Tag Archives: Computer Games

What’s in a setting?

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Ellisthion

Whether we talk of gaming, movies, or literature, a single important choice is the setting. By this I mean the time period, level of technology, and the like. In particular, the time period is a very strong influence on a … Continue reading →

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Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny- Yes you can download it and play it still…

Posted on October 29, 2008 by RupertG

Growing up, one of my absolute favourite games was Ultima V – Warriors of Destiny. The scope of the game, the large maps, the magic system, story, characters, etc, made it one of the most enthralling games of my childhood. … Continue reading →

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Mindjolt games on Facebook – A Review

Posted on October 3, 2008 by mardo

Those of you who are my Facebook friends would have noticed that everytime I play a game, a few of my so called friends (who I will feel free to insult here), make it their goal to play the same … Continue reading →

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Half-Life: Full Life Consequences

Posted on August 8, 2008 by BjoernBitter

I was doing my morning reading when I came across this hilarious HL2 fan fiction (edit) after a little research I found the source! Squirrelking’s Fanfiction John Freeman who was Gordon Freemans brother was one day in an office typing … Continue reading →

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Construct Your Own Dwarf Fortress!

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Cuchulain
A dwarf miner mining.

If you liked Moria, if you’ve ever enjoyed a Rogue-like game but were perhaps disappointed by the repetitious nature of the game and the limited gameplay, then chances are Dwarf Fortress is for you. This game – created single-handedly over … Continue reading →

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Old Awesome Games – Moria

Posted on July 30, 2008 by RupertG

About 20 years ago I visited my cousins in Canada. They had something very awesome that I had not encountered much before – a computer… I must have spent the equivalent of whole days playing old DOS games and eating … Continue reading →

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Doom on the iPhone? Yes please…

Posted on July 28, 2008 by RupertG

oh wait… How would you control it? That would be a toughy… In case you are wondering why I am going on about this, id Software‘s John Carmack (a fan of the iPhone) has come out and said that one … Continue reading →

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My Favourite iPhone Game (at the moment)

Posted on July 24, 2008 by RupertG
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I have to admit it… I have downloaded a LOT of applications from the App Store. And by a lot, I mean, well, lots. I have played the following games that I rate quite highly: Crash Bandicoot, Apple’s Texas Hold … Continue reading →

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