True North, Strong and Free

The Long Dark is a fantastic game. There’s something so Canadian about ending up nearly dying in a cold, unforgiving forest. And like surviving in the wilderness, prolonged existence promotes ennui, making the player long for something that’s not simply hiding in a Quonset hut from wolves. There’s a sandbox version of the game, and […]

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Map of the Dead – Zombie Survival Map

Hey, this is kind of a great idea. I’m almost sorry I’m sharing with everyone. Put your location in, and it tells you which areas to avoid, while pointing out useful locations for shelter, food, supplies, and weapons. Looks like it’s also going to be part of some real-world game, too. Hopefully one without actual […]

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The History of the Fallout Series

Quick, go watch this: OK, now watch part 2: Now, see what’s coming later this year: Yup, if this is real, and not some fan-made trailer, Bethesda’s doing Fallout 4, and it’s set in my favourite U.S. town. Of course, over at the official Fallout page, there’s no mention of this. (Sigh)

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Interesting Video Game Controversies

… that didn’t involve Grand Theft Auto or Mortal Kombat. With the recent Supreme Court ruling that video games are a form of Free Speech protected by the First Amendment, it seems like a good time to look back at some of the controversies that led the nation’s highest court to get involved in the […]

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