Life before the ESRB: Truly Hazardous Toys by Marriott_Guy (11-Oct-12)
While kicking back this past weekend, the unexpected befell this aged bachelor – emergency babysitting duty of my 6 year old niece. With little time to prepare, it was decided that we would just hang out at my humble abode for the evening. To my surprise, she was not disappointed at all but actually ecstatic. [...]
Video Game Weaponry – Magic Based by Marriott_Guy (24-Sep-11)
As detailed in the first article in this series, game developers provide us with a variety of methods to inflict punishment upon, or defend ourselves against, the evil minions that occupy our gaming world. These can be classified into the following categories: Melee Ranged Magic We previously reviewed the direct, brutal approach of wielding Melee [...]
Video Game Weaponry – Melee Based by Marriott_Guy (16-Jun-11)
Game developers provide us with a myriad of instruments to defend ourselves against their virtual army of evil. These can be classified into the following categories: Melee Ranged Magic This article will take a look at the first class, the Melee based method of assault/defense. This writing is not meant to be all-inclusive, inventory type [...]
Most Hated Gaming Missions by Marriott_Guy (21-Feb-11)
This weekend I was blessed with the unthinkable – an absolutely blank calendar. For the first time in nearly two months, the madness known as ‘social obligations’ had thankfully subsided for a couple of days. My internal battery had been running on fumes for quite a while, so this break was more than welcomed. I [...]
Best Time For Gaming by Marriott_Guy (05-Oct-09)
Firing up a cherished classic or the latest next-gen release is always a pleasure, regardless of when we can set aside free time to indulge in our passion. That is a given. But what are truly are the best conditions that we enjoy for gaming? The following lists a few of my favorites. During a [...]
Gaming Flashback: Video Golf Games by Marriott_Guy (22-Aug-09)
This past Friday I caught a quick 9 after work and I can only put it one way – I got my monies worth. I personally do not consider golf to be a social activity, but I have never met so many people during a round in my life. I sprayed shot after shot into [...]
Crossing Over Isn’t That Easy by Marriott_Guy (09-May-09)
Being successful in the video game hardware industry has proven to be financial lucrative for many companies throughout the years. Everyone knows about the old school power players like Atari, Nintendo and Sega – they began as a company focusing on this specific market (for the most part). Companies like Sony and Microsoft have also [...]
What Were They Thinking?? by Marriott_Guy (19-Apr-09)
Throughout the years I have been amazed by the technological leaps and developments in the video game industry. By the same token, some of the gaffes that have been made by the developers and manufactures have stunned me as well. Here are a few of my favorites… Atari 5200 AV/Power Switchbox Now this picture does [...]
Gaming in the 1970s – Football by Marriott_Guy (12-Apr-09)
The game of football is a North American trademark of sorts. Rich in tradition, this sport has almost surpassed (if it hasn’t already) the official past time of the USA, baseball. I first had the pleasure of experiencing this great game as an adolescent during the 1970s. During that time, we had to rely upon [...]
Adrenaline-Rush Moments In Gaming by Marriott_Guy (15-Mar-09)
Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A Just about everyone is familiar with this legendary Konami cheat code, along with the exhilaration after successfully implementation. For me, this occurred while playing Contra on the NES. I glance up at the two ready-for-action commandos displayed on the title screen, hoping for some type [...]
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