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Yeah, I remember those days. Neuromancer on Apple ][e used a similar code wheel I think. The original Railroad Tycoon used the 'X word on page Y of the manual' method. And I kind of remember Populous showing some type of flag or symbol and you had to identify. Read more

@Squishpoke: Probably has a basement room set up like a mini-theater, nice 190+ inch projection screen, etc. It's not that uncommon any more; I know a couple of folks with a similar set up. Read more

"Killing giant weapons with hundreds of powerful weapons" Read more

This would be my goty winner, just because RDR didn't really click and engage me the way it did for many others (and yes I played it through all the way to the very end). Read more

@zack10house: I guess since I don't buy DS games until they have been out for a few months I'm not dialed into the day 1 price for top tier titles are. I guess we're lucking out that they aren't charging more then. Read more

Wow, $300 for a 3DS and 1 game... Yeah I was planning on getting one but I think I'm in the 'wait for the first and hopefully cheaper hardware revision' camp. Read more

So I came across some actual role playing in Mass Effect 2 recently that I was pretty happy about. Read more

@RyanBaer: See I feel the opposite. But I'm one of the (apparently very) few that don't care for the whole zero suit, samus-as-sex-kitten angle. Give me some good ol ass kicking in a varia suit and visor any day! Read more

Laggy, unresponsive controls though. And no matter which button I push my guy dives to the ground and writhes in pain even with no one around him... Read more

@KayRaid: Hans, buhbe... I can give him to ya Read more

@Marasai: Douchebaggery Read more

Kinda looking forward to this. Tried several other online ccg/tactical type games (Chron X, Pox Nora). Also tried the MTG game on xbla (which was fun but I found eventually too limited in deck editing options). Read more

@Kariodude: Let's just see if they support WPA for wireless connectivity or if I'm going to have to switch my router to WEP mode every time the kids want to play pokemon with their cousins. Grrr *shakes fist* Read more

So here's a question for all you world of warcraft players. My account has been closed for 2 years and in fact I've gotten a new computer and wow isn't even installed on it. Read more

Simple - because it's designed and managed by people stuck in the traditional model. They simply looked for a way to move the existing model onto the new digital platforms thinking 'do the same things we already did ??? profit!' Read more

@kgf1324: Ha, no kidding! When the article said 5 features games coming out in the next few weeks I assumed M&M Clash of Heroes would be one of them. Booo-urns! Read more

Wow, he did a terrific job. Great attention to detail. I agree that guile is very well done. Almost wish I had this game so I could import this and check it out! Read more

@Evdor: That's really cool. Just one more good argument for a professionally developed tabletop RPG for Mass Effect. (yes I have searched around and know about the homebrewed ones that mod various other obscure game systems). Read more

@Eternal: Bowie always has been a trendsetter... Read more

Don't know about anyone else but I've been having a hugely great time with NBA Jam on the 360. Randomly got hooked up with someone cool in online 2v2 and we stuck together for the rest of the night wrecking people as Oklahoma City - westbrook and durant just housing people. I've done the first campaign as well,… Read more