Over at Lagwar, I’ve got a column up about finishing games, and what that means sometimes to players when a game doesn’t meet expectations for an “epic” ending. What’s my advice on keeping your cool and understanding that the end of the game is not really as important or worthwhile to your overall enjoyment? Be sure to check out the column below and find out!
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December 3, 2009
November 10, 2009
[Lagwar] Gaming is Serious Business – The Three D’s Of Gaming Talk
Over at Lagwar I’ve got a new article up in my column about how gaming is SO serious business. This week I tackle something I’ve been exposed to in gaming discussion – something I call the three “D’s” of gaming talk. What are the D’s? You’ll have to roll over to my column and check it out to know for sure – be sure to leave comments there!
October 17, 2009
[Lagwar] Gaming Is Serious Business – The Real Online Fighting Game
At Lagwar I’ve got my latest weekly column for Gaming Is Serious Business up. This time around, I talk about the best fighting game that any geek participates in online – and I’m not talking about Street Fighter, either. No, I’m talking about arguing over the internet – a grudge match that ends in blood, sweat, tears, and lolz for all those involved. Why do people involve themselves over an internet fight when it comes to games, and what’s my opinion on the whole mess? Be sure to click through and check out my thoughts below!
October 11, 2009
[Lagwar] Gaming Is Serious Business – Pew Pewing The Reviewing
Over at Lagwar.com, you can read about how my latest column discusses the serious business that is game reviews and how the community reacts to them. Is it really a big deal when the Ebert equivalent of the gaming world gives your favorite game a 2/10? How should game reviews impact the decisions you make as a customer about what titles to try or purchase? I take a look at the possibilities here:
September 29, 2009
[Lagwar] Gaming is Serious Business – Killer Hype
Over at Lagwar.com, you can see my latest column for “Gaming is Serious Business”. This week, I talk a little bit about hype, how it can be a big killer for lots of gamers, and how as someone who’s laissez-faire about the whole thing I modify my expectations appropriately. You can check out the article here:
September 19, 2009
[Lagwar] Gaming Is Serious Business – Extras Diet
Yep, I’m writing a lot today….for other blogs that is.
My weekly column at Lagwar.com, Gaming is Serious Business, has a new article up talking about extras and achievements in games. Are gamers crazy for wanting to devour extras and finish everything at 100% all the time? Read the article and find out what I think of such serious and painstaking endeavors:
September 13, 2009
[Lagwar.com] Noob Under The Magnifying Glass
Some of you may know that I actually write in other places as well. I think it’s time that I use some cheap updates nice advertising to send some of my small and tidy readership their way.
One of these places is PC Tech and Gaming website Lagwar.com. I’ll be publishing a weekly column there on Saturdays called “Gaming is Serious Business”, which will focus on gaming from the perspective of someone who just says “it’s not a big deal”. This is similar to the message I send here at Overly Positive, and I’m glad to be writing for the team there.
This week, at Lagwar.com, I take a look at that wonderful creature, the “noob”, and see just how they contribute to everyone’s overall gaming experience. You can see the article here: