Posts Tagged “video-games”
Push the Button
I had an unexpected moment in a police station that got me thinking about my life. Or rather, my character did.
Heroism
I’m very pleased. City of Heroes is now free-to-play, and it runs on my wife’s computer. This is good news because it runs very poorly on my aging laptop. Looks like I’ll be making my way back to Paragon City and the Rogue Isles once again. Woot! I’ve updated the “Game With Me!” page with the servers I play on.
Blasting Bad Guys
I’m just now playing through Fallout 3, and I’m enjoying it a lot. I love post-apocalyptic fiction. It’s also been a while since I played through an RPG, so it’s a nice change of pace from my usual shooters.
The XLM LAN-tacular!
The Extra Life Ministries LAN-tacular will be at my place on September 17, starting at 2 pm.
Razorclown Roundup: August 2011
I recently beat Portal 2 co-op with my brother-in-law. Great story, great gameplay, great for bonding. I also learned something valuable: it’s easy to get snippy with someone when you’re playing a collaborative puzzle game past midnight, when you’re both mentally dulled. For the sake of your friendship — and science — call it a night and come at it fresh later.
Final Boss Syndrome
It’s a staple of the Final Fantasy series. It’s happened in several pen-and-paper roleplaying games I’ve played with friends. And I’ve seen it in several movies, most egregiously in Equilibrium and Resident Evil: Afterlife.
Shoot the Clown
My typical Friday night? Hang out with wife and baby until they go to bed, then park myself in front of the Xbox.
Add to Friends List
I got the chance to play some Halo: Reach online yesterday. I do love me some shooty action, but playing online is always a mixed bag. There are some not-fun types out there that love nothing more than to cuss you out or — perhaps worse — scream nonsense into the mic until your ears bleed.*
Nazi Zombies: The Pumpkin
Carved by Kyle Cronin
Unlockables!
This little spoof goes out to my churchgoing friends. Up your Christian cred with these achievements!
Memorial Day
I sit here in comfort, writing about fictional soldiers and playing first-person shooters. Meanwhile, real, flesh-and-blood people duck behind rocks to avoid rockets.
Achievements Aren't
I admit, I get a little thrill when I hear that little pa-pluck sound.
There is No Prayer Gauge
My wife and I were discussing a tough conversation she was praying about, and she wondered aloud if she had prayed enough.