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Metal Gear Solid 4- I cannot understand why it receives such praise. Some people seem to have extreme reverence for the series to the point that they will rate it highly no matter what. It has about as many cut scenes as it does gameplay, which is a problem already, but what makes matters...

We named our daughter Eisley, which is uncommon, but I don't foresee any teasing. The only problem I see with it is some people want to pronounce the long "E" sound instead of the long "I" sound, but I explain to them that it's like the name Eisenhower or Einstein, and then it makes complete...

I'm actually enjoying it. I bought one after reading positive reviews and hearing some of my friends say good things about it. I admit that I was very skeptical of it prior to launch, but I've found that it provides me with an amusing way to get a little exercise, and I really like the voice...

Check me out. I'm dancing! I'm dancing! -- Claptrap in Borderlands What a fool you are! -- Multiple NPCs in Oblivion

Console exclusives, while negative in some respects, are, in my opinion, a good thing. Granted, there are those that don't get to experience them due to not owning a particular console, but many of us would have missed out on a lot of great console exclusive experiences were it not for people...

So that makes me part of the Houston Rockets. That's certainly not a bad thing. Much better than what I would have become in most video games. Do I get the money that comes along with my new position? I hope so.

I'm glad that someone finally mentioned this. Too many websites are spoiling games nowadays. There are plenty of ways to describe the good and bad qualities of a game without giving specific examples. What the reviewer has done is inexcusable, and I will no longer read video game reviews or...

Fanboys disappoint me. I sometimes hate to be associated with gamers because of them.

There's this wonderful thing called moderation. It's a neat concept wherein a person can play video games and watch TV, yet still make time for an active lifestyle filled with exercise and other activities. It doesn't have to be all or nothing. Equating playing video games and watching TV with...

The glitch in Oblivion where the NPC dialogue from where the voice actor messed up her lines was left in the game. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fojexdbXIIc&feature=related Also, there is a Mario Bros. reference in Assassin's Creed II where Ezio first meets his uncle...

I used to primarily be a PC gamer, but I don't think the hassles are worth it anymore. Consoles offer such great gaming experiences, and provide the vast majority of features that PC games have. That's not to say that PC games don't offer any advantages. The mod community for PC games is...

Braid and Shadow Complex for sure.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii. I like the idea of co-op with up to four people in a traditional 2-D side-scroller, but the implementation creates a lot of frustration. First of all, the game is challenging enough due to obstacles and enemies, but the extra players on the screen at the same time...

I always hear about the evils of Gamestop, and while I'm sure there is a lot of truth to it, the local one here is actually a nice place to visit. It's well-organized and the staff are extremely helpful. They've even gone out of their way to do a few favors for me. So, I can't really complain...

Lord of the Rings Trilogy