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I’ve researched violence in video games related to aggression in kids, and the results are inconclusive. These studies basically state what common sense would conclude. The more...
On December 17, 1903 the world was never the same. The Wright brothers successfully flew an aircraft for 12 seconds! No other discovery, invention or cultural revolution has so...
With the multitude of big-name, extramungous, hugitudinal titles this year, it’s no wonder that forums are alive with speculation, conspiracy theory and downright bashing of titles that do not...
I am very, very excited about the upcoming release of Halo 2. I find this interesting because I don’t even own an Xbox. So why do I care? What do I care if the game gets game...
I’ve been coming to GameSpot since 2000, but it wasn’t until this past summer that I actually started going to the forums. I have always been drawn to the site for its ability to post updated...
We’ve all witnessed games that failed to live up to our expectations. Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness and, most recently but although not a bad game, Fable come to mind. But once in a...
Since Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is only hours away from release, there is something else that will soon follow suit. Protesters against violence in video games will no doubt be rallying to...
I don't know what it is about Best Buy that compels me to buy things. I don't know if it is the brightness of the store, the excellent video game displays or just the fact that I'm a sucker for...
I see the question, “Are there any girl gamers out there?” or something to that effect, at least several times per week. I read in gaming magazines about “girl gamers”, and the articles...
As the gaming industry grows, advertising is becoming more and more an everyday reality in certain games. The fact of the matter is that last year’s game profits exceeded the film industry’s at...
I follow the news, politics, current events, etc. and last night I finally put all the information (signs, rather) together. I have undisputable evidence that the world is coming to an end. I...
ChronoSquall's recent journal entry has inspired my entry regarding the terrible Star Wars prequel trilogy....
Wow, could Gamespot possibly release more reviews in a week? And on top of that, the games reviewed sound very, very compelling. So it seems my list of wanted titles grows exponentially while my...
In my opinion Cheney won. He has excellent presence, which you would expect of leadership. But I really got the impression he makes the decisions in the White House. I also thought Cheney was...
I don't want to start a feud , but I just wanted to post my opinion about the first debate between Kerry and Bush. I guess I was anti-Bush for a while.. just disgusted with the whole Iraq thing,...
My wife and I just returned from our trip to Tampa, FL on Tuesday night. We took a road trip to Tampa, FL starting last Friday 9/17. Hurricane Ivan was lingering in Tennesee; so, we were very...
Look at this SOB!!!! It's covering parts of Georgia and Mississippi, not to mention all of Alabama! And it's headed north to Tennessee, where it's going to "chill out" for a little bit. That's...
Well, it's my third wedding anniversary. We are heading out to Florida on Thursday. Thank goodness Ivan headed west, but we are still going to hit some pretty bad weather in Atlanta, GA. Oh...
I love Dunkin' Donuts coffee. No, let me clarify... I really, really, really love Dunkin' Donuts coffee.. I get a large with xtra cream and sugar, and I feel like I'm "KING OF THE WORLD". In...
Thank goodness for the 3-day weekend. I took a wrong turn at Albuquerque (so to speak). I'm on the 3rd continent trying to get the Wind Seal. I have been leveling up and getting new customized...
I’ve researched violence in video games related to aggression in kids, and the results are inconclusive. These studies basically state what common sense would conclude. The more...
Posted Nov 18, 2004 3:59 am PT
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Blair Witch CombatOn December 17, 1903 the world was never the same. The Wright brothers successfully flew an aircraft for 12 seconds! No other discovery, invention or cultural revolution has so...
Posted Nov 13, 2004 9:51 am PT
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Flying Under the RadarWith the multitude of big-name, extramungous, hugitudinal titles this year, it’s no wonder that forums are alive with speculation, conspiracy theory and downright bashing of titles that do not...
Posted Nov 8, 2004 3:48 pm PT
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Hype me up baby!!!!I am very, very excited about the upcoming release of Halo 2. I find this interesting because I don’t even own an Xbox. So why do I care? What do I care if the game gets game...
Posted Nov 5, 2004 5:01 pm PT
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We are a special breedI’ve been coming to GameSpot since 2000, but it wasn’t until this past summer that I actually started going to the forums. I have always been drawn to the site for its ability to post updated...
