Monthly Archives: October 2004

Let the Half-Wit Speak

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As the world anxiously awaits the release of The Next Big Thing(s), I wanted to revisit a topic I had written about a few months back: professional game review sites/publications and the sorry state of independent (read: not purchased and paid for) gaming media.

Not that I can do much better, but hell … in the land of the idiots, the half-wit is king.

Have a look around at the review sites. Do you really think a site with flashing banners of “Me love you long time for 5 dollah (wait for animation) IN GRAND FELONY YUGOCRAFT 2!!” isn’t whoring out the wordcount to GFY2?

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Videocard Tweaks

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From Ask Joystiq:

We start with the one we hear the most. This one comes from
bernesto: “What’s the best tool to optimize my PC for gaming?”

This is an easy one. Every game depends on your videocard to pump out the graphics. So, if you want to get the most
out of your game, you have to tackle the GPU. We have one word for you — Powerstrip.

…excerpt from: Joystiq … Foton’s tip that will save you hours of time: just buy a new video card. Problem solved.

Guild Wars Client Download

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“This file will let you download the Guild Wars Game Client needed for the World Preview Event taking place October 29 through 31, 2004. This download will allow you to preload assets needed for this special event. Also, be sure to check out GameSpot’s exclusive preview event November 6-7.”
…excerpt from: Gamespot … Go play it, NOW!!