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Think about the things that frightened you the most as a child. Would you give them a second thought now? For some of us, the answer is no. We had silly frights created by an overactive imagination and lack of understanding about how the world works. For others, the answer might be yes. Just...
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We all knew it would happen eventually. Plants Vs. Zombies, the silly little tower defense game that could, was so successful that other studios would have to launch their own versions of the game. The key to the continued success of Plants Vs. Zombies is the actual quality of the game. A few impostors...
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Looking for an easy time waster? Try Dead Pixel from Rzook over at Newgrounds. It is a point and click puzzle game that anyone can play with ease. I recommend wiping off your monitor before you start. No reason. The object of Dead Pixel is to pick out the discolored pixel on the computer...
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Last week, I announced a giveaway inspired by the Smithsonian Museum of American Art exhibit The Art of Video Games. Today, I can announce the winner with her story. Congratulations, Kerri. I’ll e-mail you later today to get your shipping information. Here’s Kerri’s favorite video game memory: My favorite video game memory is playing...
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Over the weekend, I visited Washington, D.C. with my brother. We did most of the usual tourist things: memorials, museums, tons of photographs. After a bad experience with some nasty staff at the National Gallery of Art, we decided to stick with the Smithsonian museums. It was a good call. The Smithsonian American Art...
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On this edition of Play It, we look at a creepy and cute online puzzle game about making friends. Happy Dead Friends is a cool little linking puzzle game from rhinogames on Newgrounds. The goal is simple. You have a series of hexagon maps filled with sad zombies. The only way to make them...
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The Twisted Metal series has always served one purpose in the video game universe: fast-paced car combat. Sure, there is an ever growing cast of demented characters and ironic twist endings that wish they had the clout of The Twilight Zone, but the draw is the fighting. The series has staked out a brand...
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On this edition of Play It, we look at a deeply personal biographical game. The experience is all about using the form of video games to create a sense of familiarity with a less discussed subject. Dys4ia has been getting a lot of press, for better or worse. The concept receives praise even if...
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On this edition of Play It, we look at an ambitious game that manages to look great, have a story, and handle well. Ace Pilot is an overhead shooter with a great look to it. The gameplay is all well and good, but the look of the game and storytelling is the star. You...
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Kickstarter has the power to change lives. The online fundraising platform allows anyone to put up a donation page for a creative venture. This could be anything from asking for a a new piece of equipment to funding a complete video game to covering the publishing costs for a book. So long as you...
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