Posted Nov 3, 2004 4:39 pm PT
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Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming: When Games Exceed ExpectationsWe’ve all witnessed games that failed to live up to our expectations. Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness and, most recently but although not a bad game, Fable come to mind. But once in a...
Posted Oct 27, 2004 4:02 am PT
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Violence in Video Games -- Let the witchhunt beginSince Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is only hours away from release, there is something else that will soon follow suit. Protesters against violence in video games will no doubt be rallying to...
Posted Oct 25, 2004 4:38 pm PT
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I almost lost it today -- the onslaught begins!I don't know what it is about Best Buy that compels me to buy things. I don't know if it is the brightness of the store, the excellent video game displays or just the fact that I'm a sucker for...
Posted Oct 25, 2004 4:25 am PT
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The Chick or the Egg: Why is gaming so esoteric for women?I see the question, “Are there any girl gamers out there?” or something to that effect, at least several times per week. I read in gaming magazines about “girl gamers”, and the articles...
Posted Oct 22, 2004 6:13 pm PT
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Commercialism-The future of gaming?As the gaming industry grows, advertising is becoming more and more an everyday reality in certain games. The fact of the matter is that last year’s game profits exceeded the film industry’s at...
Posted Oct 21, 2004 2:54 pm PT
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Signs the Apocalyse is nearI follow the news, politics, current events, etc. and last night I finally put all the information (signs, rather) together. I have undisputable evidence that the world is coming to an end. I...
Posted Oct 20, 2004 5:07 pm PT
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The new Star Wars Trilogy is terrible-- Lucas please leave well enough alone!ChronoSquall's recent journal entry has inspired my entry regarding the terrible Star Wars prequel trilogy....
Posted Oct 18, 2004 3:09 pm PT
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Dunkin' Donuts Diaries: Gamespot should take responsibility for their reviewing!Wow, could Gamespot possibly release more reviews in a week? And on top of that, the games reviewed sound very, very compelling. So it seems my list of wanted titles grows exponentially while my...
Posted Oct 8, 2004 3:04 pm PT
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Dunkin' Donuts Diaries: The Vice Presidential DebateIn my opinion Cheney won. He has excellent presence, which you would expect of leadership. But I really got the impression he makes the decisions in the White House. I also thought Cheney was...
Posted Oct 6, 2004 3:23 pm PT
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Dunkin' Donuts Diaries: DON'T Believe the Hype- Bush won the debate.I don't want to start a feud , but I just wanted to post my opinion about the first debate between Kerry and Bush. I guess I was anti-Bush for a while.. just disgusted with the whole Iraq thing,...
Posted Oct 5, 2004 3:03 pm PT
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6 comments
Dunkin' Donuts Diaries: Post Vacation Edition 10-1-2004My wife and I just returned from our trip to Tampa, FL on Tuesday night. We took a road trip to Tampa, FL starting last Friday 9/17. Hurricane Ivan was lingering in Tennesee; so, we were very...
Posted Oct 1, 2004 4:24 pm PT
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Dunkin' Donuts Diaries Special Edition: I officially hate Hurricane IvanLook at this SOB!!!! It's covering parts of Georgia and Mississippi, not to mention all of Alabama! And it's headed north to Tennessee, where it's going to "chill out" for a little bit. That's...
Posted Sep 16, 2004 1:19 pm PT
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Dunkin' Donuts Diaries Dateline: 9/14/04Well, it's my third wedding anniversary. We are heading out to Florida on Thursday. Thank goodness Ivan headed west, but we are still going to hit some pretty bad weather in Atlanta, GA. Oh...
Posted Sep 14, 2004 5:29 pm PT
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Dunkin' Donuts Diaries: Dateline 9/9/04I love Dunkin' Donuts coffee. No, let me clarify... I really, really, really love Dunkin' Donuts coffee.. I get a large with xtra cream and sugar, and I feel like I'm "KING OF THE WORLD". In...
Posted Sep 9, 2004 2:09 pm PT
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Hopelessly addicted to ToSThank goodness for the 3-day weekend. I took a wrong turn at Albuquerque (so to speak). I'm on the 3rd continent trying to get the Wind Seal. I have been leveling up and getting new customized...
Posted Sep 5, 2004 6:36 am PT
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