January 2011
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Jan 31st
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Jan 31st
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Skyrim: Building better combat
I’m inordinately excited about this game, even more so now. The only thing that niggled me about previous Elder Scrolls games was the combat. But, everything points towards Skyrim fixing this. Let me explain… The main innovation in Skyrim’s combat is the ability to assign weapons and spells to either one of your hands seperately. That allows for a lot more variety in fighting...
Jan 26th
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Jan 23rd
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Screenshots
Hi there, having already pre-ordered this game I thought you might appreciate some of the really awesome screenshots that are coming out. Most of you have probably seen them, but there’s nothing wrong with seeing them again!
Jan 20th
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Jan 17th
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Too Much Free Time: The Visitor
So, instead of doing homework or anything remotely productive, have another Too Much Free Time. You’re welcome. This one is a little graphic, but anyway it’s: The Visitor. Nothing can possibly go wrong with this idylic scene. See that little slug up there on that meteor? That’s you. You’re a slug. The object of the game is to eat your way through various creatures...
Jan 16th
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Jan 15th
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Jan 15th
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The Ask button and other animals
I have a newfangled Ask button now, for you to click to your hearts content. Well, not exactly. I’ll only be answering gaming related questions, not personal ones. Personal Gaming questions are alright, though. I have an Email/Facebook/Real Life Face for the rest of that stuff. I also got rid of the fairly useless submission button because I like to feel like a God of this blog. ANYWAY,...
Jan 12th
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Sega installs a games console in Urinals
Sounds ludicrous doesn’t it? I’m not making it up though. Titled ‘Toylets’, these mini-games consoles are getting a try out in Tokyo. The selection of games that are built in require you to strategically control the strength of your urine stream to play. Because, y’know, maintaining a constant accurate stream is so last year. The Urinal has a pressure sensor and...
Jan 12th
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New Tomb Raider seeks to reboot the franchise
Do you need me to explain much? The picture says most of it. The latest game in the series is a prequel to all of them, casting you as a young Lara who has been shipwrecked on an island. Tomb Raider in general is getting a much darker and grittier coat of paint. The first major addition is that Lara will no longer be the shallow bane of tigers she was before, now she has to work if she wants...
Jan 11th
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Jan 11th
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Jan 10th
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Jan 9th
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Too Much Free Time: The Enchanted Cave
This week on Too Much Free Time, I present you with an old-school RPG that absorbed a lot of my time: The Enchanted Cave. That guy doesn’t look at all suspicious. On the surface, the game appears to follow the standard Dungeon Crawling format. You work your way through the levels of the dungeon, down to the 100th floor, where you fight the final boss. Then, after the climactic showdown...
Jan 9th
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Jan 5th
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Too Much Free Time: Space Invaders
Late post is late. ANYWAY, seeing as it’s a new year, I decided instead to look back at the older years. After all, we wouldn’t have gotten this far if it wasn’t for them. So, here’s possibly my favourite Retro game in its true format! Don’t really need much explanation for this one do I? Doot Doot Doot Doot, Doot Doot Doot Doot, Doot Doot Doot Doot. Play it...
Jan 2nd
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