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More Civilization V Opinions: Emperor Gandhi

I’ve now spent a considerable amount of time with the December patch for Civ V (1.0.1.135). While the gameplay is still rather wonky and the AI is far from perfect, the patch has proved to be a huge step in the right … Continue reading

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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 Cover Lacks Tiger

Notice anything different about the cover of the upcoming Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12? EA has shifted its focus on the Masters tournament rather than the controversial golfer. When news broke of Tiger Woods’ infidelity, many companies smartly chose to … Continue reading

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Civilization V: Updated Impressions

Two months have passed since I posted my initial thoughts about Civilization V. Site readers may recall that I mentioned the game’s polished interface, new city-state mechanics, and graphical improvements. Now that I have half a dozen games under my belt, I … Continue reading

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Gaming’s Hilarious Stock Images

Video game stock photos are simultaneously hilarious and frustrating. They’re hilarious because the supposed “players” look like pod people. But they’re also frustrating because the message being conveyed is so unrepresentative of actual gaming. I get that the point of … Continue reading

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My Initial Thoughts On Civilization V

I managed to get my hands on a copy of Civilization V and have been playing for a couple of nights. Although I haven’t played enough to form a solid opinion as to whether I like the direction of the game or … Continue reading

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