Category Archives: Video Games
Grand Theft Auto 5 May Justify an HD TV
I don’t own an HD TV, but after viewing the latest trailer for Grand Theft Auto V, I may have to get one.
That video is beautiful. The detail, the graphics, the varied landscapes; it’s simply amazing. We all thought Grand Theft Auto IV was an achievement, with its recreated New York City. But the new Los Angeles (Los Santos) and its outlying areas appear to be even better. Just look at those mountains. And the countryside. And the city. And oh man it’s beautiful.
But will I enjoy it without an HD TV? Those things are expensive!
I’m also curious to see how this game will actually play. Apparently there will be 3 protagonists, and you saw them in the trailer, and we’ll be able to switch between all three on the fly in the game. It sounds complicated. And you’ll notice, we still don’t have a female protagonist. What’s up with that? Rockstar needs to take a closer look at my list of 6 insane things I want to see in future GTA games.
Which one’s the cute one?
RPGs get a musical tribute, and it’s amazing
From the Mini Mario Orchestra, this video covers more than 20 years of RPGs in video gaming.
Skyrim Proves It’s Not Dead Yet By Introducing More Dragons
Dragons you can ride!
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is the game that keeps on giving. I loved the Dawnguard expansion pack a few months ago. I didn’t bother with the Hearth one, where you got to build your own house and adopt some kids. Seemed too much like work. But I’m definitely on board for the new expansion: Dragonborn! It appears to include dragon mounts! More games should be about riding dragons.
It comes out on Dec. 4 for X-Box, no word for the PC, which is where I play. Probably not until January. Alas.
My 6 Favorite Video Game Characters
In honor of Wreck-It Ralph, this week’s blog list is all about my favorite video game characters! Though sadly, none of them appeared in the movie. Still, being the huge fan I am of fiction and storytelling, I actually pay a lot of attention to the stories and characters in video games. It’s not just all about mashing buttons for me. These are characters for whom I’ll go out of my way to play, or I’ll pick them all the time when it comes to gaming. Sometimes with annoying frequency.
None of these dinguses made the list
A lot of video games have a surprisingly deep mythology around them. Heck, even Angry Birds has the backstory of the pigs stealing the birds’ eggs – or something. And I often like to immerse myself in these stories. One of the biggest reasons I love World of Warcraft so much is because of the story and the lore. It helps that some of these games get cartoon shows, novels, comics or movies to help expand the story. Not that any of those things has particularly explained why King Koopa will kidnap Princess Peach in one game, and then race go-karts or play soccer with her in the next.
Mario even invites both of them to his frequent parties, as if that won’t make for an awkward evening. But questionable decisions by plumbers aside, here are my six favorite video game characters!
Henchman-4-Hire 