Category Archives: Random

Path of Exile – Finally the game it had the potential to become

Posted on November 4, 2013 by SynCaine

I’ve been a Path of Exile (PoE) fan for a while now, dating back to whenever they asked for $10 to get access to the beta. I always thought it had some good ideas, but it never clicked with me … Continue reading →

Posted in Random, RMT | 13 Comments

I’ll just answer my own challenge

Posted on October 30, 2013 by SynCaine

I’m currently semi-addicted to Steam trading cards and leveling up my Steam account. Why? Because I’m an idiot. F2P ALL THE WAY! PS: If you are not into the cards, please send one or all to me and we can … Continue reading →

Posted in Random, RMT | 21 Comments

Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes mini review

Posted on October 22, 2013 by SynCaine

Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes was on my Steam wishlist since release, and recently went on a 75% sale so of course was picked up. Initially I was a bit meh on it because at first glance, is almost the same … Continue reading →

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Waiting for the future

Posted on October 10, 2013 by SynCaine

I remember in the early/mid 90s going into Boston to a ‘gaming café’ and playing a very primitive shooter game in a virtual reality setup. You got into a raised circular area with waist-high padded bumper rails, put on some … Continue reading →

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Payday 2 is good co-op fun

Posted on September 30, 2013 by SynCaine

I picked up Payday 2 on the insistence of some friends, and it’s been a very worthwhile purchase. It’s a great co-op sneak-or-shoot style game with an interesting leveling system and nice randomization on the maps. For the leveling system, … Continue reading →

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F2P sub options, and NFS: Hot Persuit

Posted on September 11, 2013 by SynCaine

Sorry for the lack of blogging around here in the last week or so, RL kicking my ass a bit. Quick observation; if F2P is so great, why do they often provide a subscription-like option? And, why is it that … Continue reading →

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Skyrim vs DF:UW combat

Posted on August 26, 2013 by SynCaine

Playing Skyrim on the side again (new mods ftw), first time since Darkfall has been release, and yikes is the combat in Skyrim slow and disconnected compared to DF:UW. I also can’t hit a damn thing with a bow because … Continue reading →

Posted in Combat Systems, Darkfall Online, Random | 9 Comments

Why is there not more XCOM DLC?

Posted on August 15, 2013 by SynCaine

Back when it was released, I assumed we would be getting tons of XCOM Enemy Unknown DLC as the months went on. More missions, more weapons, more maps, etc. We got a few piddly additions (3 mission arc, really?), and … Continue reading →

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The price of fame

Posted on August 2, 2013 by SynCaine

Via Zubon on KTR, we have this Penny Arcade report about a dev quitting his job over negative feedback/threats over Twitter. Zubon’s post is an attempt to help raise awareness for the situation so negativity/threats slow or stop. I couldn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogroll, Mass Media, PvP, Random, Rant | 29 Comments

Cancun

Posted on July 12, 2013 by SynCaine

Vacation for a week. What MMO(s) will shut down by the time I get back?

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