The isim
So this is not a "Bringing the Heat" blog but this is something I had wanted to write about and discuss for awhile. This is just gonna be my views on the topic of sexism in games and culture so...
View Articlecodforlife's 31/31: day 20(How I Think Each Of The Consoles Did This Generation)
This is a question that I've asked plenty of friends. And this is also a question that I've been asked myself by a couple of people. Well, to solve this, I have my answer in writing, so that the...
View ArticleFinding Religion in Dead Space
Very few games can talk about religion in a serious, respectful, and honest manner. We often see games skirt around the idea casually or barely dip their toe into the concept, but very few games...
View ArticleGod of War: Origins Collection Review
Since God of War first debuted on the PlayStation 2 back in 2005, Kratos has campaigned against his enemies across three different systems now, and in this case, the PSP. The Origins collection brings...
View Article31/31: Day 10- Best Missions in Zelda
In this case, mission are sequences that are required in order to progress the plot. Dungeons are pretty important, but without the missions in between, a Zelda game would be incomplete. Whether it's a...
View ArticleAn Adventure in Beta Testing: My Time with Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
The year has been filled with new and old IPs of great acclaim, yet few have fit such a category as Final Fantasy XIV. Resurrected from the ashes of its much criticized predecessor under the subtitle...
View ArticlePokemon White part 19 finally getting somewhere :D
So picking up where we left off last night I have more time today and only 3 pokemon left to level up to level 20 YAY! :D So let's get started shall we. :)Lepardas at level 15 can learn Pursuit. I...
View ArticleLove the Story...but Forget the Gameplay?
Quick, name your current game of the year. If sales numbers and review scores are anything to go on, then you either said Bioshock Infinite or The Last of Us, and for an understandable reason. Both...
View ArticleFinding Time To Be A Gamer
I'm going to be honest with you all for a moment; I'm tired. I just got home from a long shift at work, the back of both my heels are cut from trying to break in my new boots, my back hurts and I...
View ArticleA letter to Sony
Where's the games you're so fond of touting Sony? A FPS and car game both of which impressed but a few at E3. GI staff is going to preview them and maybe we can get hopeful again like at their initial...
View ArticleCan You Be Addicted to Free-To-Play?
You boot up Dota 2. After playing a couple of matches as Sniper, you realize you have an abundance of unopened chests in your inventory. Thinking to yourself, "I have $20.00 in my Steam wallet, let me...
View ArticleWhat makes a great game?
When you think of a great game several things come to mind. In this blog we will look at what makes a great game. There will be three games that most of the GIO community in some shape, form, or...
View Article4 Things I Want From The Next Tomb Raider
The recent Tomb Raider reboot was pretty much awesome, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement. You can listen to a Spoilercast I did for my site, Leviathyn, to hear some of our...
View ArticleWomen in Video Games From A Guy's Perspective
Okay so this is a topic a lot of people think guys should not have an opinion on. Which is probably true, but here it goes. I want to start by saying, I enjoy looking at women. And don't mind when...
View Articlecodforlife's 31/31: day 21(The Biggest Upcoming Game Franchises, and How I...
There are a lot of games that are coming out that look great. I want to take a look at some of them and give my opinion on where they will go after this as a franchise. I am talking about any big game...
View ArticleGod Hand review
In God Hand, you play as Gene, a man who somehow has the arm of God. In the beginning they just throw you and Gene's sort-of friend Olivia into a village filled with enemies without any real...
View ArticleCrysis 2 Review
Crysis 2 capitalizes on what made the original so popular for the few who could actually play the game when it launched on their NASA super-computers. Pushing current-gen graphical fidelity to its...
View ArticleA special Kind Of Love
I became a gamer at the young age of 7. I remember the day clearly . My Dad asked me if I would like a Nintendo 64 for my birthday. Naturally I said yes, but I had no idea what I was getting. Soon I...
View ArticleGame you would like to go back in time and experience?
Experiencing a game right when it comes out, is an experience you can not create. When a game like The Last of Us comes out, everybody wants to talk about it and discuss what is happening. Maybe it is...
View ArticlePokemon White the series Part 20 A New Gym Badge, Alright! :D
Ok picking up where we left off I went to the top floor which is floor 55 I do believe.Go straight down to pick up an item right away which is a Hyper Potion. Ok after you beat the guy in the upper...
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