Category Archive: History Lessons

Oct 15

Back in Nevada: The Shittiest Game Systems known to Humankind (Part 2)

An endangered species, the Atari Jaguar can't really be mounted on a wall,  but is still a fine trophy.

We return once again to a landfill in New Mexico, the mass grave of video-gaming and its greatest failures. We’ll dig through the piles of E.T cartridges and the discarded Nintendo Power Gloves. Hey, is that a copy of Carnival Games or Sonic 2006? Guess some things never change about hiding our skeletons. Ah, here’s …

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Jul 31

Why They Should Revive ‘Wood and Water Rage’

Dudes and Dudettes, prepare to have your mind blown by sheer coolness.

The Nintendo Entertainment System. 1988. In an era where the cool thing was always of top importance to the growing child such as video games and the incredible realm of science fiction, there was another giant that spanned the kingdom of absolute coolness alongside slicked back hair and stylish sunglasses; extreme sports. Before the X …

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May 09

The Social Hunter: The Gamer

This time, friends, we're delving deep into this dangerous den of disaster for our quarry. Blimey and what-not!

Ah, welcome back my friends. I implore you for a spell to consider the couch and end-table dotted with all kinds of snacks and a few stray cans. It lies back unaware of the world save the one placed in front of his eyes, a realm of happiness and excitement. Far removed from the environment …

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Apr 05

Historical Accuracy of Video Games: Assassin’s Creed’s Al Mualim

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Time for some more book learnin’

Mar 02

Historical Accuracy of Video Games: Assassin’s Creed’s Masyaf

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Strap in, we’re all about to get taught some actual history.

Dec 29

Industry Year End Wrap-Up: Victories and Responsibilities for our Sub-Culture

So, we’ve finally reached Christmas and New Year’s in this very eventful year in gaming. While those in the business see this as the final quarter of the fiscal year, I’m nothing but proud personally and socially with everyone involved with this industry. Our voices were heard and now we have a foundation to call …

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Nov 21

Resident Evil: Making a living off the dead

A frank discussion of the winding maelstrom that is the Resident Evil series.