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One man’s dream inspires others
Minecraft has a lot to answer for. Not only has it rapidly risen to prominence amongst its fellow indie games, it has also become a blockbuster bestseller in mere months. In doing so, Minecraft has forever altered the landscape of how independent games are created. For those sad, sad souls [...]
‘Civilization 5’ not for average gamer
Sid Meier’s ‘Civilization 5’ is a tough nut to crack— especially for a noobie. For veterans of the almost-20-year-old series, ‘Civilization 5’ will be fresh, fun and easy to understand. For players new to the series, ‘Civ 5’ will be incredibly confusing at first. But once the [...]
Think before you pink this month
As many are already aware, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There are runs, walks, t-shirts, hoodies and fundraisers galore, all being represented by the color pink. It is easy to get caught up in the fight against breast cancer. It is an incredibly debilitating and deadly type of [...]
‘Halo: Reach’ soundtrack fitting end to ‘Halo’ music
Bungie does not pay Martin O'Donnell nearly enough for what he does— and what he does, he does magnificently. He is the man behind the music of ‘Halo.’ One of the hallmarks of the ‘Halo’ series, apart from the armor-clad Spartans and energy sword-wielding Covenant, is its iconic [...]
A vote’s a vote, except when it is for the Tea Party
Undecided voters, listen up. This is one of the rare Seal of Approvals that is strictly political. Coming from a fellow undecided voter, who is neither Democrat nor Republican, it is undeniable that the fledgling Tea Party does have a certain allure. After all, it is one of the few homegrown [...]