Category Archives: Level Up

The Next Big Thing

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

This week, I participate in a little thing wandering around various writerly circles where we discuss what we’re working on. 1) What is the title of your next book/work? City of Devils 2) Where did the idea come from for … Continue reading →

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What a difference a port makes…

Posted on November 24, 2012 by

It’s probably safe to say the Skyrim craze is over. It was released over a year ago, and for at least a few months afterwards was pretty hot shit. Supposedly it still remains one of the most played games on … Continue reading →

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Bioware in 2012: The End is Nigh?

Posted on October 27, 2012 by

Various Show personnel, yours truly included, have sung the praises of one software developer over and over. Bioware. For over two decades, producers of amazing games. Risk-taking pioneers, talented, brilliant people who almost never failed to leave you satisfied with … Continue reading →

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Wandering in the Barrow-downs

Posted on October 10, 2012 by

In the past, I’ve mentioned the wise decision made by both Peter Jackson and Ralph Bakshi to remove certain elements from the early parts of The Lord of Rings. One is that damnable Tom Bombadil. The other is something far … Continue reading →

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Low-Rez Recollections: X-Com

Posted on August 11, 2012 by

Such a minimalist box cover, isn’t it? It’s like the company wasn’t even trying to market their game. It reminds me of those cheap ass modern movie poster campaigns where all they do is show you some weird logo on a black … Continue reading →

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TOR Goes Freemium: Implosion or Inevitability?

Posted on August 4, 2012 by

Over the past couple of years I’ve written a smattering of articles on the state of the MMORPG. I pondered if the Free To Play model was the future. Later, I wrote a post patting myself on the back that, among other predictions … Continue reading →

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The Team Fortress Meet and Greet

Posted on July 7, 2012 by

This week I’d like to take a break from the rants and criticisms and just take some time out to praise a series of videos. I know quite a few Satellite Show bloggers and readers are already aware that Valve … Continue reading →

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