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First impressions of Metroid: Other M

Everybody loves Metroid, right? I mean, Fusion had its quirks, Hunters was ill-conceived, Corruption wasn’t the home run that the previous two had been. But it’s hard to argue with Super Metroid, Metroid Prime, and Metroid: Zero Mission. At least one all-time classic there. I know a lot of people were a little nervous [...]

Dammit, Dragon Age.

You’re the prettiest RPG I’ve seen in years. You’ve got a few bugs, but you’re also incredibly polished. I am loving the hell out of you so far. Except… (spoilers for about 8 hours in follow)

It’s beginning to look a lot like bankruptcy

As usual, the holidays are presenting gamers with quite a quandary. Namely, just how many incredible games are required purchases? Well, for me, there are depressingly many. Let’s take a look.

One more thing about Tomb Raider.

(Originally posted on my personal blog) Just to extend the metaphor even further, I went back to Tomb Raider: Legend right after the last post. It’s kind of similar to when I got back together with my ex-girlfriend Carrie after she cheated on me to end our first time together. Except with less Pachouli and [...]

Play to your strengths.

(Originally posted on my personal blog) Look, Tomb Raider. I loved you back in the ’90′s. You and I had some great times together. When I first saw that T-rex in the jungle? That was a magic moment. And sure, you and I had fallen out of touch over the years. Honestly, who wouldn’t? From [...]

Mutantus ex machina, foiled.

(Originally posted on my personal blog) Note to my friends at Bethesda Softworks: (And before I go any further, let me say that I am one of millions who have really enjoyed both Fallout 3 and its fraternal twin, Oblivion.) (Oh, and this might be considered a minor spoiler for the ending of Fallout 3. [...]

Tell, don't show.

(Originally posted on my personal blog) It’s a little ridiculous that I’ve been writing on this blog for a few weeks now, but I haven’t really mentioned video games that much at all. Maybe it’s because with the election in eight days, my thoughts are elsewhere. However, I’ve been playing a lot of games lately. [...]

