sales when I realized there was a better one. Final Fantasy 7 sold more than 300,000 units on its debut weekend in North America.  A sales record for the time.  It’s graphics were decidedly shit by myself and others at

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PS4 plus Gamers

Mephisto Mori/ November 20, 2013/ Video Games/ 0 comments

The PS4 launch has proven to be a huge success (1 million sold in less than 24 hours – the new record beating out the PS2’s three day record of 980,000 units).  It was apparent at E3 this year that Sony would be appealing to gamers more than casuals. That it’s proven to be a viable business strategy is commendable.

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Confession Friday: Dreams and Launches

Mephisto Mori/ November 15, 2013/ Video Games/ 0 comments

Today is a special day, not just because of the confession post or the PS4 launch.  It’s special because it’s my son’s first birthday. Copious amounts of gaming, writing, and debt didn’t stop my cute little kid from achieving this hallmark.  Maybe I’m doing something right.  Maybe parenting is easier than folks suggest. Fairly certain I just got lucky with

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Clueless Gamer to start your Friday

Mephisto Mori/ November 8, 2013/ Video Games/ 0 comments

No video game review today so we’ll see what Conan O’Brien has to say on some horror favorites. Spoiler at 5 Minutes – if you haven’t played Outlast yet it can ruin one of my favorite parts of the game.  If you intend to play Outlast I recommend you stop watching at this point.   All credit to Team Coco

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Preliminary Impressions of GTA5

Mephisto Mori/ September 20, 2013/ Video Games/ 0 comments

If you’ve followed this site for any amount of time, you know of my tumultuous relationship with Rockstar. My first impression of GTA5 – I’m not going into gameplay, story, or anything else I usually harp on – but god damn… They had to pay extra money to have voice acting this bad.  A Teddy Ruxspin could’ve done better.

God. Damn. Patches.

Mephisto Mori/ September 6, 2013/ Video Games/ 0 comments

This fuckin’ game won’t stop patching.  Every time I get excited to actually play it downloads something else. Excitement dwindling. Hatred rising. Oddly enough the working titles for next two MGS games.

Been a while since a post, rant time featuring the Nintendo 2DS

Mephisto Mori/ August 29, 2013/ Video Games/ 0 comments

Remember 3D movies?  That gimmick they attached to film to sell you tickets for an inflated cost?  Yeah.  Do you feel your life is much improved by adding a third dimension to it?  Okay so maybe your life is.  But is your art? Maybe it’s because I live in reality where everyday objects enjoy the wonders of length, height, and

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