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Minecraft Is For Kids
After reading Jeff Vogel’s post about why adults don’t play Minecraft, I realized that I’m part of the problem. Exploring or creating things no longer holds any intrinsic reward; I play games to discover wonderful things, but those wonderful things … Continue reading
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How Deus Ex Brings Out The Worst In Me (And Why I Love It)
Games aren’t meant to be fun, right? We’re past that. These days they’re designed to be satisfying, and playing Deus Ex satisfies some of my deepest, darkest needs. I need to be fast. I need to be efficient. I need … Continue reading
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Labor Daze
Work, even fun and challenging creative work, can sometimes feel like a grind. That’s why Palette Swaps was created, and it’s why we’re spending our holiday studiously avoiding writing of any sort. In fact, since it’s a Federal holiday I’m … Continue reading
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The Name Game
I want to share something I stumbled across this week on BLDGBLOG, an intriguing game design project submitted for consideration in the 2011 Animal Architecture Awards. The project is called Theriomorphous Cyborg, and it’s one of (if not the only) … Continue reading
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Method Gaming 101
No matter what you love to play, games are all about self-improvement. Nail that combo. Jump that chasm. Top that score. Getting better at games is serious business, and I’m here this morning to teach you one of my secret … Continue reading
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Palette Swaps Podcast Episode 3: D&D Live On Tape
Episode Three of PSBS is available for your listening pleasure. In this episode Palette Swaps goes polyhedral as the crew gather at Nate’s palatial estate to drink, fight and throw dice. Also, we play some D&D and talk a bit … Continue reading
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Casually Hardcore
Sometimes I think God rested on the seventh day because he celebrated His Creation a little too hard the night before. Certainly I’ve spent my fair share of Sabbath days sobering up on the couch, but purchasing an iPad has … Continue reading
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Upgrade Your Equipment
Pizzeria owner Richard Davis invented kevlar body armor after being shot in the chest by three armed robbers during a routine delivery. Davis was a former Marine who ran a pizza shop in Detroit, and not only did he survive … Continue reading
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The Epic of Gilgamesh Was The Original Co-Op Campaign
Lately I’ve been playing games cooperatively and finding that doubling down on an experience with another player is always a blast, regardless of what game you’re playing. Our titles of choice have been Borderlands (excellent!) and Kane and Lynch 2: … Continue reading
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The Sport of Starcraft
Running is hard. It never takes long before doubt creeps in. Should I slow down or speed up? How far am I going today? Is my form correct? Playing Starcraft 2 competitively is proving equally challenging. I know I’m Protoss, … Continue reading
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