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32 - Back From Vacation
Someone once wrote “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” and this vacation certainly fits that bill. Although there were a few hang-ups and accidents during (and after) the trip, I...
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33 - Lord British's Gift to Me
Playing Ultima 4 has become much more of a ‘face yourself’ situation than I had imagined it would. Even though I am encountering many of the same frustrations I did the first time, it is going much...
View ArticleA Tragic Mistake
Well, readers, I've really screwed the pooch on this one. I will not be finishing Ultima 4. It turns out I have two copies of the game on this machine: one installed on the hard drive, the other on a...
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Regrouping
Although I was quite upset after losing my Ultima save game, the accident brought about an epiphany. I’m sure in the past I would have lost control or done something I would have regretted such as yell...
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34 - Ultima 4 Has Been Completed!
A huge push in the last week and a half has brought me back to the point I lost all my game data for Ultima 4. About six hours of game play has led to attainment of all eight virtues, the three items...
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35 - Braid
After finishing Ultima 4, I will be moving into my “Player’s Choice” for the blog. I have decided to go with a game that is highly recommended and respected in the media: Braid. I will be starting the...
View Article36 - Braid: The Game, The Myth, The Legend
[Please enjoy my video review of Braid. *Naughty Language Warning*]Just kidding about that.I am proud to say that I have played through the entirety of Braid in just over four hours and enjoyed it very...
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Interlude - The Next Game
Before putting my thoughts about the story of Braid out there, I've decided to release the name of the next game I'll be playing. I appreciate the comments about Braid and I look forward to hearing any...
View Article37 - Story of a game named Braid
Having played Braid and thought about it for a week or so, I can honestly say that while its gameplay and mechanics as metaphor are extremely strong, the actual meaning of the story makes almost no...
View ArticleAn Unfortunate Announcement
Well, I hate to say it, but STALKER: Call of Pripyat will not be featured for the next entry. After modding, umodding, and experimenting for several hours, I have found the game to be too unstable to...
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38 - Going Underground
Well I apologize for the lack of updates, but I have been doing pretty well. Christmas is coming and I finally get a nice (two day) vacation to relax and do whatever I want. In the mean time, I have...
View ArticleMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas everyone! And if you don't celebrate Christmas, happy holidays! I've had a great year and a good time working on this blog and I really appreciate all of you, even the silent readers....
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Happy New Year!
Happy (Belated? Early?) New Year depending on where you are! I look forward to more backlong conquering in the year to come and hope you, too, finally decide to tackle your games sitting in the corner....
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39 - Ultima Underworld
Ultima Underworld (along with the rest of the Ultima series) is one of the major reasons I started this blog. Despite my broad experience with games, I still have major blind spots I was seeking to...
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40 - Past is Future
After playing only five minutes of Ultima Underworld, I was already floored by its brilliance.OK, that may sound a little dramatic, but I am extremely impressed with the quality of game design and...
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41 - The Next Level
I was a little worried I would end up eating some of my words after the initial gush about Ultima Underworld, but after exploring the first floor of the Stygian Abyss my hopes are high that this will...
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Horror and Badassery
Alright, let’s get one thing straight: I apologize for not posting, but I can’t really feel bad about it because I didn’t have much time to play or write this week. I have been able to explore roughly...
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Spec Ops: The Line
After completing Spec Ops: The Line I have been thinking about it compulsively. I cannot shake it, the game is haunting me. I feel the need to write down my thoughts about it to sort everything out so...
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42 - Dwarf Fortress
After going through the head-twisting roller coaster that is Spec Ops: The Line, I am back on board with Ultima Underworld and making progress. I explored and cleared out the second level of the Abyss...
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43 - Holidays
Well, Chinese New Year was a good chance to get away from work for a while, but not a great way to get any gaming done. I had hoped to use the five day break as an opportunity to knock out a lot of...
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