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.
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 »
Electronic Arts recently announced the cast for Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising, their stand-alone single-player expansion to Command & Conquer Red Alert 3. Legendary wrestler Ric Flair is among the newcomers, meaning “Wooooooo!” will likely be a new catchphrase for Commanders everywhere, while Ivana Milicevic (pictured on the left) and Gemma Atkinson return. Find out who the other newcomers are after the jump.
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MMO Addiction 101
Addicted to video games? How lame are we?
Mirror’s Edge DLC debuts on Thursday
It doesn’t replace the story. 
The Top Five Ways Real-Time-Strategy Games Improve Your Life
Sure, keep justifying all those hours wasted. WASTED!
The Videogame Bosses’ Guide to Success
But if bosses were unbeatable, why the hell am I playing your game? I don’t need to play real life.
Starcraft Course opened for College - earn credits
Oh UC Berkeley, how the mighty have fallen.
Ten Cancelled Games We Wish Were Released
SHENMUE!!!
10 Videogame Scenes in Movies Part 1
And most of them are comedies. FIGURES.
BYU Study: Video Games Are Bad For You In So Many Ways
Psh. Your mom could tell you that.
50 Mods You Should Be Playing For Fallout 3
Alternate title: Why consoles suck.
Daily Costume: Cosplay
I thought it was actress Debra Messing for a second. A SECOND.
Gamer Culture, Humor, PC, Pro Gaming, Starcraft
Often, the more serious gamer finds their niche and proceeds to pwn. Some have a natural set of 1337 skills for FPS, others enjoy intense fighting games, or thrive in the splendid solitude of the MMO. Whatever it may be, the results of their efforts influence and define their character. With the RTS genre, it’s hard to find many negative traits amongst its followers, except for maybe a higher-than-usual competitive spirit. In fact, RTS games actually improve quality of life, imbuing fans with these championed virtues and skills:
As our nation prepares for President-elect Obama’s inauguration next week, it’s time for gamers to turn their attention to a new election. Right now, Blizzard is calling out to the Starcraft community to decide on the final design of the Protoss’ dark templar unit for the much-anticipated sequel. Polling stations opened last week.
Assuming that all goes according to plan, the first installment of the Starcraft II trilogy should be hitting store shelves some time this year. Terran fans can rejoice, knowing that the Wings of Liberty campaign will provide ample opportunities for dropping Ghost-directed nukes on hapless A.I. opponents. Unfortunately, those waiting for Heart of the Swarm and Legacy of the Void (Zerg and Protoss campaigns, respectively) may be waiting a bit longer.
