I currently have a job where sitting at my desk all day and doing the same task over and over is a reality. In order to not go insane, I’ve developed the habit of listening to audio books and podcasts. The days go much faster this way and I actually get caught up on my reading, gaming news, and tech news in this manner. Today, I’d like to introduce you to some of my favorite podcasts. I’ll start with my…
Would you believe me if I told you there’s a game out there that I’ve been playing off and on for over a decade? Technically, I’m now playing DotA 2, developed by Valve; however, DotA 2 is merely an exact remake of the original DotA map for Warcraft 3–just with updated graphics, better balance, and an actual matchmaking system. I discovered DotA in the slums of Battle.net, which is Blizzard’s online community that services the multiplayer aspect of their games….
Ever played a stealth game, or a game with stealth, get caught, and predictably yell “How did they see me!?”. I know I have, but I promise you that you will not find yourself yelling that when you play Mark of the Ninja. Why? No, it’s not because there’s no stealth in the game. It’s because Mark of the Ninja finally cracks the secret code to make stealth enjoyable and easy to execute. The vibrant and colorful art style of…
Been playing some games, as I am wont to do, and have turned up a couple of interesting, albeit, not as well known games. These two games have managed to keep me away from DotA 2 for a time so that must be an achievement, right? One of those games is a fun little squad based post-apocalyptic real time strategy RPG called Krater. Now that may seem like a mouthful of gaming mechanics, but imagine it being a mix of…
Just yesterday, some terrible news was announced on giantbomb.com: the sudden and tragic death of Ryan Davis, of only 34 years old. I realize that few people that read this blog have any idea who Ryan Davis was, so I will briefly explain. Ryan Davis was a well-known game journalist, but that’s putting it too plainly. Ryan Davis was an entertainer, someone who brought joy to thousands. He was also a friend to many, even those that had never met…