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i have the same problem but i really have no problem with it... My bane was Splinter Cell. I was in love at first play with the whole series. But i didn't finish a single one. Is a thrill to be in Sam Fischer's shoes, but i guess they were too big to fill for me. i'll just catch up on the story...

anyone remember the old bungie games, Myth and Myth 2? that game was full of satisfactory deaths. those sadistic dwarven sappers, with grenades taking out masses of undead in hilariously over the top fashion.

I would agree that this is mainly a design issue. Certain games just lend themselves to certain styles. i imagine i would have soiled a lot less underwear if i were playing system shock 2 in 3rd person. and splinter cell just wouldn't feel right if it was in 1st person (although thief did fine...

The opening to Fallout 2, with Louis Armstrong's version of "A Kiss to Build a Dream On." The only music in a game that gets any notice outside of the game for me now is Amon Tobin's work on Spliter Cell. and to stick with Red Storm for a second, i always enjoyed the prebattle rainbow six...

good power play by that VC group. Take a well liked community resource and turn it into a revenue stream. Like an instant new gamespy. Hopefully the "creative freedom" will allow them to keep its great resources. Thank you, with caution, invisible hand.

Wow, Jordan Thomas might just be the brightest (pun intended) voice I've heard on game design since the Warren Specter series seen here. I've had my time tooling around with Maya and a ton of assorted SDKs, map editors, engines and the like. Lighting is crucial. But take Mr. Thomas' ideas...

First and foremost, i think the most important argument in this article is not that noir is underserved, its that the adventure genre is. noir is a highly exploitable genre, and has been since its inception. So where is noir now (i'm picking up the Max Payne thread and trying to run with...

Student, chemistry. Right hand man, Le Buzz Cafe.

picked it up for about 8 at amazon.

personally, i'd like to see a (bi?)monthly power ratings listing. I know the news cycle of game development may make it a little redundant, but perhaps with a little research and user input, it could be updated on a semi-regular basis. I think its a strong little news nugget (in that it would...

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Great industry metric! and me. they should be higher. After sitting on the console sidelines for too long, they come back with fangs and secure a kill with the casual gaming market. They hitched their wagon to a pretty bright star. yay! that is all. yeah thanks pc... thanks...

The alternative is state and federal regulation of game ratings. While we can look at the flaws of the ERSB, or the MPAA for that matter, the fact of the matter is is that regulation from an outside body impedes the enterprise, always. Look at the flight boom after the deregulation of airlines...

I'll throw in a vote for Psychonauts.

I tend to be a late adopter. Before i choose to play a game, i wait for some press. I generally scan bluesnews.com and if something grabs my attention, i'll follow the story a bit.... Or so I tell myself. But in all actuality, I'm a box whore. I go to, say, Superior Purchase (the name...