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A clone of Big Boss. A fan of games. comics, anything-Tarantino, and your face.

Location:New York

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The Legend of Zelda needs to evolve

Before you roll your eyes at me, thinking that I’m going to bash Nintendo’s acclaimed franchise, I want to make it clear; I’ve been a fan of The Legend of Zelda since the original Nintendo Entertainment System release. I had …

Metal Gear doesn’t need a movie

Note: This article may contain minor spoilers for the Metal Gear Solid series.

Metal … Gear? The movie?

Really?

At the 25th anniversary of Metal Gear in Tokyo, Konami announced the real deal: Metal Gear Solid is officially getting its …

Games need to stop telling us where to go

If you’re playing Resident Evil 6, BioShock, or any Modern Warfare title, stop and pause the game for a second.

Do you feel someone holding your hand? Does it seem like that person is pushing you toward your goal?

Hit …

Some gaming heroes are getting old, and we need to accept that

Metal Gear’s Solid Snake is getting old, and we all know it.

Not every game character has superhuman powers, infinite continues, or the ability to remain the same forever. Some age. Some have feelings. Some deal with conflict. Metal Gear …

In loving memory: How EGM², Expert Gamer, and GameNOW scarred me for life

I’m going to hit the rewind button back to roughly 15 years ago.

OK. We’re there. There I am, sitting in my room in front of my PlayStation and Nintendo 64. A magazine rests on my lap. It’s decorated with …

WWE ’13′s ‘Attitude Era’ isn’t capable of recapturing what wrestling used to be

If you finally want a good wrestling game for this generation of consoles, give me a hell yeah!

Wait, what? You’re not a wrestling fan? I’m sorry. I apologize. But hang on. Maybe there is a small audience here on …

MUD games helped me create my own fantasies

Action: Open door.

Action: Pick up torch.

Multi-User Dungeon (MUD) games are special. Some say they’re boring — that they only consist of text-based experience. I disagree.

My experience with MUD games is much like my experience with books. You …

Review: Indie game Dark Quest

*Note: This turned out to be more of a review, but I highly recommend at least a trial with this one.

When you have extra Microsoft points, I highly suggest you spend them on unusual items. Well, they’re not unusual, …

When it comes to Walking Dead games, suspense is better than action

I don’t get it. Why does Activision think that The Walking Dead needs a first-person shooter (FPS) adaptation?

We have zombie modes in Treyarch's Call of Duty games. They’re fun. They’re addictive. Yet, they’re the same every year.

Sure, this …

Time limits make you better at games

Boot up any current-generation title. As you begin to play, examine the screen.

Do you see a time limit? Of course not….

Sure, many younger players won’t know what the hell I’m talking about, but I am certain most others …

Media conglomeration in the video-game industry leads to a lack of innovation

When you think of a oligopoly in video games, it’s a simple reference of EA’s Madden series. Not to say the publisher has bought out its competition, but it might as well have by cornering exclusive rights to the NFL license. …

The best (and worst) video-game sidekicks

Guys like Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston from AMC’s hit-show Breaking Bad deserve such initial praise for delivering unique “chemistry.” More so, they’ve both achieved Emmy awards; one for best TV actor; and more importantly, best supporting actor.

You see, …

Modern Warfare 3′s death of a child mirrors the real world

*Warning: This article contains graphic material and is not suitable for children. It also covers material that some may be offended by.

*A minor spoiler  is included for those who haven't played Modern Warfare 3's campaign.

 

The time of …

Video-game magazines are a dying breed

I recently came across an issue of Nintendo Power from December 1998. Star Wars: Rogue Squadron graced the cover. Apparently, my mother was cleaning out the basement and recycling my old mags. A tear dripped down my left cheek. I …

These boys have a lot of quitting in them

The cute, pop-up sound of signing into Xbox Live (the same tone for unlocking Achievements) is gratifying.

It builds up your adrenaline — you're ready to play and compete online against real-life gamers.

And that's what I did.

I decided …

MW3: Perks & kill streaks “R” Us

While many of you are battling to the death about the Battlefield-Modern-Warfare dilemma (and scrounging down at each others' throats), I sit here patiently and anticipate both monstrous titles.

And what better way to break down the upcoming Call of 

Resident Evil 5 didn’t scare me

*Note: The Resident Evil Outbreak games did feature Co-op play, but this focuses on the MAIN and REAL Resident Evil games, OK?

Capcom, you remember that old mansion you indulged gamers into back in 1996? Sure, your actors sucked, but  …

Nintendo’s Classified Information: The next Game Boy

So I was at my rents' house the other day for a family get-together. More or less bored, I decided to stroll down to the basement and open many (I mean many) of my old retro-mags I have stashed neatly …

Worlds collide: The “What Ifs” in gaming

 

Back when EGM and its sister mag Expert Gamer were around (thank heavens they're back) they had a little feature called "What If."

This consisted of random rants about all game characters and aspects into gaming, categorized with jokes …

When gamers lose their edge

#*@!- It’s only a game

The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is such a useful tool into classifying what games are good and bad for children, or at least without a parent consultant. But have you ever notice on all …

Complete 100% guide to a walkthrough


 


 

Back in the ‘90s, my favorite videogame magazine (besides EGM) was Expert Gamer. Formerly known as EGM2 (and later GameNOW), this monthly-based mag focused exclusively on strategy for the current games. Massive guides of maps and detailed-to-the-bone walkthroughs …

Throwing Knives Rally- Random/Lucky kills in MW2

I don't use the throwing knife that much in MW2, but maybe I should. In the first Modern Warfare, I enjoyed using the 3x Grenade perk and chuck them wherever (especially on that Ship level). With that gone, maybe we …

Shadow Chronicles: Overlooked games from the past

 

Remember the reigning excellence of classic games such as A link to the Past, Super Mario 3, and Sonic The Hedgehog? How about Tecmo Super Bowl, Street Fighter 2, Double Dragon, Final Fantasy 7? The original Super Mario Bros?

All …

Stimilus pack: Yay or nay?

 The stimulus pack for Modern Warfare 2 has finally arrived to Xbox 360 owners. The majority of you ( I only assume) downloaded these new maps the first day they came out, while others ignored the fact that they had …

New Zelda game idea

Although many people considered Zelda 2 as their least favorite in the series, mainly because the lack of the overhead view (and breaks away from classic Zelda tradition), I happen to like that. It was different, challenging, and it brought new …