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X-COM Gave Me PTSD

April 18, 2013

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Right, before we continue on, let’s get one thing straight: I absolutely adore X-COM. I love the every cliché 50′s sci-fi alien invasion, I enjoy the meticulous planning and preparation. The tension the game builds and builds, compounding success and failure, balancing risk and reward, it’s so utterly engrossing and addictive. X-COM is hands down one of the best strategy games I’ve played (A genre which I have to admit I want to dive into more now), but it’s single-handedly one of my most traumatic gaming experiences as well.

X-COM is a brilliant game, but I think it’s the first one to psychologically damage me. Yes, I believe X-COM gave me Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

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Gaming Revelations

April 14, 2013

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Games can surprise us occasionally and when they truly surprise us those moments are unforgettable.

There are a few that really spring to my mind.

I apologise that there aren’t more (I was going to include some from Assassin’s Creed and Shadow of The Colossus), but I’ve had a little bit of a writer’s block lately. Hopefully just by getting inspired by these moments I will be back up and running at full capacity. Please enjoy.

 

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WH9M Plays: Civilization V Part 3

March 21, 2013

 

Hey everybody, this is the third part of Andy and Luna playing Civilization V! Please excuse the lack of proper introduction and the abrupt cut-off. Future parts will be better cut.

Let’s Dungeon! A WoW Adventure Part 3

March 18, 2013

 

Look! It’s the third part of Luna’s WoW Adventure. Also, Lava Hounds. I want one.

WH9M Plays: Civilization V Part 2

March 17, 2013

 

Finally, the long awaited next part of Luna and Andy’s Civilization V game. Follow their empire Denden’s rise to power! Please excuse the lack of proper introduction and the abrupt cut-off. The second part will be up soon and future parts will be better cut.

Let’s Dungeon! A WoW Adventure Part 2

March 16, 2013

 

Luna’s WoW Adventure continues.

Ben’s Trailer Round-UP

March 14, 2013

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After an extended rest period where I did nothing at all I’m back for your reading pleasure, and what better way to celebrate my return then with the classic trailer Round-UP.

Behold the tasty video goodness for yourself!

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