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I hope so. I tried the demo back when it first came out but I can't remember much about it. I have fond memories of putting together amazing games in Civ 1 (networks of railroads everywhere, cranking luxury rate to max out happy citizens, etc). Maybe that's why I keep coming back! I guess if I need to feel smart I can… Read more

I'll never know since I still refuse to join facebook. Coincidentally, I just caved less than an hour ago and bought Civ V on the 50% off steam sale. I am such a sucker for Sid - I keep forgetting I'm not good at Civilization, but I forget by the time each new revision hits. Read more

That's in august, kind of out of the timeframe. But yeah, this whole list is bookended by Deus Ex in August and Mass Effect 3 in early 2012. Nuts! Read more

Weird, amazon lists Rising for Nov 1, 2011. Usually they are more on top of those release dates. Ok, so one drops off the list ;) Read more

So who's ready for an old fashioned falcon punch in the wallet? Here is what is coming out in a 2 month span this fall: Read more

What was the word on Hard Corps? Is it actually crazy hard like the genesis contra: hard corps game? Read more

Another 'how far can you go' iOS game that also has leveling up and skill specialization is called Berzerk Ball. It had me hooked for a good couple of hours and was free at the time I got it (not sure if it still is or not) Read more

Yeah, the saturn pad is my all-time favorite controller, especially for fighters and brawlers. I even had the (3rd party) adapter that let you use saturn controllers on the dreamcast ;) Read more

You know who would love this post - Bob Loblaw. He writes Bob Loblaw's Law Blog. Read more

Pretty sure you don't actually get those credits until the game ships to you, otherwise people could just preorder, take their credit, then cancel preorders. Unless the text in the offer said something different. Read more

Can't give enough props for the Last Starfighter shout out today. Man, being a kid in the early 80s was the best - HeMan, GI Joe, Thundercats, real new star wars movies in theaters every 3 years. It was the best, Jerry. The best! Read more

As we are hitting a bit of a gaming lull I was thinking of revisiting some older games. Usually when that mood strikes I head straight for Heroes of Might and Magic 3, but I might re-install Age of Wonders or possibly even Arcanum again. Read more

Doesn't matter to me. This is the only thing I'm 'preordering' all year so they can feel free to throw in whatever extra stuff they want. I usually just wait a couple of months until games are in the $30-40 range but BF3 seems like it will definitely be worth jumping on right at release. Read more

@Nightshift Nurse: It's like a moving Yes album cover ;) Read more

@dracosummoner: Well, to each his own I guess. Personally I feel as though the ME universe is absolutely full to the brim with personality, atmosphere and nearly limitless possibilities for both storytelling and shooting guys. And I don't feel that way about Halo. Read more

@Duuuuuuude: Brotherhood introduced the execution streaks where you could chain one guy to the next and just wipe out a whole group with flowing moves. It was added to break up the monotony of combat in AC2 which was just wait...wait...counter kill, repeat. Read more

"I'm Commander Shepard, and when I'm on the Citadel I always use Razer brand peripherals" Read more

Finished LA Noire last night. I have to say I was kind of disappointed throughout most of the game but the last 25% or so started turning it around for me. Contrary to what I've seen posted, I felt the ending was quite strong. I liked the way threads from previous cases started to get woven in and everything brought… Read more

@DukeOfPwn: Wait, you get worked up because they wouldn't give the ceo of their major competitor a special sneak peak at a tradeshow? I think you might be too invested in this ;) Read more

I guess that's true; assuming the individual screen function is widely utilized by developers there are plenty of situations where each person will need one. I guess the most likely scenario would be each household will buy one extra and then if kids friends come over they will have to bring their own controller. I… Read more