Very often I read about video game news or demos and content that come to the European Playstation Network that we just don’t get over here in the hamburger-filled USA. It doesn’t happen very often mind you, because most of it comes to the states a day or two later, but if you’re like me and you’re impatient, you have to get that content as soon as it comes out.
One way to do that is to create a completely separate account for the European Playstation Network. How do you do that you might ask? Read on to get all of the juicy goodness of those fish and chip eating motherfuckers.
August 19, 2011
How The 3DS Screen Works
The Nintendo 3DS was unveiled for E3 2010 and turned out to be the surprise hit for both Matt and I. We were sort of underwhelmed at the Nintendo press conference from a distance, but later when we got actual hands-on time with the pocket handheld, it quickly changed our minds.
The ability to show a 3D image on a flat 2D screen without clunky 3D glasses was just incredible. No need for battery powered 3D glasses, no hassle in trying to sync them with the screen, and no clunky headgear to give you headaches over time - your eyes are the only tools you need to create the 3D image.
The ability to show a 3D image on a flat 2D screen without clunky 3D glasses was just incredible. No need for battery powered 3D glasses, no hassle in trying to sync them with the screen, and no clunky headgear to give you headaches over time - your eyes are the only tools you need to create the 3D image.
August 15, 2011
Betas Exclude Their Fanbase
What is a BETA? What does that term even mean?
Let’s read from Webster’s dictionary: A beta is an unfinished project (usually software) that will eventually make its way into production. By definition a beta test is a trial of machinery, software, or other products in the final stages of its development, carried out by a party unconnected with its development (in the video game industry it’s usually different).
That’s the definition in the dictionary.
To gamers though, it means it’s a chance to get our grubby little hands on the new kick-ass game that will consume our lives in less than a few months: the new game in town that is set to blow our socks off later.
Video game betas are a fucking awesome thing. It’s like being able to watch a movie you’re pumped up about or read the next book in the series before everyone else does (minus a few scenes). It’s a cool experience that we as gamers get to take a part of, because I can’t think of too many other industries that use the beta test with the open public. Does the car industry let you try out the all-new 2012 car prototype? Hell to the fuck no.
Let’s read from Webster’s dictionary: A beta is an unfinished project (usually software) that will eventually make its way into production. By definition a beta test is a trial of machinery, software, or other products in the final stages of its development, carried out by a party unconnected with its development (in the video game industry it’s usually different).
That’s the definition in the dictionary.
To gamers though, it means it’s a chance to get our grubby little hands on the new kick-ass game that will consume our lives in less than a few months: the new game in town that is set to blow our socks off later.
Video game betas are a fucking awesome thing. It’s like being able to watch a movie you’re pumped up about or read the next book in the series before everyone else does (minus a few scenes). It’s a cool experience that we as gamers get to take a part of, because I can’t think of too many other industries that use the beta test with the open public. Does the car industry let you try out the all-new 2012 car prototype? Hell to the fuck no.
Alcohol: The Real Gamer Fuel
For me, drinking and video games go hand in hand on a Friday and Saturday night. We've all done it at some point. It starts as a seed in our younger years when we drink juice boxes before the next level of Sonic loads up. We graduate later in life to sodas and Soft-n-Chewy Chips Ahoy before taking on that next passenger in Crazy Taxi. Then it blossoms from the sugar high to the adult beverage.
So as an “adult” (I use that term loosely when referring to myself) we carry the torch into alcoholic beverages; mixing them in with our next-gen video games. Drinking and gaming can be fun, or it can totally fuck up your game save forever.
So as an “adult” (I use that term loosely when referring to myself) we carry the torch into alcoholic beverages; mixing them in with our next-gen video games. Drinking and gaming can be fun, or it can totally fuck up your game save forever.
Who Doesn't Want To Have Sex With An Orc?
Over the next couple of weeks, I plan on re-posting a few of my featured articles from my old site Loot Ninja. These aren't time sensitive, so they'll be prevalent now, and later on. So to kick this process off, I figured I'd start with the only real "news" I had. Now I know some of you really tapped into the gaming world probably already know about this, but for those of you that don't - read on.
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