Category: PC Games
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Trying Again – Mass Effect 2
I’ve had my troubles getting into the original Mass Effect, most specifically the inventory management interface being sucktactular, among other things. I read about the differences (which many didn’t like) between ME1 and ME2, and I decided these differences might actually make this a better game for me. So, I’m starting with Mass Effect 2. …
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Dragon Age 3 Speculation, Part 1
So Dragon Age 3 is happening, while future content for DA2 is shelved. Bioware is looking for feedback on the future of the Dragon Age franchise, and the first thing I thought of is, where can the story go? There are a ton of plot hooks out there, and any number of them could make…
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Vintage Gaming – Diablo
Ah, Diablo. A game that I came to quite late – after it’s own sequel came out. In case you are a young punk, or simply have lived under the gaming equivalent of a rock, Diablo tells the story of a town under assault by the forces of Hell itself. Unbeknownst to the towns folk,…
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Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition – What We Know
The site is getting hammered, but here’s what’s been gleaned from various sources (most notably Trent Oster’s Twitter account) about the now-official Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition (BGEE): Both BG1 and BG2 will be getting the ‘Enhanced’ treatment – though what that is exactly hasn’t been laid out. Improved graphics, bug fixes, and Trent says it…
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Vintage Gaming – Oni
Beat ’em up games have a long history, whether in the arcade or on your various console systems. From Renegade to Double Dragon to River City Ransom, this style of game was a fun diversion from my RPG and Sim game-filled life at the time. You might consider Oni a logical extension from those games. Made…
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Gaming Is Good For Your Brain
I saw this article pop up on my Twitter feed (my apologies if you tweeted it and didn’t get credit), and I have to say, I can definitely see it. Although since I’m kind of bad at most games, I wonder if it really helps me that much. Heh. The main thrust of the article:…
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MechWarrior News
When last we spoke, it looked like the MechWarrior license, back in the hands of those that knew it best, would be making a big comeback. Well, those plans got sidelined thanks in part to Microsoft (shocking, I know). But fear not, the game has been reworked into a free to play MMO that looks…
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Lightning Game Review – Realm of the Mad God
I was glancing through the Steam ‘Free to Play’ section, lamenting how bad Star Trek Online was when I tried it, when I spotted Realm of the Mad God. The vintage 8-bit style caught my eye, and it promised fast-paced cooperative action which would be a refreshing change from the heavy fantasy RPGs I’ve played…
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Skyrim Mod Idea
Posting it both to keep it somewhere I’ll see and remember it, and to see if anyone else is interested in it…I’ve been thinking about taking a stab at a mod that would let you use mundane items (like brooms or empty bottles) as weapons. I just think it would be hilarious to beat a…
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Poll – Best D&D Computer Game?
[poll id=”19″] Just what it says. Where applicable, include all official add-ons and expansions. I lumped Icewind Dale 1 and 2 together, also. If you have another pick, comment on what it is.
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Player versus Developer Narratives
David Jaffe, designer of the Twisted Metal series of games, made a splash recently at a DICE summit presentation. The Ars article linked has a good breakdown of it, and if you want the full talk, go here (he’s a bit obnoxious and vulgar, FYI). Here’s a pertinent snippet: My talk is actually a warning,…
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Skyrim – Mod It
So, Bethesda finally released the long-awaited Creation Kit for Skyrim, so the modders of the world can finally really sink their teeth into the game and start producing outstanding content. Well, there’s some good stuff already, but the options are now thrown wide open. If you are interested in giving it a whirl, they’ve got…