A Gamer’s Movie Review of “Gamer”

I don’t usually do movie reviews, this is a gamer website but this particular movie kind of fit the mold, so I’ll make an exception in this case.  The movie Gamer is based in a near future world where technology has evolved to allow players to control other humans in place of avatars, an interesting …



A New Gamer is Born

I just had to make this sound like it’s about games but I’m hijacking this post to show off my new addition to the family.  Abigale Grace was born August 1, 2008 at 8:05 AM and is a tiny 6lbs 4oz beauty.  If you’ve been wondering where I’ve been (because I can feel your concern …

Warhammer Gives Good and Bad News

Mark Jacobs announced some good news and some bad news for Mythic’s upcoming Warhammer Online.  Well, he announced some good news and alluded to other good news, heh.  First we’ll start with the good news, the bit he alluded to:  Warhammer Online won’t be delayed, probably.

 

The other good news, the part he actually did announce …

Power Leveling and Gold Farming

You see the ads for these two game economy wreckers all the time – power leveling and gold farming.  Hell you probably see one right now – wink wink.

 

World of Warcraft is a good example of how powerleveling and gold farming damage a games economy.  Now don’t get me wrong, farming in a game for …

Happy Independence Day!

Happy 4th of July! I’m taking the day off of blogging to spend the day with my wife and daughter and go watch some good old celebration fireworks. If you are a hardcore gamer – I know a lot of MMORPG’s out there have their own versions of holidays, Star Wars Galaxies had a lot …

Runescape Goes High Detail

Today Jagex announced that the anticipated high detail version of Runescape is now available to subscribers in a beta release.  Also with this update, for the first time Runescape will be playable in full screen mode within your internet browser window.  The update utilizes new graphics technologies to enhance the games look and bring it up to …

Arcade Games – Are They Here to Stay?

Arcade games are a great way to relax and enjoy a little bit of downtime.Most are a coin-operated entertainment machines, typically installed in businesses such as restaurants, pubs, video arcades, and Family Entertainment Centers. These games are often converted into the latest titles, which is why you rarely see older games in your local …

Diablo 3: Character Customization

Even though Diablo 3 is not going to be an MMO it is taking on some of the better traits of one.  One of the noteable changes to this version compared to the others is the character customization.  Gamers will be able to create both male and female versions of every class which has never been …

Diablo 3: And the Heavens Shall Tremble

 

 

Blizzard did a 180 turn on us and went from ice to fire to announce Diablo III: And the Heavens Shall Tremble.  The game will not be the next-gen MMO Blizzard has been working on, my bet is still on Starcraft for …

World of StarCraft

It’s of course all just speculation and educated, or uneducated as the case may be, guessing.  But there are a few things we do know about the Blizzard trailer – most important of which is that …