‘Twas Winter Veil’s eve, and Azerothians know,
That Greatfather Winter soon follows the snow.
Through Ironforge and Orgrimmar, cheer will be spread,
A well-earned respite in a world full of dread.
For just when the world seemed to be on the mend,
When heroes of 70 stood poised to defend,
Foul Arthas returned, the Scourge at his back,
Ready, once more, to renew his attack.
Gamer Culture, Nintendo Wii, Playstation 3, Xbox 360
I know it’s hard to believe, but Christmas is just around the corner. Every year it seems like we can barely wipe the gravy from our mouths before we deck the halls and so forth. This year’s holiday season is fast approaching, and as you shop for your loved ones, you may start to see how difficult it is to find that one specific item your significant other has asked for. It’s a common problem, and its effects can be seen in those post-Christmas return lines at every store in this known universe. So, in an effort to help soothe the sanity of retail cashiers, and increase the household happiness on Christmas, I’ve composed a list of tips to help gamers guide their gift-buyers more accurately.
Dear Video Game Developers Santa,
Hey, it’s me again. I just wanted to let you know how good I’ve been this year: I’ve prevented at least three secret organizations from overthrowing our society, gone back and personally ended World War II again (would they have ever won that war if I hadn’t stepped in?), and even created a LittleBigPlanet level in the shape of Jesus’ head! Needless to say, I think my good deeds definitely outweigh the bad (let’s just forget about that little instance where I parked my car on top of a dead hooker, shall we?) and I think some Christmas swag is in order. But I’m not going small, Big Red. No, this year I’m asking for some gifts for gamers in general, and I think we all have a few things you could mark off our lists.
Next time you receive a gift that you loathe this holiday season, think of this poor guy. Not only does his family trick him into thinking he received an Xbox 360, but they make fun of him for being duped. Ouch…somebody give this kid a hug. Worst. Christmas. Ever.
Business, Game Design, Gamer Culture
This week, we face one of the most significant day of the year for the gaming industry. No, not Thanksgiving; the day immediately following: Black Friday. It’s on this day that the holiday shopping rush officially begins! Consumers will line up around local retail stores at the crack of dark to get first chance at some of the sweetest early bird specials. Whether you’re in said line to score some deals yourself or cursed with facing the plundering hordes from behind the counter, are you ready? If not, here are some helpful tips to get you through the day.
We all know that Frosty the Snowman is actually some satanic being of pure evil. Think about it. He’s an abomination of nature, the very essence of corporial evil. Here’s one cartoonist’s take on the classic Christmas character, that is intended for Halloween. Snowy the Frostman is actually an ongoing series, if you want to keep watching click here.