Awkward conversation at Starbucks just ended with barista turning away and asking "Ulysses Grant was the president?" USA! USA! 2011-04-15
I married the right woman. http://twitpic.com/4l6ez7 2011-04-15
@NateSonOfSimp What Eka said. The style of your blog posts makes for more funny, entertaining reading than 99% of what I see on Twitter. in reply to NateSonOfSimp 2011-04-15
@mworch Mavica! Good times. And thanks, internet, for mostly not retaining any of my pre-blog, pre-LiveJournal content from that era. Yikes. in reply to mworch 2011-04-15
Emotions run high this close to launch. Images I've pasted into e-mails in the last 5 minutes: http://digs.by/f96svO http://digs.by/fyviiT 2011-04-14
Leftover roast from Costco + barely expired gouda from QFC + freshly baked bread from Zojirushi bread maker = OH MY GOD SANDWICH. 2011-04-14
Thanks to a gift from Dad, we're now ready for Episode Three. http://instagr.am/p/DIO9K/ 2011-04-14
I enjoy being on a project where one can use the term "Mento-Intensifier" in a serious work conversation. 2011-04-14
@isaacbarry I did not know that! But to be fair, I don't think I've ever met Toby or Andy. in reply to isaacbarry 2011-04-13
Enjoyed playing Station 38 (http://patkemp.com/wp-gallery/games/Station38.html), but the "good" ending is so much worse than the "bad" one! 2011-04-13
Not you, of course. I don't mean you. I mean all the other people. 2011-04-13
Been interesting watching people with barely repressed issues RTing @SwearengenCD as a way to pretty much insult other disciplines for free. 2011-04-13
@Anim8rJB I'd watch the pilot (which is amazing) and then wait for season 2 reviews to come in. First season was pretty disappointing. in reply to Anim8rJB 2011-04-13
One might look at my profile on Steam ("Zaelunas") and wonder why I'm playing @terrycavanagh 's VVVVVV. My question is, why aren't you? 2011-04-13
@Peter_Fries Oh, I'm all about the video game merit badge. I just didn't know there was an "Acquire Signed Poster from Aging Developer" one. in reply to Peter_Fries 2011-04-13
@taswell We only Streetpass ironically up here. You get used to it after a while. in reply to taswell 2011-04-13
"Belltown Boyz". Yes, seriously. http://instagr.am/p/DGSqL/ 2011-04-13
Just signed game posters by request for a group of Boy Scouts. They must be running out of ideas for merit badges. 2011-04-13
@taswell Drive 5 miles south and I'll buy you a tasty China-burger. Anyway, getting in & out of places fast in B-vue is tricky. Good luck. in reply to taswell 2011-04-11
There are a lot of options for entertainment in 2011, but for my money, there's not much that beats having the Ur-Quan theme as my ringtone. 2011-04-11
Really hoping that Charl Schwartzel finishes his interview with Jim Nantz by yelling in a singsong voice, "DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY!" 2011-04-10
This just in: Writing for Deadpool is fun. 2011-04-10
Jihads declared from the couch tonight: me vs. Chloë Moretz in (500) Days of Summer, the wife vs. Meg Ryan's eyebrows in You've Got Mail. 2011-04-10
@smgrissom I would browbeat you into coming in to the office instead of watching DBZ, but all the donuts I bought are gone. So don't bother. in reply to smgrissom 2011-04-09
@Rick_Lesley You don't sound miserable enough. Should I crank my music up louder? Maybe switch to Ke$ha. I'll think about it. in reply to Rick_Lesley 2011-04-09
@DavidEllis Masster Chieffect Ultra Crossover CONFIRMED. in reply to DavidEllis 2011-04-09
Reminds me of getting donuts for @iocat and the rest... wow, 14 years ago. http://instagr.am/p/C-89O/ 2011-04-09
The good part of working on Saturday. (@ Top Pot) http://4sq.com/eY7rIP 2011-04-09
Look, Top Spin 4 demo, I'm not going to buy your real version. I don't care how much Daft Punk you thr... just... mmm. "Da Funk". 2011-04-09
@mworch They also serve those who stand and wait, you know. in reply to mworch 2011-04-09
@thejessesnyder No, no, the "G" doesn't stand for "gas". It's actually... Oh. You're... oh. in reply to thejessesnyder 2011-04-09
@thejessesnyder I know you only included me because you needed a three-letter name. It's cool. I've made my peace with it. Also: BOOYAH. in reply to thejessesnyder 2011-04-09
@mworch Then at least send someone to the Shrine of Compassion to keep Nastassia company. Have a heart. in reply to mworch 2011-04-09
Independence Day is on. More games should aspire to the simple poetry of lines like "Oh, you did not shoot that green shit at me." 2011-04-09
@mworch Can you make it so that one party member doesn't completely throw their life away for no purpose whatsoever? in reply to mworch 2011-04-09
@mworch What do I do if I love Safeco Field but really haven't liked baseball for twenty-five years? Help. in reply to mworch 2011-04-08
Issaquah may be lamesville, but at least with weather like today's, you can pretend you're hiding from Nazgûl. http://instagr.am/p/C8nCu/ 2011-04-08
Reminder for my fellow Seattle-ers: Mariners have their first home game of the season tonight. Plan your commute accordingly. 2011-04-08
The owner REALLY reminds me of Mags Bennett. Fearing for my life now. (@ Java Jazz) http://4sq.com/fvEDrl 2011-04-08
Ah, looks like it was in 21 Grams before its use in Deadwood. Obviously, I meant the latter, as I barely even remember the former. 2011-04-08
Just heard in a random scene of "The Insider". Not nearly as arresting as where/when I first heard it. Remember? http://youtu.be/WfusxHokCDg 2011-04-08
It's weird that I'm looking forward to working this weekend because the A/C won't be on in the office, right? It is, isn't it. Okay. Thanks. 2011-04-07
@BobbyStein @John_J_Ryan Two things of note here: First, my shoes already taste good. Second, I'll be right over. in reply to BobbyStein 2011-04-07
@BobbyStein @John_J_Ryan Do you guys have those at ArenaNet? If so, I'm giving notice this afternoon. in reply to BobbyStein 2011-04-07
@John_J_Ryan Not convinced that the microwaving is necessary, but we'll find out soon! I'll prepare to jump off the roof just to be safe. in reply to John_J_Ryan 2011-04-07
You know. Healthy work-provided snacks. @ The Amazing Society http://instagr.am/p/C65hu/ 2011-04-07
@benmcoleman If everyone just sticks to the mouse and not the keyboard today, I won't throw a mug at them. Seems reasonable to me. in reply to benmcoleman 2011-04-07
Also, (no) thanks to @avestal, I've been listening to this all morning: http://youtu.be/uKAtUeWCfrE We'll see how this affects my workflow. 2011-04-07
This morning, I have been using our String Editor tool to fix text that bothers me. I wish I had one for, you know, THE WORLD. 2011-04-07
@NateSonOfSimp Yes: don't take my absence as anything but work devouring me. I wish I could be there to see you receive the glory. in reply to NateSonOfSimp 2011-04-07
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