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Thursday, September 4, 2008
Retaking 'Fanboi'
I was a member of the NintendoWorldReport.com forums long before I wrote for the site proper, and I’d like to think that all of the regulars there can vouch for me: I am a Nintendo fanboy. Heck, I’ll even spell it with an "I." I am a Nintendo fanboi. Read More...
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Too Human: An Informal Review
Silicon Knights earned my respect back in the early days of the Cube with their release of Eternal Darkness. The game was a solid action-adventure title with interesting settings, provocative lore, and a great story tying it all together. I followed the company into their next venture and my first foray into the Metal Gear Solid universe with The Twin Snakes. Though a remake, it was another solid title and another reason for me to keep endorsing the company. Read More...
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
PAX '08: The Home Stretch
Sunday, August 31st was my last day at PAX. I didn't even stay the whole time. I was exhausted, paranoid about the time (I didn't have a watch), nervous that I'd miss my bus to the airport, and worried that somebody at the hotel would crush my Fallout 3 poster (signed by Gabe & Tycho) while it and my roller sat in their luggage waiting room. So that morning found me a bit frazzled! However, I still managed to have a fairly good time at PAX, and even played some of the games I'd been wanting to play. Read More...
Saturday, August 30, 2008
PAX '08: The Return of Rocky Road
After being totally overwhelmed yesterday, I awoke this morn knowing what to expect, and went in with fresh eyes. Today, I learned that PAX amounts to a whole lot of "hurry up and wait" segments, punctuated by brief moments of triumph. I had a pretty packed schedule today, so I started early. Among my achivements: Playing lots of demos, meeting one of my readers, seeing awesome demo screenings, and of course, getting the autographs of our esteemed hosts. Tomorrow will not be so hectic, as my bus leaves in the late afternoon and the expo hall will be winding down earlier. Luckily, today was a freaking blast. Read More...
Friday, August 29, 2008
PAX '08: Day One
Well, here it is: My first PAX. It's hectic, stressful, crowded, and at times a little freaky, but I'm happy to be here. As this is a new experience, I am totally unfamiliar with the layout and general "flow" of the event. Well, there is no flow, and the layout is best described as "random." So many things to complain about, right? Well, here's the thing: I love it. And while today was a day of generally figuring things out, I can assure you that tomorrow will be far more awesome and enjoyable. This post is to explain how PAX works to people who've never been there. Read More...
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Fanboyism or: Cutting off Your Nose to Spite Your Face
Fanboyism isn't anything new, especially on the internet. People have been picking sides with games, consoles, and companies for years, but in the end it is all pretty meaningless. Read More...
