Odd Dichotomy
There’s a real challenge in balancing how much time I spend playing video games and how much time I spend writing. I’m always divided. Life is hard.
0312, 2013
0112, 2013
Kenny D’s Best of…
I mentioned last month that I would like to do a “Best of Last Generation” to commemorate the advent of the WiiU/PS4/XB1 age. My friend Kenny wrote his own article on the subject and I’m happy to share it HERE. …expect my article in the coming week.
2911, 2013
XCom Makes the List
The job that pays the bills was really stressful today. When I got home I unwinded with some XCom: Enemy Unknown. My time playing it was quite enjoyable. So enjoyable I have moved it onto my list of personal favorite games. Congratulations XCom. Now on to Enemy Within.
2911, 2013
If you don’t like DiveKick you have no Soul
…I have nothing more to say to you. Okay so the game’s bad and based off an inside joke among MLG Fighting game competitors (and other professional VG Fighters). Inside jokes are dangerous in all creative mediums – but at a party when everyone is getting drunk and angry because they can’t win the crummy Injustice or MvC tournament you
2611, 2013
Twitch: DII vs. DIII
I find it quaint that DII has more views on Twitch right now (due to the Ladder Reset) than DIII right now.
2611, 2013
Winsomnia Needs You
I’ve been compiling a list of “best games of the generation.” I’m really curious to get your opinions on the subject. Comment below or send an email to insomnia.exploited@gmail.com. Look for the post in the coming weeks.
2511, 2013
Words I Never Thought I’d Say about a Video Game
A game showed up in the featured titles on Steam the other day. A lowkey survival horror game and pseudo MMO called Nether. My interest was slightly pique but I decided not to buy the game and soon after forgot it existed. Poking around on Twitch today I saw it being streamed and decided to check it out. After approximately
2211, 2013
Graphics: Not a Selling Point
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
2011, 2013
PS4 plus Gamers
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.
1511, 2013
Confession Friday: Dreams and Launches
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