May
31st

New site news

Longtime readers may have noticed that this site has went cold as of late.  The reason for that is the migration of several of our blogs into one new site–Victim of Culture.  This site will remain open as an archive, for now.  But all the old content, plus new content, can be found at Victim Of Culture, our new site.

Feb
25th

Baseball Mogul 2009 goes free…for a while

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is a great sim series, and while the 2009 version may not have gotten our highest marks, it remains one of the best sports sim titles you can play.  Now the developer is offering free for today only, as they get ready for release of the 2010 version.  Not a bad deal?  I guess they could pay you to take it, but that’s just being greedy.  So go get it—now!

Feb
23rd

Endless Ocean friend code exchange

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Looking for pals to go swimming with?  Endless Ocean is a fun game, but even more fun with a friend.  Post your here and find codes for others.  It’s always fun to find new friends to explore the ocean with.

Be sure to check out the other exchanges here on the site:

Feb
13th

Uwe Boll wants your money

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Uwe Boll, video game director auteur, would like to borrow some cash.  $49 to be exact.  That crazy German has cooked up a new scheme to finance his newest (not video game related, mind you).

For the terrorist thriller "Blackout," Boll is offering "fans" a chance to spend $49 to become a co-producer on the .  What does your cash buy you?  Well, obviously the credit, but also a special edition DVD of the finished …if it gets made.

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Feb
11th

How to write a game review online

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With the proliferation of blogs, it now seems video game reviews are everywhere.  So, which ones can you trust?  Which provide valuable analysis of a game and its value?  Who cares?  Writing game reviews for the Internet is about much more than whether the game is good or not.  See below for some "techniques" to utilize in making yourself a game legend.

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Feb
10th

Friday the 13th: a tribute in games

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This Friday will see the “reimagining” of one of the classic slasher franchises in theaters across the nation.  Standing now at 12 films, it is hard to imagine a franchise making it this far and not being the subject matter of a game or two.  Unfortunately, the only game of note to honor the Friday the 13th franchise was the infamous NES title.  Since we can’t offer you promises of a new game, below we offer some game suggestions to get you in the mood for the new  .

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Feb
9th

Not digging classic games?

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Obviously not every game is for everyone.  Still, this thread over at CAG is fairly interesting.  The gamer says he simply isn’t in to Eternal Darkness, easily one of the best games on the , and that’s a system that saw classics like Metroid Prime and Wind Waker.

So, what widely loved (dare say, classic?) games simply don’t do anything for you?  Share yours in the comment section below.

Jan
10th

Video of the day: sadistic SimAnimals

just can’t get enough money out of , err, Sim City, err, whatever franchise.  Witness more milking with the announcement of SimAnimals at CES 2009.  with animals?  Cute, right?

Wrong.  The demonstration given of the title in this video has got to be one of the more sadistic demos ever for a kid’s game.  Why is he shaking that bear?  And then dumping it in a river?  Then he steals a fawn and attempts to dump it in the same river?  You truly have to wonder about the marketing people at .  Have they just been worked too hard?

Jan
9th

Top ten games of 2008

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10) Spore

No, it did not live up to its billing.  Yes, it is still an incredibly fun game.  But more than being a sim game, Spore echoes many titles on this year’s top ten list by being a creation engine.  Half the fun of the title can be had from creating different creatures, homes, ships, etc. through an incredibly intuitive interface.  Not what you wanted from the game?  Perhaps not for you, but it hardly keeps it from being a good game, or in this case one of the best of the year.

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Jan
7th

Animal Crossing: City Folk friend code exchange

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In keeping with the spirit of our Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Wii exchanges, please make full use of the comments section below to post your friend codes for : City Folk.  Sounds fun, doesn’t it?  It’s even more fun in practice, or so they say.  Post away.