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FeaturesRetro Game Adventure - a trip back to the 80's coming to the DSRetro Game Adventure is a game coming soon for Nintendo DS that I've been following. Its already out in Japan, but said to be out February this year. It sounds like the kind of game that someone would think... Click to read full story. The Silent Hill ExperienceIn the midst of my jobhunting, registering for classes, and catching up with old friends, I finally found some time to spend with The Silent Hill Experience. I’m a big fan of crafting a suitable environment for the... Click to read full story. Home: Where the Heart is or a Narrow Miss?The first thing you will notice about the virtual world of Home is that it looks wonderful. While it’s lacking a variety of areas at the moment, growth is quickly on the way as more companies and developers begin... Click to read full story. Specialty Gamer Newsletter - Holiday Issue, 2008Hello, and happy holidays from Brian at Specialty Gamer. I hope you're doing well, and for many people in the USA dealing with the freak stretch of snow lately. Surprising that here in Portland, OR it has snowed the entire... Click to read full story. The Broke Man's Moral BurdenI haven't danced around or sugarcoated the fact that I'm broke at the moment. It hasn't been an entirely bad experience, because I've learned some very valuable financial lessons. I've learned that there's no shame in missing out on the... Click to read full story. Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (Xbox 360)Mercenaries 2: World in Flames is every bit a sandbox game. You have a choice between playing as Mattias Nilsson, Chris Jacobs, or Jennifer Mui. These 3 are all characters from the original game. Whoever you choose doesn't really matter... Click to read full story. Interview with Localization Specialist Brian GrayMost gamers, specifically those who enjoy the adventure and RPG genres, have at one point or another beckoned for games to be released in their part of the world. If a game does receive the green light to be released... Click to read full story. Typing of the Dead - A Lesson in AwesomeAlways effective words in zombie combat Sometimes it’s nice to take a break and unwind after playing some of the more intense, blockbuster, Hollywood-esque releases with a game that simply exists to make you smile. Some of... Click to read full story. Tough Times For AllIt's a shame that this whole economic crisis had to occur so close to the holidays when so many big-name games are being released. There are several games that have recently come out that I want, and more that are... Click to read full story. Review- Siren: Blood Curse (PS3)There are lots of different ways to make a game scary. Reliance on grotesque elements and dependence on tense moments are the two most well-known. If these two concepts are synthesized correctly, the outcome can be a truly terrifying experience.... Click to read full story. Preview: Fallout 3 (Xbox 360)Fallout 3 comes out tomorrow and is one of my highest anticipated games of the year. It takes place in a post-apocalyptic world and is based in the United States. You live with your father, voice by Liam Neeson, but... Click to read full story. Fable II (Xbox 360)I want to start this off by saying never buy into Peter Molyneux's crap. That man does nothing but overhype his games and create scenarios of disappointment. With that said, Fable II is good game, if not a little too... Click to read full story. Review- Ratchet and Clank Future: Quest For BootyRatchet and Clank is slowly becoming one of the most recognized franchises in video games. While Sony is hoping Sack Boy from Little Big Planet becomes the face of the Playstation, they seem to be forgetting just how beloved... Click to read full story. Specialty Gamer Newsletter - October, 2008Hello, and I hope everyone is doing well! No Newsletters here for a while, but there is activity on Specialty Gamer. If you haven't checked out the Talk Boards lately, give it a look. I have added some new categories,... Click to read full story. Impressions: Spore (PC)In a sense, Spore became a victim of it’s own hype. As with any buzzed-about product, there are going to be high expectations that are oft-invented by gossip and wishful thinking. While many thought that Spore would be... Click to read full story. Authors
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