Recent content by K.

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    Gears of War 3 Hits the Torrent Tubes

    I agree that the issue of piracy is a relevant topic. It is this one news posting that irritates me. It just reeks of schadenfreude. - The headline makes it look like an actual release message. - The writing tone is dismissive of Microsoft's reaction, falling short of adding a "ha-ha"...
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    Gears of War 3 Hits the Torrent Tubes

    Dear Escapist? This should not be a news topic, really. I am a bit disappointed that you feel informing the internets to fire up their torrentsearch is a part of gamer culture. [edit] Oh, new forum rules: "Similarly, posts including, advocating, or linking to illegal or adult material...
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    281: Rated E for Everywhere

    Can anyone recommend a children's games for the DS that gives a sense of adventure, does not require reading and is actually good?
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    268: The Best Planet Companion

    Thanks for the link. Ah, good times. Really one of my all-time favorites. I learned about the game from a programmer, who was impressed by what was possible with the Quake-Engine.
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    255: The Player and the Pusher-Man

    Further reading on the topic of reward systems and human/rat behaviour (and because i like to link to design blogs): http://mylarx.wordpress.com/2010/02/24/behaviourist-game-design/# Look! There is even a shiny graph!
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    Good game, awful ending

    Anachronox Seriously, it 'ends' at a mid point of the story with some rushed conclusions mashed in. Felt very much like a case of "we need to wrap this up now in two scenes - before the developer shuts down".
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    Rebecca Mayes Muses: Guitar Hero

    Yes, her voice is rather clear and loud enough, but it's not only about the volume. The problem lies with the recipients: If I am simply unable to hear certain frequencies, mo.t con.er.a..on. fe.l li.. re.di.. crip.l.d te.t You can usually get the words and their meaning from the context -...
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    Unskippable: Borderlands

    I like the show. But, please guys, give me subtitles or increase the volume on the videos. I had problems understanding most of the dialogue in this one.