MMO and Game Industry Related blogging
Posted On Thursday, May 13th, 2010 By Jay
It’s been quite a trip these past couple of years. I remember 4 years ago, about this time of year, setting out on an adventure to join the gaming industry. Yesterday I got let go, layed off and I will save you the various Emperor’s New Groove quotes I want to make.
Today is a new day. The sun is shining, the air is fresh and spring is in the air. It’s time to do a little spring cleaning.
Posted On Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 By Jay
It isn’t often that I play and enjoy stealth games. I haven’t seriously returned to this genre since the original Splinter Cell. Even though stealth isn’t my preferred genre, I suggest this title to gaming fans everywhere! The folks up at Ubisoft Montreal have outdone themselves.
Below I illustrate systems or concepts I found interesting while playing Conviction.
Michael Ironside is Sam Fisher
Cover Mechanic and Resource Management.
VO, or as the AI like to say “asshole this, asshole that! Think that will work asshole! Asshole! Asshole!”
Michael Ironside is Sam Fisher
Not system or even design related I know. At first I was taken aback and wondering how his arms grew back after that dreadful fall from that mars elevator. I realize his voice is not new to Splinter Cell fans. It was however new to me. His voice acting, coupled with excellently written dialog made Sam’s many cut-scenes and quips quite bearable. To celebrate, for the first time on GToB, I’ve embedded a youtube video. Watch it.
O that’s nice!
Cover Mechanic and Resource Management
Normally I wouldn’t bother covering the basics of the stealth genre. I feel that it is the responsibility of the game studio to create a set Continue Reading
Posted On Monday, May 3rd, 2010 By Jay
I’m back!
Finally! Wordpress breaths again! Serves me right for keeping around 2 year old plugins…
Moving on! I have many updates and plenty of observations, things I like and other GToB none sense!
On with the show! Below is the list of games I either am currently playing, have played (and beaten) and plan to play in the coming month.
Splinter Cell: Conviction – 360 – Beat
Civilization 4: Mod Fall from Heaven 2 – PC
Super Street Fighter 4 – 360 – zomg awesome
Blood Bowl PC: Dark Elf Edition
It’s a wonder I have any time. I’m sooo excited that I can post again! Eat it Intertoobs!!!
Posted On Monday, March 29th, 2010 By Jay
March has turned out to be more eventful then ever. I am getting married in early April. Whee to me!
I look forward to getting back to a normal schedule. I will check back with a summary of my gaming activities and thoughts on the state of the industry soon!
TTFN
Posted On Monday, March 1st, 2010 By Jay
Here are some quick updates.
I’m working on a new Things I Like Template. It will have pictures. Please keep the mass hysteria to a minimum.
I like Dante’s Inferno. I disliked Darksiders. *shrug*
I participated in a Game Dev MW2 tournament. Lemme tell you, the guys from Neversoft are really good.
I’ve been busy at work on a super secret project that no one can talk about.
WoW Stuff:
I switched to Shadow. I may write a couple shadow guides for the bosses in ICC I’ve dropped.
My offspec is holy. Blizzard did good.
I no longer PvP. Sad Panda.
STO Stuff:
I am having a lot of fun with this game.
This game is a big change for Cryptic Studios.
You can play it in bite sized chunks.
They need to fix their UI design. It blows to put it nicely.
They need to fix their player training of the UI. That blows harder.
They need to make more of the episodes open instance, seriously. This will open up opportunities to create excellent single player content AND encourage people to play together.
They need to make the lower tier ships valuable. I don’t know how to solve this issue but it’s there. Currently there is no reason to use a lower tier ship once Continue Reading
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