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Activision wants to breed a new generation of microtransactions

Posted on 10-19-2017 by Benie

Some gaming news to pass along here. It seems Activision(EA 2.0) wants the permission to do something so heinous, so sinister, that of course is receiving copious amounts of backlash from the gaming community. And that is a new breed … Continue reading →

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Prepping for the Exo Impalong / A somber visit to ex-OR

Posted on 10-18-2017 by Benie

With the Exodus Impalong starting this Friday, I did what I typically do when preparing for an impalong; making lamps to be imped (instead of offering my services and helping). Fortunately for me, I only had to make one lamp … Continue reading →

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RiME completed… thoughts

Posted on 10-13-2017 by Benie

So, we’re here again. Another game done, this one on the same day as I got my review out. And you might say to that: “short game, then”. Well it’s short’ish; there’s five levels. But before I get any further, … Continue reading →

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Age of Engineering is more grindy than challenging

Posted on 10-08-2017 by Benie

When I’m not doing reviews or playing other games, I’m playing a Modded Minecraft pack that’s not like your usual pack. It has a progression system, based on (what I believe) of the actual era of stone tools to automated … Continue reading →

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Horizon Zero Dawn completed… thoughts

Posted on 10-01-2017 by Benie

I told myself “I’m going to beat this game” even when I was early in the game. That was before it started getting progressively harder with enemies that can fly and dodge my attacks, and enemies that come rushing at … Continue reading →

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Things I wish I knew before renting Horizon Zero Dawn

Posted on 09-24-2017 by Benie

There’s been a lot of these “Things I wish I knew before I started Horizon Zero Dawn” articles that have been floating around the internet, and how they involve ‘hints’ and tips that the game never taught newcomers to the … Continue reading →

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An early Impalong? Yes. But this one’s in Exodus

Posted on 09-18-2017 by Benie

Reading the Wurm Forum, I noticed a new post in the Town Square stating there will be an Impalong, going from October 20th to the 23rd(though it could go further), called the ‘Fire and Sand Impalong’. From what I see, … Continue reading →

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Wurm’s facelift – New launcher, soft shadows, and more!

Posted on 09-14-2017 by Benie

When attempting to wait 5 or so months ’till I’m able to afford new hardware.. because god damn I didn’t know a Ryzen 5 was that much (all in one go), boredom sets in and I start to seek older … Continue reading →

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The Black Mesa disaster in realtime: three games, one video

Posted on 08-31-2017 by Benie

Imagine, a normal day working as a scientist at the Black Mesa Research Facility, in New Mexico. You kiss your kids goodbye and go to work saying you’ll be back to celebrate your oldest’s birthday. You expect a normal, hum-drum … Continue reading →

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September 2017’s PS+ lineup for the PS4 announced

Posted on 08-30-2017 by Benie

A bit early, I must say.. since I won’t be able to grab these ’till the 5th of September. Nevertheless, they are so happy to give us the two IPs for a free download next month (for PS+ subscribers). And … Continue reading →

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