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Category Archives: Games
Droid Does And Genesis Does
I’m a fan of the Android platform and the proud owner of a Nexus One handset. But for some reason, I’ve never quite warmed up to Verizon’s “Droid Does” marketing campaign. The commercials make me want to watch a science … Continue reading
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Nintendo Service Department Simultaneously Frustrating And Awesome
A couple of weeks ago, the right shoulder button on my Nintendo DS suddenly stopped working. Because the warranty had expired, I was forced to pay $75 to get it serviced. I called Nintendo’s service department and they instructed me … Continue reading
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A Different, More Colorful Settlers 7 Cover
I was at the local Fry’s Electronics last night perusing the PC games aisle when The Settlers 7 caught my eye. I had written about the game’s cover art while back, describing the differences in regional cover art. So the … Continue reading
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The PlayStation 2 Turns 10 – A Retrospective
On March 5, 2000, Sony released the PlayStation 2 upon the world and kicked off a glorious era of console gaming goodness. Can you believe that was 10 years ago? Times have certainly changed! Perception of Sony in the console … Continue reading
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More Regional Cover Comparisons, Courtesy Of The Settlers 7
Yesterday, I posted about the regional differences in Heavy Rain‘s cover art as an example of unnecessary bluntness in design. The European cover is minimalist and creepy while the North American cover is a jumbled mess of characters, boobs, and … Continue reading
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