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I am a casual gamer. While I love games and have a few different gaming consoles, I don’t have tons of time to game.  I am a creative first, a gamer second. Which probably why I get mesmerized when I discover a game that has so much production value into it from a creative side that I am left in awe.  The game Ico did it for me.  So did Machinarium.  Games that are so well designed from the levels, to the menus, to the sound.  The game oozes quality. Needless to say,.. || Continue Reading →

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With the upcoming release of the highly anticipated PS3 game Batman: Arkham City and the media frenzy surrounding the current production of next year’s summer blockbuster The Dark Knight Rises, I wanted to take a moment to pay homage to my favorite superhero and remind everyone why he is the best: 1. He’s The Everyday Hero Put aside the fact of Bruce Wayne’s wealth, under the costume, he is still just a city’s citizen that is tired of allowing corruption,.. || Continue Reading →

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When it comes to gaming, I like a good plethora of variety in the types of games that I personally gravitate to.  Whether it is a good Team Deathmatch in Modern Warfare 2, or more obscure gems that have artistic flare and varying strategy like Ico, I am more impressed by games that require my brain cells, not just a bunch of button-mashing. Call me a lover of the classics.  I am referring to the real beginnings of computer gaming.  The point-and-click adventure.  Whether.. || Continue Reading →

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One of the most elegant, sophisticated and best video game saga ever created was the ICO series, which included the first game “ICO”, followed up by “Shadow of The Colossus” which, while not considered a linked sequel or prequel, is considered by most in the gaming industry to be its “spiritual successor”. The development team has been hard at work on the next installment, which has been penned “Project Trico” and it looks to be.. || Continue Reading →