February 28, 2009 33 Comments
Welcome, welcome to Blog Banter, the monthly blogging extravaganza headed by bs angel (hey, that’s me!). Blog Banter involves our cozy community of enthusiastic gaming bloggers, a common topic, and a week to post articles pertaining to said topic. The results are quite entertaining and can range from deeply insightful to ROFLMAO. Any questions about joining Blog Banter should be directed here. Check out other Blog Banter articles at the bottom of this post!
When you are a gamer and your significant other is not, it’s only natural to want to convert them into a denizen of your preferred virtual world. It’s no different than introducing them to your favorite movie or song, family member or friend, like or dislike. The path to the introduction of video games is one that can be reached in several different ways. Playing cooperatively instead of competitively is a common suggestion, as is starting with casual titles before bringing in the more hardcore ones. Bungie.net user JoelWarnke has a different idea though, and that idea revolves around a bribe.
February 27, 2009 13 Comments
Harrison Krix makes brilliantly amazing, completely bad ass, you’d-do-your-psycho-bitch-of-an-ex-girlfriend-to-get-your-hands-on-one custom made video game-themed props. While his previous endeavor consisted of a more than impressive Portal gun, his latest venture treads into the turbulent waters of BioShock. He started with a mid 20′s-era brass gasoline pump, worked a little magic (and by worked a little magic I mean did completely complicated things that I totally don’t understand), and ended up with an astonishing ADAM extracting syringe. I would like to take a second to point out that I did not write this blurb solely because it has a nipple on it. I wrote it because … whatever. Just go look at the pictures already.
February 27, 2009 113 Comments
Team Mythic, Team Flag, and regular matchmaking, oh my! Numerous flavors for numerous fans overflow the welcoming waters of Halo this weekend. Halo Wars Limited Collector’s Edition owners in Europe and Japan can get a head start on the slayer-heavy Team Mythic playlist. Those requring their regular double helping of experience can enjoy the more objective-friendly Team Flag offering. Those craving neither of those options can suck it. Don’t begin sucking it though until you’ve checked out last week’s responses to a screenshot featuring a sport only real Spartans play. Then try your hand at captioning a brand new Halo-themed image. Come on, it’ll be fun! Well, maybe not fun but it won’t be as bad as playing SWAT. Zing!
February 26, 2009 17 Comments
From offering a basic level of protection for your favorite technological gadget to keeping it safe from scratches, dirt, and other disadvantageous perils, utilizing a case or shell for your handheld console is a must. While the general preservation purpose is its most important feature, that doesn’t mean it can’t look good while simultaneously serving your safeguard needs. Apparently it doesn’t mean it can’t taste good either as these delectable handmade Japanese Nintendo DS shells (that will run you anywhere from $28 to $45 USD) so readily demonstrate. Don’t let the impracticality scare you either. Looking good always comes with a cost, and in this case it’s at the loss of being even remotely pragmatic. Be warned, if anybody tries to tell me these are the most atrocious things you have ever laid eyes upon, I will then happily present you with the overly blinged eyesores of yesteryear. Enjoy drooling over all these delicious handheld cases, and don’t blame me if you suddenly begin craving large amounts of sugar.
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