( Skyrim, minor spoilers )

 I am pleasantly surprised (which admittedly does not take a lot when it comes to Electronic Arts). Downloading the two older expansion packs for Sims 3 was ridiculously cheap - in fact, even cheaper than advertised on their website.  And I get to install them 5 times, more if I uninstall. Installation is slow but automatic.  (I resent not being ( Read more... )

After I installed Windows anew, I am not installing the Steam network (or Impulse either) until I actually need them.
I have a feeling that could be a while.

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There is a Caramelldansen-based game for iPhone (and iPod Touch).
YouTube demonstration.
Available with Swedish, English and German caramell lyrics.
IS THAT EVEN LEGAL?
Warning: Caramelldansen in ANY form will burn out your brain. But it is cheaper than illegal drugs.

I logged on the game today and was surprised to find a lot of people playing on a Saturday morning (American time). Don't people have sleep to catch up on? The two commonly used servers were both yellow ( Read more... )

The Sims 3 Late Night expansion pack does not come with Train's "Hey, Soul Sister" in Simlish.

That's half my perceived value of the pack, you guys.

That song was made for Simlish. Seriously, the melody is much too good to have the lyrics interfere with it.

And it would fit the theme perfectly.

Sorry to hear the Elemental team was fired. Seriously, the game wasn't THAT poorly done, was it? They should just rebrand it "for casual players" who don't expect human-level or above AI. If they can make AI that wins a game of Elemental on the largest map, we humans have every reason to be afraid for our future employment.

Stardock sent me a mail telling me that the game is coming already on 24th. I have not betatested it, but from what I hear it is FINALLY a worthy successor to Master of Magic. (After more than 15 years ( Read more... )

I found this today. "Why games will take over our lives" (CNN Labs)
It is not quite what it sounds like. It is more like my dream, I guess, only worse. Much worse.

"Video games need a more diverse cast of characters" (New Scientist ( Read more... )