Tag Archives: video games
The Problem With Achievement Points
I’ll admit it that even though I have a pathetically low gamerscore, I’m looking forward to collecting more achievements while playing games on my XBOX 360. However, some achievements are not even worth the effort, as this post from GameLemon … Continue reading
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Is grinding painful or therapuetic?
Generally, when we think of “grind”, we often hear it in terms of the “daily grind,” the necessary, but not always enjoyable effort that we have to earn a paycheck, perform our responsibilities, and just get to the day. In … Continue reading
Games, Research, and Hidden Evidence
This week I had the pleasure of finishing Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow on my PSP. I’ve had the game about a month, and with off-and-on play times, I was able to finish it relatively quickly. It generally takes me forever … Continue reading
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Not all gamers are alike
This is a sweeping generalization, but I found this commment to be fairly descriptive and funny: Social gaming is big in Europe, and FPS and Action games are big in the US. Japan likes gimmicky tamogotchi-like games with fuzzy creatures … Continue reading
My Gaming Backlog
I’ve got a hefty backlog of games that I want to play. Many gamers refer to this backlog as a “pile of shame,” as they are often games that they’ve been meaning to get around to for quite some time. … Continue reading
