Is Tolkien Irrelevant?
I’ve heard from some people that JRR Tolkien was the worst thing to ever happen to fantasy, while others defend
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Author: Chris Dias
Economics of Gaming – Microtransactions
Recently, a few of my friends confused micro-transactions with downloadable content. Generally, downloadable content is a game extension, including new
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Economics of Gaming – Downloadable Content
I recently teased on my company’s Facebook page that DEM’s next book, NeuroSpasta will have DRM which will result in
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Is It Really That Bad, Part 2: Dead Space 3
The Aliens: Colonial Marines fiasco is one requiring front row seats and a huge vat of Alzheimer’s inducing butter popcorn.
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Is It Really That Bad: Aliens: Colonial Marines
Two games released within weeks of each other have generated massive fan reaction, Dead Space 3 and Aliens: Colonial Marines.
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NeuroSpasta – The Video
Dias Ex Machina has released a video showcasing the artwork for their upcoming cyberpunk RPG, NeuroSpasta. NeuroSpasta – The Video
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Ten Dumb Things D&D Won’t Change
Oh sure, there are certain mechanical decisions other games have done better. I’m not even talking about some of the
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Best Movies of 2012
Movies I know. And I’ve seen a lot of them this year, more so than games I’ve played. And like
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The Hobbit Film: Don’t Read this Review
Don’t. I mean it. You might do it anyway but you’re going to get angry. Not because I spoil elements
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