I've begun to notice something in my gaming life; misery loves company.I know what your thinking, “that's an old saying Steve so what are you talking about?” If you give me a few minutes of your time I'll try and explain it.As a child of..
Topics: Borderlands, Gaming, video games

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I recently picked up a copy of the game Borderlands for the Xbox 360. When I first heard about this game I was excited. Shortly after reading about the game I began to become skeptical. What at first looked like pure awesome had begun to look like only...
Topics: Borderlands, Guns, video games

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Before I acquired my Xbox360 I had no idea why many gamers valued achievements. For those who may be unaware, the achievement system (trophies on the PS3) awards points to gamers based on miscellaneous actions performed during a game.Some achievements...
Topics: Achievement, video games

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The Panzer General series of games has been out since 1994 when SSI published the first one. Seven sequels were produced with Allied Assault being the most recent. SSI is no longer its own company and this particular incarnation of the title was created..
Topics: America, Card game, Germany, Live, video games

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Yes, you read the title correctly, a black Wii is coming to Europe (Well UK and Ireland at least). No news on when it comes to America.The Wii console is about to get an exciting new look as it launches across Europe in sleek black.The black Wii will be..
Topics: Nintendo Wii, Wii

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