Category Archives: Computer & Video Games

One of my main passtimes, I love computer and video games. You can find news about them here.

Thoughts on Microsoft Kinect

My house has become a very sweaty place. No, my air conditioning is fine, I just picked up a Microsoft Kinect, their new motion control device for the Xbox 360.   The first thing I did after I set it … Continue reading

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“Star Wars: The Old Republic” Awesomeness

Here’s an awesome sneak peek at Star Wars: The Old Republic, the MMO coming from LucasArts set in the ancient and exciting history of the Star Wars galaxy. Last I heard it was going to be free to play, too, … Continue reading

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Why BnL Will Be Fine Without Steve — and Why I Now Want to Play “City of Heroes”

Because Ed is awesome: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of4u5PMsD0Q&eurl=http://www.roosterteeth.com/archive/&feature=player_embedded

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This is the Post I Would Write About Gaming…

If I were feeling inspired to sit down and write a post about gaming right now, instead of working out and then vegging out to destress from a very busy week. Jeff Green on why he says he sucks at … Continue reading

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Grim Fandango Puzzle Document Released By Tim Schafer

Tim Schafer, the notoriously crazy-talented mind behind some of the greatest adventure game moments of my youth (ok, ok…adulthood) has released some of the game documenation behind Grim Fandango, the Aztecian Film Noir classic. Really kewl stuff, the kind of … Continue reading

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WoW Insider Gets the Scoop on the Blizzard Authenticator

WoW Insider has a good article that may go some way to allaying any fears about the security of the Blizzard Authenticator. This device basically allows two-factor authentication for your World of Warcraft account. For those who don’t know, two-factor … Continue reading

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World of Warcraft / Bejeweled and a WotLK Interactive Map

In World of Warcraft news, you will shortly be able to play Bejeweled in WoW.  And Blizzard has released a nice interactive map of the new lands in the expansion. Bejeweled in WoW. Well, looks like flight time no longer … Continue reading

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Video Game Players Are Brilliant Scientists

When I first started playing video games, back when joysticks were made of the femurs of certain small dinosaurs, you just sort of played the game. Things came down the screen, you shot them, they blew up, you got points. … Continue reading

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Does Your Night Elf Need A Date? Try Datecraft.com

This ones for all my single friends who play World of Warcraft. Discovered the other day that there is a dating site for World of Warcraft players — datecraft.com. I know, I know. You’re picturing pasty white goth chicks who … Continue reading

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Wrath of the Lich King Maps

If you’re interested, the Wrath of the Lich King maps are available on WoW Insider. I really like the looks of the zones in this new expansion. They’re much more earthly (Azerothly?) than the last set, which were pretty sci-fi. … Continue reading

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