Hank Richardson - March 16th, 2009
Gamer Culture, PC, Pro Gaming, Starcraft
Pro gaming, and the mediums which cover it, are relatively large nowadays. You have the World Cyber Games, or even the Electronic Sports League dominating most of the world’s pro gaming hype. There’s even some very prominent amateur leagues like CAL. Yet with all things, there is room for improvement.
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Hank Richardson - March 9th, 2009
Game Design, Gamer Culture, PC, Warhammer, Xbox 360
Recent reports have THQ’s Dawn of War II, released on February 19th (20th for European gamers), claiming the number one spot in sales this week. Which is no surprise seeing as how its prequel was a smash hit for fans of the Warhammer 40K universe when released. Though, coming in above World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King this month is no small feat. Read More »
Hank Richardson - March 3rd, 2009
Game Design, Gamer Culture, Humor, Super Smash Brothers
It’s not often that the N64 makes headlines nowadays. Sure, it’s often remembered for its influence on the world of consoles — but is ultimately left in the past. Yet, late last year a video titled “The Super Mario 64 Challenge” surfaced, just recently getting some significant attention. Essentially, a group of Japanese gamers have invented a new way of playing Super Mario 64, and it seems they might inspire a Nintendo 64 renaissance (well, at least, one concerned with Super Mario 64, that is). Read More »
Hank Richardson - March 2nd, 2009
Gamer Culture, Pro Gaming, Starcraft
Some RTS fans might remember World in Conflict passing through their radar in 2007, or news regarding its delayed (though now soon to be released) expansion pack, World in Conflict: Soviet Assualt. Despite some of the larger RTS release titles hogging the main stage that year, like Command and Conquer 3, WIC received some fabulous reviews, awards, and has maintained a loyal fan base ever since. Announced on Thursday, ESL (Electronic Sports League) will be hosting a World Championship tournament for WIC — getting fans ready for the expansion’s supposed release date in March. Read More »
Hank Richardson - February 25th, 2009
Gamer Culture, Got Jokes!, Humor

- What does Mario use when he goes grocery shopping?
- His Mario Kart!
Hank Richardson - February 25th, 2009
Casual Fridays, Humor, Nintendo DS

Mario’s choice for casual Fridays.
Hank Richardson - February 24th, 2009
Casual Fridays

The man himself, Leeeeeroy Jenkins! (Probably one of the greatest WoW players ever.)